专题06 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，江苏专用）九年级英语上学期

**基本信息** 本试卷为九年级上期中说明文阅读理解汇编，涵盖人与自我、社会、自然三大主题，精选江苏多地期中真题，素材兼具实用性与文化性，如自我反省方法、火灾逃生指南、徐霞客与马可·波罗事迹、荀子AI模型等，注重真实情境与能力梯度。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（选择题）|30-40题|学习方法（自我反省）、安全常识（火灾逃生）、文化人物（徐霞客）、科技应用（荀子AI）、自然现象（雨林生态）|情境时代性（电子垃圾、甘蔗游戏）；问题层次分明（细节理解如蓝浆果颜色成因、主旨大意如珊瑚礁保护）；融合文化意识（二十四节气）与思维品质（推理Paul种树故事启示）|

专题06 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州江都・期中） In school, do you rush from one subject to another? When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost in what you are doing or learning. So it is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning. Self-reflection (反省) means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self-reflections in their mind, while others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning. School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self-reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as Math, Science and Art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self-reflection. Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections. Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Write these down in your diary so you can remember to ask your teacher later. Self-reflection is an important skill for a good learner. It doesn’t take much time, but it can help you do better in your studies. 1. Why is self-reflection important according to Paragraph 1? A. It makes you learn faster. B. It lets you think about what you’ve learned. C. It helps you finish units quickly. D. It makes you feel calm and relaxed. 2. Where can you find natural breaks to do self-reflection? A. At the end of each unit. B. Before each test. C. At the beginning of each term. D. Between two subjects. 3. What is the last step of self-reflection according to Paragraph 4? A. Write down new things you learned. B. Think about the notes you wrote. C. Write down things you are not sure of. D. Ask your teacher for help. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to be a good learner at school. B. An important learning skill—self-reflection. C. When to do self-reflection in study. D. Different ways of self-reflection. Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州溧阳・期中） Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save a life. It is important to know the ways you can use, such as stairs and fire escapes, but not lifts. From the lower floors of the building, escape through windows if possible. The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. Maybe it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building. When you are waiting for help, be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may come into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air instead of smoke. On a top floor, people can usually go to the roof. They can stand on the roof to make it easier for people to find them. Don’t shout all the time because you may be too tired to shout when help comes. 1. What should we use to escape a fire? A. Lifts. B. Stairs. C. Elevators. D. Windows of all floors. 2. Why should we keep the door closed when waiting for help? A. To keep warm in the room. B. To stop smoke and fire coming in. C. To make it easier for rescuers to find the door. D. To keep fresh air inside the room. 3. What should we do when we are on the roof waiting for help? A. Shout loudly all the time. B. Lie down to rest. C. Stand to be seen easily. D. Open the roof door. 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡・期中） Xu Xiake was a famous traveler and writer in Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu, China. He loved reading books about geography when he was young. At the age of 22, he started to travel around China. He met many difficulties on the road. But he never stopped travelling and writing. Xu Xiake was on the road all his life, and his travel notes covered as much as his knowledge. His 60000-word travel notes finally came out in 1776, about 135 years after his death. China Tourism Day is set on May 19th, the date when Xu started to write his book—The Travels of Xu Xiake. Marco Polo, a businessman born in 1254 in Italy, is known as a travel king in the west. In 1271, Marco Polo, with his father and uncle, started their journey to China. It took them four years. Along the way, they met difficulties such as bad weather, a shortage of food and water and so on. They reached Shangdu in Inner Mongolia in 1275. Kublai Khan gave them a warm welcome there and took them to Dadu. Marco Polo’s hard journey created one of the world’s first bestsellers The Travels of Marco Polo. Medieval readers fell in love with it, for it let them get to know the rich culture of China and Middle Asia. 1. When did Xu Xiake start to travel around China? A. In 1776. B. At the age of 135. C. At the age of 22. D. In 1271. 2. Why is China Tourism Day set on May 19th? A. Because Xu Xiake was born on that day. B. Because Xu Xiake started to write his book on that day. C. Because Xu Xiake finished his book on that day. D. Because Xu Xiake died on that day. 3. How long did Marco Polo’s journey to China take? A. Four years. B. Fourteen years. C. Twenty-two years. D. Four decades. 4. What can we learn from The Travels of Marco Polo? A. Stories of Ming Dynasty. B. Culture of China and Middle Asia. C. How to travel safely. D. Geography of Italy. Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰州・期中） Chen Yuanchun is a teacher at a rural primary school in Cangyuan, Yunnan Province. She was born in 1981 and she became a Chinese teacher when she was 20. Now, the 44-year-old woman teaches Chinese, but she is very interested in computer technology. She has introduced coding (编程) to her students as an important information technology skill. Chen’s connection to coding began in November 2018. She became one of the first teachers in Cangyuan to take training courses on coding. The training was challenging for a beginner like Chen. She needed to learn how to tell a machine to perform actions and finish tasks through different orders. She worked very hard because she believed this skill would be helpful for her students. After the training, Chen started a new group in her school to teach the students coding, but some parents opposed her plan. They didn’t understand what coding was and thought Chen was wasting their children’s time to play video games on the computer. So, Chen could only teach students of her own class at first. For teens, coding does not include writing difficult coding languages. Then Chen taught them how to create interesting animations (动画片) and games. After only one term, every student was able to create something through coding. Learning coding also helped them become more creative and improved their problem-solving skills. 1. When did Chen Yuanchun begin to learn coding? A. At the age of 20. B. At the age of 37. C. At the age of 40. D. At the age of 44. 2. What does the underlined word “opposed” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Disagreed with. B. Wrote down. C. Worked out. D. Put off. 3. What did Chen teach her students in the coding class? A. How to play video games. B. How to write difficult coding languages. C. How to create animations and games. D. How to search for information online. 4. What is the best title for the text? A. Coding Helps Students Be Active B. Coding Gets Popular in Schools C. A Teacher’s Hard Life in Village D. Teacher Brings Coding to Rural Kids Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京・期中） 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 (LLM) 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 ancient texts in order to know about 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. The LLM has been published on websites like [github.com](https://github.com), allowing users to download and use it for free. 1. How do ancient Chinese texts feel without the help of technology? A. Convenient. B. Easy. C. Hard. D. Interesting. 2. How many advantages of Xunzi are mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 3. Which of the following is NOT true about Xunzi? A. It includes plenty of Chinese ancient books. B. It helps people save time and energy. C. It was named after an ancient philosopher. D. Users need to pay much money to use it. 4. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To introduce a useful language model. B. To ask people to study Chinese culture. C. To show the beauty of ancient Chinese texts. D. To talk about a research team’s work. Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江・期中） The Pony Express, a fast mail delivery service, successfully completed its first journey from Saint Joseph in Missouri to Sacramento in California on April 15, 1860. This exciting journey began on April 3. The Pony Express hired skilled horse riders to carry letters and small packages. They promised delivery from one end of the run to the other in 10 days or less! Finally, there was a way to communicate with friends and family who live far away. You would not have to depend on slow boats or stagecoaches. About 180 riders, 400 fast horses, and 190 pony express stations made up the pony express. Its riders were mainly of small build, and many were teenagers. A day’s work was made up of about a 75-mile trip, with stops at several stations. The stations were about 10 to 15 miles apart. Riders earned about $100 to $150 a month. The Pony Express worked day and night to make sure important letters and packages arrived on time. After only about 19 months, the service closed its doors because of the opening of the telegraph (电报), a device that has changed long-distance communication. The Pony Express lost a lot of money and had to stop. 1. When did the Pony Express finish its first journey? A. On April 3, 1860. B. On April 15, 1860. C. On October 26, 1861. D. In 1861. 2. What was the Pony Express used for? A. Training horse riders. B. Sending mail and packages fast. C. Travelling around America. D. Competing with boats. 3. Why did the Pony Express close? A. Because it cost too much and lost money. B. Because riders were hard to find. C. Because the telegraph came into use. D. Because it was too slow. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州・期中） The twenty-four solar terms are an important part of traditional Chinese culture. They were created to reflect changes in weather and help people plan farming activities. These terms also influence many parts of daily life. Among them, Start of Winter marks the cold season’s start. The Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, marking the official beginning of winter season in Chinese lunar year. In Chinese culture, winter is a time when everything in nature seems to rest. Animals start to hibernate (冬眠), and people store the food they harvested in autumn for the cold months. After the Start of Winter, the weather becomes much colder and drier in most parts of China. The land freezes over in the northeast, and crops and forest trees begin to overwinter. The “Three Autumns” in the Jianghuai region are coming to an end. The south of the country needs to plant late winter wheat crops, while the north comes to the wintering period. What’s more, the air tends to dry up after the Start of Winter, and the soil holds less water, therefore efforts on forest fire prevention begin at this time. 1. What were the twenty-four solar terms created for? A. To celebrate traditional festivals. B. To reflect weather changes and guide farming. C. To record historical events. D. To attract tourists. 2. Which of the following is TRUE about Start of Winter? A. It is the last solar term of winter. B. It means animals start to wake up. C. It marks the official start of winter in lunar year. D. People harvest food in this season. 3. What happens in northeast China after Start of Winter? A. The land freezes over. B. People plant winter wheat. C. The “Three Autumns” end. D. Forests have much water. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of 24 solar terms. B. An introduction to Start of Winter. C. How to celebrate Start of Winter. D. Differences between seasons. Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） Aloe Vera is a very useful plant. It has a long history of being used as medicine and for skin care. Growing Aloe Vera plants at home can make the air clean and fresh. Studies have shown that they give off oxygen and take away harmful things from the air. With clean and fresh air, you are more likely to stay away from colds, sore throats and dry coughs. And even if you do get sick, Aloe Vera plants may help you get better from the illness faster. Did you know that Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine? Aloe Vera gel helps to deal with the pain of burns. And it also helps with itchiness caused by insect bites. To get this gel, just cut off a part of the plant, peel it, and put the gel on the affected skin. This easy-to-get and safe-to-use medicine is available to you all year round. Apart from medical use, Aloe Vera plants are also popular in food industry. You can find Aloe juice and Aloe yogurt in the supermarket easily. Aloe Vera can also go with salads and other dishes. They like dry, warm air with bright light, so they grow best when placed near a window. Aloe Vera plants are able to keep water in their leaves. So, they do not need to be watered so often as most houseplants. Just wait until the earth is completely dry before you water them. 1. What can Aloe Vera plants do for the air? A. They can make air dirty. B. They can clean and freshen the air. C. They can produce harmful things. D. They can make people get sick easily. 2. Aloe Vera gel can be used to ______. A. treat burns and insect bite itch B. cure all kinds of diseases C. keep food fresh for long D. clean the skin completely 3. Where should we put Aloe Vera plants at home? A. In a dark corner. B. Near a window with sunlight. C. In a cold and wet place. D. Far away from windows. 4. How often should we water Aloe Vera plants? A. Every day. B. Every week. C. When the soil is totally dry. D. When the leaves turn yellow. Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州四市联考・期中） What Exactly Is a Rain Forest? Rain forests are located around the equator. It is very warm around the equator. The rain forest stays at 75°F-80°F all year round. The rain forests are wet! Very wet! In fact, rain forests can get between 160 and 300 inches of rain each year. Because the rain forests are always warm and wet, plants grow all year long. Count on Me, and I’ll Count on You In the rain forest, plants, animals, and people need one another to live. Almost everything that falls to the forest floor is reused. When plants and animals die, they break down and feed living plants. In turn, those plants give food and shelter to people, animals, and other plants. Water in the rain forest is also reused. It evaporates, forms clouds, and then falls back to Earth as rain. Gifts from the Rain Forest The rain forests may seem very far away, but you use something from them every day! For example, do you like chocolate? Thank the rain forests! Rain forests are a huge source of food. Fruits such as mangoes and bananas come from the rain forests. So do many nuts, spices and coffee. Many medicines also come from rain forest plants. More than 25% of the medicines we use come from rain forest plants. 1. What’s the weather like in rain forests? A. Hot and dry. B. Warm and wet. C. Cold and wet. D. Cool and dry. 2. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us? A. All living things depend on each other in rain forests. B. Dead plants and animals are useless. C. Water is very important in rain forests. D. There are many plants and animals in rain forests. 3. Which of the following is NOT from rain forests? A. Chocolate. B. Coffee. C. Salt. D. Medicine. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Rain forests are only for animals. B. Plants grow only in summer in rain forests. C. Everything in rain forests is reused. D. Rain forests are important to our daily life. Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南通・期中） When Paul Jackson was a boy, he saw a wasteland and made a vow: he would make the wasteland green again. While at college, he chose botany. He met a professor who was an expert in ecology. He told Paul it would take about twenty thousand years to make that wasteland green again. Then Paul got married and had some kids. But his dream would not die. He kept thinking about it. One night, he took action. He sneaked out into the wasteland with a backpack full of seedlings and started planting. For seven hours he planted the seedlings. Every week, he made his secret journey and did the same job, but most of them died. For fifteen years he did this. Once, when all his young trees burned to the ground because of a careless sheepherder, Paul broke down and cried. Then he got up and kept planting. Freezing winds and terrible heat, landslides and floods and fires destroyed his work time and time again. However, he kept planting. Very slowly, amazing things began to take place. Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees, grass and bushes. Many kinds of wildlife live here. Paul received many environmental awards. His hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow he made to himself as a child. 1. What did Paul Jackson vow when he was a boy? A. To study botany in college. B. To make the wasteland green again. C. To become an ecology expert. D. To protect wild animals. 2. What did the professor think of Paul’s dream? A. It would come true soon. B. It was impossible in a short time. C. It was an easy job. D. It would cost little money. 3. What happened to Paul’s trees once? A. They were cut down by sheepherders. B. They died because of bad weather. C. They were burned in a fire. D. They were washed away by floods. 4. What can we learn from Paul’s story? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Keeping trying can make the impossible possible. C. It’s never too late to learn. D. East or west, home is best. 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州工业园区八校联考・期中） Think of life as a game in which you are playing with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spirit, are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will never be the same. You must understand that and try to deal with them carefully in your life. Don’t look down on your value by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us is special. Don’t always follow other people. Only you know what is best for yourself. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Never give up when things are hard. It is in the storm that we learn how strong we are. Don’t shut love out of your life. The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tight, and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. 1. Which ball is the rubber one in the game of life? A. Work. B. Family. C. Health. D. Friends. 2. Why are family, health, friends and spirit glass balls? A. Because they are easy to break and can’t be fixed. B. Because they are as beautiful as glass. C. Because they are very important in life. D. Because they are not as important as work. 3. What does the writer want to tell us? A. We should work hard for success. B. We should try to keep all balls in the air. C. We should value life and live properly. D. We should learn how to play games. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Comparing with others helps us improve. B. Following others is the best way to live. C. Difficulties can make us stronger. D. Holding love tight keeps it long. 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京玄武・期中） The world scientific community is sad about the loss of Chen-Ning Yang, a great man in modern physics and a loyal son of China, who passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103. As a Professor of Tsinghua University, his century-long journey left valuable treasures to both science and his motherland. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang studied at the National Southwestern Associated University, got a master's degree from Tsinghua, and a Ph. D. from the University of Chicago. After his outstanding studying experiences, he returned to Tsinghua University in 1999, spending his later years training the younger talents in his homeland. Yang's scientific work stood among the very greatest in the 20th century. He worked with Robert Mills on the Yang-Mills gauge theory, which became an important part of particle physics. His work with Tsung-Dao Lee on a great study earned them the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics, making them the first Chinese to win it. He also found the Yang-Baxter equation and started new fields in math and physics. Besides his study, Yang loved his country deeply. In 1971, he started academic exchange between China and the US by visiting China, inspiring a large number of scientists to reconnect with their motherland. He also raised money to help nearly 100 Chinese students study in the US and many of them later played an important role in China's science. 1. When was Chen-Ning Yang born? A. In 1922. B. In 1957. C. In 1999. D. In 2025. 2. What does the underlined word “outstanding” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Ordinary. B. Excellent. C. Difficult. D. Long. 3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Yang’s educational background. B. Yang’s great scientific achievements. C. Yang’s work at Tsinghua University. D. Yang’s love for his motherland. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Yang won the Nobel Prize by himself. B. Yang’s research only influences physics. C. Yang helped many Chinese students study abroad. D. Yang was born and grew up in Beijing. Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡惠山・期中） Recently, a real-life “sugarcane-stealing” game in Meishan, Sichuan, has become a hit online. Players pick sugarcane in a special field, while hiding from patrolling NPCs and dogs. The owners, a couple, said their daily income can reach nearly 10,000 yuan on busy days. Why is this game so popular? First, it offers people a great way to reduce stress. Modern life is filled with rules and tight schedules, making people feel bored—like calm lake water with no ripples. This game, full of surprise and excitement, shakes the “lake” and brings fun. Besides, it brings back childhood memories. Many people once secretly picked fruits in fields as kids. One player said holding the sugarcane made him think of the carefree kid he used to be. So what attracts people is not the sugarcane, but the long-lost joy. Also, this new farm experience is different from old rural tourism models. Before, tourists just took photos or picked fruits and left quickly. But this game improves that—turning the field into a real-life “escape room”, a popular activity these days. It’s a good example of how creativity can help rural industries. However, there are possible problems. Some worry the “stealing” theme may be bad for kids. But as long as the owners make it clear it’s just a game, this isn’t a big issue. What’s more important is the safety risks—the owners must fix these to keep players safe. 1. What is the first reason for the game’s popularity? A. It brings back childhood memories. B. It helps people reduce stress. C. It changes rural tourism. D. It makes people more active. 2. What does the underlined word “shakes” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. 摇晃 B. 平静 C. 污染 D. 创造 3. What is the difference between this game and old rural tourism? A. It allows people to pick fruits. B. It provides more photos for tourists. C. It creates a more interactive experience. D. It sells more farm products. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. The game is completely safe for everyone. B. The “stealing” theme is bad for all kids. C. Creativity helps rural industries develop. D. Tourists only care about picking fruits. Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡宜兴・期中） E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. What is e-waste? It includes all things with batteries or wires, such as computers, phones, TVs and fridges. E-waste is bad for the earth. If people throw away e-waste directly, toxic chemicals can get into the soil and groundwater. They can pollute rivers and crops, and finally get into our bodies. In 2022, the world made 59.4 million tons of e-waste. Only 17.4% of it was recycled properly. The rest was buried or burned, or just thrown away. This not only pollutes the environment but also wastes valuable resources. E-waste has many useful materials like gold, silver and copper. A ton of phones has more gold than a ton of gold ore. Many countries are now taking action. For example, Apple now lets people trade in their old devices for new ones. It then repairs and resells them, or takes them apart to recycle materials. China has also made laws to stop people from throwing away e-waste randomly. People and companies must send e-waste to official recycling centers. As users, we can also help. Try to keep our electronics as long as possible. Don’t buy new products just because they are fashionable. When we don’t want a device, give it to someone who needs it or take it to a recycling center. 1. Which of the following belongs to e-waste? A. Wooden tables. B. Plastic bottles. C. Broken computers. D. Glass cups. 2. Why is e-waste bad for the earth? A. It takes up too much space. B. Toxic chemicals pollute the environment. C. It can’t be recycled at all. D. It wastes too much electricity. 3. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Most e-waste is recycled properly. B. E-waste has no valuable materials. C. Phones are made of gold and silver. D. E-waste is both pollution and waste of resources. 4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. How Apple recycles old devices. B. Laws about e-waste in China. C. What we can do to help with e-waste. D. Why we should keep electronics long. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州高邮・期中） Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments. Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll, a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. The second way to make color is through “structural color”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers. These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe, but the plants build a thin layer of wax on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds far and wide. 1. After you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ______. A. blue B. white C. black D. reddish-purple 2. Why do plant leaves look green? A. Because chlorophyll takes in green light. B. Because chlorophyll reflects green light. C. Because green light has more energy. D. Because plants have true green pigments. 3. Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ______. A. a CD appears colorful B. a tree leaf appears green C. berries turn black when ripe D. a flower has bright color 4. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A. ①/②③/④⑤ B. ①②/③④/⑤ C. ①/②/③④/⑤ D. ①/②/③④⑤ Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） Chinstrap penguins live in the cold Antarctic. They have to face many challenges to live there. For example, the winter is long and dark, and food is hard to find. Also, staying awake for 24 hours a day is hard for penguin parents. Faced with these challenges, chinstrap penguins have found an unusual way to sleep. They don’t sleep for a long time at night like humans. Instead, they take thousands of short naps every day. Each nap lasts only about 4 seconds. They can do this while swimming, while eating, and even while protecting their babies. Scientists studied a group of chinstrap penguins and found that the penguins took about 10,000 naps a day. All the short naps add up to about 11 hours of sleep every day. This is the same as the total sleep time of many other animals. Why do they sleep this way? The biggest reason is safety. In the Antarctic, penguins are always in danger. They have to watch out for natural enemies all the time. If they sleep for a long time, they may not notice danger coming. Short naps let them rest and stay alert at the same time. This special sleeping way is a wonderful adaptation to the cold and dangerous environment. It shows how amazing animals can be when they face challenges of nature. 1. What is the special way chinstrap penguins sleep? A. They sleep for a long time at night. B. They take thousands of short naps every day. C. They sleep only while protecting babies. D. They sleep 11 hours at a time. 2. How long is each nap of chinstrap penguins? A. About 4 seconds. B. About 4 minutes. C. About 10 minutes. D. About 11 hours. 3. Why do chinstrap penguins sleep this way? A. To keep themselves warm. B. To save more time for food. C. To stay safe from danger. D. To rest their brains better. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Animals can adapt to their environment in amazing ways. B. All animals sleep the same way as humans. C. Penguins sleep less than any other animal. D. The Antarctic is a safe place for penguins. Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州・期中） Heavy rainstorms hit South Carolina in the US in October 2015. According to the government, that Sunday was the wettest day in the history of Carolina. The rain poured down for days. Rivers rose and roads went under water. Hundreds of houses were flooded and thousands of people had to leave their homes. The flooding also caused bad influence on the drinking water service in South Carolina's capital city. Many roads and bridges were washed out or under water. People could not go to work or school easily. People in Columbia have also been helping one another. Rawlings LaMotte, 38, said he and a friend got into a small boat and transported several people to safety. He saved at least 12 people during the storm. “We just went out and looked for people who needed help,” LaMotte said. “You could see worry and fear on people’s faces. But it felt good to be able to help.” Many volunteers worked day and night to help people in need. They gave out food, water and clean clothes. Some doctors and nurses set up temporary medical centers to look after sick and hurt people. It was a hard time for everyone, but people worked together to get through it. 1. What’s the first paragraph mainly about? A. How the storm happened. B. How serious the storm was. C. Why the storm came. D. When the storm ended. 2. What happened during the storm in South Carolina? A. Many cars were washed away. B. Thousands of people lost their lives. C. Many roads and bridges were damaged. D. All houses were completely destroyed. 3. Why does the writer mention Rawlings LaMotte? A. To show how people helped each other. B. To tell us what people thought of the storm. C. To explain how to stay safe in a storm. D. To show the danger of the storm. 4. What does the underlined word “transported” probably mean? A. Produced. B. Greeted. C. Saved. D. Carried. Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江・期中） The world’s coral reefs are in danger. Why are coral reefs important? What is hurting them? And what can we do to protect them? Coral reefs are often called “the rainforests of the sea”. They cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they are home to 25% of all sea animals. Coral reefs also protect the coastlines from storms and waves. They even provide food and jobs for millions of people around the world. However, coral reefs are dying fast. One of the biggest enemies is climate change. The ocean is getting warmer. When the water stays too warm for too long, corals get sick and lose their color. This is called “coral bleaching”. Corals can die if the bleaching lasts long. Another big problem is pollution. Chemicals from farms and cities run into the ocean. They make the water too rich in nutrients, which causes too much algae to grow. The algae covers corals and stops them from getting sunlight. Plastic rubbish is also bad for corals. Luckily, there are things we can do to help. We can cut down on pollution by using less plastic and choosing environmentally-friendly products. We can also tell our friends and family about the problem. Every small action makes a difference. Scientists are also trying to grow more corals in labs and put them back into the ocean. 1. Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea”? A. Because they can make rain. B. Because they are home to many sea animals. C. Because they look like rainforests. D. Because they are in warm places. 2. What is “coral bleaching”? A. Corals become colorful. B. Corals lose their color because of warm water. C. Corals grow very fast. D. Corals get more sunlight. 3. How does pollution hurt coral reefs? A. It makes the water too cold. B. It brings too many fish. C. It causes algae to grow too much. D. It kills all the plants in the sea. 4. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Why coral reefs are important. B. What is hurting coral reefs. C. How we can protect coral reefs. D. Where coral reefs are dying. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（说明文） 参考答案 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B Passage 2：1. B 2. B 3. C 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1：1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B Passage 2：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D Passage 3：1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A Passage 4：1. B 2. B 3. C 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1：1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B Passage 2：1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C Passage 3：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D Passage 4：1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1：1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1：1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C Passage 2：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C Passage 3：1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1：1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C Passage 2：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A Passage 3：1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D Passage 4：1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州江都・期中） In school, do you rush from one subject to another? When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost in what you are doing or learning. So it is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning. Self-reflection (反省) means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self-reflections in their mind, while others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning. School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self-reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as Math, Science and Art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self-reflection. Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections. Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Write these down in your diary so you can remember to ask your teacher later. Self-reflection is an important skill for a good learner. It doesn’t take much time, but it can help you do better in your studies. 1. Why is self-reflection important according to Paragraph 1? A. It makes you learn faster. B. It lets you think about what you’ve learned. C. It helps you finish units quickly. D. It makes you feel calm and relaxed. 2. Where can you find natural breaks to do self-reflection? A. At the end of each unit. B. Before each test. C. At the beginning of each term. D. Between two subjects. 3. What is the last step of self-reflection according to Paragraph 4? A. Write down new things you learned. B. Think about the notes you wrote. C. Write down things you are not sure of. D. Ask your teacher for help. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to be a good learner at school. B. An important learning skill—self-reflection. C. When to do self-reflection in study. D. Different ways of self-reflection. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了学习中的一项重要技能 —— 自我反思，包括其含义、开展时机和具体操作方法。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “So it is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.” 可知，自我反思的核心作用是让人们停下来思考已学内容。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “Look for time when you complete a unit of study... Use these natural breaks to stop and do self-reflection.” 可知，单元学习结束时是进行自我反思的自然节点。故选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “Next, think about things that you are not sure of... Write these down in your diary” 可知，自我反思的最后一步是记录存疑的知识点。故选 C。 4. 主旨大意题。全文围绕 “自我反思” 展开，介绍了它的定义、开展时机与方法，强调它是重要的学习技能。故选 B。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州溧阳・期中） Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save a life. It is important to know the ways you can use, such as stairs and fire escapes, but not lifts. From the lower floors of the building, escape through windows if possible. The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. Maybe it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building. When you are waiting for help, be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may come into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air instead of smoke. On a top floor, people can usually go to the roof. They can stand on the roof to make it easier for people to find them. Don’t shout all the time because you may be too tired to shout when help comes. 1. What should we use to escape a fire? A. Lifts. B. Stairs. C. Elevators. D. Windows of all floors. 2. Why should we keep the door closed when waiting for help? A. To keep warm in the room. B. To stop smoke and fire coming in. C. To make it easier for rescuers to find the door. D. To keep fresh air inside the room. 3. What should we do when we are on the roof waiting for help? A. Shout loudly all the time. B. Lie down to rest. C. Stand to be seen easily. D. Open the roof door. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【导语】本文介绍了火灾逃生的相关安全知识，告知人们不同场景下的正确逃生方法。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “It is important to know the ways you can use, such as stairs and fire escapes, but not lifts.” 可知，火灾逃生应使用楼梯和消防通道，不能乘坐电梯。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “When you are waiting for help, be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may come into the room.” 可知，关门是为了防止烟和火进入房间。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “They can stand on the roof to make it easier for people to find them.” 可知，站在屋顶上更容易被救援人员发现。故选 C。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡・期中） Xu Xiake was a famous traveler and writer in Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu, China. He loved reading books about geography when he was young. At the age of 22, he started to travel around China. He met many difficulties on the road. But he never stopped travelling and writing. Xu Xiake was on the road all his life, and his travel notes covered as much as his knowledge. His 60000-word travel notes finally came out in 1776, about 135 years after his death. China Tourism Day is set on May 19th, the date when Xu started to write his book—The Travels of Xu Xiake. Marco Polo, a businessman born in 1254 in Italy, is known as a travel king in the west. In 1271, Marco Polo, with his father and uncle, started their journey to China. It took them four years. Along the way, they met difficulties such as bad weather, a shortage of food and water and so on. They reached Shangdu in Inner Mongolia in 1275. Kublai Khan gave them a warm welcome there and took them to Dadu. Marco Polo’s hard journey created one of the world’s first bestsellers The Travels of Marco Polo. Medieval readers fell in love with it, for it let them get to know the rich culture of China and Middle Asia. 1. When did Xu Xiake start to travel around China? A. In 1776. B. At the age of 135. C. At the age of 22. D. In 1271. 2. Why is China Tourism Day set on May 19th? A. Because Xu Xiake was born on that day. B. Because Xu Xiake started to write his book on that day. C. Because Xu Xiake finished his book on that day. D. Because Xu Xiake died on that day. 3. How long did Marco Polo’s journey to China take? A. Four years. B. Fourteen years. C. Twenty-two years. D. Four decades. 4. What can we learn from The Travels of Marco Polo? A. Stories of Ming Dynasty. B. Culture of China and Middle Asia. C. How to travel safely. D. Geography of Italy. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 【导语】本文分别介绍了中国明代旅行家徐霞客和意大利旅行家马可・波罗的旅行经历与成就。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “At the age of 22, he started to travel around China.” 可知，徐霞客 22 岁开始周游中国。故选 C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “China Tourism Day is set on May 19th, the date when Xu started to write his book” 可知，中国旅游日定在 5 月 19 日是因为徐霞客在这一天开始撰写游记。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “In 1271, Marco Polo... started their journey to China. It took them four years.” 可知，马可・波罗的中国之行耗时四年。故选 A。 4. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Medieval readers fell in love with it, for it let them get to know the rich culture of China and Middle Asia.” 可知，通过《马可・波罗游记》可以了解中国和中亚的文化。故选 B。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏泰州・期中） Chen Yuanchun is a teacher at a rural primary school in Cangyuan, Yunnan Province. She was born in 1981 and she became a Chinese teacher when she was 20. Now, the 44-year-old woman teaches Chinese, but she is very interested in computer technology. She has introduced coding (编程) to her students as an important information technology skill. Chen’s connection to coding began in November 2018. She became one of the first teachers in Cangyuan to take training courses on coding. The training was challenging for a beginner like Chen. She needed to learn how to tell a machine to perform actions and finish tasks through different orders. She worked very hard because she believed this skill would be helpful for her students. After the training, Chen started a new group in her school to teach the students coding, but some parents opposed her plan. They didn’t understand what coding was and thought Chen was wasting their children’s time to play video games on the computer. So, Chen could only teach students of her own class at first. For teens, coding does not include writing difficult coding languages. Then Chen taught them how to create interesting animations (动画片) and games. After only one term, every student was able to create something through coding. Learning coding also helped them become more creative and improved their problem-solving skills. 1. When did Chen Yuanchun begin to learn coding? A. At the age of 20. B. At the age of 37. C. At the age of 40. D. At the age of 44. 2. What does the underlined word “opposed” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Disagreed with. B. Wrote down. C. Worked out. D. Put off. 3. What did Chen teach her students in the coding class? A. How to play video games. B. How to write difficult coding languages. C. How to create animations and games. D. How to search for information online. 4. What is the best title for the text? A. Coding Helps Students Be Active B. Coding Gets Popular in Schools C. A Teacher’s Hard Life in Village D. Teacher Brings Coding to Rural Kids 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 【导语】本文讲述了乡村教师陈元春克服困难，将编程教学带入乡村小学的事迹。 1. 数字计算题。根据第一段 “She was born in 1981” 和第二段 “Chen’s connection to coding began in November 2018.” 可知，2018 年时陈元春 37 岁，她在这一年开始学习编程。故选 B。 2. 词义猜测题。根据后文 “They didn’t understand what coding was and thought Chen was wasting their children’s time” 可知，家长不理解编程，认为是浪费时间，因此是 “反对” 她的计划。故选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “Then Chen taught them how to create interesting animations and games.” 可知，陈老师教学生制作有趣的动画和游戏。故选 C。 4. 最佳标题题。全文围绕乡村教师陈元春将编程教育带入乡村小学展开，讲述了过程中的困难与成果。故选 D。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京・期中） 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 (LLM) 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 ancient texts in order to know about 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. The LLM has been published on websites like [github.com](https://github.com), allowing users to download and use it for free. 1. How do ancient Chinese texts feel without the help of technology? A. Convenient. B. Easy. C. Hard. D. Interesting. 2. How many advantages of Xunzi are mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 3. Which of the following is NOT true about Xunzi? A. It includes plenty of Chinese ancient books. B. It helps people save time and energy. C. It was named after an ancient philosopher. D. Users need to pay much money to use it. 4. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To introduce a useful language model. B. To ask people to study Chinese culture. C. To show the beauty of ancient Chinese texts. D. To talk about a research team’s work. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 【导语】本文介绍了南京研发的名为 “荀子” 的大语言模型，它能帮助人们更好地理解和研究中国古籍。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “However, these ancient texts can be quite difficult sometimes. It's challenging for many of us to understand them.” 可知，没有技术辅助时，古文很难理解。故选 C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “quickly summarize the ancient texts”“find key information”“translate the ancient texts into modern Chinese” 可知，共提到了三个优势。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “allowing users to download and use it for free” 可知，该模型是免费使用的，无需付费。故选 D。 4. 主旨大意题。全文围绕 “荀子” 大语言模型展开，介绍了它的研发背景、功能和意义，目的是向读者介绍这一实用工具。故选 A。 Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江・期中） The Pony Express, a fast mail delivery service, successfully completed its first journey from Saint Joseph in Missouri to Sacramento in California on April 15, 1860. This exciting journey began on April 3. The Pony Express hired skilled horse riders to carry letters and small packages. They promised delivery from one end of the run to the other in 10 days or less! Finally, there was a way to communicate with friends and family who live far away. You would not have to depend on slow boats or stagecoaches. About 180 riders, 400 fast horses, and 190 pony express stations made up the pony express. Its riders were mainly of small build, and many were teenagers. A day’s work was made up of about a 75-mile trip, with stops at several stations. The stations were about 10 to 15 miles apart. Riders earned about $100 to $150 a month. The Pony Express worked day and night to make sure important letters and packages arrived on time. After only about 19 months, the service closed its doors because of the opening of the telegraph (电报), a device that has changed long-distance communication. The Pony Express lost a lot of money and had to stop. 1. When did the Pony Express finish its first journey? A. On April 3, 1860. B. On April 15, 1860. C. On October 26, 1861. D. In 1861. 2. What was the Pony Express used for? A. Training horse riders. B. Sending mail and packages fast. C. Travelling around America. D. Competing with boats. 3. Why did the Pony Express close? A. Because it cost too much and lost money. B. Because riders were hard to find. C. Because the telegraph came into use. D. Because it was too slow. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【导语】本文介绍了美国历史上的驿马快信（Pony Express）的运营情况、人员构成与停运原因。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “successfully completed its first journey... on April 15, 1860” 可知，首次旅程完成于 1860 年 4 月 15 日。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “The Pony Express, a fast mail delivery service” 可知，驿马快信是快速递送邮件和包裹的服务。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “the service closed its doors because of the opening of the telegraph” 可知，电报的出现导致驿马快信停运。故选 C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州・期中） The twenty-four solar terms are an important part of traditional Chinese culture. They were created to reflect changes in weather and help people plan farming activities. These terms also influence many parts of daily life. Among them, Start of Winter marks the cold season’s start. The Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, marking the official beginning of winter season in Chinese lunar year. In Chinese culture, winter is a time when everything in nature seems to rest. Animals start to hibernate (冬眠), and people store the food they harvested in autumn for the cold months. After the Start of Winter, the weather becomes much colder and drier in most parts of China. The land freezes over in the northeast, and crops and forest trees begin to overwinter. The “Three Autumns” in the Jianghuai region are coming to an end. The south of the country needs to plant late winter wheat crops, while the north comes to the wintering period. What’s more, the air tends to dry up after the Start of Winter, and the soil holds less water, therefore efforts on forest fire prevention begin at this time. 1. What were the twenty-four solar terms created for? A. To celebrate traditional festivals. B. To reflect weather changes and guide farming. C. To record historical events. D. To attract tourists. 2. Which of the following is TRUE about Start of Winter? A. It is the last solar term of winter. B. It means animals start to wake up. C. It marks the official start of winter in lunar year. D. People harvest food in this season. 3. What happens in northeast China after Start of Winter? A. The land freezes over. B. People plant winter wheat. C. The “Three Autumns” end. D. Forests have much water. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of 24 solar terms. B. An introduction to Start of Winter. C. How to celebrate Start of Winter. D. Differences between seasons. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 【导语】本文介绍了中国二十四节气中的立冬，包括其地位、自然变化与不同地区的生产生活安排。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “They were created to reflect changes in weather and help people plan farming activities.” 可知，二十四节气是为反映天气变化、指导农业生产而创立的。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “marking the official beginning of winter season in Chinese lunar year” 可知，立冬标志着农历冬季的正式开始。故选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “The land freezes over in the northeast” 可知，立冬后中国东北地区土地封冻。故选 A。 4. 主旨大意题。全文围绕 “立冬” 展开，介绍了它的节气意义、自然现象和各地生产生活安排。故选 B。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） Aloe Vera is a very useful plant. It has a long history of being used as medicine and for skin care. Growing Aloe Vera plants at home can make the air clean and fresh. Studies have shown that they give off oxygen and take away harmful things from the air. With clean and fresh air, you are more likely to stay away from colds, sore throats and dry coughs. And even if you do get sick, Aloe Vera plants may help you get better from the illness faster. Did you know that Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine? Aloe Vera gel helps to deal with the pain of burns. And it also helps with itchiness caused by insect bites. To get this gel, just cut off a part of the plant, peel it, and put the gel on the affected skin. This easy-to-get and safe-to-use medicine is available to you all year round. Apart from medical use, Aloe Vera plants are also popular in food industry. You can find Aloe juice and Aloe yogurt in the supermarket easily. Aloe Vera can also go with salads and other dishes. They like dry, warm air with bright light, so they grow best when placed near a window. Aloe Vera plants are able to keep water in their leaves. So, they do not need to be watered so often as most houseplants. Just wait until the earth is completely dry before you water them. 1. What can Aloe Vera plants do for the air? A. They can make air dirty. B. They can clean and freshen the air. C. They can produce harmful things. D. They can make people get sick easily. 2. Aloe Vera gel can be used to ______. A. treat burns and insect bite itch B. cure all kinds of diseases C. keep food fresh for long D. clean the skin completely 3. Where should we put Aloe Vera plants at home? A. In a dark corner. B. Near a window with sunlight. C. In a cold and wet place. D. Far away from windows. 4. How often should we water Aloe Vera plants? A. Every day. B. Every week. C. When the soil is totally dry. D. When the leaves turn yellow. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文介绍了芦荟的多种用途与家庭养护方法。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Growing Aloe Vera plants at home can make the air clean and fresh.” 可知，芦荟可以净化空气、让空气清新。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “Aloe Vera gel helps to deal with the pain of burns. And it also helps with itchiness caused by insect bites.” 可知，芦荟胶可以缓解烧伤疼痛和蚊虫叮咬的瘙痒。故选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “They like dry, warm air with bright light, so they grow best when placed near a window.” 可知，芦荟适合放在靠窗、有光照的地方。故选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “Just wait until the earth is completely dry before you water them.” 可知，要等土壤完全干透再浇水。故选 C。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州四市联考・期中） What Exactly Is a Rain Forest? Rain forests are located around the equator. It is very warm around the equator. The rain forest stays at 75°F-80°F all year round. The rain forests are wet! Very wet! In fact, rain forests can get between 160 and 300 inches of rain each year. Because the rain forests are always warm and wet, plants grow all year long. Count on Me, and I’ll Count on You In the rain forest, plants, animals, and people need one another to live. Almost everything that falls to the forest floor is reused. When plants and animals die, they break down and feed living plants. In turn, those plants give food and shelter to people, animals, and other plants. Water in the rain forest is also reused. It evaporates, forms clouds, and then falls back to Earth as rain. Gifts from the Rain Forest The rain forests may seem very far away, but you use something from them every day! For example, do you like chocolate? Thank the rain forests! Rain forests are a huge source of food. Fruits such as mangoes and bananas come from the rain forests. So do many nuts, spices and coffee. Many medicines also come from rain forest plants. More than 25% of the medicines we use come from rain forest plants. 1. What’s the weather like in rain forests? A. Hot and dry. B. Warm and wet. C. Cold and wet. D. Cool and dry. 2. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us? A. All living things depend on each other in rain forests. B. Dead plants and animals are useless. C. Water is very important in rain forests. D. There are many plants and animals in rain forests. 3. Which of the following is NOT from rain forests? A. Chocolate. B. Coffee. C. Salt. D. Medicine. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Rain forests are only for animals. B. Plants grow only in summer in rain forests. C. Everything in rain forests is reused. D. Rain forests are important to our daily life. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 【导语】本文介绍了热带雨林的气候特点、生态循环以及对人类生活的重要价值。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “Because the rain forests are always warm and wet” 可知，热带雨林的气候是温暖湿润的。故选 B。 2. 段落大意题。根据第二段首句 “In the rain forest, plants, animals, and people need one another to live.” 可知，本段主要讲雨林中所有生物相互依存的关系。故选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，巧克力、咖啡、药物都来自雨林，文中未提及盐来自雨林。故选 C。 4. 推理判断题。根据第三段 “The rain forests may seem very far away, but you use something from them every day!” 以及后文提到的食物、药物等，可知雨林对我们的日常生活非常重要。故选 D。 Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南通・期中） When Paul Jackson was a boy, he saw a wasteland and made a vow: he would make the wasteland green again. While at college, he chose botany. He met a professor who was an expert in ecology. He told Paul it would take about twenty thousand years to make that wasteland green again. Then Paul got married and had some kids. But his dream would not die. He kept thinking about it. One night, he took action. He sneaked out into the wasteland with a backpack full of seedlings and started planting. For seven hours he planted the seedlings. Every week, he made his secret journey and did the same job, but most of them died. For fifteen years he did this. Once, when all his young trees burned to the ground because of a careless sheepherder, Paul broke down and cried. Then he got up and kept planting. Freezing winds and terrible heat, landslides and floods and fires destroyed his work time and time again. However, he kept planting. Very slowly, amazing things began to take place. Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees, grass and bushes. Many kinds of wildlife live here. Paul received many environmental awards. His hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow he made to himself as a child. 1. What did Paul Jackson vow when he was a boy? A. To study botany in college. B. To make the wasteland green again. C. To become an ecology expert. D. To protect wild animals. 2. What did the professor think of Paul’s dream? A. It would come true soon. B. It was impossible in a short time. C. It was an easy job. D. It would cost little money. 3. What happened to Paul’s trees once? A. They were cut down by sheepherders. B. They died because of bad weather. C. They were burned in a fire. D. They were washed away by floods. 4. What can we learn from Paul’s story? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Keeping trying can make the impossible possible. C. It’s never too late to learn. D. East or west, home is best. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 【导语】本文讲述了保罗・杰克逊坚持数十年种树，将荒地变成绿洲的环保故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “When Paul Jackson was a boy, he saw a wasteland and made a vow: he would make the wasteland green again.” 可知，保罗儿时的誓言是让荒地重新变绿。故选 B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第二段 “He told Paul it would take about twenty thousand years to make that wasteland green again.” 可知，教授认为这件事需要两万年，短时间内不可能实现。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “Once, when all his young trees burned to the ground because of a careless sheepherder” 可知，他种的树曾被一场大火全部烧毁。故选 C。 4. 主旨大意题。保罗坚持种树十五年，克服无数困难，最终实现了儿时看似不可能的誓言，告诉我们坚持努力能让不可能变为可能。故选 B。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州工业园区八校联考・期中） Think of life as a game in which you are playing with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spirit, are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will never be the same. You must understand that and try to deal with them carefully in your life. Don’t look down on your value by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us is special. Don’t always follow other people. Only you know what is best for yourself. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Never give up when things are hard. It is in the storm that we learn how strong we are. Don’t shut love out of your life. The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tight, and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. 1. Which ball is the rubber one in the game of life? A. Work. B. Family. C. Health. D. Friends. 2. Why are family, health, friends and spirit glass balls? A. Because they are easy to break and can’t be fixed. B. Because they are as beautiful as glass. C. Because they are very important in life. D. Because they are not as important as work. 3. What does the writer want to tell us? A. We should work hard for success. B. We should try to keep all balls in the air. C. We should value life and live properly. D. We should learn how to play games. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Comparing with others helps us improve. B. Following others is the best way to live. C. Difficulties can make us stronger. D. Holding love tight keeps it long. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 【导语】本文用五个球比喻人生的五个重要组成部分，阐述了关于人生价值、生活态度的哲理。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball.” 可知，工作是橡胶球。故选 A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will never be the same.” 可知，家庭、健康、朋友和精神如同玻璃球，一旦摔碎就无法复原。故选 A。 3. 主旨大意题。全文通过五个球的比喻，告诉人们要珍视生活中重要的事物，以正确的态度对待人生。故选 C。 4. 细节理解题。根据第五段 “It is in the storm that we learn how strong we are.” 可知，困难能让我们变得更强大。故选 C。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏南京玄武・期中） The world scientific community is sad about the loss of Chen-Ning Yang, a great man in modern physics and a loyal son of China, who passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103. As a Professor of Tsinghua University, his century-long journey left valuable treasures to both science and his motherland. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang studied at the National Southwestern Associated University, got a master's degree from Tsinghua, and a Ph. D. from the University of Chicago. After his outstanding studying experiences, he returned to Tsinghua University in 1999, spending his later years training the younger talents in his homeland. Yang's scientific work stood among the very greatest in the 20th century. He worked with Robert Mills on the Yang-Mills gauge theory, which became an important part of particle physics. His work with Tsung-Dao Lee on a great study earned them the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics, making them the first Chinese to win it. He also found the Yang-Baxter equation and started new fields in math and physics. Besides his study, Yang loved his country deeply. In 1971, he started academic exchange between China and the US by visiting China, inspiring a large number of scientists to reconnect with their motherland. He also raised money to help nearly 100 Chinese students study in the US and many of them later played an important role in China's science. 1. When was Chen-Ning Yang born? A. In 1922. B. In 1957. C. In 1999. D. In 2025. 2. What does the underlined word “outstanding” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Ordinary. B. Excellent. C. Difficult. D. Long. 3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Yang’s educational background. B. Yang’s great scientific achievements. C. Yang’s work at Tsinghua University. D. Yang’s love for his motherland. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Yang won the Nobel Prize by himself. B. Yang’s research only influences physics. C. Yang helped many Chinese students study abroad. D. Yang was born and grew up in Beijing. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文介绍了物理学家杨振宁先生的生平、科学成就与爱国贡献。 1. 数字计算题。根据第一段 “who passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103” 可知，2025 年去世时享年 103 岁，因此出生于 1922 年。故选 A。 2. 词义猜测题。结合前文他的求学经历和后文的成就，可知 “outstanding” 意为 “杰出的、优异的”。故选 B。 3. 段落大意题。第三段介绍了杨 - 米尔斯规范场论、诺贝尔物理学奖、杨 - 巴克斯特方程等成就，主要讲杨振宁的科学贡献。故选 B。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段 “He also raised money to help nearly 100 Chinese students study in the US” 可知，杨振宁资助了很多中国学生赴美留学。故选 C。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡惠山・期中） Recently, a real-life “sugarcane-stealing” game in Meishan, Sichuan, has become a hit online. Players pick sugarcane in a special field, while hiding from patrolling NPCs and dogs. The owners, a couple, said their daily income can reach nearly 10,000 yuan on busy days. Why is this game so popular? First, it offers people a great way to reduce stress. Modern life is filled with rules and tight schedules, making people feel bored—like calm lake water with no ripples. This game, full of surprise and excitement, shakes the “lake” and brings fun. Besides, it brings back childhood memories. Many people once secretly picked fruits in fields as kids. One player said holding the sugarcane made him think of the carefree kid he used to be. So what attracts people is not the sugarcane, but the long-lost joy. Also, this new farm experience is different from old rural tourism models. Before, tourists just took photos or picked fruits and left quickly. But this game improves that—turning the field into a real-life “escape room”, a popular activity these days. It’s a good example of how creativity can help rural industries. However, there are possible problems. Some worry the “stealing” theme may be bad for kids. But as long as the owners make it clear it’s just a game, this isn’t a big issue. What’s more important is the safety risks—the owners must fix these to keep players safe. 1. What is the first reason for the game’s popularity? A. It brings back childhood memories. B. It helps people reduce stress. C. It changes rural tourism. D. It makes people more active. 2. What does the underlined word “shakes” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. 摇晃 B. 平静 C. 污染 D. 创造 3. What is the difference between this game and old rural tourism? A. It allows people to pick fruits. B. It provides more photos for tourists. C. It creates a more interactive experience. D. It sells more farm products. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. The game is completely safe for everyone. B. The “stealing” theme is bad for all kids. C. Creativity helps rural industries develop. D. Tourists only care about picking fruits. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 【导语】本文介绍了四川 “偷甘蔗” 游戏走红的现象，分析了其流行原因、创新之处与潜在问题。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “First, it offers people a great way to reduce stress.” 可知，第一个原因是帮助人们缓解压力。故选 B。 2. 词义猜测题。前文将平淡的生活比作 “无涟漪的湖水”，这款游戏充满惊喜和刺激，相当于 “摇晃” 了这片湖水，带来乐趣。故选 A。 3. 推理判断题。根据第四段 “turning the field into a real-life ‘escape room’” 可知，和传统乡村旅游相比，这款游戏打造了更具互动性的体验。故选 C。 4. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “It’s a good example of how creativity can help rural industries.” 可知，创意能够助力乡村产业发展。故选 C。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏无锡宜兴・期中） E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. What is e-waste? It includes all things with batteries or wires, such as computers, phones, TVs and fridges. E-waste is bad for the earth. If people throw away e-waste directly, toxic chemicals can get into the soil and groundwater. They can pollute rivers and crops, and finally get into our bodies. In 2022, the world made 59.4 million tons of e-waste. Only 17.4% of it was recycled properly. The rest was buried or burned, or just thrown away. This not only pollutes the environment but also wastes valuable resources. E-waste has many useful materials like gold, silver and copper. A ton of phones has more gold than a ton of gold ore. Many countries are now taking action. For example, Apple now lets people trade in their old devices for new ones. It then repairs and resells them, or takes them apart to recycle materials. China has also made laws to stop people from throwing away e-waste randomly. People and companies must send e-waste to official recycling centers. As users, we can also help. Try to keep our electronics as long as possible. Don’t buy new products just because they are fashionable. When we don’t want a device, give it to someone who needs it or take it to a recycling center. 1. Which of the following belongs to e-waste? A. Wooden tables. B. Plastic bottles. C. Broken computers. D. Glass cups. 2. Why is e-waste bad for the earth? A. It takes up too much space. B. Toxic chemicals pollute the environment. C. It can’t be recycled at all. D. It wastes too much electricity. 3. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Most e-waste is recycled properly. B. E-waste has no valuable materials. C. Phones are made of gold and silver. D. E-waste is both pollution and waste of resources. 4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. How Apple recycles old devices. B. Laws about e-waste in China. C. What we can do to help with e-waste. D. Why we should keep electronics long. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C 【导语】本文介绍了电子垃圾的定义、危害、现状以及各国和个人的应对措施。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “It includes all things with batteries or wires, such as computers, phones, TVs and fridges.” 可知，坏掉的电脑属于电子垃圾。故选 C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “If people throw away e-waste directly, toxic chemicals can get into the soil and groundwater.” 可知，电子垃圾中的有毒化学物质会污染环境。故选 B。 3. 段落大意题。第三段既提到电子垃圾污染环境，又提到其中有很多可利用的资源被浪费，说明电子垃圾既是污染也是资源浪费。故选 D。 4. 段落大意题。最后一段从使用者的角度，介绍了我们可以为解决电子垃圾问题做的事情。故选 C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （25-26 九年级上・江苏扬州高邮・期中） Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments. Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll, a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. The second way to make color is through “structural color”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers. These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe, but the plants build a thin layer of wax on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds far and wide. 1. After you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ______. A. blue B. white C. black D. reddish-purple 2. Why do plant leaves look green? A. Because chlorophyll takes in green light. B. Because chlorophyll reflects green light. C. Because green light has more energy. D. Because plants have true green pigments. 3. Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ______. A. a CD appears colorful B. a tree leaf appears green C. berries turn black when ripe D. a flower has bright color 4. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A. ①/②③/④⑤ B. ①②/③④/⑤ C. ①/②/③④/⑤ D. ①/②/③④⑤ 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 【导语】本文科普了蓝莓呈现蓝色的原理，介绍了色素显色和结构色两种植物显色方式。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black” 可知，摩擦蓝莓表面后它几乎呈黑色。故选 C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead” 可知，叶绿素不吸收绿光，将其反射出去，所以叶子呈绿色。故选 B。 3. 推理判断题。根据第四段 CD 的结构色原理，以及第五段蓝莓也是通过结构色呈现蓝色，可知二者显色原理相同。故选 A。 4. 篇章结构题。第一段引出话题；第二段提出蓝莓颜色的疑问；第三、四段介绍两种显色原理；第五段解释蓝莓的结构色并说明其生态意义。因此结构为①/②/③④/⑤。故选 C。 Passage 2 （25-26 九年级上・江苏常州・期中） Chinstrap penguins live in the cold Antarctic. They have to face many challenges to live there. For example, the winter is long and dark, and food is hard to find. Also, staying awake for 24 hours a day is hard for penguin parents. Faced with these challenges, chinstrap penguins have found an unusual way to sleep. They don’t sleep for a long time at night like humans. Instead, they take thousands of short naps every day. Each nap lasts only about 4 seconds. They can do this while swimming, while eating, and even while protecting their babies. Scientists studied a group of chinstrap penguins and found that the penguins took about 10,000 naps a day. All the short naps add up to about 11 hours of sleep every day. This is the same as the total sleep time of many other animals. Why do they sleep this way? The biggest reason is safety. In the Antarctic, penguins are always in danger. They have to watch out for natural enemies all the time. If they sleep for a long time, they may not notice danger coming. Short naps let them rest and stay alert at the same time. This special sleeping way is a wonderful adaptation to the cold and dangerous environment. It shows how amazing animals can be when they face challenges of nature. 1. What is the special way chinstrap penguins sleep? A. They sleep for a long time at night. B. They take thousands of short naps every day. C. They sleep only while protecting babies. D. They sleep 11 hours at a time. 2. How long is each nap of chinstrap penguins? A. About 4 seconds. B. About 4 minutes. C. About 10 minutes. D. About 11 hours. 3. Why do chinstrap penguins sleep this way? A. To keep themselves warm. B. To save more time for food. C. To stay safe from danger. D. To rest their brains better. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Animals can adapt to their environment in amazing ways. B. All animals sleep the same way as humans. C. Penguins sleep less than any other animal. D. The Antarctic is a safe place for penguins. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文介绍了南极帽带企鹅独特的碎片化睡眠方式及其背后的生存原因。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Instead, they take thousands of short naps every day.” 可知，帽带企鹅的特殊睡眠方式是每天打数千个小盹。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Each nap lasts only about 4 seconds.” 可知，每次小盹只有约 4 秒。故选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “The biggest reason is safety.” 可知，这种睡眠方式最主要的原因是保障安全，躲避天敌。故选 C。 4. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段 “This special sleeping way is a wonderful adaptation to the cold and dangerous environment.” 可知，动物能以惊人的方式适应环境。故选 A。 Passage 3 （25-26 九年级上・江苏苏州・期中） Heavy rainstorms hit South Carolina in the US in October 2015. According to the government, that Sunday was the wettest day in the history of Carolina. The rain poured down for days. Rivers rose and roads went under water. Hundreds of houses were flooded and thousands of people had to leave their homes. The flooding also caused bad influence on the drinking water service in South Carolina's capital city. Many roads and bridges were washed out or under water. People could not go to work or school easily. People in Columbia have also been helping one another. Rawlings LaMotte, 38, said he and a friend got into a small boat and transported several people to safety. He saved at least 12 people during the storm. “We just went out and looked for people who needed help,” LaMotte said. “You could see worry and fear on people’s faces. But it felt good to be able to help.” Many volunteers worked day and night to help people in need. They gave out food, water and clean clothes. Some doctors and nurses set up temporary medical centers to look after sick and hurt people. It was a hard time for everyone, but people worked together to get through it. 1. What’s the first paragraph mainly about? A. How the storm happened. B. How serious the storm was. C. Why the storm came. D. When the storm ended. 2. What happened during the storm in South Carolina? A. Many cars were washed away. B. Thousands of people lost their lives. C. Many roads and bridges were damaged. D. All houses were completely destroyed. 3. Why does the writer mention Rawlings LaMotte? A. To show how people helped each other. B. To tell us what people thought of the storm. C. To explain how to stay safe in a storm. D. To show the danger of the storm. 4. What does the underlined word “transported” probably mean? A. Produced. B. Greeted. C. Saved. D. Carried. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文讲述了 2015 年美国南卡罗来纳州暴雨洪灾的灾情，以及人们互帮互助共渡难关的事迹。 1. 段落大意题。第一段描述了降雨量、河水上涨、房屋被淹、民众撤离等情况，主要体现了灾情的严重程度。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Many roads and bridges were washed out or under water.” 可知，许多道路和桥梁被冲毁或被水淹没。故选 C。 3. 推理判断题。第三段首句 “People in Columbia have also been helping one another.” 是主题句，后文举 Rawlings LaMotte 的例子就是为了说明人们如何互帮互助。故选 A。 4. 词义猜测题。根据语境，他和朋友划小船把人们转移到安全地带，“transported” 意为 “运送、转移”，与 carried 意思相近。故选 D。 Passage 4 （25-26 九年级上・江苏镇江・期中） The world’s coral reefs are in danger. Why are coral reefs important? What is hurting them? And what can we do to protect them? Coral reefs are often called “the rainforests of the sea”. They cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they are home to 25% of all sea animals. Coral reefs also protect the coastlines from storms and waves. They even provide food and jobs for millions of people around the world. However, coral reefs are dying fast. One of the biggest enemies is climate change. The ocean is getting warmer. When the water stays too warm for too long, corals get sick and lose their color. This is called “coral bleaching”. Corals can die if the bleaching lasts long. Another big problem is pollution. Chemicals from farms and cities run into the ocean. They make the water too rich in nutrients, which causes too much algae to grow. The algae covers corals and stops them from getting sunlight. Plastic rubbish is also bad for corals. Luckily, there are things we can do to help. We can cut down on pollution by using less plastic and choosing environmentally-friendly products. We can also tell our friends and family about the problem. Every small action makes a difference. Scientists are also trying to grow more corals in labs and put them back into the ocean. 1. Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea”? A. Because they can make rain. B. Because they are home to many sea animals. C. Because they look like rainforests. D. Because they are in warm places. 2. What is “coral bleaching”? A. Corals become colorful. B. Corals lose their color because of warm water. C. Corals grow very fast. D. Corals get more sunlight. 3. How does pollution hurt coral reefs? A. It makes the water too cold. B. It brings too many fish. C. It causes algae to grow too much. D. It kills all the plants in the sea. 4. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Why coral reefs are important. B. What is hurting coral reefs. C. How we can protect coral reefs. D. Where coral reefs are dying. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 【导语】本文介绍了珊瑚礁的重要性、面临的威胁以及保护措施。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “they are home to 25% of all sea animals” 可知，珊瑚礁是众多海洋生物的家园，因此被称为 “海洋雨林”。故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “When the water stays too warm for too long, corals get sick and lose their color. This is called ‘coral bleaching’.” 可知，珊瑚白化是指海水温度过高导致珊瑚失去颜色。故选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段 “They make the water too rich in nutrients, which causes too much algae to grow.” 可知，污染导致藻类过度生长，覆盖珊瑚，阻碍其获取阳光。故选 C。 4. 段落大意题。最后一段从个人行动和科研两个方面介绍了保护珊瑚礁的方法。故选 C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $