专题10 回答问题（期中真题汇编，江苏专用）九年级英语上学期

**基本信息** 江苏多地九年级上期中英语试题汇编，聚焦“人与自我”“人与社会”“人与自然”三大主题，以阅读回答问题为主，融合真实生活与文化情境，注重语言运用与思维发展。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读回答问题|15篇Passage，每篇3-5题，每题2-3分|学习习惯、时间管理（如《How to Develop Good Learning Habits》）；乡村振兴、社区服务（如Ren Yin返乡创业故事）；动物行为、环境保护（如企鹅排队行走的科学原因）|情境贴近学生生活与社会热点，问题设基础题（限10词内）与开放题（不限词），梯度分明；素材融合传统文化（囊萤映雪）与科技应用（AI鱼灯），考查信息提取与表达能力。|

专题10 回答问题 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏盐城大丰区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 How to Develop Good Learning Habits Good learning habits help us study better and get good grades. Here are some useful tips for you. First, make a study plan every day. Write down what you need to do and finish it on time. Don’t put off today’s work till tomorrow. Second, take notes carefully in class. Write down key points and your questions. Review them after class to remember what you learned. Third, do your homework by yourself. Thinking independently helps you develop a good mind. If you have problems, ask your teachers or classmates for help. Good learning habits take time to develop. Keep trying and you will make it. 1. What do good learning habits help us do? 2. What should you write down when making a study plan? 3. How can you remember what you learned in class? 4. What is your way of developing good learning habits? 【答案】 1. They help us study better and get good grades. 2. What we need to do. 3. By reviewing notes after class. 4. I also keep a mistake notebook to help me learn from mistakes.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了培养良好学习习惯的三条实用建议：制定每日学习计划、认真记课堂笔记、独立完成作业，最后指出好习惯需要坚持养成。 1. 题目意思：好的学习习惯能帮助我们做什么？ 回答依据：第一段第一句 “Good learning habits help us study better and get good grades”，直接提取核心信息，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：制定学习计划时你应该写下什么？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “Write down what you need to do and finish it on time”，提取核心内容，简化后符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：你怎样才能记住课上学的内容？ 回答依据：第三段第二、三句 “Write down key points and your questions. Review them after class to remember what you learned”，总结为课后复习笔记，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你培养良好学习习惯的方法是什么？ 回答依据：本题为开放题，结合文章主题和自身实际作答即可，考查对学习习惯的迁移应用。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏徐州・期中） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（每题答案不超过 6 个词） During the Jin Dynasty (266-420), there was a child named Che Yin. He was smart and loved to read. He grew up in a poor family and couldn’t afford lamp oil to study at night. One night, he saw fireflies (萤火虫) outside his house and came up with an idea. “If I can catch enough fireflies, their light can make it possible for me to read at night.” Then he caught some fireflies in a cloth bag and hung the bag up as a lamp. Though the light was not bright enough, he finally found a way to read at night. It was said that he spent all of his summer nights reading like this. Another child named Sun Kang who lived during the same period also loved reading. One night during winter, when he suddenly woke up at midnight, he saw the thick snow reflecting the moonlight outside his house, then he took out his books and read by using the reflected light, even though he was freezing cold. Both of the kids later became successful men. Touched by their hard-working spirit, people kept the spirit in mind and turned their stories into the Chinese idiom nangying yingxue. In the past, people had much harder time studying than we do. They might have to copy books by hand because books were very rare. Students even had to travel over mountains and rivers in order to find a good teacher. However, these tough conditions didn’t stop young minds from pursuing knowledge. Although some may sound a little exaggerated (夸张的). They are just like the dim light of fireflies—they light up the road to knowledge. 1. What kind of person was Che Yin? 2. What was Che Yin’s purpose of catching some fireflies in a cloth bag? 3. How did Sun Kang read books on winter nights? 4. Why did people have to copy books by hand in the past? 5. What is the proper title for the passage? 【答案】 1. Smart and loved reading. 2. To read books at night. 3. By using reflected moonlight. 4. Because books were rare. 5. Hard-working spirit in studying. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了晋代车胤囊萤、孙康映雪两个古人勤学的典故，引申出 “囊萤映雪” 的成语，赞美了古人克服困难、追求知识的刻苦精神。 1. 题目意思：车胤是个什么样的人？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “He was smart and loved to read”，直接提取人物特点，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：车胤用布囊装萤火虫的目的是什么？ 回答依据：第一段第四句 “their light can make it possible for me to read at night”，提炼核心目的，符合词数要求。 3. 题目意思：孙康冬夜如何读书？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “he took out his books and read by using the reflected light”，提取方式，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：古代人们为什么要手抄书籍？ 回答依据：第三段第二句 “They might have to copy books by hand because books were very rare”，直接提取原因，符合词数要求。 5. 题目意思：这篇文章最合适的标题是什么？ 回答依据：全文围绕古人勤学的故事与精神展开，总结核心主题即可，符合词数要求。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏淮安淮阴区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Learn to Manage Time Time is important for everyone. Some students don’t know how to use time well and they always feel busy. First, make a list of things to do every morning. Put the most important things first. Second, use your free time wisely. For example, you can read books when you wait for the bus. Third, never stay up late. Enough sleep helps you study well the next day. If you manage your time well, you will have a more relaxing life. 1. What don’t some students know? 2. What should you put first when making a list? 3. What helps you study well the next day? 4. How do you manage your time at school? 【答案】 1. They don’t know how to use time well. 2. The most important things. 3. Enough sleep. 4. I make a plan for each class and finish tasks on time.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了三个管理时间的实用方法：列每日任务清单、合理利用碎片时间、不熬夜，说明合理管理时间能让生活更轻松。 1. 题目意思：一些学生不知道什么？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “Some students don’t know how to use time well and they always feel busy”，直接提取核心信息，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：列清单时你应该把什么放在最前面？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “Put the most important things first”，直接提取，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：什么能帮助你第二天好好学习？ 回答依据：第四段第二句 “Enough sleep helps you study well the next day”，直接提取，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你在学校怎么管理时间？ 回答依据：本题为开放题，结合文章时间管理的主题，联系校园实际作答即可。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州天宁区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：第 1—3 小题每题 2 分，答案不超过 10 个单词，第 4 小题 3 分，答案不限字数。 In the big cities with many chances, some young people are now looking at China's countryside for their dreams. Ren Yin, a 27-year-old young woman from Hongcun village in Hangzhou, is one of them. In 2017, China introduced the rural vitalization strategy. It helps businesses, offers nice places to live and builds community spirit, making life better for people in the countryside. Ren wanted to have her own cafe and help her hometown. In 2022, she started a cafe in her village, just one year after she left her teaching job. Her parents weren't on her side at the beginning. They thought her talents might not be used well. But Ren chose to follow her heart, saying that's what her generation does. However, starting a cafe is not easy. Ren is thankful for the support from the villagers who helped her find a place for her cafe and improved the roads. To attract more people, she designed her cafe to look different, with a special shape and special drinks like mountain walnut-flavored lattes. Despite the challenges, Ren doesn't regret moving back to the countryside. "I think many countryside areas in China are like hidden treasures waiting to be found," she said. 1. In which year did Ren Yin leave her teaching job? 2. Why didn’t Ren Yin’s parents support her decision at first? 3. How did the people in the village support her? 4. What can you learn from Ren Yin’s story? 【答案】 1. In 2021. 2. They thought her talents might not be used well. 3. By helping her find a place and improving roads. 4. We should hold on to our dream, never give up the dream easily, try our best to make our dream come true no matter what difficulties we face.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了青年任寅响应乡村振兴战略，辞去教师工作回乡开咖啡馆创业的故事，体现了当代青年返乡追梦、助力乡村发展的精神。 1. 题目意思：任寅哪一年辞去了教师工作？ 回答依据：第二段最后一句 “In 2022, she started a cafe in her village, just one year after she left her teaching job”，2022 年开咖啡馆，是辞职后的一年，因此辞职年份是 2021 年，计算后得出答案，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：为什么任寅的父母一开始不支持她的决定？ 回答依据：第三段第二句 “They thought her talents might not be used well”，直接提取原文原因，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：村里的人是怎么支持她的？ 回答依据：第四段第二句 “Ren is thankful for the support from the villagers who helped her find a place for her cafe and improved the roads”，提取核心动作，简化后符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你能从任寅的故事中学到什么？ 回答依据：本题为主旨开放题，结合文章 “坚持梦想、不惧困难、返乡建设” 的核心，言之有理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州工业园区八校联考・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Growing up in a small community can be a wonderful experience filled with love and support. In places like Um Mao and Soak Maew in Nakhon Phanom province, families come together to care for their children, creating a warm and caring environment like a big family. When schools reopened after the long holidays, many children had difficulty getting back to in-person learning. They spent hours on their smartphones, even after finishing their schoolwork. This heavy screen time was affecting their ability to focus and learn in the classroom. Teachers like Aomam, Nice and Pimpam saw this challenge and decided to take action. They worked together to create a special one-day learning recovery activity that would inspire the children’s enthusiasm for learning. By bringing in things from their community and inviting local talents to take part, they designed a day filled with fun activities like music, language, sports, and crafts. Through this movement, the teachers hoped to not only include the children but also promote teamwork and develop a deeper connection with nature and science in the community. They understood that the key to success lay in involving the children and getting the support of their parents. By encouraging the children to embrace new experiences and setting limits on screen time at home, they hoped to guide the children back to a more balanced and colorful way of life. In the end, the learning recovery activity was a success, showing that with creativity, community involvement, and a focus on holistic education, children can find the joy of learning and exploring the world around them. 1. Why did many students find it difficult to return to in-person learning after the holidays? 2. What was the “key to success” in organizing the activity, according to the teachers? 3. Would you like to take part in a one-day learning recovery activity organized by your teachers? Why or why not? 【答案】 1. Because they spent too much time on their smartphones during the holidays and it affected their focus in class. 2. The key to success was involving the children and getting the support of their parents. 3. Yes, because it can help me reduce screen time and learn in a fun way. / No, because I think I can manage my time better myself. I prefer normal classes.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了社区教师针对学生假期后沉迷手机、难以回归课堂学习的问题，设计了一日学习恢复活动，通过社区参与、趣味活动帮助学生回归平衡的学习生活。 1. 题目意思：为什么很多学生假期后很难回到线下学习？ 回答依据：第二段 “When schools reopened after the long holidays, many children had difficulty getting back to in-person learning. They spent hours on their smartphones... This heavy screen time was affecting their ability to focus and learn in the classroom”，整合原因，简洁表述。 2. 题目意思：老师们认为，组织这次活动的 “成功关键” 是什么？ 回答依据：第四段第一句 “They understood that the key to success lay in involving the children and getting the support of their parents”，直接提取原文核心信息。 3. 题目意思：你想参加老师们组织的一日学习恢复活动吗？为什么？ 回答依据：本题为开放观点题，结合文章活动的特点，给出观点并说明理由即可。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中质量调研） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前 3 小题的答案不超过 10 个单词） Lila joined her neighborhood library's helper team last month, hoping to get a community service paper for school. At first, she only did the easiest task: putting returned books on the front desk and staying away from the "messy corner"— a pile of old children's books with broken pages and pale covers. One afternoon, Mrs. Hale, a librarian, asked Lila to sort（整理）that messy corner. Lila complained, looking through a picture book with a missing page. "Why waste time on them?” Mrs. Hale smiled and gave her a glue and a tape."Just try fixing one. See how it feels.” Lila didn't want to, but she picked a story about a little bear. She taped the cover back on, glued a broken page, and used a marker to fix a dirty picture of the bear's paw. An hour later, a girl named Mia walked in, looking at the fixed book in Lila's hand. "I loved that bear story when I was little!" Mia said, eyes lighting up. “My mom used to read it to me, but I thought it was gone forever." Lila gave her the book. Mia sat down and read the book gently. That day, Lila fixed three more books. She didn't just get hours for her paper—she realized small, “unimportant" work could bring joy to someone else. Later, Mrs. Hale told her: “Most helpful things in life aren't flashy. They're the glue that puts broken things back together, for someone who needs them.” 1. What did Lila want to get by helping at the library? 2. Why did Lila complain about sorting the "messy corner"? 3. Why did Lila fix three more books? 4. What small, kind things have you done that made someone happy? 【答案】 1. A community service paper. 2. Because she thought it was a waste of time. 3. Because her work brought joy to others. 4. I shared an umbrella with a stranger on a rainy day.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了女孩莱拉在图书馆做志愿，从嫌弃整理旧书到主动修补图书，最终领悟到平凡小事也能给他人带来快乐的故事，展现了志愿服务的意义与微小善意的价值。 1. 题目意思：莱拉去图书馆帮忙想得到什么？ 回答依据：第一段第一句 “hoping to get a community service paper for school”，直接提取物品，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：莱拉为什么抱怨整理 “脏乱角落”？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “Why waste time on them?”，转化为陈述语序，符合词数要求。 3. 题目意思：莱拉为什么又多修了三本书？ 回答依据：第四段第二句 “she realized small, ‘unimportant' work could bring joy to someone else”，提炼核心原因，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你做过什么让别人开心的微小善事？ 回答依据：本题为开放结合题，结合文章善意主题，联系自身经历作答即可。 Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏江阴市・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 4 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 5 小题不限词数。 A Young Nurse in the Nursing Home Chen Sheng is a young man who works in a nursing home. He came to work there in 2020, right after he finished college. At first, Chen Sheng wanted to give up the job. It was tiring to take care of the old people. He had to help them wash, eat and take medicine every day. But later, he saw the smiles on the old people’s faces and changed his mind. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good medical care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li. Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she considers valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his patience and great love. As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life. 1. When did Chen Sheng start working in the nursing home? 2. Why did Chen Sheng want to give up the job at first? 3. What happened to Grandpa Li after two months’ care? 4. What two kinds of care does Chen Sheng provide? 5. Why is Chen Sheng’s work valuable according to the passage? 【答案】 1. In 2020. 2. Because taking care of the old was tiring. 3. He could walk again by himself. 4. Medical care and emotional support. 5. Because he makes the elderly live a happy and warm life.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了年轻护理员陈晟在养老院工作，从想放弃到坚守，为老人提供医疗照料和情感陪伴的故事，展现了青年养老工作者的价值。 1. 题目意思：陈晟什么时候开始在养老院工作？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “He came to work there in 2020, right after he finished college”，直接提取时间，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：为什么陈晟一开始想放弃这份工作？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “It was tiring to take care of the old people”，直接提取原因，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：两个月的照料后，李爷爷怎么样了？ 回答依据：第三段第二句 “After two months of good medical care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself”，直接提取结果，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：陈晟提供哪两种照料？ 回答依据：第四段第一句 “Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional support”，提取两种照料类型，符合词数要求。 5. 题目意思：根据文章，陈晟的工作为什么有价值？ 回答依据：结合全文，他给老人带来健康、温暖和快乐，提升了老人的生活质量，言之有理即可。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏连云港海州区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Penguins Walking in a Line If you’ve seen videos of penguins in Antarctica, you might have noticed something interesting: they often walk in a straight line, one behind another. Is this just a cute habit, or is there a scientific reason? Recent studies by animal scientists have found three key explanations. First, it’s about saving energy. Antarctica is extremely cold with strong winds. When penguins walk in a line, the one in front blocks the wind for those behind. This reduces the wind resistance for the whole group, so they use less energy to walk. Scientists discovered that penguins in a line use 20% less energy than those walking alone. Second, it’s a way to stay safe. Penguins face dangers like leopard seals when they walk from their nests to the sea. Walking in a line lets them watch for predators together. If one penguin sees danger, it makes a call, and the whole group can react quickly. Third, it helps them find their way. Penguins often travel long distances between their nests and feeding areas. Walking in a line means they follow the “leader” who remembers the path. This stops them from getting lost in the snow. 1. Where do penguins live according to the passage? 2. How much less energy do penguins in a line use? 3. What helps penguins find their way? 4. What can we learn from penguins’ way of walking? 【答案】 1. In Antarctica. 2. 20% less energy. 3. The leader who remembers the path. 4. We can learn that teamwork helps us do things better and easier.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了企鹅排队行走的三个科学原因：节省能量、保障安全、防止迷路，展现了动物的生存智慧。 1. 题目意思：根据文章，企鹅生活在哪里？ 回答依据：第一段第一句 “If you’ve seen videos of penguins in Antarctica”，直接提取地点，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：排队的企鹅少消耗多少能量？ 回答依据：第二段最后一句 “Scientists discovered that penguins in a line use 20% less energy than those walking alone”，直接提取数据，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：什么帮助企鹅找到路？ 回答依据：第四段第二、三句 “Walking in a line means they follow the ‘leader’ who remembers the path”，提取核心信息，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：我们能从企鹅的行走方式中学到什么？ 回答依据：本题为主旨开放题，结合企鹅排队体现的团队合作、集体智慧，言之有理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰州姜堰区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Trees Help Our City Most people agree that trees look nice. But not too many people know trees can also help us save money. One way trees save money is by helping us save energy. Big trees stop the summer sun from shining directly to the buildings. Big trees block the winter wind. In this way, they help people to save the energy to make their homes and offices cool or warm. Saving energy means saving money! There are other ways for trees to help a city save money. For example, when it rains, a city’s sewers fill up with water. Cities have to spend lots of money cleaning that water. But trees’ leaves and roots take in rainwater before it gets to the dirty sewers. With the help of trees, there is less water to clean and money is saved. Trees also make the air fresh and clean. They produce oxygen and take in harmful gases. Living with more trees around us makes us healthier. 1. What can trees help us save besides making cities nice? 2. How do trees help us save energy? 3. What do trees take in to make air clean? 4. What else can we do to make our city greener? 【答案】 1. They can help us save money. 2. By blocking sun and wind. 3. Harmful gases. 4. We can walk or ride bikes to school to reduce pollution.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了树木给城市带来的多重好处：节省能源与资金、净化雨水、清洁空气，呼吁人们重视城市绿化。 1. 题目意思：除了美化城市，树木还能帮我们节省什么？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “But not too many people know trees can also help us save money”，直接提取核心信息，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：树木怎么帮助我们节省能源？ 回答依据：第二段 “Big trees stop the summer sun from shining directly to the buildings. Big trees block the winter wind”，总结为遮挡阳光和风，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：树木吸收什么来让空气变干净？ 回答依据：最后一段第二句 “They produce oxygen and take in harmful gases”，直接提取吸收的物质，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：我们还能做什么让城市更环保？ 回答依据：本题为开放题，结合环保主题，联系生活实际作答即可。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江新区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Protecting Wild Elephants Pu Cuifen, a villager from Yunnan Province, experienced an elephant incident two years ago. “I've only seen elephants in a zoo before, not expecting a wild elephant would appear at my doorstep,” said Pu. The elephants ate corn and beans on the farm. The villagers lost up to 50,000 yuan. Earlier than that, villagers would drive away the elephants to protect their crops, which made the animals angry and led to human injuries or deaths. Now the government has helped to pay the money for the crops damaged by elephants. Such things will help protect the interests of farmers, and at the same time avoid the wild animals being hurt by humans. The government has also created “dining halls” for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food, such as elephant grass and bamboo. Villagers now simply leave the elephants alone. “Our corn might get damaged, but we treat them with care and accept them with love,” said Pu. Yunnan Province is not the only example of protecting wild animals. In Tibet, Migmar used to be a hunter, but now has become a rescuer at the wildlife rescue station of Qomolangma. He and his friends take turns to go around to check there's no trouble or danger for wild animals every day. 1. What did the elephants eat on Pu’s farm? 2. Why did villagers drive away elephants earlier? 3. What are the “dining halls” for elephants? 4. What do you think of the ways to protect wild elephants? 【答案】 1. Corn and beans. 2. To protect their crops. 3. Places to grow elephants’ favorite food. 4. I think they are good because they protect both farmers and elephants.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，以云南野生大象保护和西藏野生动物救助站为例，介绍了我国保护野生动物的举措，体现了人与动物和谐共处的理念。 1. 题目意思：大象在普奶奶的农场里吃了什么？ 回答依据：第一段第三句 “The elephants ate corn and beans on the farm”，直接提取食物，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：早些时候村民为什么驱赶大象？ 回答依据：第二段 “villagers would drive away the elephants to protect their crops”，直接提取原因，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：给大象的 “食堂” 是什么？ 回答依据：第三段第三句 “The government has also created ‘dining halls’ for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food”，总结为种植大象喜爱食物的地方，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你觉得这些保护野生大象的方法怎么样？ 回答依据：本题为开放评价题，结合文章中兼顾农民利益和动物保护的举措，给出评价和理由即可。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州・期中） 阅读短文，回答下面 5 个问题。（每题答案不超过 10 个词） When Scrooge woke up, it was very dark. He suddenly remembered a ghost would come at one o’clock and decided to stay awake. He waited and waited until at last he heard the clock strike One. A light flashed and the bed curtains flew open. Scrooge sat up and found himself face to face with a ghost. It looked like not only a child but also an old man. It had long white hair but a smooth face. It was dressed in a white robe, light shone from its head, and it held a large cap under one arm. “Are you the Ghost that Marley told me about?” asked Scrooge. “I am!” it replied. “Who are you?” Scrooge asked. “I come to help you,” said the Ghost. “Now come with me.” When the Ghost moved toward the window, Scrooge was afraid. “I’m a mortal — I’ll fall.” The Ghost laid its hand on Scrooge’s heart and said, “You won’t fall.” They passed through the wall and found themselves on a country road. The fog was gone—it was now a clear, cold winter day with snow everywhere. “Heavens,” cried Scrooge. “This is where I grew up.” They walked along while Scrooge recognized every tree and gate. Boys on ponies rode toward them, calling “Merry Christmas” happily to one another. “They’re only shadows,” said the Ghost. “They can’t see us.” Scrooge knew these boys. Why did seeing them make him so happy? What did “Merry Christmas” mean to him? “What good has it ever done me?” he wondered. “The school isn’t completely empty,” said the Ghost. “One boy remains.” “I know,” said Scrooge, a tear in his eye. They reached a large red-brick school building. Entering the dark hall, they found a classroom where a lonely boy read at a desk. Scrooge sat on a bench and cried when he saw himself. After wiping his eyes, Scrooge whispered: “I wish…but it’s too late now.” “What’s wrong?” asked the Ghost. “Nothing,” said Scrooge. “There was a boy singing a Christmas carol at my door last night, but I shouted him away. I would like to give him some money. That’s all.” The Ghost smiled thoughtfully, “Let’s see another Christmas.” 1. Why did Scrooge stay awake at night? 2. What was the Ghost like? 3. Where did the Ghost bring Scrooge first after they passed through the wall? 4. Who was “a lonely boy”? 5. Do you think the Ghost was helping Scrooge? Why or why not? 【答案】 1. Because he waited for the ghost. 2. Like both a child and an old man. 3. To the place where Scrooge grew up. 4. Young Scrooge (Scrooge as a boy). 5. Yes, because it helps Scrooge find his warmth.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文改编自狄更斯经典名著《圣诞颂歌》，讲述了圣诞幽灵带着斯克鲁奇穿越回童年故乡，让他回顾过往、唤醒内心温情的故事，探讨了人性的救赎与自我成长。 1. 题目意思：斯克鲁奇为什么夜里醒着不睡？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “He suddenly remembered a ghost would come at one o’clock and decided to stay awake”，提取原因，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：幽灵长什么样子？ 回答依据：第二段第三句 “It looked like not only a child but also an old man”，直接提取外貌描述，符合词数要求。 3. 题目意思：穿过墙之后，幽灵首先把斯克鲁奇带到了哪里？ 回答依据：第八段第一、二句 “They passed through the wall and found themselves on a country road... ‘This is where I grew up.’”，总结为他长大的地方，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：“那个孤独的男孩” 是谁？ 回答依据：倒数第五段 “Scrooge sat on a bench and cried when he saw himself”，可知是童年时期的斯克鲁奇，符合词数要求。 5. 题目意思：你认为幽灵在帮助斯克鲁奇吗？为什么？ 回答依据：本题为推理开放题，结合幽灵带他回顾过去、唤醒他内心善意的核心情节，言之有理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京玄武区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 The Journey of Self-Discovery People make long journeys to different countries. However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. Find out your most valuable ability. You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone. It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. Get into different cultures. It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink about what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. But self-discovery is a lifelong journey. As you go through life, many new things can happen and help you know more about yourself. 1. What is the biggest journey according to the passage? 2. How many tips does the writer give? 3. Why should we get out of comfort zone? 4. What have you discovered about yourself recently? 【答案】 1. The self-discovery journey. 2. Four tips. 3. To discover more about ourselves. 4. I found that I’m good at communicating with strangers.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，探讨了自我发现之旅的意义，并给出了四条自我探索的建议：找到自身核心能力、发现热爱的事物、走出舒适区、接触不同文化，指出自我发现是一生的旅程。 1. 题目意思：根据文章，最宏大的旅程是什么？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey”，直接提取核心信息，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：作者给出了几条建议？ 回答依据：第一段最后一句 “Here are four tips for you”，结合下文四个小标题，可知是四条，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：我们为什么要走出舒适区？ 回答依据：第四段第三句 “However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations”，提取目的，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你最近发现了自己的什么特点？ 回答依据：本题为开放结合题，结合自我发现的主题，联系自身实际作答即可。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南通崇川区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 From Shy Girl to Public Speaker I used to be a shy girl. I was afraid to speak in front of others. I always hid myself behind my classmates when teachers asked questions. Last year, our English teacher held a speech competition. I wanted to take part, but I was afraid. My English teacher encouraged me and said “Believe in yourself.” I practiced every day. I read the speech in front of the mirror again and again. I even practiced in front of my cat. When the day came, I was so nervous that my legs shook. But when I saw my teacher’s smiling eyes, I took a deep breath and began. I finished the speech successfully. Everyone cheered for me. From then on, I become more and more confident. Now I’m not afraid of speaking in public any more. I learn that you just need to be brave and have a try. You never know what you can do until you try. 1. What was the writer afraid of before? 2. Who encouraged the writer to join the competition? 3. How did the writer practice the speech? 4. What change have you had in junior high school? 【答案】 1. Speaking in front of others. 2. Her English teacher. 3. By reading in front of mirror and cat. 4. I’ve become more outgoing and good at teamwork.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者从一个害羞的女孩，在老师鼓励下参加演讲比赛，刻苦练习最终成功，变得自信的成长故事，诠释了勇敢尝试的意义。 1. 题目意思：作者以前害怕什么？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “I was afraid to speak in front of others”，直接提取害怕的事，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：谁鼓励作者参加比赛？ 回答依据：第二段第三句 “My English teacher encouraged me and said ‘Believe in yourself.’”，直接提取人物，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：作者怎么练习演讲？ 回答依据：第三段 “I read the speech in front of the mirror again and again. I even practiced in front of my cat”，总结练习的方式，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你在初中有什么变化？ 回答依据：本题为开放成长题，结合文章成长主题，联系自身初中经历作答即可。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州高新区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 AI Fish Lanterns Show Traditional Culture In an online video, lanterns shaped like fish are moving around in the air, just like real fish swimming in water. A group of teenagers from Shenzhen Yangang Middle School used an AI system to give life into these paper lanterns. “In a fish lantern dance, dancers carry lanterns and move like fish in their performance, and this requires lots of practice,” says Jiang Jiahan, one of the lantern's creators. Jiang says his team wants to create an AI-driven fish lantern that can move on its own so that it will be easier for more people to join in and enjoy the traditional performance art. The fish lantern dance is a cultural treasure in Sha Tau Kok, in Shenzhen's Yantian District. At Yangang Middle School, students learn school subjects and job skills. Many students, like Jiang and his friends, join the scientific group to improve their skills. Tan Wenbo, 18, who is working hard on the AI system, explains that a special part on the head of a lantern can tell different things. Then it sends what it sees to a circuit board. The circuit board, connected to two small motors at the lantern's head and tail, will drive the paper fish to move freely, just like real fish do. Zhang Qiang, a teacher helping with the invention, wants his students to bring our culture to life while discovering their own talents and interests. He also wants them to have fun and learn about different things outside of class. 1. What gives life to the paper lanterns? 2. Why do they create the AI fish lantern? 3. What drives the paper fish to move? 4. What do you think of using AI to show traditional culture? 【答案】 1. An AI system. 2. To make traditional art easier to enjoy. 3. Two small motors. 4. I think it’s a good way to keep traditional culture alive.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了深圳中学生用 AI 技术赋能鱼灯舞，让传统非遗文化焕发新生的创新实践，体现了科技与传统文化的融合。 1. 题目意思：是什么给纸灯笼赋予了生命？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “A group of teenagers from Shenzhen Yangang Middle School used an AI system to give life into these paper lanterns”，直接提取核心技术，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：他们为什么制作 AI 鱼灯？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “Jiang says his team wants to create an AI-driven fish lantern that can move on its own so that it will be easier for more people to join in and enjoy the traditional performance art”，提取目的，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：是什么驱动纸鱼移动？ 回答依据：第四段第三句 “The circuit board, connected to two small motors at the lantern's head and tail, will drive the paper fish to move freely”，提取驱动部件，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你怎么看待用 AI 展示传统文化？ 回答依据：本题为开放评价题，结合科技赋能传统文化的优势，或者可能的问题，言之有理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前 3 小题的答案不超过 10 个单词） The Jiangsu City Football League, popularly known as Su Chao, recently finished its longest-ever season from spring to autumn. While the high-level skills and passion（热情）on the field were a major draw, the league's true success came from its deep connection with the people. Unlike national leagues, Su Chao is based on city teams, which turns people's local pride into strong support for the teams. The record-breaking crowd of over 61,000 fans for the Nanjing vs Lianyungang match is a perfect example. They didn't only cheer for great goals; they celebrated the never-give-up spirit of amateur（业余的）players who, like Liu Ye, "never give up until the end." This local pride made the games more exciting. Su Chao kept ticket prices low to make games affordable for everyone. Cities also provided excellent services for fans, including extra free public transportation, clean facilities, and even delicious food or wonderful local performances. Moreover, Su Chao played a big and meaningful social role beyond entertainment（远超娱乐）. The long-lasting 176-day season provided a long-lasting shared activity for communities. Families and friends gathered to watch the games, creating new local traditions and shared memories. Also, the league served as a powerful encouragement for young people, showing through action that key values like teamwork, never giving up, and willingness are important both on and off the field. 1. What is Su Chao’s full name? 2. Why did Su Chao get strong support from fans? 3. What social role does Su Chao play beyond entertainment? 4. What do you think of Su Chao’s success? 【答案】 1. The Jiangsu City Football League. 2. It arouses people’s local pride. 3. It connects communities and encourages youth. 4. It shows the true value of sports to people.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了江苏城市足球联赛（苏超）的运营特点、火爆原因及其超越娱乐的社会价值，展现了民间体育赛事联结社区、传递正向价值观的作用。 1. 题目意思：苏超的全称是什么？ 回答依据：第一段第一句 “The Jiangsu City Football League, popularly known as Su Chao”，直接提取全称，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：苏超为什么能获得球迷的大力支持？ 回答依据：第二段第一句 “which turns people's local pride into strong support for the teams”，提炼核心原因，符合词数要求。 3. 题目意思：苏超在娱乐之外发挥了什么社会作用？ 回答依据：第四段 “provided a long-lasting shared activity for communities... Also, the league served as a powerful encouragement for young people”，总结社区联结与青年激励两方面，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你如何看待苏超的成功？ 回答依据：本题为开放评价题，结合民间体育、社区价值、体育精神等角度言之有理即可。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰兴黄桥初中・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Xunzi: AI for Ancient Chinese Classics While having Chinese classes, we are often amazed at how beautiful the ancient Chinese poems and articles are. However, these ancient texts can be quite difficult sometimes. It's challenging for many of us to understand them. Here is good news for us. Recently, a college research team from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province has created “Xunzi” to help with the understanding of Chinese ancient books and research on them. Xunzi is a large language model which includes a great number of Chinese ancient books and documents, like the collections of the “Complete Library in Four Sections”. It uses deep learning techniques and big data sets, and collects more than two billion Chinese characters and words. This LLM was named after Xunzi because he was not only a famous philosopher during the Warring States Period, but also a pioneer in presenting and explaining theories of linguistics in ancient China. With the model, researchers can quickly summarize the themes of the ancient books. It can also find key information from the ancient texts, such as characters, events and places. Last but not least, the model can help researchers translate the ancient texts into modern Chinese to fully understand them. “The research on traditional Chinese classics is hard work even for professors, let alone for common learners. We just hope Xunzi can help save some time and energy for people,” said Wang Dongbo, who led the research team. 1. What is difficult for many people to understand? 2. Where does the research team come from? 3. Why is the LLM named Xunzi? 4. How can Xunzi help with ancient Chinese classics? 【答案】 1. Ancient Chinese poems and articles. 2. Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. 3. After the ancient philosopher Xunzi. 4. It can summarize themes, find key info and translate texts. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了南京研发的大语言模型 “荀子”，它依托海量古籍数据，能够总结主题、提取信息、翻译古文，助力中华典籍的研究与传播。 1. 题目意思：对很多人来说什么很难理解？ 回答依据：第一段 “these ancient texts can be quite difficult sometimes. It's challenging for many of us to understand them”，结合前文可知是中国古代诗文，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：研发团队来自哪里？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “Recently, a college research team from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province has created ‘Xunzi’”，直接提取地点，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：这个大语言模型为什么命名为 “荀子”？ 回答依据：第四段 “This LLM was named after Xunzi because he was not only a famous philosopher... but also a pioneer in presenting and explaining theories of linguistics in ancient China”，总结为以古代哲学家荀子命名，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：“荀子” 如何帮助中国古籍研究？ 回答依据：第五段 “With the model, researchers can quickly summarize the themes... It can also find key information... Last but not least, the model can help researchers translate the ancient texts”，整合三个功能，完整作答。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏连云港东海县・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Animals Help Fight Wildfires Wildfires are dangerous and can destroy large areas of land. People always try hard to fight them. But do you know animals can also help? Goats also eat everything. Portugal’s government turns to goats for help. The goats’ job is to eat plants under trees that cover the hills. Some even climb trees to look for supper. In northern Spain, sheep are also joining in. Sheep and goats eat through dry grass. Without fuel, it’s more difficult for a fire to spread. Fire also needs oxygen. Firefighters use water to put out fires and block their oxygen. Enter beavers! When beavers build dams, they flood the area around. Water covers grass. And the soil stays nice and wet. They create a wide area of wetlands. The wetlands can prevent wildfire in hot, dry areas. Because of climate change, many areas are experiencing hotter, drier seasons. Wildfires are growing in number and destructiveness. But we don’t have to fight these fires alone. Animals can be heroes of protecting the environment. They just have to do what comes naturally. 1. What do goats eat to help fight fires? 2. Why can sheep help stop fire spread? 3. What do beavers build to create wetlands? 4. What can we learn from animals in fighting wildfires? 【答案】 1. Plants under trees on hills. 2. They eat dry grass to remove fuel. 3. They build dams. 4. We can make use of nature to protect the environment.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了山羊、绵羊、河狸三种动物如何通过各自的天性帮助人类预防野火，展现了自然的智慧和生物防火的新思路。 1. 题目意思：山羊吃什么来帮助灭火？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “The goats’ job is to eat plants under trees that cover the hills”，直接提取食物，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：为什么绵羊能帮助阻止火势蔓延？ 回答依据：第三段第二句 “Sheep and goats eat through dry grass. Without fuel, it’s more difficult for a fire to spread”，总结为吃掉干草移除燃料，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：河狸建造什么来创造湿地？ 回答依据：第四段第二句 “When beavers build dams, they flood the area around... They create a wide area of wetlands”，直接提取建造物，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：从动物对抗野火中我们能学到什么？ 回答依据：本题为主旨开放题，结合利用自然规律、生物智慧环保等角度，言之有理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏盐城亭湖区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 E-scooters: Green or Not? Similar to dockless hire bicycles, e-scooters are parked on pavements and people leave them up trees or throw them into rivers. Wild treatment shortens their lifetime, which is bad for both profitability and the environment. Analysis suggests that the average e-scooter’s lifetime is just three months. I think e-scooters are a basic part of the effort to make city transport greener. They are seen as a key to the “last mile” problem — a potential way to reduce traffic jam by rapidly getting someone to their final goal. Cars can take up 28 times the space of a person riding a bicycle. As far as the environmental effect goes, recent research suggests that e-scooters are not as green as walking or cycling, but they are still better than cars. And though there are still many reports of serious accidents, scooting is about as safe as cycling. Stephen Gossling at Lund University in Sweden has suggested we build car-free “micromobility” streets, where cyclists, pedestrians and e-scooters could share the road. He thinks this will reduce accident risks and make city transport greener. 1. What shortens e-scooters’ lifetime? 2. What problem can e-scooters help solve? 3. What does Stephen suggest building? 4. Do you think e-scooters are green? Why or why not? 【答案】 1. Wild treatment by people. 2. The “last mile” problem. 3. Car-free “micromobility” streets. 4. Yes, because they are greener than cars and reduce traffic jams. / No, because their short lifetime is bad for the environment.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，探讨了电动滑板车的环保争议：既有短途出行、缓解拥堵的环保优势，也有寿命短、不规范停放的环境问题，并提出了专用街道的解决方案。 1. 题目意思：什么缩短了电动滑板车的寿命？ 回答依据：第一段第二句 “Wild treatment shortens their lifetime, which is bad for both profitability and the environment”，直接提取原因，符合词数要求。 2. 题目意思：电动滑板车能帮助解决什么问题？ 回答依据：第二段第二句 “They are seen as a key to the ‘last mile’ problem”，直接提取问题，符合词数限制。 3. 题目意思：斯蒂芬建议修建什么？ 回答依据：第四段第一句 “Stephen Gossling... has suggested we build car-free ‘micromobility’ streets”，直接提取建议，符合词数要求。 4. 题目意思：你认为电动滑板车环保吗？为什么？ 回答依据：本题为开放观点题，结合文章优缺点，给出观点和理由即可。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题10 回答问题 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏盐城大丰区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 How to Develop Good Learning Habits Good learning habits help us study better and get good grades. Here are some useful tips for you. First, make a study plan every day. Write down what you need to do and finish it on time. Don’t put off today’s work till tomorrow. Second, take notes carefully in class. Write down key points and your questions. Review them after class to remember what you learned. Third, do your homework by yourself. Thinking independently helps you develop a good mind. If you have problems, ask your teachers or classmates for help. Good learning habits take time to develop. Keep trying and you will make it. 1. What do good learning habits help us do? 2. What should you write down when making a study plan? 3. How can you remember what you learned in class? 4. What is your way of developing good learning habits? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏徐州・期中） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（每题答案不超过 6 个词） During the Jin Dynasty (266-420), there was a child named Che Yin. He was smart and loved to read. He grew up in a poor family and couldn’t afford lamp oil to study at night. One night, he saw fireflies (萤火虫) outside his house and came up with an idea. “If I can catch enough fireflies, their light can make it possible for me to read at night.” Then he caught some fireflies in a cloth bag and hung the bag up as a lamp. Though the light was not bright enough, he finally found a way to read at night. It was said that he spent all of his summer nights reading like this. Another child named Sun Kang who lived during the same period also loved reading. One night during winter, when he suddenly woke up at midnight, he saw the thick snow reflecting the moonlight outside his house, then he took out his books and read by using the reflected light, even though he was freezing cold. Both of the kids later became successful men. Touched by their hard-working spirit, people kept the spirit in mind and turned their stories into the Chinese idiom nangying yingxue. In the past, people had much harder time studying than we do. They might have to copy books by hand because books were very rare. Students even had to travel over mountains and rivers in order to find a good teacher. However, these tough conditions didn’t stop young minds from pursuing knowledge. Although some may sound a little exaggerated (夸张的). They are just like the dim light of fireflies—they light up the road to knowledge. 1. What kind of person was Che Yin? 2. What was Che Yin’s purpose of catching some fireflies in a cloth bag? 3. How did Sun Kang read books on winter nights? 4. Why did people have to copy books by hand in the past? 5. What is the proper title for the passage? Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏淮安淮阴区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Learn to Manage Time Time is important for everyone. Some students don’t know how to use time well and they always feel busy. First, make a list of things to do every morning. Put the most important things first. Second, use your free time wisely. For example, you can read books when you wait for the bus. Third, never stay up late. Enough sleep helps you study well the next day. If you manage your time well, you will have a more relaxing life. 1. What don’t some students know? 2. What should you put first when making a list? 3. What helps you study well the next day? 4. How do you manage your time at school? 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州天宁区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：第 1—3 小题每题 2 分，答案不超过 10 个单词，第 4 小题 3 分，答案不限字数。 In the big cities with many chances, some young people are now looking at China's countryside for their dreams. Ren Yin, a 27-year-old young woman from Hongcun village in Hangzhou, is one of them. In 2017, China introduced the rural vitalization strategy. It helps businesses, offers nice places to live and builds community spirit, making life better for people in the countryside. Ren wanted to have her own cafe and help her hometown. In 2022, she started a cafe in her village, just one year after she left her teaching job. Her parents weren't on her side at the beginning. They thought her talents might not be used well. But Ren chose to follow her heart, saying that's what her generation does. However, starting a cafe is not easy. Ren is thankful for the support from the villagers who helped her find a place for her cafe and improved the roads. To attract more people, she designed her cafe to look different, with a special shape and special drinks like mountain walnut-flavored lattes. Despite the challenges, Ren doesn't regret moving back to the countryside. "I think many countryside areas in China are like hidden treasures waiting to be found," she said. 1. In which year did Ren Yin leave her teaching job? 2. Why didn’t Ren Yin’s parents support her decision at first? 3. How did the people in the village support her? 4. What can you learn from Ren Yin’s story? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州工业园区八校联考・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Growing up in a small community can be a wonderful experience filled with love and support. In places like Um Mao and Soak Maew in Nakhon Phanom province, families come together to care for their children, creating a warm and caring environment like a big family. When schools reopened after the long holidays, many children had difficulty getting back to in-person learning. They spent hours on their smartphones, even after finishing their schoolwork. This heavy screen time was affecting their ability to focus and learn in the classroom. Teachers like Aomam, Nice and Pimpam saw this challenge and decided to take action. They worked together to create a special one-day learning recovery activity that would inspire the children’s enthusiasm for learning. By bringing in things from their community and inviting local talents to take part, they designed a day filled with fun activities like music, language, sports, and crafts. Through this movement, the teachers hoped to not only include the children but also promote teamwork and develop a deeper connection with nature and science in the community. They understood that the key to success lay in involving the children and getting the support of their parents. By encouraging the children to embrace new experiences and setting limits on screen time at home, they hoped to guide the children back to a more balanced and colorful way of life. In the end, the learning recovery activity was a success, showing that with creativity, community involvement, and a focus on holistic education, children can find the joy of learning and exploring the world around them. 1. Why did many students find it difficult to return to in-person learning after the holidays? 2. What was the “key to success” in organizing the activity, according to the teachers? 3. Would you like to take part in a one-day learning recovery activity organized by your teachers? Why or why not? Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中质量调研） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前 3 小题的答案不超过 10 个单词） Lila joined her neighborhood library's helper team last month, hoping to get a community service paper for school. At first, she only did the easiest task: putting returned books on the front desk and staying away from the "messy corner"— a pile of old children's books with broken pages and pale covers. One afternoon, Mrs. Hale, a librarian, asked Lila to sort（整理）that messy corner. Lila complained, looking through a picture book with a missing page. "Why waste time on them?” Mrs. Hale smiled and gave her a glue and a tape."Just try fixing one. See how it feels.” Lila didn't want to, but she picked a story about a little bear. She taped the cover back on, glued a broken page, and used a marker to fix a dirty picture of the bear's paw. An hour later, a girl named Mia walked in, looking at the fixed book in Lila's hand. "I loved that bear story when I was little!" Mia said, eyes lighting up. “My mom used to read it to me, but I thought it was gone forever." Lila gave her the book. Mia sat down and read the book gently. That day, Lila fixed three more books. She didn't just get hours for her paper—she realized small, “unimportant" work could bring joy to someone else. Later, Mrs. Hale told her: “Most helpful things in life aren't flashy. They're the glue that puts broken things back together, for someone who needs them.” 1. What did Lila want to get by helping at the library? 2. Why did Lila complain about sorting the "messy corner"? 3. Why did Lila fix three more books? 4. What small, kind things have you done that made someone happy? Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏江阴市・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 4 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 5 小题不限词数。 A Young Nurse in the Nursing Home Chen Sheng is a young man who works in a nursing home. He came to work there in 2020, right after he finished college. At first, Chen Sheng wanted to give up the job. It was tiring to take care of the old people. He had to help them wash, eat and take medicine every day. But later, he saw the smiles on the old people’s faces and changed his mind. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good medical care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li. Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she considers valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his patience and great love. As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life. 1. When did Chen Sheng start working in the nursing home? 2. Why did Chen Sheng want to give up the job at first? 3. What happened to Grandpa Li after two months’ care? 4. What two kinds of care does Chen Sheng provide? 5. Why is Chen Sheng’s work valuable according to the passage? 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏连云港海州区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Penguins Walking in a Line If you’ve seen videos of penguins in Antarctica, you might have noticed something interesting: they often walk in a straight line, one behind another. Is this just a cute habit, or is there a scientific reason? Recent studies by animal scientists have found three key explanations. First, it’s about saving energy. Antarctica is extremely cold with strong winds. When penguins walk in a line, the one in front blocks the wind for those behind. This reduces the wind resistance for the whole group, so they use less energy to walk. Scientists discovered that penguins in a line use 20% less energy than those walking alone. Second, it’s a way to stay safe. Penguins face dangers like leopard seals when they walk from their nests to the sea. Walking in a line lets them watch for predators together. If one penguin sees danger, it makes a call, and the whole group can react quickly. Third, it helps them find their way. Penguins often travel long distances between their nests and feeding areas. Walking in a line means they follow the “leader” who remembers the path. This stops them from getting lost in the snow. 1. Where do penguins live according to the passage? 2. How much less energy do penguins in a line use? 3. What helps penguins find their way? 4. What can we learn from penguins’ way of walking? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰州姜堰区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Trees Help Our City Most people agree that trees look nice. But not too many people know trees can also help us save money. One way trees save money is by helping us save energy. Big trees stop the summer sun from shining directly to the buildings. Big trees block the winter wind. In this way, they help people to save the energy to make their homes and offices cool or warm. Saving energy means saving money! There are other ways for trees to help a city save money. For example, when it rains, a city’s sewers fill up with water. Cities have to spend lots of money cleaning that water. But trees’ leaves and roots take in rainwater before it gets to the dirty sewers. With the help of trees, there is less water to clean and money is saved. Trees also make the air fresh and clean. They produce oxygen and take in harmful gases. Living with more trees around us makes us healthier. 1. What can trees help us save besides making cities nice? 2. How do trees help us save energy? 3. What do trees take in to make air clean? 4. What else can we do to make our city greener? Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江新区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Protecting Wild Elephants Pu Cuifen, a villager from Yunnan Province, experienced an elephant incident two years ago. “I've only seen elephants in a zoo before, not expecting a wild elephant would appear at my doorstep,” said Pu. The elephants ate corn and beans on the farm. The villagers lost up to 50,000 yuan. Earlier than that, villagers would drive away the elephants to protect their crops, which made the animals angry and led to human injuries or deaths. Now the government has helped to pay the money for the crops damaged by elephants. Such things will help protect the interests of farmers, and at the same time avoid the wild animals being hurt by humans. The government has also created “dining halls” for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food, such as elephant grass and bamboo. Villagers now simply leave the elephants alone. “Our corn might get damaged, but we treat them with care and accept them with love,” said Pu. Yunnan Province is not the only example of protecting wild animals. In Tibet, Migmar used to be a hunter, but now has become a rescuer at the wildlife rescue station of Qomolangma. He and his friends take turns to go around to check there's no trouble or danger for wild animals every day. 1. What did the elephants eat on Pu’s farm? 2. Why did villagers drive away elephants earlier? 3. What are the “dining halls” for elephants? 4. What do you think of the ways to protect wild elephants? 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州・期中） 阅读短文，回答下面 5 个问题。（每题答案不超过 10 个词） When Scrooge woke up, it was very dark. He suddenly remembered a ghost would come at one o’clock and decided to stay awake. He waited and waited until at last he heard the clock strike One. A light flashed and the bed curtains flew open. Scrooge sat up and found himself face to face with a ghost. It looked like not only a child but also an old man. It had long white hair but a smooth face. It was dressed in a white robe, light shone from its head, and it held a large cap under one arm. “Are you the Ghost that Marley told me about?” asked Scrooge. “I am!” it replied. “Who are you?” Scrooge asked. “I come to help you,” said the Ghost. “Now come with me.” When the Ghost moved toward the window, Scrooge was afraid. “I’m a mortal — I’ll fall.” The Ghost laid its hand on Scrooge’s heart and said, “You won’t fall.” They passed through the wall and found themselves on a country road. The fog was gone—it was now a clear, cold winter day with snow everywhere. “Heavens,” cried Scrooge. “This is where I grew up.” They walked along while Scrooge recognized every tree and gate. Boys on ponies rode toward them, calling “Merry Christmas” happily to one another. “They’re only shadows,” said the Ghost. “They can’t see us.” Scrooge knew these boys. Why did seeing them make him so happy? What did “Merry Christmas” mean to him? “What good has it ever done me?” he wondered. “The school isn’t completely empty,” said the Ghost. “One boy remains.” “I know,” said Scrooge, a tear in his eye. They reached a large red-brick school building. Entering the dark hall, they found a classroom where a lonely boy read at a desk. Scrooge sat on a bench and cried when he saw himself. After wiping his eyes, Scrooge whispered: “I wish…but it’s too late now.” “What’s wrong?” asked the Ghost. “Nothing,” said Scrooge. “There was a boy singing a Christmas carol at my door last night, but I shouted him away. I would like to give him some money. That’s all.” The Ghost smiled thoughtfully, “Let’s see another Christmas.” 1. Why did Scrooge stay awake at night? 2. What was the Ghost like? 3. Where did the Ghost bring Scrooge first after they passed through the wall? 4. Who was “a lonely boy”? 5. Do you think the Ghost was helping Scrooge? Why or why not? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京玄武区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 The Journey of Self-Discovery People make long journeys to different countries. However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. Find out your most valuable ability. You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone. It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. Get into different cultures. It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink about what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. But self-discovery is a lifelong journey. As you go through life, many new things can happen and help you know more about yourself. 1. What is the biggest journey according to the passage? 2. How many tips does the writer give? 3. Why should we get out of comfort zone? 4. What have you discovered about yourself recently? Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南通崇川区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 From Shy Girl to Public Speaker I used to be a shy girl. I was afraid to speak in front of others. I always hid myself behind my classmates when teachers asked questions. Last year, our English teacher held a speech competition. I wanted to take part, but I was afraid. My English teacher encouraged me and said “Believe in yourself.” I practiced every day. I read the speech in front of the mirror again and again. I even practiced in front of my cat. When the day came, I was so nervous that my legs shook. But when I saw my teacher’s smiling eyes, I took a deep breath and began. I finished the speech successfully. Everyone cheered for me. From then on, I become more and more confident. Now I’m not afraid of speaking in public any more. I learn that you just need to be brave and have a try. You never know what you can do until you try. 1. What was the writer afraid of before? 2. Who encouraged the writer to join the competition? 3. How did the writer practice the speech? 4. What change have you had in junior high school? 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州高新区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 AI Fish Lanterns Show Traditional Culture In an online video, lanterns shaped like fish are moving around in the air, just like real fish swimming in water. A group of teenagers from Shenzhen Yangang Middle School used an AI system to give life into these paper lanterns. “In a fish lantern dance, dancers carry lanterns and move like fish in their performance, and this requires lots of practice,” says Jiang Jiahan, one of the lantern's creators. Jiang says his team wants to create an AI-driven fish lantern that can move on its own so that it will be easier for more people to join in and enjoy the traditional performance art. The fish lantern dance is a cultural treasure in Sha Tau Kok, in Shenzhen's Yantian District. At Yangang Middle School, students learn school subjects and job skills. Many students, like Jiang and his friends, join the scientific group to improve their skills. Tan Wenbo, 18, who is working hard on the AI system, explains that a special part on the head of a lantern can tell different things. Then it sends what it sees to a circuit board. The circuit board, connected to two small motors at the lantern's head and tail, will drive the paper fish to move freely, just like real fish do. Zhang Qiang, a teacher helping with the invention, wants his students to bring our culture to life while discovering their own talents and interests. He also wants them to have fun and learn about different things outside of class. 1. What gives life to the paper lanterns? 2. Why do they create the AI fish lantern? 3. What drives the paper fish to move? 4. What do you think of using AI to show traditional culture? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前 3 小题的答案不超过 10 个单词） The Jiangsu City Football League, popularly known as Su Chao, recently finished its longest-ever season from spring to autumn. While the high-level skills and passion（热情）on the field were a major draw, the league's true success came from its deep connection with the people. Unlike national leagues, Su Chao is based on city teams, which turns people's local pride into strong support for the teams. The record-breaking crowd of over 61,000 fans for the Nanjing vs Lianyungang match is a perfect example. They didn't only cheer for great goals; they celebrated the never-give-up spirit of amateur（业余的）players who, like Liu Ye, "never give up until the end." This local pride made the games more exciting. Su Chao kept ticket prices low to make games affordable for everyone. Cities also provided excellent services for fans, including extra free public transportation, clean facilities, and even delicious food or wonderful local performances. Moreover, Su Chao played a big and meaningful social role beyond entertainment（远超娱乐）. The long-lasting 176-day season provided a long-lasting shared activity for communities. Families and friends gathered to watch the games, creating new local traditions and shared memories. Also, the league served as a powerful encouragement for young people, showing through action that key values like teamwork, never giving up, and willingness are important both on and off the field. 1. What is Su Chao’s full name? 2. Why did Su Chao get strong support from fans? 3. What social role does Su Chao play beyond entertainment? 4. What do you think of Su Chao’s success? Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰兴黄桥初中・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Xunzi: AI for Ancient Chinese Classics While having Chinese classes, we are often amazed at how beautiful the ancient Chinese poems and articles are. However, these ancient texts can be quite difficult sometimes. It's challenging for many of us to understand them. Here is good news for us. Recently, a college research team from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province has created “Xunzi” to help with the understanding of Chinese ancient books and research on them. Xunzi is a large language model which includes a great number of Chinese ancient books and documents, like the collections of the “Complete Library in Four Sections”. It uses deep learning techniques and big data sets, and collects more than two billion Chinese characters and words. This LLM was named after Xunzi because he was not only a famous philosopher during the Warring States Period, but also a pioneer in presenting and explaining theories of linguistics in ancient China. With the model, researchers can quickly summarize the themes of the ancient books. It can also find key information from the ancient texts, such as characters, events and places. Last but not least, the model can help researchers translate the ancient texts into modern Chinese to fully understand them. “The research on traditional Chinese classics is hard work even for professors, let alone for common learners. We just hope Xunzi can help save some time and energy for people,” said Wang Dongbo, who led the research team. 1. What is difficult for many people to understand? 2. Where does the research team come from? 3. Why is the LLM named Xunzi? 4. How can Xunzi help with ancient Chinese classics? 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏连云港东海县・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 Animals Help Fight Wildfires Wildfires are dangerous and can destroy large areas of land. People always try hard to fight them. But do you know animals can also help? Goats also eat everything. Portugal’s government turns to goats for help. The goats’ job is to eat plants under trees that cover the hills. Some even climb trees to look for supper. In northern Spain, sheep are also joining in. Sheep and goats eat through dry grass. Without fuel, it’s more difficult for a fire to spread. Fire also needs oxygen. Firefighters use water to put out fires and block their oxygen. Enter beavers! When beavers build dams, they flood the area around. Water covers grass. And the soil stays nice and wet. They create a wide area of wetlands. The wetlands can prevent wildfire in hot, dry areas. Because of climate change, many areas are experiencing hotter, drier seasons. Wildfires are growing in number and destructiveness. But we don’t have to fight these fires alone. Animals can be heroes of protecting the environment. They just have to do what comes naturally. 1. What do goats eat to help fight fires? 2. Why can sheep help stop fire spread? 3. What do beavers build to create wetlands? 4. What can we learn from animals in fighting wildfires? Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏盐城亭湖区・期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。注意：前 3 题，每题答案不得超过 10 个词；第 4 小题不限词数。 E-scooters: Green or Not? Similar to dockless hire bicycles, e-scooters are parked on pavements and people leave them up trees or throw them into rivers. Wild treatment shortens their lifetime, which is bad for both profitability and the environment. Analysis suggests that the average e-scooter’s lifetime is just three months. I think e-scooters are a basic part of the effort to make city transport greener. They are seen as a key to the “last mile” problem — a potential way to reduce traffic jam by rapidly getting someone to their final goal. Cars can take up 28 times the space of a person riding a bicycle. As far as the environmental effect goes, recent research suggests that e-scooters are not as green as walking or cycling, but they are still better than cars. And though there are still many reports of serious accidents, scooting is about as safe as cycling. Stephen Gossling at Lund University in Sweden has suggested we build car-free “micromobility” streets, where cyclists, pedestrians and e-scooters could share the road. He thinks this will reduce accident risks and make city transport greener. 1. What shortens e-scooters’ lifetime? 2. What problem can e-scooters help solve? 3. What does Stephen suggest building? 4. Do you think e-scooters are green? Why or why not? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题10 回答问题 参考答案 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1： 1. They help us study better and get good grades. 2. What we need to do. 3. By reviewing notes after class. 4. I also keep a mistake notebook to help me learn from mistakes.（答案合理即可） Passage 2： 1. Smart and loved reading. 2. To read books at night. 3. By using reflected moonlight. 4. Because books were rare. 5. Hard-working spirit in studying. Passage 3： 1. They don’t know how to use time well. 2. The most important things. 3. Enough sleep. 4. I make a plan for each class and finish tasks on time.（答案合理即可） 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1： 1. In 2021. 2. They thought her talents might not be used well. 3. By helping her find a place and improving roads. 4. We should hold on to our dream, never give up the dream easily, try our best to make our dream come true no matter what difficulties we face.（答案不唯一，合理即可） Passage 2： 1. Because they spent too much time on their smartphones during the holidays and it affected their focus in class. 2. The key to success was involving the children and getting the support of their parents. 3. Yes, because it can help me reduce screen time and learn in a fun way. / No, because I think I can manage my time better myself. I prefer normal classes.（答案合理即可） Passage 3： 1. A community service paper. 2. Because she thought it was a waste of time. 3. Because her work brought joy to others. 4. I shared an umbrella with a stranger on a rainy day.（答案合理即可） Passage 4： 1. In 2020. 2. Because taking care of the old was tiring. 3. He could walk again by himself. 4. Medical care and emotional support. 5. Because he makes the elderly live a happy and warm life.（答案合理即可） 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1： 1. In Antarctica. 2. 20% less energy. 3. The leader who remembers the path. 4. We can learn that teamwork helps us do things better and easier.（答案合理即可） Passage 2： 1. They can help us save money. 2. By blocking sun and wind. 3. Harmful gases. 4. We can walk or ride bikes to school to reduce pollution.（答案合理即可） Passage 3： 1. Corn and beans. 2. To protect their crops. 3. Places to grow elephants’ favorite food. 4. I think they are good because they protect both farmers and elephants.（答案合理即可） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1： 1. Because he waited for the ghost. 2. Like both a child and an old man. 3. To the place where Scrooge grew up. 4. Young Scrooge (Scrooge as a boy). 5. Yes, because it helps Scrooge find his warmth.（答案合理即可） Passage 2： 1. The self-discovery journey. 2. Four tips. 3. To discover more about ourselves. 4. I found that I’m good at communicating with strangers.（答案合理即可） Passage 3： 1. Speaking in front of others. 2. Her English teacher. 3. By reading in front of mirror and cat. 4. I’ve become more outgoing and good at teamwork.（答案合理即可） 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1： 1. An AI system. 2. To make traditional art easier to enjoy. 3. Two small motors. 4. I think it’s a good way to keep traditional culture alive.（答案合理即可） Passage 2： 1. The Jiangsu City Football League. 2. It arouses people’s local pride. 3. It connects communities and encourages youth. 4. It shows the true value of sports to people.（答案合理即可） Passage 3： 1. Ancient Chinese poems and articles. 2. Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. 3. After the ancient philosopher Xunzi. 4. It can summarize themes, find key info and translate texts. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1： 1. Plants under trees on hills. 2. They eat dry grass to remove fuel. 3. They build dams. 4. We can make use of nature to protect the environment.（答案合理即可） Passage 2： 1. Wild treatment by people. 2. The “last mile” problem. 3. Car-free “micromobility” streets. 4. Yes, because they are greener than cars and reduce traffic jams. / No, because their short lifetime is bad for the environment.（答案合理即可） / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $