专题05 阅读理解（社会文化人文类说明文）（期中真题汇编，贵州专用）九年级英语上学期

专题05 阅读理解（社会文化人文类说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B Passage 2 1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C Passage 3 1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C Passage4 1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B Passage5 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 主题02 人与社会——学习策略 Passage1 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C Passage2 1．B 2．C 3．A 主题03 人与社会——社会变化 Passage 1 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C Passage2 1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B Passage3 1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C Passage4 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 主题04 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A Passage 2 1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 主题01 人与社会——中国文化 Passage 1 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C Passage2 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A Passage3 1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C Passage4 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 主题02 人与自我——学习 Passage 1 1．A 2．A 3．C 4．B 主题03 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A Passage 2 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A Passage1 1．A 2．A 3．B 4．C Passage2 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C Passage3 1．C 2．C 3．A 4．A Passage4 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C Passage5 1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A Passage6 1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A Passage7 1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A Passage8 1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C Passage9 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A Passage10 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．C / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（社会文化人文类说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture. Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature. Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles, and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction. Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said. Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them. What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people? It lies in its richness and openness. Also, its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country. 1．What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture? A．He has created many famous Chinese poems. B．He has decided to move to China with his friends. C．He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English. 2．As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A．Kung fu. B．Paintings. C．Literature. 3．What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent? A．Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners. B．The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad. C．Chinese culture is getting popular around the world. 4．What can be the best title for the passage? A．New Look of Traditional Chinese Culture B．Charm of Chinese Culture in Foreigners’ Eyes C．Development of Chinese Culture in the West 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【知识点】中华文化、说明文 【导语】本文主要讲述了不同外国友人因中国文化的吸引力来到中国，通过绘画、翻译、习武、漆器创作等不同形式表达对中华文化的热爱，展现中国文化在外国人眼中的独特魅力。 【详解】1．文章第2段“Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings.”表明Brandon通过将曹雪芹的小说《红楼梦》的部分内容翻译成英语来表达对中华文化的热爱。 2．文章第4段“Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan”表明Timur Kuvatov对中国功夫感兴趣。 3．文章第1段“A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture”及后文Brandon、Timur、Vincent的具体事例，表明作者通过三人的故事表达“中国文化在世界范围内越来越受欢迎”。 4．文章第1段“Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad”，后文通过三位外国友人的经历展现他们眼中中国文化的魅力，结尾总结“中国文化的魅力在于丰富性和开放性”。选项B“Charm of Chinese Culture in Foreigners’ Eyes”能概括全文核心，作为标题最贴切。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中） The Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing, China. It was built under the orders of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420. The Forbidden City is enormous. It covers an area of 725,000 square meters. There are over 90 different palaces with courtyards. Twenty-four Chinese emperors lived here for about 500 years. The Forbidden City was designed using ancient Chinese symbolism. For example, the buildings all face away from the north. That’s because the north stood for the enemies of the Chinese. The roof of the library is black. Black stood for water. The roof was painted this color in hopes that it would protect the books from fire. The main buildings of the Forbidden City were all built in a straight line from north to south. The southern part of the palace is called the outer court. It was here that the emperor held official ceremonies. To the north is the inner court, where the emperor and his family lived. Each side of the palace has a gate. The main gate is the south-facing Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City also served as a fortress (堡垒) to protect the emperor and his family. It is surrounded by a 10-meter-high wall and a 52-meter-wide moat (护城河). Each corner of the palace has a tall guard tower where guards used to keep watch on enemies. In 1987, the Forbidden City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the Forbidden City is also known as the Palace Museum. It houses thousands of ancient Chinese artifacts. It attracts millions of visitors, serving as a window for the world to understand Chinese history and culture. 1．What does the underlined word “enormous” mean? A．old B．high C．large 2．The writer develops his idea in Paragraph 2 . A．by listing numbers B．by giving examples C．by asking questions 3．What was the “outer court” used for? A．Storing books. B．Protecting the emperor. C．Holding official ceremonies. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To tell a fascinating story about Chinese emperors. B．To advertise the Forbidden City as a modern tourist attraction. C．To introduce the historical and cultural significance of the Forbidden City. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【知识点】景点/建筑、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了北京故宫的地理位置、建造历史、建筑规模、设计理念、功能布局以及其文化和历史意义。 【详解】1．根据文章“It covers an area of 725,000 square meters. There are over 90 different palaces with courtyards.”可知，故宫占地面积达72.5万平方米，拥有超过90座不同宫殿和庭院，这些具体数字说明其规模非常宏大，因此“enormous”意为“巨大的”，与“large”同义。 2．第二段中作者先提出故宫设计运用了古代中国象征主义，随后分别以“建筑朝南不朝北”和“图书馆屋顶为黑色象征水以防火”作为具体例证，这些都属于具体实例，因此该段是通过举例来展开观点的。 3．根据文章“The southern part of the palace is called the outer court. It was here that the emperor held official ceremonies.”可知，外朝是皇帝举行正式典礼的地方。 4．全文从故宫的建造历史、规模、设计象征、功能布局、防御设施，到其成为世界遗产和博物馆，涵盖其历史和文化价值，而非讲述帝王故事或单纯旅游宣传，因此作者目的是介绍故宫的历史文化意义。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·贵州安顺·期中）The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft. It has a history of over 1,000 years in China. In the early Tang Dynasty, it was introduced to Japan and Korea, so it was called the “Tang Umbrella”. Later, oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, and each had its own style. However, as steel-ribbed umbrellas appeared in the last century, the hand-made oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turned into decorative artifacts (装饰手工制品). Yuhang in Hangzhou has been known for making oil paper umbrellas for more than 230 years. They are mainly made of skin paper, bamboo and a coating of tung oil (桐油). They need to take even more than 70 steps to make, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers and painting patterns. It takes at least a week to make an umbrella. In 2008, these umbrellas were added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List (非物质文化遗产名录) of China. A young man called Liu Weixue learned the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas from his grandfather. “I want to bring the art to life,” Liu said. He improved the umbrellas to win the hearts of young people. As the traditional paper was easy to break, he started to use a kind of thicker paper. In a test, his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking. He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas. Now Liu hopes the art can be passed on. He goes to local schools to teach students. He also goes to events in different places to promote (推广) the art. 1．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Hand-made oil paper umbrellas. B．Silk umbrellas. C．Steel-ribbed umbrellas. 2．Yuhang oil paper umbrellas are made of ________. A．paper, steel ribs and bamboo skin B．pasting papers, bamboo ribs and painting patterns C．skin paper, bamboo and a coating of tung oil 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The oil paper umbrellas are popular around the world. B．It is easy to make a Yuhang oil paper umbrella. C．The oil paper umbrellas made by Liu are lighter. 4．The writer writes the text to ________. A．tell us the story of Liu Weixue B．teach us how to make oil paper umbrellas C．introduce oil paper umbrellas to us 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 【知识点】中华文化、说明文、传统工艺 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统手工艺品油纸伞的历史和制作工艺。 【详解】1．词句猜测题。根据“However, as steel-ribbed umbrellas appeared in the last century, the hand-made oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turned into decorative artifacts (装饰手工制品).”可知，随着上个世纪钢骨伞的出现，手工制作的油纸伞在日常生活中越来越少使用，“它们”变成了装饰手工制品。可以推断“They”指代“手工制作的油纸伞”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“They are mainly made of skin paper, bamboo and a coating of tung oil (桐油).”可知，余杭油纸伞主要由皮纸、竹子和一层桐油制成。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas.”可知，Liu用一种较轻的竹子做油纸伞。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft.”和全文内容可知，作者写这篇文章是为了向读者介绍油纸伞。故选C。 Passage4 （24-25九年级上·贵州黔南·期中）Chinese fancy knots, also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and some Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture. As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word “jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvelous things like happiness, love and good luck. The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewelry, clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called ShuangqianJie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins and mean “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth. All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains of knots mean that life on Earth will continue forever. 1．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．teach people how to make a Chinese knot. B．ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots. C．introduce a traditional Chinese art form. 2．Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because of its ________. A．color and size B．usage C．shape and meaning 3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Chinese knots? A．Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. B．Chinese knots are named after their sizes. C．Chinese knots are famous for their names. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese Cultural Form. B．Chinese Fancy Knots. C．Chinese Dynast. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B 【知识点】中华文化、说明文、传统工艺 【导语】本文介绍了中国结这一传统艺术形式，包括它在中国文化中的起源、发展与传播情况，名称的含义，在日常生活中的运用、命名依据、色彩所代表的意义等，展现了其承载的中国文化内涵。 【详解】1．主旨大意题。根据“Chinese fancy knots, also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture.”和“All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture.”可知，本文介绍了中国结这一传统艺术形式。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“For example, Double Coin Knots are called ShuangqianJie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins and mean ‘good things come in pairs’.”可知，双钱结被称作Shuangqian Jie的具体缘由是因为其形状呈现出两枚中国古代钱币的样子，并且有着“好事成双”这样对应的含义。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth.”可知，不同颜色对应着不同的传统文化含义。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。本文详细讲述了中国结的历史渊源、文化寓意、使用场景、色彩意义等众多方面，所有内容都紧扣中国结这一主体对象。 故选B。 Passage5 （24-25九年级上·贵州黔南·期中）Go, commonly known in China as Weiqi, is a board game for two players. To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to surround (包围) more areas. The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago. It is one of the four traditional Chinese fine arts, along with playing the guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China. Now it is also popular in other parts of the world. In Germany, the Berlin Go Association has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host the China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year. As the cooperation (合作) between China and Germany deepens (加深), many Go training courses are offered, and sometimes professional players from China are invited to give talks to German Go lovers. Andreas Urban, the chairman of the Berlin Go Association, discovered a book on Go accidentally. “I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn’t,” said Urban. Schreiber, the vice chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. “The first time I played Go, I even couldn’t understand the rules,” he said. But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. “I advise children to learn Go. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it’s OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today,” said Schreiber. To the experienced players, Go can be very addictive (上瘾的), as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground. When two players meet on the Go board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods. One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who’s stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps the development of Go. 1．What does the underlined word “It” refer to? A．Weiqi. B．Guqin. C．Painting. 2．How did Schreiber probably feel after playing Go for the first time? A．Frightened. B．Confused. C．Bored. 3．Why does Schreiber suggest children should learn Go according to Paragraph 4? A．It is popular in many parts of the world. B．It is excited to win someone stronger than you. C．You can learn to accept failure by learning Go. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Go is one of four traditional fine arts in Germany. B．Players can’t carry the same method when playing Go. C．Cross-cultural communication plays a part in Go development. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【知识点】中华文化、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了围棋的规则、来源、好处以及发展。 1．词句猜测题。根据“The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago. It is one of the four traditional Chinese fine arts, along with playing the guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China.”可知，这项运动是2500多年前在中国发明的，它与古琴、文字、绘画并称为“中国四大传统艺术”，因此在中国拥有广泛的粉丝基础。可推测出“it”指代的是“围棋”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“The first time I played Go, I even couldn’t understand the rules”可知，他第一次下围棋的时候，他甚至不明白规则；可推断出他第一次下围棋后可能会感到很困惑。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“I advise children to learn Go. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it’s OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today.”可知，建议孩子们学习围棋是因为他们会明白，总有比你更强大的人，输了也没关系。他们还可以学习如何从错误中改进，并说明天会比今天更好。所以通过学习围棋你可以学会接受失败。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who’s stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps the development of Go.”可知，提高下围棋的最好方法之一是与更强壮、来自不同文化背景的人比赛。这种跨文化交流有助于围棋的发展。本文最后讲述了跨文化交流有助于围棋发展。故选C。 主题02 人与社会——学习策略 Passage1 （25-26九年级上·贵州六盘水·期中）Scientists believe that there are three zones (区域) of learning: the comfort zone, the learning zone, and the panic (恐慌) zone. With increasing difficulty and challenges, these three zones are usually described as a continuous condition, from the comfort zone to the learning zone and then to the panic zone. The comfort zone is the situation where you think the knowledge is easy. The learning zone is where you want to learn something new. The panic zone is where you think the knowledge is too difficult and beyond your ability. How can you put this theory (理论) into your own learning? Firstly, if you feel a subject is too easy, try pushing yourself further or pay attention to other subjects. Secondly, if you feel a subject is too difficult, get over your fear and build your confidence before finding ways to improve it. Thirdly, useful practice means doing things you can’t do well rather than just finishing tasks. Finally, record your mistakes and review them. According to the study, when people leave their comfort zones and learn something new and difficult, they can discover stronger connections in their brains, which makes them smarter. That’s why people can gradually improve their abilities in the learning zone. Therefore, if you want to become a good learner, look for the learning zone, accept challenges, and pay attention to the process of learning. 1．Which picture can show the relationship among the three zones? A． B． C． 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The advantages of the three zones. B．The practice of the three zones in learning. C．The reasons for knowing the three zones. 3．Why can people improve their abilities in the learning zone? A．Because it is where they can learn something new. B．Because they think the knowledge is beyond their ability. C．Because they think the knowledge is too simple to learn. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Avoid the Panic Zone. B．Master the Comfort Zone. C．Explore the Learning Zone. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【知识点】学习策略、方法/策略、说明文 【导语】本文主要介绍学习的三个区域：舒适区、学习区、恐慌区，讲解三者递进关系、如何在学习中运用该理论，以及待在学习区提升能力的原因，倡导主动探索学习区。 【详解】1．根据第一段“these three zones are usually described as a continuous condition, from the comfort zone to the learning zone and then to the panic zone”可知，难度由低到高依次是舒适区→学习区→恐慌区，对应同心圆由内向外：最内层comfort zone，中间learning zone，最外层panic zone，对应C选项。 2．根据第二段首句“How can you put this theory into your own learning?”及后文用Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly/Finally列举四条在实际学习中运用三区理论的做法可知，本段主旨是三区理论在学习中的实践运用。 3．根据第三段“when people leave their comfort zones and learn something new and difficult, they can discover stronger connections in their brains, which makes them smarter. That’s why people can gradually improve their abilities in the learning zone.”可知，人们能在学习区提升能力，是因为在这里可以学习新的、有难度的知识。 4．文章先介绍了三区概念，重点讲解如何运用理论、说明学习区能提升能力的原理，结尾点明“look for the learning zone, accept challenges”，全文核心围绕“主动探索、利用学习区”展开， C选项“探索学习区”最适合作本文标题。 Passage2 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a different country. Knowing how to ask for help can make our life much easier! Here are some tips for you. Use greetings and polite expressions. Starting the conversation with a friendly greeting is the most important. If you want to get a great answer, begin by saying “hello” first. And finish with a “thank you” and “have a nice day”. There are some polite expressions. For example, “Excuse me, could you help me?” or “Hello! May I ask for some help? I need to get to the CN Tower.” Learn the most commonly used prepositions and adverbs. Some important prepositions and adverbs to remember are “between”, “next to” and “straight ahead”. And the adverbs “near”, “nearer” and “nearest” are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast. You can quickly understand the following “The zoo is straight ahead.” or “It’s between a bank and a post office.” Build your vocabulary. You should know the basic (基本的) vocabulary that can be used when getting directions. Try to remember places like High Park, Queen Street, and words like “traffic lights”, “bank”, “block” and so on. You can use the sentences such as “It’s about two blocks away from here, right?” or “Should I go along the street until I reach the traffic lights?” to make sure you’ve got the right information. Try to know some important landmarks (地标). Every city in the world has its own landmarks. You can cut down search time if you know what the important landmarks are. 1．Who may be most interested in the passage? A．Mr. Green, from Britain, who is working at a store. B．Yuan Hai, from China, who is taking a trip in England. C．Miss Smith, from America, who is having a meeting in New York. 2．Using the word “nearest” in paragraph 3 can help people ________. A．miss right places B．find a better place C．find the place quickly 3．What is the structure of the text? (P-paragraph) A． B． C． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【知识点】意见/建议、说明文、问路 【导语】本文介绍了在国外问路时的一些技巧，包括使用礼貌用语、积累词汇、学习常用介词和副词以及了解重要地标等，这些技巧能让在国外的生活变得更加容易。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据文章首句“Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a different country.”可知，文章主要围绕在国外问路展开，因此对在国外旅行需要问路的人最感兴趣。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“And the adverbs ‘near’, ‘nearer’ and ‘nearest’ are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast.”可知，使用“nearest”这个词可以帮助人们快速找到地方。故选C。 3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段提出问题；第二到第五段分别从礼貌用语、介词副词、词汇、地标四个方面给出建议，是典型的总分结构。故选A。 主题03 人与社会——社会变化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）China’s railway system will run on a new schedule from Wednesday that adds more passengers and freight (货物) trains to support the country’s social and economic (经济) development, the national railway worker, China State Railway Group, said on Tuesday. The new schedule will feature 11, 075 passenger trains a day, 449 more than before. There will also be 42 more freight train services working each day, taking the daily total to 22, 224. The group said the new high-speed railway line linking Guizhou Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which opened on August 31, will improve connections between southwestern and southern China. The 857-kilometer line linking Guiyang and Guangzhou will travel at a top speed of 300 km/h, up from 250 km/h at present. The travel time between the two provincial capitals will be decreased by 31 minutes, down to 3 hours and 39 minutes. A major high-speed line linking southwestern China and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will have its running speed increased from Wednesday. Under the new schedule, six more bullet trains will work between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. The improvement of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway will successfully develop the transportation capacity (载量) and efficiency (效率) of the high-speed railway, which can heighten exchanges between southwestern and southern China and build the high-quality development of the Guangzhou-Chongqing economic circle and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 1．The top speed of Guiyang-Guangzhou railway can reach ________. A．200 kilometer/hour B．250 kilometer/hour C．300 kilometer/hour 2．How does the writer introduce the new schedule of China’s railway system? A．By making comparisons. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “decreased” mean? A．减少 B．变成 C．增加 4．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．the ways to build Guangzhou-Chongqing economic circle B．the importance of building a better railway system in the future C．the value of the improvement of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【知识点】交通方式、说明文 【导语】本文介绍了中国铁路系统新时刻表的实施，增加了客运和货运列车，以支持国家的社会经济发展。新时刻表包括每天11,075列客车和22,224列货车。新开通的贵广高铁将提升西南与华南地区的连接，缩短贵阳至广州的旅行时间。此外，贵广高铁的提速和新增的动车组将增强西南地区与粤港澳大湾区的交流，促进区域经济圈的高质量发展。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“The 857-kilometer line linking Guiyang and Guangzhou will travel at a top speed of 300 km/h, up from 250 km/h at present.”可知，贵阳至广州铁路的最高时速可以达到300公里/小时。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The new schedule will feature 11, 075 passenger trains a day, 449 more than before. There will also be 42 more freight train services working each day, taking the daily total to 22, 224.”可知，文章通过列出具体的数字来介绍中国铁路系统新时刻表。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“The 857-kilometer line linking Guiyang and Guangzhou will travel at a top speed of 300 km/h, up from 250 km/h at present.”可知，列车速度由250 km/h提高到了300 km/h，速度变快，两地的路程不变，因此运行时间将减少，结合“down to 3 hours and 39 minutes.”可推知，划线词语decrease的意思是“减少”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“The improvement of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway will successfully develop the transportation capacity (载量) and efficiency (效率) of the high-speed railway ...”可知，最后一段主要讨论了贵阳至广州高速铁路将如何提高运输能力和效率，加强西南地区和华南地区的交流，并促进广州-重庆经济圈和粤港澳大湾区的高质量发展，因此最后一段主要讲的是贵阳至广州高速铁路改进的价值。故选C。 Passage2 （24-25九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）When you want to buy a pair of running shoes, will you choose Nike or Li-Ning? It’s a choice between local and foreign brands. According to a latest study, Chinese people generally prefer local brands to foreign brands. They choose the local brands because of the low price, good quality(质量)and creative design (设计). Some Chinese brands have risen in these years. They have even started to win some fans abroad. A research showed that 71 percent of customers said Chinese brands were important to them. Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, DJI, Feiyue, Li-Ning, Shein and Huaxizi have all become more popular abroad. For example, Huawei is the world’s second-biggest mobile phone company. Its products are used in more than 170 countries and areas. Huawei is also a leader in 5G technology. Shein, a “fast fashion” brand, made more than 10 billion dollars last year, a 100-percent increase over 2019, Global Times reported. Many European people like Shein products because they’re affordable, fashionable and of high quality. In the future, Chinese brands will continue to develop, thanks to a bigger market, improved supply chain (供应链) and efficient (高效的) producing. This is the best time for the development of local brands. 1．Which of the following is a foreign brand? A．Li-Ning. B．Xiaomi. C．Nike. 2．Why are Chinese local brands becoming more popular? A．Because they are cheap, fashionable and good. B．Because they are easy to buy online. C．Because they have good after-sale service. 3．The writer uses Huawei as an example to show ________. A．more people abroad are choosing Chinese brands B．Huawei is making a lot of money C．Huawei makes the best mobile phones 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．How to Choose a Chinese Brand B．Chinese Brands Are Becoming Popular C．How to Develop Chinese Brands 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 【知识点】说明文、中国制造 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国品牌在全世界范围内受到了大众消费者的欢迎。 【详解】1． 细节理解题。根据“Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, DJI, Feiyue, Li-Ning, Shein and Huaxizi have all become more popular abroad.”可知，李宁、小米都中国品牌，因此耐克不是中国品牌。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“They choose the local brands because of the low price, good quality(质量)and creative design (设计).”可知，中国本土品牌变的受欢迎的原因是它们有低廉的价格、良好的质量和富有创意的设计。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, DJI, Feiyue, Li-Ning, Shein and Huaxizi have all become more popular abroad.”可知，列举华为的例子是为了说明中国品牌在国外越来越受欢迎，成为了外国人的选择。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国品牌在国内外越来越受欢迎的趋势及其原因，选项B项“中国品牌变得受欢迎”可作为文章最佳标题。故选B。 Passage3 （25-26九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2024, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. China was the biggest waster, producing 10.378 million tons. The USA came second, with 7.374 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable (有价值的) or hazardous, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine (城市矿山). The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health. Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used electronic products in China when they are buying new ones. The company (公司) will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs. 1．How does the writer develop Paragraph 2? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By telling stories. 2．What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．有害的 B．便宜的 C．无用的 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．MP4 players are not e-waste. B．The USA produced the most e-waste in 2024. C．Some companies offer to recycle the used electronic products. 4．What’s the main purpose of the text? A．To show that e-waste is useless. B．To talk about the value of e-waste. C．To advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 【知识点】环境污染、说明文 【导语】本文主要介绍了电子垃圾的现状、价值与危害，并探讨了回收和妥善处理电子垃圾的重要性及可行方法，旨在建议人们正确处理电子垃圾以减少污染。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据“According to the United Nations, in 2024, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste…China was the biggest waster, producing 10.378 million tons. The USA came second, with 7.374 million tons.”可知，作者在本段通过列举联合国的数据来说明电子垃圾问题的严重性，运用了列数字的说明方法。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“It can either be valuable (有价值的) or hazardous, depending on how we deal with it…But if people throw them away, the toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the earth or air…”可知，hazardous与valuable由or连接，表示选择关系，词义应相对或相反。后文进一步解释，如果随意丢弃，其中的有毒化学物质会污染环境，由此可推断hazardous意为“有害的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used electronic products in China when they are buying new ones.”可知，以苹果公司为例，一些公司现在提供回收旧电子产品的服务。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章首先引出电子垃圾问题，接着分析其价值与危害，通过举例说明了回收利用的可行性，最后提出建议。通观全文，作者的最终目的是建议人们妥善处理电子垃圾，以减少其对环境的污染。故选C。 Passage4 （24-25九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）In recent years, plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problems around the world. Many countries have been looking for effective ways for a better future. In November, 2022, China started a “bamboo instead of plastic” initiative (倡议) with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (国际竹藤组织), which will hopefully increase green bamboo products and reduce plastic pollution. Bamboo is a renewable natural resource of great value, such as cleaning air and preventing soil loss. Unlike trees which usually need so long time to fully grow, bamboo can be harvested in 3 to 5 years. As long as it is protected well, bamboo can be cut every year and doesn’t have to be replanted. Bamboo can be used to make different kinds of products. These products can take the place of plastic products in many fields such as packaging and building. Moreover, bamboo is an innocuous material. It doesn’t cause any pollution when it has to be thrown away. China is one of the countries with the richest bamboo resources in the world. The Chinese are a pioneer (先锋) in the use of bamboo. Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan and Guizhou in the country have set up companies (公司) to develop and produce bamboo products. They cover the areas of tableware, furniture, decoration, daily necessities, etc. Many of them have been sold to different countries. China is also sharing its technologies and experience to help other countries with rich bamboo resources. It is hoped that countries will work together for global green development. 1．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1? A．To ask people to protect bamboo. B．To advise people to plant more bamboo. C．To encourage people to make good use of bamboo. 2．What does the underlined word “innocuous” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Cheap. B．Strong. C．Harmless. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Few people use bamboo products in Europe. B．China is helping other countries with rich bamboo resources. C．Henan and Guizhou have set up companies to plant bamboo. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Less Plastic, More Bamboo B．Chinese Bamboo Products C．Countries with Rich Bamboo Resources 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 【知识点】意见/建议、环境保护、说明文、植物 【导语】本文主要讲述了“以竹代塑”这一倡议，并对竹子的优势以及竹制品的发展进行了分析阐述。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据“In November, 2022, China started a “bamboo instead of plastic” initiative (倡议) with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (国际竹藤组织), which will hopefully increase green bamboo products and reduce plastic pollution.”可知，中国提出“以竹代塑”的倡议是为了增加竹制品的使用，减少塑料污染，即鼓励人们善用竹子。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“It doesn’t cause any pollution when it has to be thrown away.”可知，竹子丢弃也不会引起任何污染，所以innocuous意为“无害的”，与harmless意思相近。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“China is also sharing its technologies and experience to help other countries with rich bamboo resources.”可知，中国正在向其他拥有丰富竹资源的国家分享技术和经验。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了“以竹代塑”这一倡议，目的是为了倡导增加竹制品的使用，减少塑料污染，A选项“少用塑料，多用竹子”符合文章标题。故选A。 主题04 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）On the evening of August 16, 2025, Pang Zhongwang, a student from Tsinghua University, was named a “Touching China” 2024 Awardee. His story encouraged many people. Pang was born into a poor family and faced big difficulties. His father has a bad illness, his mother was born with an illness and had her legs cut off, so she can hardly move. Pang himself had a heart problem from birth. To help his family, he went to many houses to borrow money for his mother’s treatment and picked up old things to pay the family’s debts (债务). But he stayed happy and believed, “Knowledge changes life.” So he worked really hard. Every day, he walked a long way to school. Even if he only had a small light, he still studied late at night. Because of that, he became the top student in his class. In 2017, Pang took the gaokao and got an amazing score of 744 points! He got into Tsinghua University successfully. His mother told him to always look forward, even after she died in 2020, her words always encouraged him to continue working hard. Exactly, he did very well in his studies and later became a PhD (哲学博士) student. He took part in important researches and even invented new technologies. Now, he has some inventions, and his work is helpful in environmental protection and other fields. However, Pang never forgot where he came from. After he succeeded, he tried to help make his hometown better. He even raised money to help poor children go to school and supported the kids who have heart problems. 1．How does the writer develop the text? A．By showing facts. B．By telling stories. C．By giving examples. 2．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Pang’s hard work. B．Pang’s poor family. C．Pang’s big difficulties. 3．What’s probably the reason for Pang Zhongwang to be a “Touching China” Awardee? A．His love for his family. B．His success in Tsinghua University. C．His spirit to overcome difficulties, his achievement and kindness. 4．What is the structure of the text? (P=paragraph) A． B． C． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【知识点】其他著名人物、个人经历、记叙文 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了清华大学的庞众望出身贫寒，家庭遭遇诸多不幸，但他凭借努力取得优异成绩，进入清华并成为博士生，还参与重要研究、发明新技术，成功后不忘回馈家乡、帮助他人的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据文章整体内容，作者通过讲述庞众望出生贫寒、家庭遭遇不幸，他努力求学、取得成功以及成功后回馈社会等一系列故事来展开文本。A选项“通过展示事实”，文章并非单纯罗列事实；C选项“通过举例”，举例通常是在论述观点时列举部分事例，而本文是完整讲述一个人的故事，并非举例论证观点。所以作者是通过讲故事的方式展开文本，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“So he worked really hard. Every day, he walked a long way to school. Even if he only had a small light, he still studied late at night. Because of that, he became the top student in his class.”可知，他非常努力地学习，每天走很远的路去上学，即使只有小灯也熬夜学习，正是因为“他的努力”，他才成为了班里的尖子生，所以“that”指代的是“Pang’s hard work”，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章内容，庞众望出身贫寒，家庭遭遇诸多困难，但他克服困难努力学习，取得优异成绩进入清华，后来成为博士生，参与重要研究、发明新技术，取得成就，并且成功后还帮助家乡、帮助贫困儿童和有心脏问题的孩子，这些都体现了他的克服困难的精神、成就和善良，所以他成为“感动中国”获奖者的原因应该是他的这些品质，C选项符合。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。第一段总述庞众望在2025年8月16日晚被评为2024“感动中国”获奖者，他的故事鼓舞了很多人；第二、三、四段依次讲述他的家庭困境、学习成就、回馈社会等具体内容，属于“总—分”式结构。故选A。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） Imagine a writer who described the times with nothing but words. That was Mao Dun (1896—1981), one of China’s greatest modern writers. Born as Shen Yanbing in Zhejiang, he later chose the pen name “Mao Dun”. With the help of his friend Ye Shengtao, this name became famous. So what powers Mao Dun’s writing? His masterpiece Midnight (Ziye), published in 1933, gives us the answer. The story takes place in busy Shanghai. It follows Wu Sunfu, a factory owner who fights against foreign competitors and dishonest officers. Through Wu’s sad story, Mao Dun showed the real problems China faced in the 1930s. The book was so popular that critics (评论家) called 1933 “the year of Midnight”. Mao Dun could write about more than just cities. His Rural Trilogy (农村三部曲)—Spring Silkworms, Autumn Harvests, Winter Ruins—voiced the feelings of poor farmers. In these stories, good harvests (收成) sometimes bring disaster. This shows how big world events could shake even the smallest Chinese villages. Mao Dun could move easily from writing about business offices to farming fields. You can feel his deep care for common people on every page. But his real gift was his realistic writing style. With this ability, he recorded social changes so clearly that his books are like history and literature joined as one. Readers can almost see and feel the time periods he wrote about. As we near his 130th birthday in 2026, Mao Dun’s works still speak to us today. They remind us that great writing is more than just for fun—it helps us see the world more clearly. For young readers today, his books open a window to China’s past and encourage us to value our own literary treasures. 1．What do we know about Mao Dun? A．The name Mao Dun is his real name. B．His hometown made him famous. C．He is among China's greatest modern writers. 2．Which is closest to the underlined word “powers” in meaning in Paragraph 2? A．提供电力 B．赋予力量 C．掌控权力 3．Why did Mao Dun write about both city people and poor farmers? A．Because he lived in both city and countryside. B．Because he made money from them. C．Because he cared about common people. 4．What does the writer think of Mao Dun’s works? A．Still valuable. B．Too difficult. C．Only historical. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【知识点】说明文、文学家、文学名著 【导语】主要介绍了中国现代著名作家茅盾的生平、文学成就及其作品的社会意义。 【详解】1．根据文章第一段“Mao Dun (1896—1981), one of China’s greatest modern writers.”可知，茅盾是中国最伟大的现代作家之一。 2．在文中提到“So what powers Mao Dun’s writing?”，结合后文说他的作品展现了当时中国的问题等内容，可知这里是说什么赋予了他写作的力量，让他能写出这样的作品，“赋予力量”符合文意。 3．第三段中提到“You can feel his deep care for common people on every page.”说明茅盾对普通民众怀有深切关怀，这解释了他为何既写城市人物也写贫苦农民。 4．最后一段提到“As we near his 130th birthday in 2026, Mao Dun’s works still speak to us today. They remind us that great writing is more than just for fun—it helps us see the world more clearly.”说明作者认为他的作品至今仍有价值。 主题01 人与社会——中国文化 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）At Beijing Language and Culture University, student Li Yutong starts her day not in a classroom, but on her laptop, taking care of her simple pumpkin farm in Stardew Valley. Nearby, her roommate is deep into Animal Crossing, fishing by a virtual (虚拟的) river. For them and many other young people, these farming and life-simulation games provide a digital escape into a calmer and more controllable way of living. Called “digital farmers”, players enjoy planting crops, looking after animals, and building communities in these easy virtual worlds. “These games are more than just hobbies,” Li said. “They teach me to watch, plan, and be patient. They show me that hard work and time bring rewards.” This type of game has become very popular. Some games received billions of online views soon after they came out, and others sold tens of millions of copies in just one year. This quick growth comes from the games’ special attraction for young city people. Experts say the games provide a needed sense of control and success—a “safe test area” where growing time is made shorter, work soon shows results, and mistakes are not forever. This gives players a break from the busy and worried life of the city, connecting them again with a peaceful and natural rhythm. Also, these virtual farms reflect an old cultural wish. The ancient dream of country life, written by the poet Tao Yuanming—“I pull weeds at sunrise, coming home with my farming tool under the moon”—now lives again in the digital world. In the end, cyber farming is not just about getting away; it is a new way for young people to look for order, real achievement, and a peaceful connection with nature—showing that old dreams of simple country life still matter to the heart today. 1．The term “digital farmers” in the passage refers to people who ________. A．study agriculture online. B．use technology on real farms. C．play farming and life games online. 2．What is the key reason for the games’ popularity according to experts? A．They are very cheap to buy. B．They meet needs missing in real life. C．They have very simple rules. 3．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A．种豆南山下，草盛豆苗稀。 B．晨兴理荒秽，带月荷锄归。 C．采菊东篱下，悠然见南山。 4．What is the author’s final conclusion (结论) about cyber farming? A．It is better than playing other video games. B．It will soon become less popular. C．It represents a modern search for meaning. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【知识点】中华文化、游戏、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了在北京语言大学，学生李雨桐和室友通过玩模拟农场和生活的游戏来获得数字世界的逃离，这种被称为“数字农民”的游戏方式受到年轻人的欢迎。文章分析了游戏受欢迎的原因，包括提供控制感和成就感、反映古老的文化愿望等，并指出网络农场不仅是逃离现实的方式，更是年轻人寻找秩序、真正成就和与自然和平连接的新途径。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Called ‘digital farmers’, players enjoy planting crops, looking after animals, and building communities in these easy virtual worlds.”可知，“数字农民”指的是在网上玩农场和生活模拟游戏的人。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Experts say the games provide a needed sense of control and success—a ‘safe test area’ where growing time is made shorter, work soon shows results, and mistakes are not forever.”可知，专家认为这些游戏受欢迎的关键原因是它们满足了现实生活中缺失的需求，提供了一种控制感和成就感。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“The ancient dream of country life, written by the poet Tao Yuanming—‘I pull weeds at sunrise, coming home with my farming tool under the moon’—now lives again in the digital world.”可知，画线句子是陶渊明描写乡村生活的诗句，意为“清晨早起下地铲除杂草，夜幕降临披月光扛锄回去”，与选项B意思相符。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In the end, cyber farming is not just about getting away; it is a new way for young people to look for order, real achievement, and a peaceful connection with nature—showing that old dreams of simple country life still matter to the heart today.”可知，作者认为网络农场不仅是逃离现实的方式，更是年轻人寻找秩序、真正成就和与自然和平连接的新途径，代表了一种现代对意义的追求。故选C。 Passage2 （24-25九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中） The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. In China, the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural (农业的) production. But solar term culture is still useful today to guide people’s lives through cultural activities and special food that go with each term. Great Heat, the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 23 and ends on August 7. During Great Heat, most parts of China enter the hottest season of the year. Here is something you should know about Great Heat. Great Heat is a season of harvesting (收割). During this time, the sunshine, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall are good for the plants. But many natural disasters (灾害) also happen. So, it’s important to harvest and plant in time. Sending the Great Heat ship is a tradition in Taizhou. The ship is full of all kinds of meat. More than 50 fishermen take turns to carry the ship. After they walk through the street for long, they will finally pull the ship out of the port and burn it at sea. People believe that is a symbol of good harvests and health. People in different places enjoy different food. For example, in southern Shandong, people would like to drink mutton soup. Grass jelly is very popular in Guangdong because there is a saying “Eating grass jelly in Great Heat will make you stay young”. 1．Great Heat lasts for ________ days this year. A．6 B．16 C．22 2．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Fishermen B．Great Heat ships C．All kinds of meat 3．How does the writer explain what people eat on the day of Great Heat? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? (P1=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 【知识点】假日活动、中华文化、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍中国有24个节气，并详细说明了大暑这个节气到来时，人们的一些文化活动和吃的食物等。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Great Heat, the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 23 and ends on August 7.”可知，大暑从今年的7月23日开始，到8月7日结束，一共16天。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“More than 50 fishermen take turns to carry the ship. After they walk through the street for long, they will finally pull the ship out of the port and burn it at sea.”可知，50多名渔民轮流抬船。他们在街上走了很久之后，最后会把船拖出港口，在海上烧掉。由此可知，下滑线的代词“they”指代是前文提到的fishermen。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“People in different places enjoy different food. For example, in southern Shandong, people would like to drink mutton soup. Grass jelly is very popular in Guangdong because there is a saying ‘Eating grass jelly in Great Heat will make you stay young’.”可知，作者通过举了山东南部的人们喝羊肉汤、广东的人们喜欢吃凉粉两个例子来解释人们在大暑吃不同的食物。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。根据通读全文可知，本文第一段介绍中国传统历法将一年分为24节气；第二段介绍大暑的整体情况；第三到第五段介绍了大暑中的活动或传统。由此可知，本篇文章的结构为：总总分结构，所以A选项符合。故选A。 Passage3 （24-25九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks (小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago: To meet friends from afar. How happy we are! 1．The underlined word “hospitable” means ________ in Chinese. A．勤劳的 B．好客的 C．诚实的 2．The western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him because ________. A．he thinks it’s not polite. B．he thinks it’s not necessary C．it won’t happen in western countries. 3．The Chinese family ________ for the guests. A．show their wealth B．make them feel at home C．make them feel uncomfortable. 4．The best title for the text is ________. A．Confucius B．Chinese Food C．Chinese Etiquette 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 【知识点】礼仪与习俗、中华文化、说明文 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国人的热情好客的文化习俗。 【详解】1．词句猜测题。根据“If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.”可知，中国人热情好客，故推出划线单词hospitable意为“好客的”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables.”可知，当主人为西方客人夹菜时，他们会感到惊讶因为这在西方国家是不会发生的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home.”可知，中国家庭不遗余力地让你有宾至如归的感觉。故选B。 4．最佳标题。根据“China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪).”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中国人的热情好客的文化习俗，故“中国礼节”符合本文标题。故选C。 Passage4 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk. It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Kingdom (王国) of Qin, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Kingdom of Chu, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it. One day after hunting (狩猎), Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on horseback. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?” After arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth (平滑的) to write well and wasted a lot of silk. Meng was so frustrated that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard. However, Meng never gave up and kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” in a stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last. Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use the brush pens in school. It makes their life more colorful and helps them better understand Chinese culture. 1．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen? A．Because the king asked him to do so. B．Because he wanted to be an inventor. C．Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2．When did Meng think of the good idea in Paragraph 3? A．Before hunting animals. B．When he saw the trail. C．During cleaning the hair. 3．The underlined word “frustrated” probably means “________”. A．happy B．upset C．surprised 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How the brush pen was invented. B．Meng was a great inventor. C．It is important to learn Chinese culture. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 【知识点】发明与创造、记叙文 【导语】本文主要讲述了文房四宝之一——毛笔发明的传说故事 【详解】1．根据第二段中“But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it.”可知，蒙恬的笔太硬，给他带来了很多麻烦，所以他想要改进笔。 2．根据第三段中“Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it”可知，蒙恬是在看到兔子尾巴留下的痕迹时，突然想到了一个好主意。 3．根据第四段中“But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and wasted a lot of silk.”可知，兔子毛太滑，写不好字，浪费了很多丝绸，由此推断蒙恬会感到沮丧，因此“frustrated”的意思可能是“沮丧的，心烦的”，与“upset”意思相近。 4．文章主要讲述了蒙恬如何发明毛笔的过程，从最初的狩猎启发，到不断尝试和改进，最终成功发明毛笔，以及毛笔在中国文化中的重要地位，因此，文章的主旨大意是毛笔是如何被发明的。 主题02 人与自我——学习 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州安顺·期中）With the development of technology, studying has become easier for students—but some still struggle with taking notes, especially in math and science classes. They often miss key points while writing, or can’t find mistakes in their exercises quickly. This is where the “Smart Note-Taking Pen” comes in. The Smart Note-Taking Pen looks like a regular pen, but it has a small camera and a bluetooth chip inside. When students write on special notebooks, the pen records every word they write and sends the content to their phones or tablets in real-time. If they miss what the teacher says, they can play back the audio (声音) that the pen records at the same time as writing. What’s more, when students finish their math exercises, they can scan the answers with the pen. The pen will connect to an app to analyze the mistakes and explain the right solutions—this helps students understand where they go wrong without waiting for teachers’ feedback. Li Ming, a Grade 9 student, used to spend 2 hours checking his math homework every day. After using the pen for a month, he now only needs 40 minutes. “I don’t have to mark mistakes one by one anymore,” he said. “The pen tells me the problems directly, and I can focus on fixing them.” The Smart Note-Taking Pen doesn’t replace teachers. Instead, it helps students study more efficiently. It shows that technology can be a good helper for learning, as long as we use it properly. 1．What does the underlined word “analyze” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Find out and explain. B．Write down and copy. C．Remember and share. 2．What can the Smart Note-Taking Pen do? A．Record teachers’ words and students’ writing. B．Give students math exercises to do. C．Replace teachers to check homework. 3．What is the structure (结构) of the text? (P= paragraph) A．P1/P2 P3/P4 B．P1 P2/P3/P4 C．P1/P2/P3 P4 4．What can we infer (推测) about the Smart Note-Taking Pen from the text? A．It is very expensive and only rich students can buy it. B．It helps students save time on studying and homework. C．It can do all the homework for students by itself. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．B 【知识点】发明与创造、说明文、科学技术 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了随着科技的发展，学生记笔记变得更容易了，但有些学生在记笔记方面仍有困难，特别是在数学和科学课上，“智能记笔记笔”应运而生。文章详细介绍了这款笔的功能、使用场景以及它如何帮助学生提高学习效率。 【详解】1．词句猜测题。根据第二段“The pen will connect to an app to analyze the mistakes and explain the right solutions—this helps students understand where they go wrong without waiting for teachers’ feedback.”可知，这款笔会连接到一个应用程序来分析错误并解释正确的解决方案，这有助于学生在不等待老师反馈的情况下理解自己哪里出错了。由此可推测出，“analyze”在此处的意思是“找出并解释”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When students write on special notebooks, the pen records every word they write and sends the content to their phones or tablets in real-time. If they miss what the teacher says, they can play back the audio (声音) that the pen records at the same time as writing.”可知，当学生在特殊的笔记本上写字时，这款笔会记录下他们写的每一个字，并将内容实时发送到他们的手机或平板电脑上。如果他们错过了老师说的话，他们可以同时播放笔记录的音频。由此可知，这款笔可以记录老师的话和学生的书写。故选A。 3．篇章结构题。第一段引出学生记笔记的困难，并介绍智能笔记笔的作用；第二段详细介绍笔的功能；第三段通过李明的例子说明笔的实际效果；第四段总结笔的意义。因此结构为：P1/P2/P3 P4，即前三段分别阐述不同内容，最后一段总结。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段“Li Ming, a Grade 9 student, used to spend 2 hours checking his math homework every day. After using the pen for a month, he now only needs 40 minutes.”可知，李明过去每天花2个小时检查他的数学作业，使用这款笔一个月后，他现在只需要40分钟。由此可推测出，这款笔可以帮助学生节省学习和做作业的时间。故选B。 主题03 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·湖南永州·期中） In China, book readers or newspaper fans should thank Wang Xuan. He is one of the most important scientists in China. Wang is famous as the father of Chinese language typesetting (排版). He invented a computerized laser photo composition system (计算机激光照排系统) for Chinese characters (汉字) in the 1970s. This invention helped China turn a new page in printing. Before Wang’s invention, people printed books and newspapers with movable block type (活字印刷). This was invented by Bi Sheng around 1040. However, it took a lot of time. At that time, it would take more than 30 people 8 hours a day to print just one page of a newspaper. Wang wanted to change it. So he began to take action and research laser photo composition in 1974. It was the best but the most difficult printing method at that time. Only a few Western countries were able to make it. Without any experience to borrow from, Wang could only work on it by himself. Luckily, Wang’s hard work finally paid off in 1980. China’s first laser-printed book, a 26-page story called The Sword of Wu Hao, appeared. With Wang’s system, a newspaper could be typeset in just 20 minutes. His invention helped China enter a new age of printing. 1．What is Wang Xuan known as? A．A great writer. B．A famous newspaper fan. C．The father of Chinese language typesetting. 2．Before Wang’s invention, how did people print things? A．By handwriting. B．With movable block type. C．With laser photo composition. 3．How long did it take to typeset a newspaper with Wang’s new system? A．8 hours. B．20 minutes. C．26 days. 4．What does the underlined phrase “paid off” mean in the passage? A．取得成功 B．偿还 C．付钱 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 【知识点】发明与创造、其他著名人物、记叙文 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了中国最重要的科学家之一王选，讲述了他研发汉字计算机激光照排系统、推动中国印刷技术革新进入新时代的故事。 【详解】1．第二段“Wang is famous as the father of Chinese language typesetting (排版).”，王选被誉为汉字排版之父。 2．第三段“Before Wang’s invention, people printed books and newspapers with movable block type (活字印刷).”，在王选的发明诞生之前，人们用活字印刷来印制书籍和报纸。 3．第五段“With Wang’s system, a newspaper could be typeset in just 20 minutes.”，使用王选的系统，一份报纸仅需20分钟就能完成排版。 4．最后一段“Luckily, Wang’s hard work finally paid off in 1980. China’s first laser-printed book, a 26-page story called The Sword of Wu Hao, appeared.”，王选多年的研究取得了成功，因此“paid off”此处含义为“取得成功”。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·湖南湘西·期中） Chen-Ning Yang is an outstanding scientist who made the world better with his mind. Born in China in 1922, he completed his basic education in his homeland before continuing his studies in the United States. The year 1957 marked an important milestone in his career. Yang and his research partner Tsung-Dao Lee made a remarkable discovery about subatomic particles (亚原子粒子). Their findings showed that certain established theories in physics needed to be reconsidered. This important breakthrough earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics and introduced new ideas to scientists everywhere. Although he built his career overseas, Yang kept a close connection with China throughout his life. After finishing his work abroad, he chose to return to his homeland. He accepted a position at Tsinghua University, where he contributed in many ways. Beyond classroom teaching, he actively promoted scientific development. Yang set up new research centers and guided young Chinese researchers. He worked hard to build bridges between Chinese and international scientific circles, helping them exchange ideas and work together. Even in his later years, Professor Yang continued to give his time and energy to education. He often met with students, sharing his knowledge and awakening their love for scientific discovery. His life shows how curiosity and never giving up can lead to important achievements. More importantly, he showed us how to use knowledge to benefit both our country and the wider world. Although Professor Yang has passed away, his influence continues. His story still encourages and lights the way for young people throughout the world. 1．What made Yang and Lee’s discovery so important? A．It was about subatomic particles. B．It made subatomic particles easier to see. C．It changed some old ideas in physics. 2．According to the third paragraph, which of the following is TRUE? A．Yang mainly focused on teaching after returning to Tsinghua University. B．Building research centers was Yang’s most important project in China. C．Yang helped Chinese scientists build connections with international researchers. 3．What can we infer from the sentence “He often met with students ... awakening their love for scientific discovery”? A．Yang believed meeting students was an important role of a scientist. B．Yang was interested in helping young minds grow through his work. C．Yang used these meetings mainly to share his past research experiences. 4．Which of the following best describes Professor Yang’s character based on the passage? A．Curious, hardworking and encouraging. B．Serious, focused and fair-minded. C．Kind, thoughtful and careful. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 【知识点】记叙文、人物传记 【导语】本文是记叙文，主要讲述了杰出科学家杨振宁的生平与贡献：他与李政道发现亚原子粒子相关理论并获诺贝尔物理学奖，后回国投身教育与科研，搭建中外科学交流桥梁，用知识造福国家与世界，其精神持续激励后人。 1．第二段指出研究发现“Their findings showed that certain established theories in physics needed to be reconsidered.”，说明他们的发现改变了物理学中的一些旧有观念，这一突破让该发现至关重要。 2．第三段说明“He worked hard to build bridges between Chinese and international scientific circles, helping them exchange ideas and work together.”，表明杨振宁帮助中国科学家与国际研究者建立联系。 3．第四段提到“He often met with students, sharing his knowledge and awakening their love for scientific discovery.”，可以推断出杨振宁希望通过自己的工作帮助年轻人成长，激发他们对科学发现的热爱。 4．第四段指出“His life shows how curiosity and never giving up can lead to important achievements.” 以及“His story still encourages and lights the way for young people”，说明他的性格是好奇、勤奋且富有鼓舞性的。 Passage1 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） On the morning of September 3rd, 2025, a grand military parade was held in Beijing to mark the 80th Anniversary (周年纪念) of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance (抵抗) Against Japanese Aggression (侵略) and the World Anti-Fascist (反法西斯) War. The sky was clear and blue, and Tian’anmen Square was filled with excitement. Tens of thousands of people, including war veterans (老兵), soldiers, young students and citizens from all walks of life, gathered to witness this important moment. The parade showed more than 300 types of domestic main battle weapons, many of which were displayed for the first time. From advanced warships to high-tech planes, these weapons (武器) not only showed the rapid development of China’s national defense strength but also showed the country’s efforts to protect peace. During the parade, war veterans in army uniforms marched slowly, and their eyes were full of respect for history. Young students held flowers and flags, cheering loudly to express their love for the motherland. The purpose of the parade was to remember history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. People at home and abroad spoke highly of the parade. A foreign reporter from a famous news agency said, “This parade is never about showing off military power. Instead, it reminds the world of the painful lessons of war and the priceless value of peace. We should always keep in mind that peace is hard-won and must be cherished.” Many Chinese citizens also said that the parade made them more proud of their country and more aware of the responsibility to learn the spirit of resisting aggression (抵抗侵略). 1．When was the 2025 military parade held? A．On September 3rd. B．On October 1st. C．On January 1st. 2．The underlined word “domestic” in the passage probably means ______. A．made in one’s own country B．used in old wars C．bought from foreign countries 3．What did the foreign reporter think of the parade? A．It was a show of power. B．It reminded people to value peace. C．It was meaningless. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To describe the 2025 military parade’s beautiful scene. B．To tell how Chinese citizens celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the victory. C．To explain the purpose and meaning of the 2025 military parade. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．C 【知识点】说明文、国家与民族 【导语】本文主要介绍了一场于2025年9月3日在北京举行的盛大阅兵式，以纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年。文章描述了阅兵的盛况、展示的国产武器装备以及此次阅兵的深远意义。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“On the morning of September 3rd, 2025, a grand military parade was held in Beijing…”可知，2025年的阅兵式是在9月3日举行的。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The parade showed more than 300 types of domestic main battle weapons…these weapons (武器) not only showed the rapid development of China’s national defense strength…”可知，阅兵式展示了300多种“domestic”主战武器，这些武器展示了中国国防力量的快速发展。由此推断，这些代表国家国防实力的武器应当是“国产的”，而非进口的或老旧的。domestic意为“本国的；国内的”，对应选项A“在本国制造的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“This parade is never about showing off military power. Instead, it reminds the world of the painful lessons of war and the priceless value of peace.”可知，这位外国记者认为阅兵式不是为了炫耀武力，而是为了提醒人们战争的痛苦教训以及和平的无价价值。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以2025年阅兵式为核心，不仅报道了阅兵的时间和盛况，更通过文中“The purpose of the parade was to remember history…cherish peace…”以及借外国记者之口所说的“it reminds the world of…the priceless value of peace”等关键内容，深入阐述了举办此次阅兵是为了铭记历史、致敬英雄以及珍爱和平这一核心目的与深远意义。故选C。 Passage2 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Yuan Longping, a great scientist, is the first person to develop a kind of hybrid rice (杂交水稻), which helps fight hunger in China. Food was a big problem in China in the past. This was because China had 22 percent of the world’s population, but only 7 percent of its farmland. In the 1960s, China suffered (遭受) serious hunger. Millions of people died because they had no food. As an agronomy (农学) teacher, Yuan was very sad to see this. “How can I help them have enough food?” he thought. He decided to work on a kind of hybrid rice. It has a high output (产量). At that time, other scientists didn’t think hybrid rice was worth studying. But Yuan and his team worked on it every day. They took very good care of their rice seeds. At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice. This rice was strong. Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight disease. Its output was much greater than common kinds of rice. With the new kind, about 70,000,000 people could have food every year. Yuan solved the food problem in China. 1．Why was food a big problem in China in the past? A．Because farmers didn’t grow rice. B．Because farmers didn’t have rice seeds. C．Because China had a large population but little farmland. 2．How did Yuan Longping help people have enough food? A．He discovered another kind of food. B．He borrowed enough food from other countries. C．He developed a kind of hybrid rice with his team. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the new kind of hybrid rice? A．It is able to fight disease. B．It is grown across the world. C．Its output is much higher. 4．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．Yuan Longping grew the new kind of hybrid rice for many years. B．The new kind of hybrid rice was invented in China. C．Yuan Longping has played an important role in solving China’s food problem. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 【知识点】说明文、科学家 【导语】本文讲述了袁隆平研发杂交水稻解决中国粮食短缺问题的伟大贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据“Food was a big problem in China in the past. This was because China had 22 percent of the world’s population, but only 7 percent of its farmland.”可知，中国过去粮食问题严重是因为人口多而耕地少。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“He decided to work on a kind of hybrid rice. It has a high output (产量).”和“At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice.”可知，袁隆平通过研发杂交水稻帮助人们获得足够粮食。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight disease. Its output was much greater than common kinds of rice.”可知，文中未提及杂交水稻在全球种植。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是“Yuan solved the food problem in China.”可知，本文主要讲述袁隆平在解决中国粮食问题中的重要作用。故选C。 Passage3 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Every English learner needs to know how to ask for something in English. There are a number of ways to do this. If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question. If you don’t know, it’s possible to ask for something with a yes-or-no question. Be careful not to use the direct expressions. In other words, don’t say “Give me that”, but ask kindly as the following examples, “Do you have a pen I could borrow?” “Is there any wine?” “Did you buy any bread?” If you know or see someone has something, ask a polite question with “could”, “may” or “might”. It’s also possible to use “can” in some special situations. In the past, “can” was not used when people asked for something, but it meant ability. In the UK, people mainly use “Can you lend me...?” or “Can I have...?” In the US, this is still considered to be wrong and “May I have...?” is preferred. It’s common to use “Could you lend/hand/give...?” You can also use “May/Can I borrow...?”, “Could/Can you lend me...?”, “May I have...?” ,“Could you hand/give me...?” Do not begin a sentence with “please”, but you can add “please” at the end of a sentence to be polite. 1．What can we ask if we know someone has something? A．A direct question. B．A no question. C．A polite question. 2．Which of the following is a correct polite expression according to the passage? A．Do you give me any milk, please? B．Please could you lend me your ruler? C．May I have some tea, please? 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How to express or ask politely. B．How to describe our ideas. C．What to do with our language problems. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．A 【知识点】说明文、语言与文化 【导语】本文主要围绕英语中礼貌请求这一实用语言技能展开，详细介绍了不同场景下的表达方法、核心句式及使用注意事项。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question.”可知，如果你知道某人有某物，就可以用一个礼貌的问句向对方索要。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“It’s common to use ‘Could you lend/hand/give...?’ You can also use ‘May/Can I borrow...?’...Do not begin a sentence with ‘please’, but you can add ‘please’ at the end of a sentence to be polite.”可知，使用“Could、May/Can”比较普遍，不要以please开头，可加在句末表礼貌。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章可知，全文围绕英语中礼貌请求的多种方式展开。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。根据文章可知，第一段提出核心话题，第二至四段分述不同的请求方式，所以是总分结构。故选A。 Passage4 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 3,000 years. It started during the Shang Dynasty when people used it to make clothing more beautiful. Over time, it became an important part of Chinese culture, showing the skills and creativity of different places. There are four famous embroidery styles in China. Su embroidery from Jiangsu uses very thin silk threads (线). Artists take months to make pictures of flowers or birds that look almost real. Some works even show the same picture perfectly on both sides of the cloth. Shu embroidery from Sichuan loves bright colors. It often shows things from Sichuan like pandas eating bamboo. A special “fish-scale stitch (鱼鳞针)” makes water animals look alive. Xiang embroidery from Hunan makes animal hair look shiny, while Yue embroidery from Guangdong uses golden threads for dragon pictures, which were once only for the king’s families. Today, embroidery isn’t just for traditional clothes. You can find it on modern dresses, bags, and even phone cases. To protect this art, China named it a National Intangible Cultural Heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Schools and museums now teach young people embroidery skills. For example, the Suzhou Embroidery School trains students in old techniques, and some museums use computer tools to let students try “digital (数字的) embroidery” while learning its history. The government protects embroidery because each style tells stories about its home. Su embroidery shows Jiangsu’s rivers and gardens, while Shu embroidery brings Sichuan’s forests to life. By keeping these skills alive, China shares its culture with the world and connects past traditions to modern life. 1．When did Chinese embroidery first appear? A．In the Shang Dynasty. B．In the Han Dynasty. C．In the Tang Dynasty. 2．Which embroidery style makes animal hair look shiny? A．Su embroidery. B．Xiang embroidery. C．Yue embroidery. 3．Why does the writer mention the example in Suzhou in Paragraph 3? A．To explain why embroidery appears on modern things. B．To present what embroidery style young people like best. C．To show how embroidery skills are taught to young people. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese Embroidery: Its New Life in Modern Products B．Chinese Embroidery: Famous Styles from Different Areas C．Chinese Embroidery: From Ancient Skill to Living Culture 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【知识点】中华文化、说明文、传统工艺 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，系统介绍了中国刺绣的历史起源、四大名绣的艺术特点、当代应用及其作为国家级非物质文化遗产的保护与传承意义，强调了其在连接传统与现代、传播中国文化方面的重要价值。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“It started during the Shang Dynasty”可知，中国刺绣始于商朝。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“Xiang embroidery from Hunan makes animal hair look shiny”可知，来自湖南的湘绣使动物毛发看起来有光泽。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文中“Schools and museums now teach young people embroidery skills. For example, the Suzhou Embroidery School trains students...”可知，作者提及苏州的例子是为了具体说明前文“向年轻人传授技艺”的方式。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。文章不仅介绍了四大名绣，也详细说明了其在现代的应用、被列为非物质文化遗产以及通过学校和博物馆进行传承，全文核心是展示刺绣从古老技艺到作为活态文化的延续与发展，选项C“中国刺绣：从古老技艺到活态文化”最全面、准确地概括了文章从历史、艺术到当代传承与发展的核心内容。故选C。 Passage5 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off idea. It has entered many parts of our lives, from daily tasks to global fields. At the 2025 Bund Summit (外滩峰会) in Shanghai, different AI products were shown. Some companies showed their advanced (先进的) AI machines, showing how much AI has improved in different fields. For example, a smart rehabilitation (康复) robot was shown, which brings new help to the medical field. Dr. Demis Hassabis, a top AI scientist and the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, said at an event in Greece that “learning how to learn” will be the most important skill for young people. He thinks that as AI develops faster, this skill will be more important because it helps people keep up with changing technology. He added that AI can do many things, like dealing with large amounts of data (数据) quickly, but it can’t give people the ability to explore new knowledge on their own. To keep up with AI’s fast development, students need to develop important skills. These skills include critical (批判性) thinking, managing study time well, and getting used to new technologies. In some schools, students learn to check if AI-collected information is trustworthy—this is a way to practice critical thinking. With these skills, students can do better in an AI-driven future. Though AI brings much convenience, we shouldn’t depend on it too much. We should see AI as a useful tool, not a replacement for our own thinking. Only then can we make good use of AI while keeping our ability to learn and create. 1．What may be shown at the 2025 Bund Summit in Shanghai? A．A silk scarf. B．A smart watch. C．A sky lantern. 2．According to Dr. Demis Hassabis, what is the most important skill for young people? A．Learning how to learn. B．Getting used to new technologies. C．Learning to use AI machines well. 3．What does the underlined word “trustworthy” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Forgettable. B．Changeable. C．Dependable. 4．Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A．AI Users: To Learn How to Learn B．AI Tools: To Take the Place of Human Jobs C．AI Technologies: To Be Used in More Fields 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【知识点】说明文、科学技术 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能已融入生活诸多方面，2025年上海外滩峰会展出不同人工智能产品，顶级人工智能科学家德米斯·哈萨比斯称“学会如何学习”对年轻人最重要，为跟上人工智能快速发展学生需培养重要技能，同时提醒不应过度依赖人工智能，应将其视为有用工具而非替代自身思考。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据“At the 2025 Bund Summit (外滩峰会) in Shanghai, different AI products were shown.”以及后文举例“a smart rehabilitation (康复) robot was shown”可知在上海2025外滩峰会上展示的是不同的人工智能产品，选项中“A smart watch.”属于人工智能产品。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Dr. Demis Hassabis, a top AI scientist and the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, said at an event in Greece that ‘learning how to learn’ will be the most important skill for young people.”可知德米斯·哈萨比斯认为对年轻人来说最重要的技能是“学会如何学习”。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“In some schools, students learn to check if AI-collected information is trustworthy—this is a way to practice critical thinking.”可知学生检查人工智能收集的信息是为了练习批判性思维，由此可推测是检查信息是否可靠，trustworthy意为“可靠的，可信赖的”，与Dependable意思相近。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要围绕人工智能展开，强调了年轻人“学会如何学习”这一技能的重要性，以在人工智能驱动的未来中更好地发展，“AI Users: To Learn How to Learn”最适合作为标题。故选A。 Passage6 （24-25九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） Recently, an article titled “Chinese Characters Whose Pronunciations Have Changed” has caused heated discussions online. It’s said that some pronunciations, which were considered to have been misread before, are now correct. They even include the characters in some famous sentences from ancient poems. One example is by Du Mu from the Tang Dynasty “Up a long path amid the rocks I climb so high, there are houses in the depths of clouds white”. About the changes, different people have different ideas. Many Internet users disagreed with the changes. They argued that changing pronunciations would change the rhyme (韵律) of the sentences in poems, destroying the beauty of Chinese literature. However, supporters of the change said, “This is how language improves, and the pronunciations should meet the needs of society, instead of remaining in the past.” An officer from the Ministry of Education explained that most of the so-called “new” pronunciations have not yet been confirmed (确认). But according to the fifth and sixth edition (版本) of the Modern Chinese Dictionary, quite a few pinyin spelling have already been changed, such as “呆板 (from ái to dāi)” and 确凿 (from zuò to záo). So, Professor Zhang Yiwu from Peking University told China Daily that pronunciation changes are normal and necessary as language changes and they will not destroy traditional culture. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Many false pronunciations in Chinese. B．Some famous sentences in ancient poems. C．Some misread pronunciations are right now. 2．Which is the proper meaning of the underlined poems in the passage? A．黄河远上白云间，一片孤城万仞山。 B．远上寒山石径斜，白云生处有人家。 C．两岸青山相对出，孤帆一片日边来。 3．Why do some people support the pronunciation changes? A．Because they want to make a new language. B．Because they think the old language should be replaced. C．Because they think the language should fit the needs of society. 4．According to the last paragraph, what is Zhang Yiwu’s attitude to the changes? A．He supports the changes. B．He disagrees with the changes. C．He doesn’t give any clear opinions. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【知识点】议论文、语言与文化 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了汉字发音变化引发的争议，包括反对者认为破坏古诗韵律美，支持者认为语言需适应社会需求，并引用教育部和学者的观点说明变化的合理性。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“It’s said that some pronunciations, which were considered to have been misread before, are now correct.”可推知，部分曾被误读的发音现已被接受。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据画线诗句“Up a long path amid the rocks I climb so high, there are houses in the depths of clouds white”以及常识可知，与选项B“远上寒山石径斜，白云生处有人家”意境完全匹配。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“the pronunciations should meet the needs of society”（发音应满足社会需求）可推知，支持者认为语言需适应社会发展。故选C。 4．观点态度题。根据文章最后一段张颐武教授的观点“pronunciation changes are normal and necessary…they will not destroy traditional culture”可知，他认为发音变化是正常且必要的，不会破坏传统文化，因此他应是持支持态度。故选A。 Passage7 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）So, it’s exam time again. Have you done the necessary work to get good marks? Sleeping with the textbook under the pillow (枕头) doesn’t work. To learn something well, practice little by little over time. Don’t try to learn everything at once. A scientist, Tom Stafford, explains it this way: if you study for one hour a day over five days, you will remember more than if you study for five hours in just one day. △ Get pens and paper and start working! If you test yourself earlier, you can remember the knowledge better and longer. John Dunlosky, a professor in the US, suggests that “Review the notes and marks you’ve made in your textbook, summarize (总结) the key ideas, and then test yourself on them.” Good revision (复习) should give you confidence, but if you are still worried, there are some special customs for you to relax. In Japan it seems to be a tradition for students to eat Katsudon (炸猪排饭) before a test. This is a bowl of rice with egg and pork pieces. The name of the dish makes people think of the word “Katsu”, meaning “winning”. For some students in South Korea, the key to success is not washing their hair before an exam, because they believe they could wash all the knowledge out of their heads. And in different parts of the world, there are always those who believe in their “lucky underwear”. The most important thing is that you need to study, eat a good meal, sleep well on the eve of the test, and believe that your efforts will pay off. Good luck in your exam! 1．What is Tom Stafford’s advice on remembering learned things? A．Study for long hours in one day. B．Divide study time into several days. C．Put textbooks under the pillow to sleep. 2．Which sentence can be best put in △ in paragraph 2? A．Don’t read your textbooks early. B．Don’t depend on memory alone. C．Don’t test yourselves very often. 3．What is Professor John Dunlosky’s study suggestion? A．To test yourself using the notes you’ve taken. B．To read the textbook from the beginning to the end. C．To study in a group and test each other. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 3? A．“Katsudon” sounds like the word for “winning” in Japanese. B．South Korean students like washing hair before an exam. C．Special underwear is worn for luck around the world. 5．What does the writer advise (建议) students to do before tests? A．Prepare your exams well and be confident. B．Choose your favorite pens and stay up late. C．Follow some customs and enjoy yourselves. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A 【知识点】意见/建议、方法/策略、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕考前备考展开，介绍科学的复习记忆方法、自我检测的学习技巧，还列举不同国家考前的特色习俗，最后给出考前核心建议。 【详解】1．根据第一段Tom Stafford的建议“if you study for one hour a day over five days, you will remember more than if you study for five hours in just one day.”，每天学1小时分5天学，比一天学5小时记忆效果更好，也就是建议把学习时间拆分到多天，对应B选项。 2．第二段空格后内容提到要拿纸笔练习、整理笔记总结重点、自我检测，说明不应该只靠大脑记忆，B选项“Don’t depend on memory alone.”符合段落主旨。 3．根据第二段John Dunlosky的建议“Review the notes and marks you’ve made in your textbook...and then test yourself on them.”，复习做过的笔记、总结重点后自我检测，也就是用自己做的笔记自测，对应A选项。 4．根据第三段“The name of the dish makes people think of the word ‘Katsu’, meaning ‘winning’.”可知，Katsudon发音和日语里“胜利”一词相近。 5．根据最后一段内容，作者最后明确说，最重要的是努力学习、考前好好吃饭睡觉、相信努力会有回报，也就是建议好好备考、保持自信，对应A选项。 Passage8 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）Among all the pen productions, a writing brush (毛笔), a kind of special writing tool, is made in China mainly. Experts said that the writing brush or some pens like brushes first appeared over 5,000 years ago. Hengshui, Xuancheng and Huzhou were three centers for making writing brushes in Chinese history. People in the hometown of writing brushes—Hengshui—still celebrate the invention of brushes every year. A writing brush includes two important parts and materials to make each part are quite different. Materials for the head part include rabbit hair, horse hair and so on. When choosing a Chinese brush as a gift for your friends, consider their writing styles (风格). There are soft, mixed and hard hair brushes. There’s also a tradition that Chinese people like to make a writing brush from the first haircut of a baby. It’s believed that it will bring good luck while taking exams. As for stalks (笔杆), wood is common, but ivory, gold, and other valuable materials are also available. It’s considered that writing brush is the most important one among Four Treasures of Chinese Study. In Chinese calligraphy (书法) and Chinese painting, writing brushes are widely used. In ancient China, children were taught calligraphy to write a good handwriting. Even the kings themselves were good at calligraphy. Today, Chinese people still practice calligraphy with a writing brush from a very young age. Many people think it helps improve a person’s attention in the beauty of art. It is not only a means of communication, but also an expression of a person’s thoughts. 1．When did the writing brush first appear? A．100 years ago B．about 2000 years ago C．over 5000 years ago 2．Where is the hometown of writing brushes? A．Hengshui. B．Xuancheng. C．Huzhou. 3．What does Paragraph 2 (第二段) mainly talk about? A．There are both soft and hard brushes. B．Stalks are only made of wood. C．Different materials can be used to make the head of a writing brush. 4．What does the underlined word “means” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．direction. B．way. C．problem. 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Colors of a Writing Brush B．The Special Materials to Make a Writing Brush C．The Introduction of a Special Writing Tool—a Writing Brush 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【知识点】中华文化、说明文、传统工艺 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国特有的书写工具——毛笔的起源、制作材料、文化意义及在书法和绘画中的应用。 【详解】1．文章第一段指出“Experts said that the writing brush or some pens like brushes first appeared over 5,000 years ago.”，直接说明毛笔最早出现在5000多年前。 2．文章第一段指出“People in the hometown of writing brushes—Hengshui—still celebrate the invention of brushes every year.”，直接说明毛笔的故乡是衡水。 3．文章第二段主要介绍了毛笔的两个组成部分——笔头和笔杆的制作材料，其中重点说明了笔头可使用兔毛、马毛等多种材料，笔杆则可用木头、象牙等不同材质。选项C“制作笔头可以使用不同的材料”最能概括该段主要内容。选项A只涉及笔头的软硬分类，不够全面；选项B“笔杆只能由木头制成”与原文不符。 4．文章最后一段指出“It is not only a means of communication, but also an expression of a person’s thoughts.”，毛笔既是交流的工具，也是思想的表达。由此推断，“means”意为“方式”。 5．文章介绍了毛笔的起源、制作材料、文化意义及用途。由此推断，最佳标题是“一种特殊的书写工具——毛笔的介绍”。 Passage9 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）AI is shaking up the world now. It has been widely used in many different fields. The first field is about Chatbots (聊天机器人), a kind of AI-driven tool, which has become a necessary part of modern communication. They can understand and reply to users at once. Whether it’s on websites or mobile apps, chatbots can offer support in real time. Besides, AI users can control smart home tools through voice orders. AI is reshaping (重塑) the way we communicate in our daily lives. The second field is the advantages of AI in transportation. For example, some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI. They use AI to match passengers with drivers and provide better transportation services. And self-driving cars are a main example of AI’s use in transportation, too. With the help of AI, they can reduce accidents and help those unable to drive. The third field is that AI provides a smart way for education. It changes the way teachers teach and students learn. AI in classrooms can make teaching and learning more interesting, which helps students focus more on their studies. AI can also offer students support outside classrooms. For example, it can help with homework, answer questions, and provide explanations. By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals more easily. All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences. 1．How many fields of AI are mentioned in this passage? A．Three B．Four C．Five 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Researches on AI in transportation. B．Problems of AI in transportation. C．Advantages of AI in transportation. 3．What does the underlined word “suitable” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．polite. B．proper. C．coming. 4．What can we probably infer (推断) from the passage? A．It takes a long time for chatbots to reply to users. B．Ride-sharing platforms hardly depend on AI. C．AI will continue to influence our daily lives. 5．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【知识点】说明文、科学技术 【导语】本文介绍了人工智能在不同领域的应用，包括聊天机器人、交通、教育三个方面，阐述了AI对日常生活的重塑与持续影响。 1．根据第二段“The first field is about Chatbots”、第三段“The second field is the advantages of AI in transportation.”、第四段“ The third field is that AI provides a smart way for education.”文章分别从聊天机器人、交通、教育三个领域介绍了AI的应用，因此文中提到了三个AI领域。 2．第三段首句点明：“The second field is the advantages of AI in transportation.”，直接说明该段主要讲述AI在交通领域的优势。 3．第四段提到：“By analyzing students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them.”，因此“suitable”指的是根据学生情况制定合适的学习计划，与“proper（合适的）”语意最接近。 4．最后一段指出：“All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences.”，由此可推断出AI将继续影响我们的日常生活。 5．文章首段总起点明AI在多领域应用，第2-4段分别介绍三个具体领域，最后一段总结全文，结构为总-分-总，对应选项A的结构。 Passage10 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中） You must have heard of “city bu city” (meaning city or not city), an Internet buzzword (流行语) created by an American blogger (博主) Baobaoxiong. It’s used to ask if a place is like a big, modern city. Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China and posting their travel videos. The visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策) plays an important role in it. Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa (签证) as long as they have a travel document and a connecting ticket to leave. The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. At that time, travelers could only stay for 72 hours in seven big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across 19 provinces. It has attracted more and more travelers to China. In the first three months of this year, over 1.98 million foreigners came to China through visa-free policies. ________ Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China. “This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China—we wanted to see exactly what it’s like for ourselves,” said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was “fantastic, beautiful and modern”, totally different from what he had heard about China from Western media. Yuyuantantian, a Chinese blogger, studied 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous places like the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. But now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．A Chinese blogger created “city bu city” . B．“City bu city” is very popular on the Internet. C．A “city” place means the place is not modern. 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A．By telling stories. B．By giving examples. C．By listing numbers. 3．In Paragraph 4, which one is the best to fill in the blank of ________? A．Seeing is believing. B．Practice makes perfect. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．A smaller number of foreigners are visiting China now. B．Foreigners can stay in China longer without a document. C．Foreign travelers are becoming more interested in everyday life in China. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The development of Chinese cities. B．The experiences of foreign travelers in China. C．The influence (影响) of the visa-free transit policy. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．C 【知识点】政治/政策、说明文、旅行 【导语】本文通过介绍“city不city”这一网络流行语，引出了中国过境免签政策的影响。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“You must have heard of ‘city bu city’ (meaning city or not city), an Internet buzzword created by an American blogger Baobaoxiong.”可知，这一网络流行语非常受欢迎。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. At that time, travelers could only stay for 72 hours in seven big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across 19 provinces.”可知，作者在第三段中列出了过境免签政策的相关数据。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China.”和“This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China—we wanted to see exactly what it’s like for ourselves,”可知，外国游客希望亲眼看见真正的中国，因此A项“眼见为实”符合语境。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“But now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China.”可知，许多外国游客想要体验日常活动，近距离地了解中国的日常生活。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，过境免签政策将大量外国游客引入中国，因此本文介绍的是过境免签政策的影响。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（社会文化人文类说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture. Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature. Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles, and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction. Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said. Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them. What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people? It lies in its richness and openness. Also, its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country. 1．What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture? A．He has created many famous Chinese poems. B．He has decided to move to China with his friends. C．He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English. 2．As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A．Kung fu. B．Paintings. C．Literature. 3．What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent? A．Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners. B．The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad. C．Chinese culture is getting popular around the world. 4．What can be the best title for the passage? A．New Look of Traditional Chinese Culture B．Charm of Chinese Culture in Foreigners’ Eyes C．Development of Chinese Culture in the West Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中） The Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing, China. It was built under the orders of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420. The Forbidden City is enormous. It covers an area of 725,000 square meters. There are over 90 different palaces with courtyards. Twenty-four Chinese emperors lived here for about 500 years. The Forbidden City was designed using ancient Chinese symbolism. For example, the buildings all face away from the north. That’s because the north stood for the enemies of the Chinese. The roof of the library is black. Black stood for water. The roof was painted this color in hopes that it would protect the books from fire. The main buildings of the Forbidden City were all built in a straight line from north to south. The southern part of the palace is called the outer court. It was here that the emperor held official ceremonies. To the north is the inner court, where the emperor and his family lived. Each side of the palace has a gate. The main gate is the south-facing Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City also served as a fortress (堡垒) to protect the emperor and his family. It is surrounded by a 10-meter-high wall and a 52-meter-wide moat (护城河). Each corner of the palace has a tall guard tower where guards used to keep watch on enemies. In 1987, the Forbidden City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the Forbidden City is also known as the Palace Museum. It houses thousands of ancient Chinese artifacts. It attracts millions of visitors, serving as a window for the world to understand Chinese history and culture. 1．What does the underlined word “enormous” mean? A．old B．high C．large 2．The writer develops his idea in Paragraph 2 . A．by listing numbers B．by giving examples C．by asking questions 3．What was the “outer court” used for? A．Storing books. B．Protecting the emperor. C．Holding official ceremonies. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To tell a fascinating story about Chinese emperors. B．To advertise the Forbidden City as a modern tourist attraction. C．To introduce the historical and cultural significance of the Forbidden City. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·贵州安顺·期中）The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft. It has a history of over 1,000 years in China. In the early Tang Dynasty, it was introduced to Japan and Korea, so it was called the “Tang Umbrella”. Later, oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, and each had its own style. However, as steel-ribbed umbrellas appeared in the last century, the hand-made oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turned into decorative artifacts (装饰手工制品). Yuhang in Hangzhou has been known for making oil paper umbrellas for more than 230 years. They are mainly made of skin paper, bamboo and a coating of tung oil (桐油). They need to take even more than 70 steps to make, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers and painting patterns. It takes at least a week to make an umbrella. In 2008, these umbrellas were added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List (非物质文化遗产名录) of China. A young man called Liu Weixue learned the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas from his grandfather. “I want to bring the art to life,” Liu said. He improved the umbrellas to win the hearts of young people. As the traditional paper was easy to break, he started to use a kind of thicker paper. In a test, his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking. He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas. Now Liu hopes the art can be passed on. He goes to local schools to teach students. He also goes to events in different places to promote (推广) the art. 1．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Hand-made oil paper umbrellas. B．Silk umbrellas. C．Steel-ribbed umbrellas. 2．Yuhang oil paper umbrellas are made of ________. A．paper, steel ribs and bamboo skin B．pasting papers, bamboo ribs and painting patterns C．skin paper, bamboo and a coating of tung oil 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The oil paper umbrellas are popular around the world. B．It is easy to make a Yuhang oil paper umbrella. C．The oil paper umbrellas made by Liu are lighter. 4．The writer writes the text to ________. A．tell us the story of Liu Weixue B．teach us how to make oil paper umbrellas C．introduce oil paper umbrellas to us Passage4 （24-25九年级上·贵州黔南·期中）Chinese fancy knots, also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and some Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture. As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word “jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvelous things like happiness, love and good luck. The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewelry, clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called ShuangqianJie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins and mean “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth. All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains of knots mean that life on Earth will continue forever. 1．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．teach people how to make a Chinese knot. B．ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots. C．introduce a traditional Chinese art form. 2．Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because of its ________. A．color and size B．usage C．shape and meaning 3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Chinese knots? A．Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. B．Chinese knots are named after their sizes. C．Chinese knots are famous for their names. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese Cultural Form. B．Chinese Fancy Knots. C．Chinese Dynast. Passage5 （24-25九年级上·贵州黔南·期中）Go, commonly known in China as Weiqi, is a board game for two players. To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to surround (包围) more areas. The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago. It is one of the four traditional Chinese fine arts, along with playing the guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China. Now it is also popular in other parts of the world. In Germany, the Berlin Go Association has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host the China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year. As the cooperation (合作) between China and Germany deepens (加深), many Go training courses are offered, and sometimes professional players from China are invited to give talks to German Go lovers. Andreas Urban, the chairman of the Berlin Go Association, discovered a book on Go accidentally. “I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn’t,” said Urban. Schreiber, the vice chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. “The first time I played Go, I even couldn’t understand the rules,” he said. But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. “I advise children to learn Go. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it’s OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today,” said Schreiber. To the experienced players, Go can be very addictive (上瘾的), as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground. When two players meet on the Go board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods. One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who’s stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps the development of Go. 1．What does the underlined word “It” refer to? A．Weiqi. B．Guqin. C．Painting. 2．How did Schreiber probably feel after playing Go for the first time? A．Frightened. B．Confused. C．Bored. 3．Why does Schreiber suggest children should learn Go according to Paragraph 4? A．It is popular in many parts of the world. B．It is excited to win someone stronger than you. C．You can learn to accept failure by learning Go. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Go is one of four traditional fine arts in Germany. B．Players can’t carry the same method when playing Go. C．Cross-cultural communication plays a part in Go development. 主题02 人与社会——学习策略 Passage1 （25-26九年级上·贵州六盘水·期中）Scientists believe that there are three zones (区域) of learning: the comfort zone, the learning zone, and the panic (恐慌) zone. With increasing difficulty and challenges, these three zones are usually described as a continuous condition, from the comfort zone to the learning zone and then to the panic zone. The comfort zone is the situation where you think the knowledge is easy. The learning zone is where you want to learn something new. The panic zone is where you think the knowledge is too difficult and beyond your ability. How can you put this theory (理论) into your own learning? Firstly, if you feel a subject is too easy, try pushing yourself further or pay attention to other subjects. Secondly, if you feel a subject is too difficult, get over your fear and build your confidence before finding ways to improve it. Thirdly, useful practice means doing things you can’t do well rather than just finishing tasks. Finally, record your mistakes and review them. According to the study, when people leave their comfort zones and learn something new and difficult, they can discover stronger connections in their brains, which makes them smarter. That’s why people can gradually improve their abilities in the learning zone. Therefore, if you want to become a good learner, look for the learning zone, accept challenges, and pay attention to the process of learning. 1．Which picture can show the relationship among the three zones? A． B． C． 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The advantages of the three zones. B．The practice of the three zones in learning. C．The reasons for knowing the three zones. 3．Why can people improve their abilities in the learning zone? A．Because it is where they can learn something new. B．Because they think the knowledge is beyond their ability. C．Because they think the knowledge is too simple to learn. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Avoid the Panic Zone. B．Master the Comfort Zone. C．Explore the Learning Zone. Passage2 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a different country. Knowing how to ask for help can make our life much easier! Here are some tips for you. Use greetings and polite expressions. Starting the conversation with a friendly greeting is the most important. If you want to get a great answer, begin by saying “hello” first. And finish with a “thank you” and “have a nice day”. There are some polite expressions. For example, “Excuse me, could you help me?” or “Hello! May I ask for some help? I need to get to the CN Tower.” Learn the most commonly used prepositions and adverbs. Some important prepositions and adverbs to remember are “between”, “next to” and “straight ahead”. And the adverbs “near”, “nearer” and “nearest” are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast. You can quickly understand the following “The zoo is straight ahead.” or “It’s between a bank and a post office.” Build your vocabulary. You should know the basic (基本的) vocabulary that can be used when getting directions. Try to remember places like High Park, Queen Street, and words like “traffic lights”, “bank”, “block” and so on. You can use the sentences such as “It’s about two blocks away from here, right?” or “Should I go along the street until I reach the traffic lights?” to make sure you’ve got the right information. Try to know some important landmarks (地标). Every city in the world has its own landmarks. You can cut down search time if you know what the important landmarks are. 1．Who may be most interested in the passage? A．Mr. Green, from Britain, who is working at a store. B．Yuan Hai, from China, who is taking a trip in England. C．Miss Smith, from America, who is having a meeting in New York. 2．Using the word “nearest” in paragraph 3 can help people ________. A．miss right places B．find a better place C．find the place quickly 3．What is the structure of the text? (P-paragraph) A． B． C． 主题03 人与社会——社会变化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）China’s railway system will run on a new schedule from Wednesday that adds more passengers and freight (货物) trains to support the country’s social and economic (经济) development, the national railway worker, China State Railway Group, said on Tuesday. The new schedule will feature 11, 075 passenger trains a day, 449 more than before. There will also be 42 more freight train services working each day, taking the daily total to 22, 224. The group said the new high-speed railway line linking Guizhou Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which opened on August 31, will improve connections between southwestern and southern China. The 857-kilometer line linking Guiyang and Guangzhou will travel at a top speed of 300 km/h, up from 250 km/h at present. The travel time between the two provincial capitals will be decreased by 31 minutes, down to 3 hours and 39 minutes. A major high-speed line linking southwestern China and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will have its running speed increased from Wednesday. Under the new schedule, six more bullet trains will work between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. The improvement of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway will successfully develop the transportation capacity (载量) and efficiency (效率) of the high-speed railway, which can heighten exchanges between southwestern and southern China and build the high-quality development of the Guangzhou-Chongqing economic circle and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 1．The top speed of Guiyang-Guangzhou railway can reach ________. A．200 kilometer/hour B．250 kilometer/hour C．300 kilometer/hour 2．How does the writer introduce the new schedule of China’s railway system? A．By making comparisons. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “decreased” mean? A．减少 B．变成 C．增加 4．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．the ways to build Guangzhou-Chongqing economic circle B．the importance of building a better railway system in the future C．the value of the improvement of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway Passage2 （24-25九年级上·贵州遵义·期中）When you want to buy a pair of running shoes, will you choose Nike or Li-Ning? It’s a choice between local and foreign brands. According to a latest study, Chinese people generally prefer local brands to foreign brands. They choose the local brands because of the low price, good quality(质量)and creative design (设计). Some Chinese brands have risen in these years. They have even started to win some fans abroad. A research showed that 71 percent of customers said Chinese brands were important to them. Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, DJI, Feiyue, Li-Ning, Shein and Huaxizi have all become more popular abroad. For example, Huawei is the world’s second-biggest mobile phone company. Its products are used in more than 170 countries and areas. Huawei is also a leader in 5G technology. Shein, a “fast fashion” brand, made more than 10 billion dollars last year, a 100-percent increase over 2019, Global Times reported. Many European people like Shein products because they’re affordable, fashionable and of high quality. In the future, Chinese brands will continue to develop, thanks to a bigger market, improved supply chain (供应链) and efficient (高效的) producing. This is the best time for the development of local brands. 1．Which of the following is a foreign brand? A．Li-Ning. B．Xiaomi. C．Nike. 2．Why are Chinese local brands becoming more popular? A．Because they are cheap, fashionable and good. B．Because they are easy to buy online. C．Because they have good after-sale service. 3．The writer uses Huawei as an example to show ________. A．more people abroad are choosing Chinese brands B．Huawei is making a lot of money C．Huawei makes the best mobile phones 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．How to Choose a Chinese Brand B．Chinese Brands Are Becoming Popular C．How to Develop Chinese Brands Passage3 （25-26九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2024, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. China was the biggest waster, producing 10.378 million tons. The USA came second, with 7.374 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable (有价值的) or hazardous, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine (城市矿山). The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health. Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used electronic products in China when they are buying new ones. The company (公司) will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs. 1．How does the writer develop Paragraph 2? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By telling stories. 2．What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．有害的 B．便宜的 C．无用的 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．MP4 players are not e-waste. B．The USA produced the most e-waste in 2024. C．Some companies offer to recycle the used electronic products. 4．What’s the main purpose of the text? A．To show that e-waste is useless. B．To talk about the value of e-waste. C．To advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution. Passage4 （24-25九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）In recent years, plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problems around the world. Many countries have been looking for effective ways for a better future. In November, 2022, China started a “bamboo instead of plastic” initiative (倡议) with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (国际竹藤组织), which will hopefully increase green bamboo products and reduce plastic pollution. Bamboo is a renewable natural resource of great value, such as cleaning air and preventing soil loss. Unlike trees which usually need so long time to fully grow, bamboo can be harvested in 3 to 5 years. As long as it is protected well, bamboo can be cut every year and doesn’t have to be replanted. Bamboo can be used to make different kinds of products. These products can take the place of plastic products in many fields such as packaging and building. Moreover, bamboo is an innocuous material. It doesn’t cause any pollution when it has to be thrown away. China is one of the countries with the richest bamboo resources in the world. The Chinese are a pioneer (先锋) in the use of bamboo. Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan and Guizhou in the country have set up companies (公司) to develop and produce bamboo products. They cover the areas of tableware, furniture, decoration, daily necessities, etc. Many of them have been sold to different countries. China is also sharing its technologies and experience to help other countries with rich bamboo resources. It is hoped that countries will work together for global green development. 1．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1? A．To ask people to protect bamboo. B．To advise people to plant more bamboo. C．To encourage people to make good use of bamboo. 2．What does the underlined word “innocuous” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Cheap. B．Strong. C．Harmless. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Few people use bamboo products in Europe. B．China is helping other countries with rich bamboo resources. C．Henan and Guizhou have set up companies to plant bamboo. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Less Plastic, More Bamboo B．Chinese Bamboo Products C．Countries with Rich Bamboo Resources 主题04 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）On the evening of August 16, 2025, Pang Zhongwang, a student from Tsinghua University, was named a “Touching China” 2024 Awardee. His story encouraged many people. Pang was born into a poor family and faced big difficulties. His father has a bad illness, his mother was born with an illness and had her legs cut off, so she can hardly move. Pang himself had a heart problem from birth. To help his family, he went to many houses to borrow money for his mother’s treatment and picked up old things to pay the family’s debts (债务). But he stayed happy and believed, “Knowledge changes life.” So he worked really hard. Every day, he walked a long way to school. Even if he only had a small light, he still studied late at night. Because of that, he became the top student in his class. In 2017, Pang took the gaokao and got an amazing score of 744 points! He got into Tsinghua University successfully. His mother told him to always look forward, even after she died in 2020, her words always encouraged him to continue working hard. Exactly, he did very well in his studies and later became a PhD (哲学博士) student. He took part in important researches and even invented new technologies. Now, he has some inventions, and his work is helpful in environmental protection and other fields. However, Pang never forgot where he came from. After he succeeded, he tried to help make his hometown better. He even raised money to help poor children go to school and supported the kids who have heart problems. 1．How does the writer develop the text? A．By showing facts. B．By telling stories. C．By giving examples. 2．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Pang’s hard work. B．Pang’s poor family. C．Pang’s big difficulties. 3．What’s probably the reason for Pang Zhongwang to be a “Touching China” Awardee? A．His love for his family. B．His success in Tsinghua University. C．His spirit to overcome difficulties, his achievement and kindness. 4．What is the structure of the text? (P=paragraph) A． B． C． Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） Imagine a writer who described the times with nothing but words. That was Mao Dun (1896—1981), one of China’s greatest modern writers. Born as Shen Yanbing in Zhejiang, he later chose the pen name “Mao Dun”. With the help of his friend Ye Shengtao, this name became famous. So what powers Mao Dun’s writing? His masterpiece Midnight (Ziye), published in 1933, gives us the answer. The story takes place in busy Shanghai. It follows Wu Sunfu, a factory owner who fights against foreign competitors and dishonest officers. Through Wu’s sad story, Mao Dun showed the real problems China faced in the 1930s. The book was so popular that critics (评论家) called 1933 “the year of Midnight”. Mao Dun could write about more than just cities. His Rural Trilogy (农村三部曲)—Spring Silkworms, Autumn Harvests, Winter Ruins—voiced the feelings of poor farmers. In these stories, good harvests (收成) sometimes bring disaster. This shows how big world events could shake even the smallest Chinese villages. Mao Dun could move easily from writing about business offices to farming fields. You can feel his deep care for common people on every page. But his real gift was his realistic writing style. With this ability, he recorded social changes so clearly that his books are like history and literature joined as one. Readers can almost see and feel the time periods he wrote about. As we near his 130th birthday in 2026, Mao Dun’s works still speak to us today. They remind us that great writing is more than just for fun—it helps us see the world more clearly. For young readers today, his books open a window to China’s past and encourage us to value our own literary treasures. 1．What do we know about Mao Dun? A．The name Mao Dun is his real name. B．His hometown made him famous. C．He is among China's greatest modern writers. 2．Which is closest to the underlined word “powers” in meaning in Paragraph 2? A．提供电力 B．赋予力量 C．掌控权力 3．Why did Mao Dun write about both city people and poor farmers? A．Because he lived in both city and countryside. B．Because he made money from them. C．Because he cared about common people. 4．What does the writer think of Mao Dun’s works? A．Still valuable. B．Too difficult. C．Only historical. 主题01 人与社会——中国文化 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州铜仁·期中）At Beijing Language and Culture University, student Li Yutong starts her day not in a classroom, but on her laptop, taking care of her simple pumpkin farm in Stardew Valley. Nearby, her roommate is deep into Animal Crossing, fishing by a virtual (虚拟的) river. For them and many other young people, these farming and life-simulation games provide a digital escape into a calmer and more controllable way of living. Called “digital farmers”, players enjoy planting crops, looking after animals, and building communities in these easy virtual worlds. “These games are more than just hobbies,” Li said. “They teach me to watch, plan, and be patient. They show me that hard work and time bring rewards.” This type of game has become very popular. Some games received billions of online views soon after they came out, and others sold tens of millions of copies in just one year. This quick growth comes from the games’ special attraction for young city people. Experts say the games provide a needed sense of control and success—a “safe test area” where growing time is made shorter, work soon shows results, and mistakes are not forever. This gives players a break from the busy and worried life of the city, connecting them again with a peaceful and natural rhythm. Also, these virtual farms reflect an old cultural wish. The ancient dream of country life, written by the poet Tao Yuanming—“I pull weeds at sunrise, coming home with my farming tool under the moon”—now lives again in the digital world. In the end, cyber farming is not just about getting away; it is a new way for young people to look for order, real achievement, and a peaceful connection with nature—showing that old dreams of simple country life still matter to the heart today. 1．The term “digital farmers” in the passage refers to people who ________. A．study agriculture online. B．use technology on real farms. C．play farming and life games online. 2．What is the key reason for the games’ popularity according to experts? A．They are very cheap to buy. B．They meet needs missing in real life. C．They have very simple rules. 3．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A．种豆南山下，草盛豆苗稀。 B．晨兴理荒秽，带月荷锄归。 C．采菊东篱下，悠然见南山。 4．What is the author’s final conclusion (结论) about cyber farming? A．It is better than playing other video games. B．It will soon become less popular. C．It represents a modern search for meaning. Passage2 （24-25九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中） The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. In China, the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural (农业的) production. But solar term culture is still useful today to guide people’s lives through cultural activities and special food that go with each term. Great Heat, the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 23 and ends on August 7. During Great Heat, most parts of China enter the hottest season of the year. Here is something you should know about Great Heat. Great Heat is a season of harvesting (收割). During this time, the sunshine, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall are good for the plants. But many natural disasters (灾害) also happen. So, it’s important to harvest and plant in time. Sending the Great Heat ship is a tradition in Taizhou. The ship is full of all kinds of meat. More than 50 fishermen take turns to carry the ship. After they walk through the street for long, they will finally pull the ship out of the port and burn it at sea. People believe that is a symbol of good harvests and health. People in different places enjoy different food. For example, in southern Shandong, people would like to drink mutton soup. Grass jelly is very popular in Guangdong because there is a saying “Eating grass jelly in Great Heat will make you stay young”. 1．Great Heat lasts for ________ days this year. A．6 B．16 C．22 2．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Fishermen B．Great Heat ships C．All kinds of meat 3．How does the writer explain what people eat on the day of Great Heat? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? (P1=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． Passage3 （24-25九年级上·贵州贵阳·期中）China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks (小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago: To meet friends from afar. How happy we are! 1．The underlined word “hospitable” means ________ in Chinese. A．勤劳的 B．好客的 C．诚实的 2．The western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him because ________. A．he thinks it’s not polite. B．he thinks it’s not necessary C．it won’t happen in western countries. 3．The Chinese family ________ for the guests. A．show their wealth B．make them feel at home C．make them feel uncomfortable. 4．The best title for the text is ________. A．Confucius B．Chinese Food C．Chinese Etiquette Passage4 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk. It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Kingdom (王国) of Qin, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Kingdom of Chu, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it. One day after hunting (狩猎), Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on horseback. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?” After arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth (平滑的) to write well and wasted a lot of silk. Meng was so frustrated that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard. However, Meng never gave up and kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” in a stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last. Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use the brush pens in school. It makes their life more colorful and helps them better understand Chinese culture. 1．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen? A．Because the king asked him to do so. B．Because he wanted to be an inventor. C．Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2．When did Meng think of the good idea in Paragraph 3? A．Before hunting animals. B．When he saw the trail. C．During cleaning the hair. 3．The underlined word “frustrated” probably means “________”. A．happy B．upset C．surprised 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How the brush pen was invented. B．Meng was a great inventor. C．It is important to learn Chinese culture. 主题02 人与自我——学习 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·贵州安顺·期中）With the development of technology, studying has become easier for students—but some still struggle with taking notes, especially in math and science classes. They often miss key points while writing, or can’t find mistakes in their exercises quickly. This is where the “Smart Note-Taking Pen” comes in. The Smart Note-Taking Pen looks like a regular pen, but it has a small camera and a bluetooth chip inside. When students write on special notebooks, the pen records every word they write and sends the content to their phones or tablets in real-time. If they miss what the teacher says, they can play back the audio (声音) that the pen records at the same time as writing. What’s more, when students finish their math exercises, they can scan the answers with the pen. The pen will connect to an app to analyze the mistakes and explain the right solutions—this helps students understand where they go wrong without waiting for teachers’ feedback. Li Ming, a Grade 9 student, used to spend 2 hours checking his math homework every day. After using the pen for a month, he now only needs 40 minutes. “I don’t have to mark mistakes one by one anymore,” he said. “The pen tells me the problems directly, and I can focus on fixing them.” The Smart Note-Taking Pen doesn’t replace teachers. Instead, it helps students study more efficiently. It shows that technology can be a good helper for learning, as long as we use it properly. 1．What does the underlined word “analyze” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Find out and explain. B．Write down and copy. C．Remember and share. 2．What can the Smart Note-Taking Pen do? A．Record teachers’ words and students’ writing. B．Give students math exercises to do. C．Replace teachers to check homework. 3．What is the structure (结构) of the text? (P= paragraph) A．P1/P2 P3/P4 B．P1 P2/P3/P4 C．P1/P2/P3 P4 4．What can we infer (推测) about the Smart Note-Taking Pen from the text? A．It is very expensive and only rich students can buy it. B．It helps students save time on studying and homework. C．It can do all the homework for students by itself. 主题03 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·湖南永州·期中） In China, book readers or newspaper fans should thank Wang Xuan. He is one of the most important scientists in China. Wang is famous as the father of Chinese language typesetting (排版). He invented a computerized laser photo composition system (计算机激光照排系统) for Chinese characters (汉字) in the 1970s. This invention helped China turn a new page in printing. Before Wang’s invention, people printed books and newspapers with movable block type (活字印刷). This was invented by Bi Sheng around 1040. However, it took a lot of time. At that time, it would take more than 30 people 8 hours a day to print just one page of a newspaper. Wang wanted to change it. So he began to take action and research laser photo composition in 1974. It was the best but the most difficult printing method at that time. Only a few Western countries were able to make it. Without any experience to borrow from, Wang could only work on it by himself. Luckily, Wang’s hard work finally paid off in 1980. China’s first laser-printed book, a 26-page story called The Sword of Wu Hao, appeared. With Wang’s system, a newspaper could be typeset in just 20 minutes. His invention helped China enter a new age of printing. 1．What is Wang Xuan known as? A．A great writer. B．A famous newspaper fan. C．The father of Chinese language typesetting. 2．Before Wang’s invention, how did people print things? A．By handwriting. B．With movable block type. C．With laser photo composition. 3．How long did it take to typeset a newspaper with Wang’s new system? A．8 hours. B．20 minutes. C．26 days. 4．What does the underlined phrase “paid off” mean in the passage? A．取得成功 B．偿还 C．付钱 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·湖南湘西·期中） Chen-Ning Yang is an outstanding scientist who made the world better with his mind. Born in China in 1922, he completed his basic education in his homeland before continuing his studies in the United States. The year 1957 marked an important milestone in his career. Yang and his research partner Tsung-Dao Lee made a remarkable discovery about subatomic particles (亚原子粒子). Their findings showed that certain established theories in physics needed to be reconsidered. This important breakthrough earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics and introduced new ideas to scientists everywhere. Although he built his career overseas, Yang kept a close connection with China throughout his life. After finishing his work abroad, he chose to return to his homeland. He accepted a position at Tsinghua University, where he contributed in many ways. Beyond classroom teaching, he actively promoted scientific development. Yang set up new research centers and guided young Chinese researchers. He worked hard to build bridges between Chinese and international scientific circles, helping them exchange ideas and work together. Even in his later years, Professor Yang continued to give his time and energy to education. He often met with students, sharing his knowledge and awakening their love for scientific discovery. His life shows how curiosity and never giving up can lead to important achievements. More importantly, he showed us how to use knowledge to benefit both our country and the wider world. Although Professor Yang has passed away, his influence continues. His story still encourages and lights the way for young people throughout the world. 1．What made Yang and Lee’s discovery so important? A．It was about subatomic particles. B．It made subatomic particles easier to see. C．It changed some old ideas in physics. 2．According to the third paragraph, which of the following is TRUE? A．Yang mainly focused on teaching after returning to Tsinghua University. B．Building research centers was Yang’s most important project in China. C．Yang helped Chinese scientists build connections with international researchers. 3．What can we infer from the sentence “He often met with students ... awakening their love for scientific discovery”? A．Yang believed meeting students was an important role of a scientist. B．Yang was interested in helping young minds grow through his work. C．Yang used these meetings mainly to share his past research experiences. 4．Which of the following best describes Professor Yang’s character based on the passage? A．Curious, hardworking and encouraging. B．Serious, focused and fair-minded. C．Kind, thoughtful and careful. Passage1 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） On the morning of September 3rd, 2025, a grand military parade was held in Beijing to mark the 80th Anniversary (周年纪念) of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance (抵抗) Against Japanese Aggression (侵略) and the World Anti-Fascist (反法西斯) War. The sky was clear and blue, and Tian’anmen Square was filled with excitement. Tens of thousands of people, including war veterans (老兵), soldiers, young students and citizens from all walks of life, gathered to witness this important moment. The parade showed more than 300 types of domestic main battle weapons, many of which were displayed for the first time. From advanced warships to high-tech planes, these weapons (武器) not only showed the rapid development of China’s national defense strength but also showed the country’s efforts to protect peace. During the parade, war veterans in army uniforms marched slowly, and their eyes were full of respect for history. Young students held flowers and flags, cheering loudly to express their love for the motherland. The purpose of the parade was to remember history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. People at home and abroad spoke highly of the parade. A foreign reporter from a famous news agency said, “This parade is never about showing off military power. Instead, it reminds the world of the painful lessons of war and the priceless value of peace. We should always keep in mind that peace is hard-won and must be cherished.” Many Chinese citizens also said that the parade made them more proud of their country and more aware of the responsibility to learn the spirit of resisting aggression (抵抗侵略). 1．When was the 2025 military parade held? A．On September 3rd. B．On October 1st. C．On January 1st. 2．The underlined word “domestic” in the passage probably means ______. A．made in one’s own country B．used in old wars C．bought from foreign countries 3．What did the foreign reporter think of the parade? A．It was a show of power. B．It reminded people to value peace. C．It was meaningless. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To describe the 2025 military parade’s beautiful scene. B．To tell how Chinese citizens celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the victory. C．To explain the purpose and meaning of the 2025 military parade. Passage2 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Yuan Longping, a great scientist, is the first person to develop a kind of hybrid rice (杂交水稻), which helps fight hunger in China. Food was a big problem in China in the past. This was because China had 22 percent of the world’s population, but only 7 percent of its farmland. In the 1960s, China suffered (遭受) serious hunger. Millions of people died because they had no food. As an agronomy (农学) teacher, Yuan was very sad to see this. “How can I help them have enough food?” he thought. He decided to work on a kind of hybrid rice. It has a high output (产量). At that time, other scientists didn’t think hybrid rice was worth studying. But Yuan and his team worked on it every day. They took very good care of their rice seeds. At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice. This rice was strong. Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight disease. Its output was much greater than common kinds of rice. With the new kind, about 70,000,000 people could have food every year. Yuan solved the food problem in China. 1．Why was food a big problem in China in the past? A．Because farmers didn’t grow rice. B．Because farmers didn’t have rice seeds. C．Because China had a large population but little farmland. 2．How did Yuan Longping help people have enough food? A．He discovered another kind of food. B．He borrowed enough food from other countries. C．He developed a kind of hybrid rice with his team. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the new kind of hybrid rice? A．It is able to fight disease. B．It is grown across the world. C．Its output is much higher. 4．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．Yuan Longping grew the new kind of hybrid rice for many years. B．The new kind of hybrid rice was invented in China. C．Yuan Longping has played an important role in solving China’s food problem. Passage3 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Every English learner needs to know how to ask for something in English. There are a number of ways to do this. If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question. If you don’t know, it’s possible to ask for something with a yes-or-no question. Be careful not to use the direct expressions. In other words, don’t say “Give me that”, but ask kindly as the following examples, “Do you have a pen I could borrow?” “Is there any wine?” “Did you buy any bread?” If you know or see someone has something, ask a polite question with “could”, “may” or “might”. It’s also possible to use “can” in some special situations. In the past, “can” was not used when people asked for something, but it meant ability. In the UK, people mainly use “Can you lend me...?” or “Can I have...?” In the US, this is still considered to be wrong and “May I have...?” is preferred. It’s common to use “Could you lend/hand/give...?” You can also use “May/Can I borrow...?”, “Could/Can you lend me...?”, “May I have...?” ,“Could you hand/give me...?” Do not begin a sentence with “please”, but you can add “please” at the end of a sentence to be polite. 1．What can we ask if we know someone has something? A．A direct question. B．A no question. C．A polite question. 2．Which of the following is a correct polite expression according to the passage? A．Do you give me any milk, please? B．Please could you lend me your ruler? C．May I have some tea, please? 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How to express or ask politely. B．How to describe our ideas. C．What to do with our language problems. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． Passage4 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 3,000 years. It started during the Shang Dynasty when people used it to make clothing more beautiful. Over time, it became an important part of Chinese culture, showing the skills and creativity of different places. There are four famous embroidery styles in China. Su embroidery from Jiangsu uses very thin silk threads (线). Artists take months to make pictures of flowers or birds that look almost real. Some works even show the same picture perfectly on both sides of the cloth. Shu embroidery from Sichuan loves bright colors. It often shows things from Sichuan like pandas eating bamboo. A special “fish-scale stitch (鱼鳞针)” makes water animals look alive. Xiang embroidery from Hunan makes animal hair look shiny, while Yue embroidery from Guangdong uses golden threads for dragon pictures, which were once only for the king’s families. Today, embroidery isn’t just for traditional clothes. You can find it on modern dresses, bags, and even phone cases. To protect this art, China named it a National Intangible Cultural Heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Schools and museums now teach young people embroidery skills. For example, the Suzhou Embroidery School trains students in old techniques, and some museums use computer tools to let students try “digital (数字的) embroidery” while learning its history. The government protects embroidery because each style tells stories about its home. Su embroidery shows Jiangsu’s rivers and gardens, while Shu embroidery brings Sichuan’s forests to life. By keeping these skills alive, China shares its culture with the world and connects past traditions to modern life. 1．When did Chinese embroidery first appear? A．In the Shang Dynasty. B．In the Han Dynasty. C．In the Tang Dynasty. 2．Which embroidery style makes animal hair look shiny? A．Su embroidery. B．Xiang embroidery. C．Yue embroidery. 3．Why does the writer mention the example in Suzhou in Paragraph 3? A．To explain why embroidery appears on modern things. B．To present what embroidery style young people like best. C．To show how embroidery skills are taught to young people. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese Embroidery: Its New Life in Modern Products B．Chinese Embroidery: Famous Styles from Different Areas C．Chinese Embroidery: From Ancient Skill to Living Culture Passage5 （25-26九年级上·湖南长沙·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off idea. It has entered many parts of our lives, from daily tasks to global fields. At the 2025 Bund Summit (外滩峰会) in Shanghai, different AI products were shown. Some companies showed their advanced (先进的) AI machines, showing how much AI has improved in different fields. For example, a smart rehabilitation (康复) robot was shown, which brings new help to the medical field. Dr. Demis Hassabis, a top AI scientist and the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, said at an event in Greece that “learning how to learn” will be the most important skill for young people. He thinks that as AI develops faster, this skill will be more important because it helps people keep up with changing technology. He added that AI can do many things, like dealing with large amounts of data (数据) quickly, but it can’t give people the ability to explore new knowledge on their own. To keep up with AI’s fast development, students need to develop important skills. These skills include critical (批判性) thinking, managing study time well, and getting used to new technologies. In some schools, students learn to check if AI-collected information is trustworthy—this is a way to practice critical thinking. With these skills, students can do better in an AI-driven future. Though AI brings much convenience, we shouldn’t depend on it too much. We should see AI as a useful tool, not a replacement for our own thinking. Only then can we make good use of AI while keeping our ability to learn and create. 1．What may be shown at the 2025 Bund Summit in Shanghai? A．A silk scarf. B．A smart watch. C．A sky lantern. 2．According to Dr. Demis Hassabis, what is the most important skill for young people? A．Learning how to learn. B．Getting used to new technologies. C．Learning to use AI machines well. 3．What does the underlined word “trustworthy” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Forgettable. B．Changeable. C．Dependable. 4．Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A．AI Users: To Learn How to Learn B．AI Tools: To Take the Place of Human Jobs C．AI Technologies: To Be Used in More Fields Passage6 （24-25九年级上·湖南长沙·期中） Recently, an article titled “Chinese Characters Whose Pronunciations Have Changed” has caused heated discussions online. It’s said that some pronunciations, which were considered to have been misread before, are now correct. They even include the characters in some famous sentences from ancient poems. One example is by Du Mu from the Tang Dynasty “Up a long path amid the rocks I climb so high, there are houses in the depths of clouds white”. About the changes, different people have different ideas. Many Internet users disagreed with the changes. They argued that changing pronunciations would change the rhyme (韵律) of the sentences in poems, destroying the beauty of Chinese literature. However, supporters of the change said, “This is how language improves, and the pronunciations should meet the needs of society, instead of remaining in the past.” An officer from the Ministry of Education explained that most of the so-called “new” pronunciations have not yet been confirmed (确认). But according to the fifth and sixth edition (版本) of the Modern Chinese Dictionary, quite a few pinyin spelling have already been changed, such as “呆板 (from ái to dāi)” and 确凿 (from zuò to záo). So, Professor Zhang Yiwu from Peking University told China Daily that pronunciation changes are normal and necessary as language changes and they will not destroy traditional culture. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Many false pronunciations in Chinese. B．Some famous sentences in ancient poems. C．Some misread pronunciations are right now. 2．Which is the proper meaning of the underlined poems in the passage? A．黄河远上白云间，一片孤城万仞山。 B．远上寒山石径斜，白云生处有人家。 C．两岸青山相对出，孤帆一片日边来。 3．Why do some people support the pronunciation changes? A．Because they want to make a new language. B．Because they think the old language should be replaced. C．Because they think the language should fit the needs of society. 4．According to the last paragraph, what is Zhang Yiwu’s attitude to the changes? A．He supports the changes. B．He disagrees with the changes. C．He doesn’t give any clear opinions. Passage7 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）So, it’s exam time again. Have you done the necessary work to get good marks? Sleeping with the textbook under the pillow (枕头) doesn’t work. To learn something well, practice little by little over time. Don’t try to learn everything at once. A scientist, Tom Stafford, explains it this way: if you study for one hour a day over five days, you will remember more than if you study for five hours in just one day. △ Get pens and paper and start working! If you test yourself earlier, you can remember the knowledge better and longer. John Dunlosky, a professor in the US, suggests that “Review the notes and marks you’ve made in your textbook, summarize (总结) the key ideas, and then test yourself on them.” Good revision (复习) should give you confidence, but if you are still worried, there are some special customs for you to relax. In Japan it seems to be a tradition for students to eat Katsudon (炸猪排饭) before a test. This is a bowl of rice with egg and pork pieces. The name of the dish makes people think of the word “Katsu”, meaning “winning”. For some students in South Korea, the key to success is not washing their hair before an exam, because they believe they could wash all the knowledge out of their heads. And in different parts of the world, there are always those who believe in their “lucky underwear”. The most important thing is that you need to study, eat a good meal, sleep well on the eve of the test, and believe that your efforts will pay off. Good luck in your exam! 1．What is Tom Stafford’s advice on remembering learned things? A．Study for long hours in one day. B．Divide study time into several days. C．Put textbooks under the pillow to sleep. 2．Which sentence can be best put in △ in paragraph 2? A．Don’t read your textbooks early. B．Don’t depend on memory alone. C．Don’t test yourselves very often. 3．What is Professor John Dunlosky’s study suggestion? A．To test yourself using the notes you’ve taken. B．To read the textbook from the beginning to the end. C．To study in a group and test each other. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 3? A．“Katsudon” sounds like the word for “winning” in Japanese. B．South Korean students like washing hair before an exam. C．Special underwear is worn for luck around the world. 5．What does the writer advise (建议) students to do before tests? A．Prepare your exams well and be confident. B．Choose your favorite pens and stay up late. C．Follow some customs and enjoy yourselves. Passage8 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）Among all the pen productions, a writing brush (毛笔), a kind of special writing tool, is made in China mainly. Experts said that the writing brush or some pens like brushes first appeared over 5,000 years ago. Hengshui, Xuancheng and Huzhou were three centers for making writing brushes in Chinese history. People in the hometown of writing brushes—Hengshui—still celebrate the invention of brushes every year. A writing brush includes two important parts and materials to make each part are quite different. Materials for the head part include rabbit hair, horse hair and so on. When choosing a Chinese brush as a gift for your friends, consider their writing styles (风格). There are soft, mixed and hard hair brushes. There’s also a tradition that Chinese people like to make a writing brush from the first haircut of a baby. It’s believed that it will bring good luck while taking exams. As for stalks (笔杆), wood is common, but ivory, gold, and other valuable materials are also available. It’s considered that writing brush is the most important one among Four Treasures of Chinese Study. In Chinese calligraphy (书法) and Chinese painting, writing brushes are widely used. In ancient China, children were taught calligraphy to write a good handwriting. Even the kings themselves were good at calligraphy. Today, Chinese people still practice calligraphy with a writing brush from a very young age. Many people think it helps improve a person’s attention in the beauty of art. It is not only a means of communication, but also an expression of a person’s thoughts. 1．When did the writing brush first appear? A．100 years ago B．about 2000 years ago C．over 5000 years ago 2．Where is the hometown of writing brushes? A．Hengshui. B．Xuancheng. C．Huzhou. 3．What does Paragraph 2 (第二段) mainly talk about? A．There are both soft and hard brushes. B．Stalks are only made of wood. C．Different materials can be used to make the head of a writing brush. 4．What does the underlined word “means” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．direction. B．way. C．problem. 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Colors of a Writing Brush B．The Special Materials to Make a Writing Brush C．The Introduction of a Special Writing Tool—a Writing Brush Passage9 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）AI is shaking up the world now. It has been widely used in many different fields. The first field is about Chatbots (聊天机器人), a kind of AI-driven tool, which has become a necessary part of modern communication. They can understand and reply to users at once. Whether it’s on websites or mobile apps, chatbots can offer support in real time. Besides, AI users can control smart home tools through voice orders. AI is reshaping (重塑) the way we communicate in our daily lives. The second field is the advantages of AI in transportation. For example, some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI. They use AI to match passengers with drivers and provide better transportation services. And self-driving cars are a main example of AI’s use in transportation, too. With the help of AI, they can reduce accidents and help those unable to drive. The third field is that AI provides a smart way for education. It changes the way teachers teach and students learn. AI in classrooms can make teaching and learning more interesting, which helps students focus more on their studies. AI can also offer students support outside classrooms. For example, it can help with homework, answer questions, and provide explanations. By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals more easily. All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences. 1．How many fields of AI are mentioned in this passage? A．Three B．Four C．Five 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Researches on AI in transportation. B．Problems of AI in transportation. C．Advantages of AI in transportation. 3．What does the underlined word “suitable” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．polite. B．proper. C．coming. 4．What can we probably infer (推断) from the passage? A．It takes a long time for chatbots to reply to users. B．Ride-sharing platforms hardly depend on AI. C．AI will continue to influence our daily lives. 5．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． Passage10 （25-26九年级上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中） You must have heard of “city bu city” (meaning city or not city), an Internet buzzword (流行语) created by an American blogger (博主) Baobaoxiong. It’s used to ask if a place is like a big, modern city. Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China and posting their travel videos. The visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策) plays an important role in it. Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa (签证) as long as they have a travel document and a connecting ticket to leave. The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. At that time, travelers could only stay for 72 hours in seven big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across 19 provinces. It has attracted more and more travelers to China. In the first three months of this year, over 1.98 million foreigners came to China through visa-free policies. ________ Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China. “This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China—we wanted to see exactly what it’s like for ourselves,” said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was “fantastic, beautiful and modern”, totally different from what he had heard about China from Western media. Yuyuantantian, a Chinese blogger, studied 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous places like the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. But now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．A Chinese blogger created “city bu city” . B．“City bu city” is very popular on the Internet. C．A “city” place means the place is not modern. 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A．By telling stories. B．By giving examples. C．By listing numbers. 3．In Paragraph 4, which one is the best to fill in the blank of ________? A．Seeing is believing. B．Practice makes perfect. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．A smaller number of foreigners are visiting China now. B．Foreigners can stay in China longer without a document. C．Foreign travelers are becoming more interested in everyday life in China. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The development of Chinese cities. B．The experiences of foreign travelers in China. C．The influence (影响) of the visa-free transit policy. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $