专题03 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，重庆专用）九年级英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) During the Spring Festival holiday, the film Re La Gun Tang (热辣滚烫)—which also goes by the English title YOLO—about an overweight woman rebuilding her confidence through boxing. YOLO is an acronym (首字母缩略词) for “you only live once”. During filming, lead actress, Jia Ling, who also directed the movie, lost 50 kilograms by practicing boxing. The film’s popularity and Jia’s success have created a boom for the sport of boxing among the watchers that has transcended (超出) theaters. “The influence of YOLO has achieved new popularity of boxing (拳击) seldom seen in the past few decades, and I think it will be difficult to surpass in the short term,” according to Wang Dexin, a boxing professor at the Shanghai University of Sport. A boxing instructor (教练) for over 30 years, Wang worked as the technical director of boxing for YOLO. Thanks to the film’s success, boxing clubs mushroomed in cities across the country. “At the time, Shanghai opened many boxing gyms and many people were also attracted to boxing.” says Sun Min, a boxing coach in charge of Xiaolong Boxing Gym in Shanghai. “In the past, people’s impressions of boxing were of violence, cruelty and blood. In fact, a good boxer needs to have talent, courage, hard work and technical abilities to compete and win.” Wang says. 1．What’s the meaning of YOLO? A．You only live once. B．You have only one chance to be successful. C．You have to be happy forever. D．You can be a better person. 2．Who is the main actor (actress) and director of YOLO? A．Jia Ling. B．Sun Min. C．Wang Dexin. D．Xiaolong. 3．Which is true according to the passage? A．The popularity of boxing is disappearing. B．Boxing is about violence, cruelty and blood. C．It’s not so difficult to be a good boxer. D．Wang Dexin was also the technical director of boxing for YOLO. 4．What does the word “mushroom” mean in this passage? A．A kind of vegetables B．appeared quickly C．suddenly disappeared D．were closed Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆合川区初中七校联盟·期中) The bed should be a place for sleep, but people nowadays play with their smartphones a lot in bed before they go to sleep. Of the 2,149 adults, 78% said they used smartphones before going to sleep. This rose to 91% among the 18 to 24-year-olds questioned in the survey (调查). However, few of them realized that playing with smartphones in bed at night could not only make them sleep badly but also make them unhealthy. How does it come about? Scientists have revealed (揭示) some secrets. People’s sleep has something to do with people's health. In 2014, some scientists from Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard pointed out that not having enough sleep could make people have serious health problems, such as obesity and heart problems. Many also wonder if it may make us learn and remember things slowly. Some experts also discovered that our bodies start to make melatonin (褪黑素) when it is dark. Melatonin plays an important part in our bodies. It helps our bodies to turn food and drinks into energy. When the sun comes out, we make less melatonin. This is good for our health. And more and more scientific facts show that blue light from the screens of smartphones can stop users getting a good sleep at night. “Blue light is similar to daylight. It is bad for our health because it tells our bodies that it’s daytime. It keeps our brains working,” said Simon Kyle. Although scientists are working on how to make less blue light, there is still a long way to go. So the best way is to get away from smartphones before bedtime from now on. This makes people have fewer health problems. 5．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．giving an example B．telling a story C．asking questions D．showing the survey result 6．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to “________”. A．people’s sleep B．playing with smartphones C．heart problem D．having no enough sleep 7．Which of the following statements is true? A．People’s sleep has nothing to do with their health. B．We make more melatonin at night than in the daytime. C．People sleep well with the blue light on at night. D．Scientists know the ways to make less blue light. 8．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best? （①＝Para.1 ②＝Para.2 ③＝Para.3 ④＝Para.4 ⑤＝Para.5 ⑥＝Para.6 ⑦＝Para.7） A．①②；③④⑤⑥；⑦ B．①②③；④⑤；⑥⑦ C．①；②③④⑤；⑥⑦ D．①②③④；⑤⑥；⑦ Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆渝北区六校联盟·期中) The word “zhiyin”, which means close friends, comes from the story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi in the Warring States Period. Boya was good at playing the guqin. One day, he was playing music on his way home on the boat. To Boya’s surprise, Ziqi, a woodcutter who happened to pass by, could understand exactly what he wanted to express through his music. After a long talk, they became good friends. Since Boya had to return to his state, they agreed to meet again in the following year. Unfortunately, when getting back to visit Ziqi, Boya heard that his friend had died from a disease (疾病). Boya was so sad and in front of Ziqi’s tomb (墓), he played again the music he had played when they first met. The feeling of the music was so strong that it was as if the rivers and the mountains were crying. When finishing playing, Boya broke his guqin into pieces. From then on, Boya never played again. People in the Song Dynasty built the Guqin Tai in Hanyang to memorize the deep friendship between Boya and Ziqi. It became an important part of the local culture. Zhiyin culture has new development in the new period. The famous ancient Chinese classical (古典) music piece Gaoshan Liushui was performed during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016. The musical performance not only showed the beauty of traditional Chinese culture, but also expressed China’s willingness to develop its friendship with people from around the world. 9．Why did Boya and Ziqi become good friends? A．They often went out on boat. B．They often cut wood together. C．Ziqi could understand Boya’s music. D．They often played music together. 10．What is “paragraph 5” mainly about? A．The new role of zhiyin culture. B．The importance of classical music. C．The tradition of Gaoshan Liushui. D．The friendship with foreign countries. 11．Which sentence can the underlined word willingness be put in? A．All of the students are ________ to make friends with the outgoing girl. B．Shirley’s parents ________ go to another city tomorrow to find new jobs. C．He showed no ________ to the party. That’s why he refused the invitation. D．Because of Jim’s ________ to help others, none of his classmates like him. 12．In which part of a magazine can we read the article? A．Sports. B．News. C．Technology. D．Culture. Passage 4 (24-25九上·重庆南川区三校联盟·期中) On school nights, lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV. Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style. Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving images (动态图像). One idea would be to create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet in the Harry Potter books. Its pages would hold video clips of baseball games instead of just black-and-white photos. Electronic paper is not a new idea. A company in Massachusetts called E Ink, for example, has been working for years on such a technology. Little electricity determines (决定) whether each microsphere (微球) looks black or white at any given time. Together, microspheres make up words and images. The technique seems promising for creating still images that can be changed when needed, but the process (进程) is too slow for good videos. Scientists in the Netherlands now report a new type of e-paper technology. By using layers (层) of oil, the researchers say that they can make images which change fast enough to meet standard video requirements. They can also make brilliant colors. So far, however, each image is smaller than the fingernail. For now, reading and watching TV will have to remain separate activities. Keep your eyes open, though. In the future, TV watching and reading might be part of the same work. 13．According to the passage, kids soon can ________. A．be allowed to watch TV B．watch TV while doing their reading C．watch Harry Potter on TV D．be allowed to read a newspaper 14．Several companies are racing to ________. A．make the Harry Potter TV program B．create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet C．provide baseball games for kids D．produce electronic paper with colors and moving images 15．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Electronic paper is not a new idea. B．Microspheres make up words and images. C．TV watching and reading are part of the same work. D．Scientists use layers of oil in a new research. 16．From the last paragraph we know that ________. A．scientists are still working on the new technology B．kids love to read while watching TV C．parents may be against this new idea D．teachers may not teach students any more 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) There is a tomato festival, called La Tomatina, in Spain. It happens in a small town, Buñol (Bunyol), on the last Wednesday of August every year. It is the world’s biggest food fight, and thousands of people from all over the world travel to Spain for it. In 2023, about 40,000 to 50,000 people visited Bunyol. ________. It is believed that La Tomatina started as a joke among a few young friends in 1945. Anyway, everyone in Buñol seems to have a different story. And there is an interesting fact that no tomatoes are grown in Buñol. All the tomatoes are transported from all over Spain for the festival. During La Tomatina, the most exciting and important part is the tomato fight. Before the fight, there are music band shows, street parties, and so on. The fight happens at the end of the long celebration. On the day of the fight, shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight. At the same time, thousands of tourists and local(当地的) people come to the town square together. Then, large trucks full of tomatoes arrive. Then the crowds begin the fight, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone. Soon, the streets are in a sea of red tomato juice. People joining this activity all feel it is a day full of joy and happiness. 17．Which of the following can be put in the ________. A．How do people celebrate the festival in Spain? B．Different places have different customs. C．What is the cultural meaning of this festival? D．There are many stories about how the festival started. 18．When is the tomato festival? A．On the last Wednesday of August. B．On the first Wednesday of August. C．On the last day of August. D．On the first day of August. 19．According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred (推断)? A．The festival only takes place in big cities. B．Shopkeepers open the door and take part in the fight. C．Both local Spanish people and foreigners enjoy the festival. D．Tomatoes are mainly planted in Bunyol. 20．Which of the following activities is NOT included during La Tomatina? A．Enjoy tomato juice B．Enjoy music band shows C．Have street parties D．Throw tomatoes Passage 2 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) Have you ever heard of e-waste (electronic waste, 电子垃圾), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine (城市矿藏). The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals (有毒化学物质) can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health. Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs. 21．The following can become e-waste EXCEPT （除……之外）________. A．computers B．mobile phones C．plastic bags D．MP4 players 22．Which country produced most e-waste in 2014 according to the United Nations? A．America. B．China. C．Japan. D．France. 23．What does the underlined word “affecting” mean in this passage? A．Protecting. B．Influencing. C．Improving. D．Preventing. 24．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To prove that e-waste is useless. B．To encourage people to buy more electronic products. C．To advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution. D．To talk about the value of e-waste. Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it? You know that looking it up in an English-Chinese Dictionary will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the part of speech, the Chinese meaning and also how to use this word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly? First, all the English words are arranged in alphabetical order (按字母顺序排列). In the dictionary, you can first see the words beginning with the letter A．Then, if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth …for example, “before” is before “begin”, “foreign” before “forest”, etc. Do you understand how to look up a word in a dictionary? The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you will use it as often as possible in your English learning. 25．According to the passage, if we don’t know a word, we’d better ________. A．think hard B．write it again and again C．ask our teachers or classmates D．look it up in a dictionary 26．When you look up a word in the English-Chinese Dictionary, you can understand not only its Chinese meaning, but also ________. A．its pronunciation B．its part of speech C．the use of it D．A, B and C 27．In the English-Chinese dictionary, the first part is ________. A．the words beginning with the letter A B．the words beginning with the letter E C．the simple words D．the very short words Passage 4 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) Having Zao Cha, or morning tea, is a typical morning activity for people in Guangdong. Whether rich or poor, young or old, locals go to morning tea houses to drink tea and enjoy dim sum (点心) for breakfast. For them, Zao Cha is not just a daily habit but also an important way of social communication. Guangdong morning tea dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It began with a small restaurant in Guangzhou called”YiLi Guan”, which served tea and dim sum. Over time, more and more similar tea houses appeared. Since then, Cantonese (广州的) people have developed the habit of drinking morning tea in tea houses. Today, on weekends or holidays, the whole family or good friends often sit together for morning tea. It’s considered an enjoyable way to pass time and relax completely. In morning tea, tea is a necessary part. The Cantonese like black tea most because it warms the stomach and helps digestion (消化) . Although a little bitter and less clear than green tea, it matches perfectly with dim sum during morning tea. Oolong tea, Tieguanyin tea and pu’er tea are also popular choices. Besides, dim sum is a must for common morning tea. Classical dim sum usually includes buns, dumplings and rice rolls in different ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or vegetables. They are usually small and served in 3 or 4 pieces in one plate. The morning tea culture has become worldwide now, thanks to the increasing number of overseas Chinese. Cantonese morning tea restaurants can now be found easily in big cities like New York and even on some small islands in the South Pacific Ocean. 28．Which of the following is common in Guangdong morning tea? A． B． C． D． 29．According to the passage, what are the reasons for people having morning tea? ①The tea house is a good place for breakfast. ②The Cantonese like tea more than other drinks. ③Old people can live longer by having morning tea. ④It helps people kill time and relax themselves. ⑤It’s a good way to bring friends and family closer. A．①②⑤ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①④⑤ 30．What does the underlined word “them” in the first paragraph refer to? A．Dim sum. B．Tea houses. C．Locals in Guangdong. D．Rich and poor people. 31．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The reasons for having morning tea. B．The importance of having morning tea. C．The culture of Cantonese morning tea. D．The ways to have Cantonese morning tea. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 (25-26九上·重庆四川外国语学校·期中) Have you ever felt too hot at home in summer, even with the air conditioner running? Scientists have made a new kind of paint. It can keep houses cooler without using electricity. Let’s find out more about this wonderful invention! This special paint is called “cool paint”. Unlike traditional paints that take in sunlight, the cool paint works by sending most of the sun’s light away from your home. It has tiny particles (粒子) inside that are like small mirrors. When sunlight hits the walls or roof, these particles send the heat back into the air instead of letting it enter the house. So, even on the hottest days, your home stays naturally cool! The key is in the paint’s materials. Traditional paints often come in dark colors that hold heat. But the cool paint uses special colorful powders. These materials are made to reflect (反射) infrared radiation—the part of sunlight that makes things feel hot. Some types of the paint even have a shiny surface, like a thin piece of glass, to help reflect more light. The cool paint matters for two main reasons. First, when homes stay cool naturally, people use less air conditioning. This lowers electricity bills. Second, using less energy helps fight climate change. The cool paint is to make buildings more “environment-friendly” with lower cost. You can put the cool paint on any part of a building that gets sunlight, such as roofs (the best place, as roofs get the most direct sun), outdoor walls and even outdoor chairs! Some cities are already testing the cool paint on public buildings like schools and libraries. In hot countries like India and Saudi Arabia, people use it to keep their homes comfortable. Scientists are still making the cool paint better. Some new kinds can even work at night! They send heat from the building into the sky, making the house cooler after sunset. As more people use the cool paint, it may become a normal part of building design, helping us stay cool and protect the environment at the same time. Next time you see a house with a light-colored roof or shiny walls, it might be using this smart invention. Who would have thought paint could be so “cool”? 32．Why is the cool paint special? A．Because it can reflect the heat. B．Because it has small mirrors. C．Because it can take in sunlight. D．Because it looks really cool. 33．What does the underlined phrase “infrared radiation” probably refer to? A．A type of heat-carrying light. B．New energy from the moon. C．A useful thin piece of glass. D．A colorful powder in paint. 34．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To describe how humans waste so much energy. B．To introduce a creative environmental invention. C．To compare the cool paint with traditional paints. D．To encourage companies to buy the new cool paint. 35．Which example shows the use of the cool paint? A．A company paints the walls with colorful paints. B．A farmer uses a paint that changes colors with weather. C．A city paints bus stops with dark blue paint to take in heat. D．A woman uses shiny paint on her roof to lower temperature. Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆江津实验中学等多校·期中) When you think about traveling, who do you want to go with? Most people choose family or friends. But some people are now choosing a different kind of friend to travel with—their pets. As more people in China want to travel with their pets, more services are being made for them. A man named Zhang Wei helps people and their dogs go hiking. He has organized about 180 trips for pets. Each trip has two to five guides who know how to keep everyone safe. They plan for different things that might happen, like if a dog gets hurt or lost. Airplanes are also starting to help pet owners travel with their pets. On June 14, the first airplane that lets pets come with their owners to another country landed in Shanghai. The airplane took a group to Thailand. There will be more trips to places like South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Even though traveling with pets in China is still new and has some challenges, it is a big chance for the travel business. An expert named Li Bin thinks that travel companies should help pets and their owners have a good time together. People are happy that there will be more ways to travel with his dogs in the future. Zeng says, “I want to go to as many places as I can with my dogs and let them see all the wonderful things in the world.” 36．What is the main topic of the article? A．Traveling with family and friends. B．Different types of pets in China. C．Traveling with pets in China. D．The challenges of traveling with pets. 37．What service does Zhang Wei provide? A．Pet training. B．Pet hiking trips. C．Pet boarding. D．Pet medical care. 38．What is a recent development in pet travel by air? A．The first international pet charter flight landed in Shanghai. B．Pets are now allowed on all flights. C．Pets are not allowed on any flights. D．Pets must travel in cargo on all flights. 39．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 3 (23-24九上·重庆渝北区六校联盟·期中) In the world of insects, there are many amazing things. For example, on summer days, you can always see beautiful butterflies flying freely over flower gardens and wild fields. But do you know how butterflies become the flying insects? It’s one of the amazing wonders of nature. In the beginning, female butterflies lay a small and colorful egg on a plant. It’s hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar (幼虫). It now has legs, eyes and a large body. A new life has begun. The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. But it is still not a butterfly. Soon, after growing big, the caterpillar makes a cover for itself. It covers itself in the nice protective blanket (保护层) and goes to sleep. It doesn’t eat anymore. This stage is known as the “pupa (蛹)” stage. After some time, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Shortly, the wings are filled with blood, and the beautiful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away. After a few weeks, this adult butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle begins all over again. This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look around the natural world, and you will learn more amazing things. 40．A caterpillar is not a butterfly because it can’t __________. A．fly B．walk C．eat D．see 41．What is the butterfly like when its blanket breaks? A．Beautiful and strong. B．Beautiful but weak. C．Wet and weak. D．Wet but strong. 42．What is the right order of the development process (发育过程) of a butterfly? ①It becomes a pupa.     ②It becomes a walking insect.      ③Female butterflies lay an egg.     ④It spreads wings and flies away. A．②→①→③→④ B．③→②→①→④ C．③→②→④→① D．③→①→②→④ 43．Which of the following is True? A．Butterflies lay big and colorful eggs on plants. B．As pupas, butterflies keep eating all the time. C．Butterflies can fly after the wings are filled with blood. D．Adult butterflies will lay eggs the moment they can fly. Passage 4 (22-23九上·重庆石柱县·期末) Since humans sent the first satellite (人造卫星) to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic: △ A recent experiment (实验) at the Tiangong space station makes a big step forward. Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) during the Shenzhou XIV mission. “The rice seedlings are growing very well,” said Zheng Huiqiong, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. While there have been other rice experiments in space, this one is the first of its kind to produce the complete life cycle of a plant — it begins with a seed (种子) and ends with a healthy plant producing new seeds. Such food-growing experiments are not just for astronauts. They can also solve food problems on Earth. By sending seeds to space, we can create mutated (突变的) seeds and these seeds can produce higher yields (产量) on Earth. For more than 30 years, China has developed more than 260 new types of seeds in space. They are planted every year in fields that cover tens of millions of hectares (公顷). According to Yao Tong, an engineer from Hainan Aerospace Engineering Breeding Research Center (海南航天工程育种研发中心), 30 percent of strawberries sold in Beijing are “space strawberries”, which are as big as eggs. The center has also produced “space tomatoes” with yields increased by 30 percent, and “space bananas” with a growth cycle changed from 13 months to 9 months. 44．Which of the following can be put in the ____△_____? A．why do humans send so many satellites to space B．whether astronauts should take food with them to space C．when is the best time to develop new types of seeds in space D．how to grow food in space if humans will one day live there 45．By sending seeds to space, we can create mutated seeds which __________. A．are growing very well in the space B．can produce higher yields on Earth C．produce the complete life cycle of a plant D．are used in other rice experiments in space 46．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) towards “space seed”? A．He is hopeful. B．He feels worried. C．He is uninterested. D．He doesn’t mind it. 47．According to the passage, we know _________. A．China sent the first satellite to space in the 1950s B．30 percent of “space tomatoes” can be as big as eggs C． such food-growing experiments are just for astronauts D． over 260 new types of seeds have been developed in space 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆南川区三校联盟·期中) Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy (“This will not hurt!”). Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can become a problem. The most common reactions (反应) to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. But as ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective (无效的). However, what counts is to praise. You could ask your child to say if something that happened at school that is true. It doesn’t matter what that is. This is about practice. When your child does that, praise him warmly. Be specific (具体的): “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too. Try to have one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child lying, point it out directly. Say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble; it is better to tell the truth.” Besides, you should set a good example to your kids and tell the truth clearly. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another way is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she performs well in the game. In most cases, children are unlikely to change behavior or do as you want. That does not mean paying no attention to lying or letting it go. Instead, use very little punishment, such as light reprimand (训斥), short loss of privilege (特权), and a brief time-out (暂停). More serious and enduring (长期的) punishments like shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying. Follow these suggestions for two to three weeks and see where you are. Usually, they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely removed, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically reduced. 48．Which punishment is less effective in some way? A．A brief time-out. B．Light reprimand. C．Short loss of privilege. D．Taking away something for a week. 49．What does the underlined word “interaction” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Communication. B．Argument. C．Competition. D．Agreement. 50．What can we infer (推断) according to the passage ? A．You should point out directly if you find your children lying. B．Honest parents can help children reduce or keep away from lying. C．There is no need to pay attention to lying, just letting it go. D．Lying to others sometimes is a polite way. 51．Which best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) Among all the pen productions, the writing brush (máo bǐ) is a kind of special writing tool made mainly in China. Archaeologists (考古学家) said that the writing brush or some pens, like a brush, first appeared more than 5000 years ago. It wasn’t widely used until the Warring States Period (476BC—221BC). Hengshui, Xuancheng, and Huzhou were three centers for making writing brushes in Chinese history. People in the hometown of the writing brush, Hengshui, still celebrate the invention of the brush every year. A writing brush includes two important parts, and the materials used to make each part are quite different. Materials for the head part include rabbit hair, horse hair, pig hair, and so on. If you want to buy a Chinese brush as a gift for your friends, you can choose the one with soft hairs, mixed hairs or hard hairs according to their writing styles. Chinese people like to make a writing brush from the first hair a baby gets. It’s believed that a writing brush made from that will bring good luck while taking exams. As for stalks (笔杆), normal materials are usually wood, but we can also see some special ones made from ivory, gold, and some other expensive materials. It is believed that the writing brush is the most important one among the Four Treasures of Chinese Study (文房四宝). The other three are ink stick, paper, and ink stone. In Chinese calligraphy (书法) and Chinese painting, the writing brush is widely used. In old China, children had to learn calligraphy and try to write good handwriting. Even the emperors (皇帝) themselves were good at calligraphy. Nowadays, Chinese people still practice calligraphy with a writing brush from a very young age. When writing, many people will forget all worries and even themselves, turning all thoughts into the beauty of art. People think it helps improve a person’s temper (脾气). Writing brush is not only a way of communication, but also a way of expressing a person’s inner world. 52．According to the article, the hometown of writing brush is ________. A．Hengshui B．Xuancheng C．Huzhou D．Changzhou 53．In the underlined sentence in Para. 4, the writer mentions “the emperors” to show ________. A．calligraphy is difficult for emperors to learn B．the Chinese emperors were all good at calligraphy C．the emperors improved their temper with calligraphy D．people paid great attention to calligraphy in ancient China 54．What does “that” refer to in Paragraph 3? A．Rabbit hair B．Pig hair C．Baby hair D．Horse Hair 55．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 3 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) In 1987, a small company named Huawei was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world’s second-largest maker of smartphones behind Korea’s Samsung. It has also become the world’s largest supplier (供应商) of 5G. But recently, Huawei faced some difficulties. The U.S. government ordered a ban (禁令) on its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the U.S. government planned to stop selling parts and services to Huawei, which was believed that Huawei’s business would be hurt. “We have never received such a request from the Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other systems to collect information.” Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s founder and president, said. “This ban from the U.S. would have little effect on our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems.” Ren added. Facing the ban of the U.S., Huawei is growing. Huawei’s smartphone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared to a year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both Samsung and Apple fell. So far, Huawei has grown into the world’s largest telecommunications equipment (电信设备) supplier, selling in 170 countries! It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future. 56．According to the passage, the largest supplier of 5G in the world is ________. A．Apple B．Samsung C．Huawei D．Nokia 57．The reason why the U.S. ordered a ban on Huawei was that ________. A．Huawei’s sales in America were growing faster than Apple B．Huawei refused to offer services to the U.S. government C．they didn’t want Apple to sell parts and services to Huawei D．they thought Huawei collected information for the Chinese government and wanted to hurt Huawei 58．From the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．Huawei will grow slowly B．Huawei is the largest smartphone maker C．Huawei’s smartphones will be sold all over the world D．Huawei is full of hope 59．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best? (①=Para. (自然段) 1 ②=Para. 2 ③=Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para. 5 ) A．①;②③④;⑤ B．①②;③;④⑤ C．①;②;③④⑤ D．①②;③④;⑤ 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (25-26九上·重庆永川区文理附中教共·期中) When talking about the Chinese food going abroad, you can’t forget River Snail Rice Noodles, or Luosifen (螺蛳粉). It is one of the most popular snacks in Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province. It’s famous for its strong smell. Do you know how to make Luosifen? The first step is to prepare some rice noodles, river snails and different kinds of ingredients (原料). To make it, firstly, you should soak (浸泡) the rice noodles in water until they are soft. After that, wash the river snails and use them to make soup. When the rice noodles and the soup are ready, then boil rice noodles with sour bamboo shoots (酸笋), dried tofu skin, fresh vegetables and peanuts in the soup. The taste mostly comes from the sour bamboo shoots. This ingredient gives Luosifen its unique taste. “Without the sour bamboo shoots, Luosifen will lose its soul (灵魂),” some people say. In the 1970s, Luosifen was just a street snack in Liuzhou. People outside of the city knew little about it. It became an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Guangxi in 2008. Four years later, a popular Chinese food show, A Bite of China, made Luosifen known to the public. From then on, Luosifen has become popular across China. Now, more and more Luosifen restaurants are opening not only in the big cities in China, but also in many foreign countries like the US, Australia, Germany and so on. People can also buy instant (速食的) Luosifen online, so they can enjoy Luosifen wherever they like. 60．What is Luosifen famous for? A．Its low price. B．Its fresh ingredients. C．Its strong smell. D．Its long history. 61．To make Luosifen, what do people first need to do? A．Boil the rice noodles. B．Soak the rice noodles in water. C．Wash the river snails. D．Make the river snail soup. 62．What does the underlined word “unique” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Special. B．Similar. C．Normal. D．Simple. 63．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Making Luosifen is easy. B．Many people buy Luosifen online. C．The history of Luosifen. D．Luosifen becomes popular at home and abroad. Passage 2 (25-26九上·重庆合川区·期中) In the past, ancient Chinese people also enjoyed “ice cream” in summer. Let’s look at some cool snacks they enjoyed. Su shan is a dish that looks like crushed (捣碎的) ice with milk and butter. Tang Dynasty poet Wang Lingrau described how to make it in a poem. People add sugar to su and shape it into different forms. “It is neither solid nor watery, and will melt in your mouth,” Wang wrote. At that time, only royal (皇家的) families and rich nobles (贵族) were lucky enough to enjoy this special snack in summer. Many experts believe su shan was an early form of ice cream. Although there were no fridges in the Tang Dynasty, it was very common for rich families to use iceboxes to store ice cubes (冰块) in summer. At that time, people either drank ice water or ate shaved ice (刨冰). Later, in the Song Dynasty, people could easily buy iced drinks on the street. Some kind rich people even gave away ice water and medicine on the street. Ice water was often sold with mung beans or licorice (绿豆或甘草) to help people avoid getting sick from the heat. At the same time, the weather in the Yellow River area during the Tang Dynasty was warmer and wetter than it is today. So many cherry trees were planted there at that time. The fruit was common in early summer, and people often added cheese and cane syrup (蔗糖浆) to the cherries. When rich nobles had this special snack, they often used plates or bowls made of gold to make the snack look more mouthwatering. 64．Who could often enjoy su shan in the Tang Dynasty? A．Emperors. B．Poets. C．Street sellers. D．Brave soldiers. 65．When could ordinary people easily buy iced drinks on the street? A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Song Dynasty. D．In the Zhou Dynasty. 66．What was the weather like in the Tang Dynasty’s Yellow River area? A．It was colder than today’s. B．It was rainier than today’s. C．It was drier than today’s. D．It was similar to today’s. 67．Which of the following is TRUE about ancient cool snacks? A．Some of them had medicinal uses. B．Ordinary people were good at making su shan. C．Milk shaved ice was inspired by ice cream. D．Cherry shaved ice was most popular in the Tang Dynasty. Passage 3 (25-26九上·重庆第一中学教育集团·期中) Do you believe time has a taste? Instead of being made with cooking skills, food is made by time with pickling (腌制) skills, which are traditional ancient Chinese ways to make tastes stay for long. Pickling skills can be dated back to the Zhou Dynasty. In the Han Dynasty, the classic book Qimin Yaoshu carefully recorded ways for pickling vegetables. In the Tang Dynasty, pickling skills reached a new level: douchi became a common ingredient in royal (皇家的) meals, and was used to improve the taste of soups and meat. As time goes by, Chinese people make them at home and keep the tradition alive. Fuling Mustard Tuber (Fuling Zhacai), a symbol of Chongqing, is one of the most common pickled foods in Chinese daily life, and has spread and won hearts at home and abroad. Born in the Qing Dynasty in Fuling, Chongqing, this simple food is made by pickling fresh mustard tubers with salt, spices, and time. Modern trade first made it popular in other parts of China and later in Southeast Asia—Thai people added it to stir-fries and Malaysians to noodle soup. Then it entered Western markets, now available in New York, London, and Sydney supermarkets. Some people hold critical opinions about it, saying it may cause some illnesses if they eat it for long, but its taste still can’t stop people’s love for it. Recently, Fuling Mustard Tuber was even involved in a “Tastes of China” program in Europe, introducing this “little pickled treasure” from the east to thousands of people. These foods connect hearts across nations by making time full of taste. 68．When did pickling skills reach a new level? A．In the Zhou Dynasty. B．In the Han Dynasty. C．In the Tang Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 69．In which country did people add Fuling Mustard Tuber to noodle soup? A．Thailand. B．Malaysia. C．America. D．Australia. 70．Which sentence uses “critical” with the same meaning as the underlined word? critical /'krɪtɪkl/ adj.①重要的  ②关键的  ③紧急的  ④批判的 A．He took a critical step to win the competition for his team in the end. B．The worker was badly hurt. At the critical moment, he was sent to the hospital in time. C．Communication between partners is critical for the long-term business development. D．The teacher is critical of Tom’s homework because of his careless mistakes. 71．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Smell of Tradition B．The Popularity of Pickles C．The Taste of Time D．The Symbol of Chongqing 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆綦江区联盟校·期中) Do you know about the “Two Mountains Theory (理论)”?— Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Or we can also say green waters and blue mountains are the same as the golden mountains and silver mountains. That means the beauty and the value of nature are as important as gold. This is the thought said by Chairman Xi Jinping who visited the Yu Village in Zhejiang Province in 2015. This theory shows that the importance of environmental protection, and it also shows the human shares the same world with nature together. The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) is the seventh largest desert in China, with a total area of about 18,600 square kilometers. There was no grass, no trees, no animals and even no people 30 years ago, all it had were wind and sand. When it was in early spring, the sandstorm could be blown to Beijing in only one evening. The bad natural environment has become one of the most serious problems in the local area. In order to change this situation, the local government has done a lot. First of all, they planted a lot of trees and grass to increase the coverage (覆盖范围) of surface and stopped the water from washing the earth away. Then, they tried to manage the water resources and use the new water-saving technology in the farm field. After that, use new biology technology skills to improve the soil and study the soil suitable for plant growth. Lastly, they developed the new energy and renewable energy sources such as sunshine and wind to produce electricity to satisfy people’s daily electricity needs. Through the efforts in recent years, the Kubuqi desert has been controlled well, with a better environment and richer people, it truly practice the theory of lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. 72．What do we learn from the second paragraph? A．There are seven large deserts in China. B．Beijing often had sandstorms in early spring. C．The sandstorm in Beijing only blew one evening. D．The most serious problems in Kubuqi was the bad weather. 73．How many things has the local government done in this passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 74．How did people develop the new energy and renewable energy sources? A．By planting more trees and grass. B．By using the new water-saving technology. C．By using new biology technology skills. D．By using sunshine and wind to produce electricity. 75．Why does the writer talk about the Kubuqi Desert? A．To show the importance of environmental protection. B．To show the human shares the same world with nature together. C．To tell people how to control the desert. D．To practice the two mountains theory. Passage 2 (23-24九上·重庆九龙坡区渝高教育集团·期中) Temperature Goes Up Underground ①As climate change brings dangers to people, we are now facing another problem—underground climate change. ②With the development of cities, the rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up and deform（变形）, reported by a study team from Northwestern University. In the last three years, the team had put more than 150 temperature sensors（感应器）under Chicago. The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, the team created computer models to see how temperatures will influence the ground until 2051. ③The models showed, when heated, the ground may go up by as much as 1.2 centimeters, or go down by as much as 0.8 centimeters. This may even cause the ground to break up, leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations. ④However, Rotta Loria, who led the study, said in a report, “It takes a long time to see the bad effects.” As scientists have already known a lot about underground climate change, future plans for cities should be considered. Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground. ⑤The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity. City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating. 76．According to the passage, what may NOT happen to the ground when heated? A．It may go up. B．It may go down. C．It may break up. D．It may become smaller. 77．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph 2? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By showing a picture. D．By raising a question. 78．What can we infer from the passage? A．The underground heat may be used to warm the house in winter. B．Climate change influences the underground temperature. C．The underground temperature has risen to 25℃. D．The rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up. 79．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆重庆复旦中学教育集团·期中) Chongqing’s Ciqikou Ancient Town is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, drawing over 16 million visitors every year. With over 1,800 people living there and more than 50,000 visitors coming daily, it experiences great population pressure and safety challenges. Ciqikou has over 650 wooden buildings, which reflect China’s long and rich history and culture. But these old houses made of wood can catch fire easily. So fire risks are a big challenge Ciqikou faces. Li Cheng, a member of the Party Committee and Organization Committee from Ciqikou Street was in an interview with the Bridging News. When asked what was the most important part of their work in Ciqikou, he answered, “Fire prevention is always our top priority.” To do this, they have developed an AI-powered fire automatic early warning system, which is a smart system with cameras and sensors (传感器) to discover fires quickly. They put up tall “eyes in the sky”, cameras, and sensors all over the place, making a 3D network to sense fires and leaving no blind spots. If any of these sensors or cameras discover a fire, they will send a warning to the local control center and the small fire stations nearby, so that firefighters can rush to the fire scene to put out the fire. If the fire is too serious for the firefighters to control by themselves, the control center will make quick decisions to help the firefighters. This way, everyone can work together to solve the problem quickly. Li Cheng said, “Thanks to this smart fire warning system, we have already received about 1,093 warnings and we can usually reach the fire scene within 6 minutes.” “We believe that the combination (结合) of modern technology and human effort is the key to protecting Ciqikou,” Li Cheng concluded. “We are confident that with these methods in place, we can not only protect the town’s valuable cultural heritage (遗产) but also ensure (确保) the safety of all who come to visit or live here.” 80．Why is fire prevention a big challenge Ciqikou faces? A．Because there are so many people living there. B．Because there are so many tourists visiting it. C．Because there aren’t enough people working there. D．Because there are so many wooden buildings there. 81．Which of the following shows how the AI-powered system works when there is a serious fire? a. A warning is sent to the control center and the small fire stations nearby. b. Firefighters rush to the fire scene to put out the fire. c. The control center makes quick decisions. d. Some sensors or cameras discover a fire. A．adbc B．adcb C．dabc D．dacb 82．Which of the following meanings can best explain the underlined word “priority” in Paragraph 3? A．The right of a car to go before other traffic at a special place on a road. B．Something that you think is the most important and should be dealt with first. C．Something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination. D．Difficulties and feelings of stress that are caused by the need to do something. 83．What does Li Cheng think is the key to protecting Ciqikou? A．Modern technology. B．Firefighters. C．Human effort. D．The combination of modern technology and human effort. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1：1．A 2．A 3．D 4．B Passage 2：5．D 6．D 7．B 8．A Passage 3：9．C 10．A 11．C 12．D Passage 4：13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1：17．D 18．A 19．C 20．A Passage 2：21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C Passage 3：25．D 26．D 27．A Passage 4：28．A 29．D 30．C 31．C 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1：32．A 33．A 34．B 35．D Passage 2：36．C 37．B 38．A 39．D Passage 3：40．A 41．C 42．B 43．C Passage 4：44．D 45．B 46．A 47．D 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1：48．D 49．A 50．B 51．B Passage 2：52．A 53．D 54．C 55．D Passage 3：56．C 57．D 58．D 59．A 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1：60．C 61．B 62．A 63．D Passage 2：64．A 65．C 66．B 67．A Passage 3：68．C 69．B 70．D 71．C 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1：72．B 73．C 74．D 75．D Passage 2：76．D 77．B 78．A 79．C Passage 3：80．D 81．C 82．B 83．D / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) During the Spring Festival holiday, the film Re La Gun Tang (热辣滚烫)—which also goes by the English title YOLO—about an overweight woman rebuilding her confidence through boxing. YOLO is an acronym (首字母缩略词) for “you only live once”. During filming, lead actress, Jia Ling, who also directed the movie, lost 50 kilograms by practicing boxing. The film’s popularity and Jia’s success have created a boom for the sport of boxing among the watchers that has transcended (超出) theaters. “The influence of YOLO has achieved new popularity of boxing (拳击) seldom seen in the past few decades, and I think it will be difficult to surpass in the short term,” according to Wang Dexin, a boxing professor at the Shanghai University of Sport. A boxing instructor (教练) for over 30 years, Wang worked as the technical director of boxing for YOLO. Thanks to the film’s success, boxing clubs mushroomed in cities across the country. “At the time, Shanghai opened many boxing gyms and many people were also attracted to boxing.” says Sun Min, a boxing coach in charge of Xiaolong Boxing Gym in Shanghai. “In the past, people’s impressions of boxing were of violence, cruelty and blood. In fact, a good boxer needs to have talent, courage, hard work and technical abilities to compete and win.” Wang says. 1．What’s the meaning of YOLO? A．You only live once. B．You have only one chance to be successful. C．You have to be happy forever. D．You can be a better person. 2．Who is the main actor (actress) and director of YOLO? A．Jia Ling. B．Sun Min. C．Wang Dexin. D．Xiaolong. 3．Which is true according to the passage? A．The popularity of boxing is disappearing. B．Boxing is about violence, cruelty and blood. C．It’s not so difficult to be a good boxer. D．Wang Dexin was also the technical director of boxing for YOLO. 4．What does the word “mushroom” mean in this passage? A．A kind of vegetables B．appeared quickly C．suddenly disappeared D．were closed 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲了电影《热辣滚烫》凭借其剧情和主演贾玲的减重经历爆火，不仅改变了人们对拳击的固有印象，还在全国掀起了拳击运动的热潮。 【详解】1．词句猜测题。根据“YOLO is an acronym for ‘you only live once’.”可知，YOLO的意思是“你只活一次”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“During filming, lead actress, Jia Ling, who also directed the movie, lost 50 kilograms by practicing boxing.”可知，《热辣滚烫》的主演兼导演是贾玲。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“A boxing instructor for over 30 years, Wang worked as the technical director of boxing for YOLO.”可知，王德新也曾担任《热辣滚烫》的拳击技术指导。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“The influence of YOLO has achieved new popularity of boxing seldom seen in the past few decades”和“At the time, Shanghai opened many boxing gyms and many people were also attracted to boxing.”可知，受电影影响拳击热度大涨，上海开了很多拳击馆，由此可推测“mushroom”在此处表示“快速出现”。故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆合川区初中七校联盟·期中) The bed should be a place for sleep, but people nowadays play with their smartphones a lot in bed before they go to sleep. Of the 2,149 adults, 78% said they used smartphones before going to sleep. This rose to 91% among the 18 to 24-year-olds questioned in the survey (调查). However, few of them realized that playing with smartphones in bed at night could not only make them sleep badly but also make them unhealthy. How does it come about? Scientists have revealed (揭示) some secrets. People’s sleep has something to do with people's health. In 2014, some scientists from Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard pointed out that not having enough sleep could make people have serious health problems, such as obesity and heart problems. Many also wonder if it may make us learn and remember things slowly. Some experts also discovered that our bodies start to make melatonin (褪黑素) when it is dark. Melatonin plays an important part in our bodies. It helps our bodies to turn food and drinks into energy. When the sun comes out, we make less melatonin. This is good for our health. And more and more scientific facts show that blue light from the screens of smartphones can stop users getting a good sleep at night. “Blue light is similar to daylight. It is bad for our health because it tells our bodies that it’s daytime. It keeps our brains working,” said Simon Kyle. Although scientists are working on how to make less blue light, there is still a long way to go. So the best way is to get away from smartphones before bedtime from now on. This makes people have fewer health problems. 5．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．giving an example B．telling a story C．asking questions D．showing the survey result 6．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to “________”. A．people’s sleep B．playing with smartphones C．heart problem D．having no enough sleep 7．Which of the following statements is true? A．People’s sleep has nothing to do with their health. B．We make more melatonin at night than in the daytime. C．People sleep well with the blue light on at night. D．Scientists know the ways to make less blue light. 8．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best? （①＝Para.1 ②＝Para.2 ③＝Para.3 ④＝Para.4 ⑤＝Para.5 ⑥＝Para.6 ⑦＝Para.7） A．①②；③④⑤⑥；⑦ B．①②③；④⑤；⑥⑦ C．①；②③④⑤；⑥⑦ D．①②③④；⑤⑥；⑦ 【答案】5．D 6．D 7．B 8．A 【导语】本文探讨了睡前在床上使用智能手机的现象及对睡眠健康的影响，并给出了相关科学研究和建议。 【详解】5．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Of the 2,149 adults, 78% said they used smartphones before going to sleep. This rose to 91% among the 18 to 24-year-olds questioned in the survey (调查).”可知，作者通过展示调查结果来开始这篇文章。故选D。 6．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“In 2014, some scientists from Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard pointed out that not having enough sleep could make people have serious health problems, such as obesity and heart problems. Many also wonder if it may make us learn and remember things slowly.”可知，这里的“it”指的是上文提到的“not having enough sleep”，即睡眠不足。故选D。 7．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Some experts also discovered that our bodies start to make melatonin (褪黑素) when it is dark. Melatonin plays an important part in our bodies. It helps our bodies to turn food and drinks into energy. When the sun comes out, we make less melatonin.”可知，我们的身体在黑暗时开始产生褪黑素，而当太阳出来时，产生的褪黑素减少，即我们在晚上产生的褪黑素比白天多。故选B。 8．篇章结构题。文章第一段和第二段通过调查数据揭示了睡前在床上使用智能手机的现象及其对睡眠的可能影响，为第一部分；第三段至第六段详细阐述了科学家对此的研究发现，包括睡眠不足对健康的危害、褪黑素的作用以及蓝光对睡眠的干扰等，为第二部分；第七段提出了减少蓝光影响的建议，即睡前远离智能手机，为第三部分。因此，文章的最佳结构为A选项，即①②；③④⑤⑥；⑦。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆渝北区六校联盟·期中) The word “zhiyin”, which means close friends, comes from the story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi in the Warring States Period. Boya was good at playing the guqin. One day, he was playing music on his way home on the boat. To Boya’s surprise, Ziqi, a woodcutter who happened to pass by, could understand exactly what he wanted to express through his music. After a long talk, they became good friends. Since Boya had to return to his state, they agreed to meet again in the following year. Unfortunately, when getting back to visit Ziqi, Boya heard that his friend had died from a disease (疾病). Boya was so sad and in front of Ziqi’s tomb (墓), he played again the music he had played when they first met. The feeling of the music was so strong that it was as if the rivers and the mountains were crying. When finishing playing, Boya broke his guqin into pieces. From then on, Boya never played again. People in the Song Dynasty built the Guqin Tai in Hanyang to memorize the deep friendship between Boya and Ziqi. It became an important part of the local culture. Zhiyin culture has new development in the new period. The famous ancient Chinese classical (古典) music piece Gaoshan Liushui was performed during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016. The musical performance not only showed the beauty of traditional Chinese culture, but also expressed China’s willingness to develop its friendship with people from around the world. 9．Why did Boya and Ziqi become good friends? A．They often went out on boat. B．They often cut wood together. C．Ziqi could understand Boya’s music. D．They often played music together. 10．What is “paragraph 5” mainly about? A．The new role of zhiyin culture. B．The importance of classical music. C．The tradition of Gaoshan Liushui. D．The friendship with foreign countries. 11．Which sentence can the underlined word willingness be put in? A．All of the students are ________ to make friends with the outgoing girl. B．Shirley’s parents ________ go to another city tomorrow to find new jobs. C．He showed no ________ to the party. That’s why he refused the invitation. D．Because of Jim’s ________ to help others, none of his classmates like him. 12．In which part of a magazine can we read the article? A．Sports. B．News. C．Technology. D．Culture. 【答案】9．C 10．A 11．C 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了“知音”一词的来源，源于战国时期俞伯牙和钟子期的故事，还介绍了知音文化在新时期的新发展，体现了知音文化在中国文化中的重要地位。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To Boya’s surprise, Ziqi, a woodcutter who happened to pass by, could understand exactly what he wanted to express through his music. After a long talk, they became good friends.”可知，钟子期能理解伯牙通过音乐表达的内容，所以他们成为了好朋友。故选C。 10．主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“Zhiyin culture has new development in the new period.”以及后面提到的《高山流水》在G20峰会上的演奏，可知该段主要讲述的是知音文化在新时期的新角色。故选A。 11．词句猜测题。根据文章第五段“…but also expressed China’s willingness to develop its friendship with people from around the world.”可知表达了中国愿意发展同世界各国人民的友谊，“willingness”表示“意愿，愿意”，是名词。分析选项可知，A选项缺少形容词作表语，B选项缺少情态动词，C选项缺少名词作宾语，表示“他没有去聚会的意愿，那是他拒绝邀请的原因”，D选项缺少名词作宾语，表示“因为Jim愿意帮助别人，他的同学没人喜欢他”，逻辑错误。故选C。 12．推理判断题。文章主要讲述了知音文化的来源和发展，属于文化范畴，所以可以在杂志的文化部分读到这篇文章。故选D。 Passage 4 (24-25九上·重庆南川区三校联盟·期中) On school nights, lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV. Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style. Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving images (动态图像). One idea would be to create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet in the Harry Potter books. Its pages would hold video clips of baseball games instead of just black-and-white photos. Electronic paper is not a new idea. A company in Massachusetts called E Ink, for example, has been working for years on such a technology. Little electricity determines (决定) whether each microsphere (微球) looks black or white at any given time. Together, microspheres make up words and images. The technique seems promising for creating still images that can be changed when needed, but the process (进程) is too slow for good videos. Scientists in the Netherlands now report a new type of e-paper technology. By using layers (层) of oil, the researchers say that they can make images which change fast enough to meet standard video requirements. They can also make brilliant colors. So far, however, each image is smaller than the fingernail. For now, reading and watching TV will have to remain separate activities. Keep your eyes open, though. In the future, TV watching and reading might be part of the same work. 13．According to the passage, kids soon can ________. A．be allowed to watch TV B．watch TV while doing their reading C．watch Harry Potter on TV D．be allowed to read a newspaper 14．Several companies are racing to ________. A．make the Harry Potter TV program B．create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet C．provide baseball games for kids D．produce electronic paper with colors and moving images 15．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Electronic paper is not a new idea. B．Microspheres make up words and images. C．TV watching and reading are part of the same work. D．Scientists use layers of oil in a new research. 16．From the last paragraph we know that ________. A．scientists are still working on the new technology B．kids love to read while watching TV C．parents may be against this new idea D．teachers may not teach students any more 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了电子纸技术的发展，多家公司正竞相研发带有色彩和动态图像的电子纸，荷兰科学家还研发了一种新型电子纸技术，未来看电视和阅读可能会成为同一项活动的一部分。 【详解】13．细节理解题。根据“Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style.”（这里的“both”指前文的“do their reading”和“watch TV”）可知，孩子们很快可以在做作业时看电视。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据“Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving images.” 可知，几家公司正竞相生产带有色彩和动态图像的电子纸。故选D。 15．细节理解题。根据“For now, reading and watching TV will have to remain separate activities.”可知，现在看电视和阅读还是分开的活动，并非同一工作的一部分，C选项表述错误。故选C。 16．推理判断题。根据“Keep your eyes open, though. In the future, TV watching and reading might be part of the same work.”可推断，科学家们仍在研究这项新技术。故选A。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) There is a tomato festival, called La Tomatina, in Spain. It happens in a small town, Buñol (Bunyol), on the last Wednesday of August every year. It is the world’s biggest food fight, and thousands of people from all over the world travel to Spain for it. In 2023, about 40,000 to 50,000 people visited Bunyol. ________. It is believed that La Tomatina started as a joke among a few young friends in 1945. Anyway, everyone in Buñol seems to have a different story. And there is an interesting fact that no tomatoes are grown in Buñol. All the tomatoes are transported from all over Spain for the festival. During La Tomatina, the most exciting and important part is the tomato fight. Before the fight, there are music band shows, street parties, and so on. The fight happens at the end of the long celebration. On the day of the fight, shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight. At the same time, thousands of tourists and local(当地的) people come to the town square together. Then, large trucks full of tomatoes arrive. Then the crowds begin the fight, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone. Soon, the streets are in a sea of red tomato juice. People joining this activity all feel it is a day full of joy and happiness. 17．Which of the following can be put in the ________. A．How do people celebrate the festival in Spain? B．Different places have different customs. C．What is the cultural meaning of this festival? D．There are many stories about how the festival started. 18．When is the tomato festival? A．On the last Wednesday of August. B．On the first Wednesday of August. C．On the last day of August. D．On the first day of August. 19．According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred (推断)? A．The festival only takes place in big cities. B．Shopkeepers open the door and take part in the fight. C．Both local Spanish people and foreigners enjoy the festival. D．Tomatoes are mainly planted in Bunyol. 20．Which of the following activities is NOT included during La Tomatina? A．Enjoy tomato juice B．Enjoy music band shows C．Have street parties D．Throw tomatoes 【答案】17．D 18．A 19．C 20．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了西班牙的西红柿节，包括其举办时间、起源故事、庆祝活动等内容。 【详解】17．推理判断题。根据“It is believed that La Tomatina started as a joke among a few young friends in 1945. Anyway, everyone in Bunyol seems to have a different story.”可知，此处是在讲这个节日起源的不同故事，D选项“有很多关于这个节日如何开始的故事” 适合填入空格，故选D。 18．细节理解题。根据“It happens in a small town, Bunyol, on the last Wednesday of August every year.”可知，西红柿节在每年八月的最后一个星期三，故选A。 19．推理判断题。根据“thousands of people from all over the world travel to Spain for it”以及“thousands of tourists and local (当地的) people come to the town square together”可推断，当地西班牙人和外国人都喜欢这个节日，故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据“Before the fight, there are music band shows, street parties, and so on.”以及“Then the crowds begin the fight, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone.”可知，庆祝活动包括乐队表演、街头派对、扔西红柿，不包括享受番茄汁，故选A。 Passage 2 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) Have you ever heard of e-waste (electronic waste, 电子垃圾), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine (城市矿藏). The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals (有毒化学物质) can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health. Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs. 21．The following can become e-waste EXCEPT （除……之外）________. A．computers B．mobile phones C．plastic bags D．MP4 players 22．Which country produced most e-waste in 2014 according to the United Nations? A．America. B．China. C．Japan. D．France. 23．What does the underlined word “affecting” mean in this passage? A．Protecting. B．Influencing. C．Improving. D．Preventing. 24．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To prove that e-waste is useless. B．To encourage people to buy more electronic products. C．To advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution. D．To talk about the value of e-waste. 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了电子垃圾（e-waste）的现状、危害以及如何正确处理电子垃圾以减少污染。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Have you ever heard of e-waste…your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones”（你听说过电子垃圾吗……你的电脑、MP4播放器和手机）可知，塑料袋不属于电子垃圾。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons”（美国是最大的电子垃圾产生国，产生了710万吨）可知，美国产生的电子垃圾最多。故选A。 23．词句猜测题。根据文章第3段“the toxic chemicals…can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health”（有毒化学物质……会进入土壤或空气，影响环境和人类健康）可知，“affecting”意为“影响”。故选B。 24．主旨大意题。根据文章第3段“It’s important to pay attention to e-waste…depending on how we deal with it”（关注电子垃圾很重要……取决于我们如何处理它）及第4段苹果公司的回收例子可知，文章旨在建议人们妥善处理电子垃圾。故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it? You know that looking it up in an English-Chinese Dictionary will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the part of speech, the Chinese meaning and also how to use this word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly? First, all the English words are arranged in alphabetical order (按字母顺序排列). In the dictionary, you can first see the words beginning with the letter A．Then, if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth …for example, “before” is before “begin”, “foreign” before “forest”, etc. Do you understand how to look up a word in a dictionary? The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you will use it as often as possible in your English learning. 25．According to the passage, if we don’t know a word, we’d better ________. A．think hard B．write it again and again C．ask our teachers or classmates D．look it up in a dictionary 26．When you look up a word in the English-Chinese Dictionary, you can understand not only its Chinese meaning, but also ________. A．its pronunciation B．its part of speech C．the use of it D．A, B and C 27．In the English-Chinese dictionary, the first part is ________. A．the words beginning with the letter A B．the words beginning with the letter E C．the simple words D．the very short words 【答案】25．D 26．D 27．A 【导语】本文介绍了在英语阅读中遇到生词时，查字典是最佳方法，并说明了字典中单词的排列顺序及查字典的好处。 【详解】25．细节理解题。根据“What’s the best way to know it?”及第二段内容可知，查字典是了解生词的最佳方法。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据“the pronunciation, the part of speech, the Chinese meaning and also how to use this word”可知，查字典可以了解发音、词性、中文意思及用法。故选D。 27．细节理解题。根据“In the dictionary, you can first see the words beginning with the letter A.”可知，字典第一部分是以字母A开头的单词。故选A。 Passage 4 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) Having Zao Cha, or morning tea, is a typical morning activity for people in Guangdong. Whether rich or poor, young or old, locals go to morning tea houses to drink tea and enjoy dim sum (点心) for breakfast. For them, Zao Cha is not just a daily habit but also an important way of social communication. Guangdong morning tea dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It began with a small restaurant in Guangzhou called”YiLi Guan”, which served tea and dim sum. Over time, more and more similar tea houses appeared. Since then, Cantonese (广州的) people have developed the habit of drinking morning tea in tea houses. Today, on weekends or holidays, the whole family or good friends often sit together for morning tea. It’s considered an enjoyable way to pass time and relax completely. In morning tea, tea is a necessary part. The Cantonese like black tea most because it warms the stomach and helps digestion (消化) . Although a little bitter and less clear than green tea, it matches perfectly with dim sum during morning tea. Oolong tea, Tieguanyin tea and pu’er tea are also popular choices. Besides, dim sum is a must for common morning tea. Classical dim sum usually includes buns, dumplings and rice rolls in different ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or vegetables. They are usually small and served in 3 or 4 pieces in one plate. The morning tea culture has become worldwide now, thanks to the increasing number of overseas Chinese. Cantonese morning tea restaurants can now be found easily in big cities like New York and even on some small islands in the South Pacific Ocean. 28．Which of the following is common in Guangdong morning tea? A． B． C． D． 29．According to the passage, what are the reasons for people having morning tea? ①The tea house is a good place for breakfast. ②The Cantonese like tea more than other drinks. ③Old people can live longer by having morning tea. ④It helps people kill time and relax themselves. ⑤It’s a good way to bring friends and family closer. A．①②⑤ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①④⑤ 30．What does the underlined word “them” in the first paragraph refer to? A．Dim sum. B．Tea houses. C．Locals in Guangdong. D．Rich and poor people. 31．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The reasons for having morning tea. B．The importance of having morning tea. C．The culture of Cantonese morning tea. D．The ways to have Cantonese morning tea. 【答案】28．A 29．D 30．C 31．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了广东早茶文化，包括早茶的历史起源、日常场景、必备的茶与点心，以及早茶文化的国际传播。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第五段 “Besides, dim sum is a must for common morning tea. Classical dim sum usually includes buns, dumplings and rice rolls” 可知，广东早茶的常见点心包括包子、饺子、肠粉，故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据“locals go to morning tea houses to drink tea and enjoy dim sum for breakfast”以及“on weekends or holidays, the whole family or good friends often sit together for morning tea. It’s considered an enjoyable way to pass time and relax completely”可知，①④⑤为正确原因。故选D。 30．词句猜测题。第一段中“them”前的核心主体是“people in Guangdong”，前文描述的是广东人的早茶习惯，因此“them”指代“Locals in Guangdong”。故选C。 31．主旨大意题。文章围绕“广东早茶”展开，依次介绍早茶的日常场景、历史起源、茶与点心、国际传播，核心是“广式早茶文化”。故选C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 (25-26九上·重庆四川外国语学校·期中) Have you ever felt too hot at home in summer, even with the air conditioner running? Scientists have made a new kind of paint. It can keep houses cooler without using electricity. Let’s find out more about this wonderful invention! This special paint is called “cool paint”. Unlike traditional paints that take in sunlight, the cool paint works by sending most of the sun’s light away from your home. It has tiny particles (粒子) inside that are like small mirrors. When sunlight hits the walls or roof, these particles send the heat back into the air instead of letting it enter the house. So, even on the hottest days, your home stays naturally cool! The key is in the paint’s materials. Traditional paints often come in dark colors that hold heat. But the cool paint uses special colorful powders. These materials are made to reflect (反射) infrared radiation—the part of sunlight that makes things feel hot. Some types of the paint even have a shiny surface, like a thin piece of glass, to help reflect more light. The cool paint matters for two main reasons. First, when homes stay cool naturally, people use less air conditioning. This lowers electricity bills. Second, using less energy helps fight climate change. The cool paint is to make buildings more “environment-friendly” with lower cost. You can put the cool paint on any part of a building that gets sunlight, such as roofs (the best place, as roofs get the most direct sun), outdoor walls and even outdoor chairs! Some cities are already testing the cool paint on public buildings like schools and libraries. In hot countries like India and Saudi Arabia, people use it to keep their homes comfortable. Scientists are still making the cool paint better. Some new kinds can even work at night! They send heat from the building into the sky, making the house cooler after sunset. As more people use the cool paint, it may become a normal part of building design, helping us stay cool and protect the environment at the same time. Next time you see a house with a light-colored roof or shiny walls, it might be using this smart invention. Who would have thought paint could be so “cool”? 32．Why is the cool paint special? A．Because it can reflect the heat. B．Because it has small mirrors. C．Because it can take in sunlight. D．Because it looks really cool. 33．What does the underlined phrase “infrared radiation” probably refer to? A．A type of heat-carrying light. B．New energy from the moon. C．A useful thin piece of glass. D．A colorful powder in paint. 34．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To describe how humans waste so much energy. B．To introduce a creative environmental invention. C．To compare the cool paint with traditional paints. D．To encourage companies to buy the new cool paint. 35．Which example shows the use of the cool paint? A．A company paints the walls with colorful paints. B．A farmer uses a paint that changes colors with weather. C．A city paints bus stops with dark blue paint to take in heat. D．A woman uses shiny paint on her roof to lower temperature. 【答案】32．A 33．A 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种名为“cool paint”的新型油漆，它能反射热量，使房屋自然降温，兼具环保和节能的优点。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段“When sunlight hits the walls or roof, these particles send the heat back into the air instead of letting it enter the house.”可知，这种油漆特别之处在于能反射热量，故选A。 33．词句猜测题。根据第三段“the part of sunlight that makes things feel hot”可知，“infrared radiation”是指携带热量的一种光，故选A。 34．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了“cool paint”这一有创意的环保发明，故选B。 35．推理判断题。根据文章对cool paint功能的描述（反射热量、降低温度），D选项中“用有光泽的油漆涂屋顶来降低温度”符合其使用场景，故选D。 Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆江津实验中学等多校·期中) When you think about traveling, who do you want to go with? Most people choose family or friends. But some people are now choosing a different kind of friend to travel with—their pets. As more people in China want to travel with their pets, more services are being made for them. A man named Zhang Wei helps people and their dogs go hiking. He has organized about 180 trips for pets. Each trip has two to five guides who know how to keep everyone safe. They plan for different things that might happen, like if a dog gets hurt or lost. Airplanes are also starting to help pet owners travel with their pets. On June 14, the first airplane that lets pets come with their owners to another country landed in Shanghai. The airplane took a group to Thailand. There will be more trips to places like South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Even though traveling with pets in China is still new and has some challenges, it is a big chance for the travel business. An expert named Li Bin thinks that travel companies should help pets and their owners have a good time together. People are happy that there will be more ways to travel with his dogs in the future. Zeng says, “I want to go to as many places as I can with my dogs and let them see all the wonderful things in the world.” 36．What is the main topic of the article? A．Traveling with family and friends. B．Different types of pets in China. C．Traveling with pets in China. D．The challenges of traveling with pets. 37．What service does Zhang Wei provide? A．Pet training. B．Pet hiking trips. C．Pet boarding. D．Pet medical care. 38．What is a recent development in pet travel by air? A．The first international pet charter flight landed in Shanghai. B．Pets are now allowed on all flights. C．Pets are not allowed on any flights. D．Pets must travel in cargo on all flights. 39．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】36．C 37．B 38．A 39．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了与自己宠物一起旅行的情况。 【详解】36．主旨大意题。根据“But some people are now choosing a different kind of friend to travel with—their pets.”和“As more people in China want to travel with their pets, more services are being made for them.”可知，本文主要介绍在中国与宠物一起旅行。故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据“A man named Zhang Wei helps people and their dogs go hiking.”可知，张伟帮助人们以及他们的宠物狗去徒步旅行。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据“On June 14, the first airplane that lets pets come with their owners to another country landed in Shanghai.”可知，6月14日，第一架允许宠物与主人一起前往另一个国家的飞机在上海着陆。故选A。 39．篇章结构题。通读全文后，第一段引出主题，与宠物一起旅行。然后介绍了与宠物旅行的各种服务、宠物旅行的交通工具、宠物旅行目前是新潮的、人们对宠物旅行的看法。可知是总分结构。故选D。 Passage 3 (23-24九上·重庆渝北区六校联盟·期中) In the world of insects, there are many amazing things. For example, on summer days, you can always see beautiful butterflies flying freely over flower gardens and wild fields. But do you know how butterflies become the flying insects? It’s one of the amazing wonders of nature. In the beginning, female butterflies lay a small and colorful egg on a plant. It’s hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar (幼虫). It now has legs, eyes and a large body. A new life has begun. The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. But it is still not a butterfly. Soon, after growing big, the caterpillar makes a cover for itself. It covers itself in the nice protective blanket (保护层) and goes to sleep. It doesn’t eat anymore. This stage is known as the “pupa (蛹)” stage. After some time, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Shortly, the wings are filled with blood, and the beautiful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away. After a few weeks, this adult butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle begins all over again. This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look around the natural world, and you will learn more amazing things. 40．A caterpillar is not a butterfly because it can’t __________. A．fly B．walk C．eat D．see 41．What is the butterfly like when its blanket breaks? A．Beautiful and strong. B．Beautiful but weak. C．Wet and weak. D．Wet but strong. 42．What is the right order of the development process (发育过程) of a butterfly? ①It becomes a pupa.     ②It becomes a walking insect.      ③Female butterflies lay an egg.     ④It spreads wings and flies away. A．②→①→③→④ B．③→②→①→④ C．③→②→④→① D．③→①→②→④ 43．Which of the following is True? A．Butterflies lay big and colorful eggs on plants. B．As pupas, butterflies keep eating all the time. C．Butterflies can fly after the wings are filled with blood. D．Adult butterflies will lay eggs the moment they can fly. 【答案】40．A 41．C 42．B 43．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了昆虫世界的奇妙之处，以蝴蝶为例，介绍了蝴蝶从卵到成为飞行昆虫的过程。文章从卵、毛毛虫、蛹、成蝶四个阶段详细描述了蝴蝶的生长发育过程。强调了大自然的神奇和美丽，鼓励人们多去探索自然世界，发现其中的奇妙之处。 40．细节理解题。根据“For example, on summer days, you can always see beautiful butterflies flying freely over flower gardens and wild fields.”和“The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. But it is still not a butterfly.”可知，蝴蝶会飞，毛毛虫能吃，能走，能看，不能飞，所以它仍然不是一只蝴蝶。故选A。 41．细节理解题。根据“After some time, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears.”可知，蝴蝶的保护层刚破时它又湿又弱。故选C。 42．细节理解题。根据文中第2段“In the beginning, female butterflies lay a small and colorful egg on a plant.”第3段“It’s hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar (幼虫).”第4段“This stage is known as the ‘pupa (蛹)’ stage.”和第5段“Shortly, the wings are filled with blood, and the beautiful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away.”可知，一只蝴蝶发育过程的正确顺序是③雌蝶产卵。②变成行走的昆虫。①变成蛹。④它展开翅膀飞走了。故选B。 43．细节理解题。根据“Shortly, the wings are filled with blood, and the beautiful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away.”可知，蝴蝶在翅膀充满血液后就能飞了。故选C。 Passage 4 (22-23九上·重庆石柱县·期末) Since humans sent the first satellite (人造卫星) to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic: △ A recent experiment (实验) at the Tiangong space station makes a big step forward. Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) during the Shenzhou XIV mission. “The rice seedlings are growing very well,” said Zheng Huiqiong, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. While there have been other rice experiments in space, this one is the first of its kind to produce the complete life cycle of a plant — it begins with a seed (种子) and ends with a healthy plant producing new seeds. Such food-growing experiments are not just for astronauts. They can also solve food problems on Earth. By sending seeds to space, we can create mutated (突变的) seeds and these seeds can produce higher yields (产量) on Earth. For more than 30 years, China has developed more than 260 new types of seeds in space. They are planted every year in fields that cover tens of millions of hectares (公顷). According to Yao Tong, an engineer from Hainan Aerospace Engineering Breeding Research Center (海南航天工程育种研发中心), 30 percent of strawberries sold in Beijing are “space strawberries”, which are as big as eggs. The center has also produced “space tomatoes” with yields increased by 30 percent, and “space bananas” with a growth cycle changed from 13 months to 9 months. 44．Which of the following can be put in the ____△_____? A．why do humans send so many satellites to space B．whether astronauts should take food with them to space C．when is the best time to develop new types of seeds in space D．how to grow food in space if humans will one day live there 45．By sending seeds to space, we can create mutated seeds which __________. A．are growing very well in the space B．can produce higher yields on Earth C．produce the complete life cycle of a plant D．are used in other rice experiments in space 46．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) towards “space seed”? A．He is hopeful. B．He feels worried. C．He is uninterested. D．He doesn’t mind it. 47．According to the passage, we know _________. A．China sent the first satellite to space in the 1950s B．30 percent of “space tomatoes” can be as big as eggs C． such food-growing experiments are just for astronauts D． over 260 new types of seeds have been developed in space 【答案】44．D 45．B 46．A 47．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是中国宇航员在神舟十四号任务期间成功培育了水稻幼苗的事件，也通过例子告诉我们太空种植是有益的。 【详解】44．推理判断题。根据“Since humans sent the first satellite (人造卫星) to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic”及整个下文的介绍可知，全文围绕太空种子，太空种植以及目前的进展进行了介绍，所以空处应该填入“如果有一天人类居住在太空，如何在那里种植食物”，故选D。 45．细节理解题。根据“By sending seeds to space, we can create mutated (突变的) seeds and these seeds can produce higher yields (产量) on Earth.”可知，通过向太空发射种子，我们可以培育出变异的种子，这些种子可以在地球上产生更高的产量。故选B。 46．观点态度题。根据“According to Yao Tong, an engineer from Hainan Aerospace Engineering Breeding Research Center...with a growth cycle changed from 13 months to 9 months.”可知，文章中作者在叙述“太空种子“使得产量更高，举例说太空种子种的草莓和鸡蛋一样大，以及缩短了种植周期等事例，足以看出作者对“太空种子”的态度是积极支持的，故选A。 47．细节理解题。根据“For more than 30 years, China has developed more than 260 new types of seeds in space.”可知，30多年来，中国研制了260多种新型太空种子，故选D。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆南川区三校联盟·期中) Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy (“This will not hurt!”). Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can become a problem. The most common reactions (反应) to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. But as ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective (无效的). However, what counts is to praise. You could ask your child to say if something that happened at school that is true. It doesn’t matter what that is. This is about practice. When your child does that, praise him warmly. Be specific (具体的): “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too. Try to have one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child lying, point it out directly. Say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble; it is better to tell the truth.” Besides, you should set a good example to your kids and tell the truth clearly. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another way is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she performs well in the game. In most cases, children are unlikely to change behavior or do as you want. That does not mean paying no attention to lying or letting it go. Instead, use very little punishment, such as light reprimand (训斥), short loss of privilege (特权), and a brief time-out (暂停). More serious and enduring (长期的) punishments like shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying. Follow these suggestions for two to three weeks and see where you are. Usually, they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely removed, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically reduced. 48．Which punishment is less effective in some way? A．A brief time-out. B．Light reprimand. C．Short loss of privilege. D．Taking away something for a week. 49．What does the underlined word “interaction” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Communication. B．Argument. C．Competition. D．Agreement. 50．What can we infer (推断) according to the passage ? A．You should point out directly if you find your children lying. B．Honest parents can help children reduce or keep away from lying. C．There is no need to pay attention to lying, just letting it go. D．Lying to others sometimes is a polite way. 51．Which best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】48．D 49．A 50．B 51．B 【导语】本文主要针对让孩子停止撒谎这一具有挑战性的教育问题，提出有效解决策略，以帮助减少孩子的撒谎行为。 【详解】48．细节理解题。根据“More serious and enduring punishments like shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.”可知，而像大喊大叫、拿走东西为期一周、体罚这类更严厉且长期的惩罚，在实际改变孩子撒谎频率方面，效果其实并不更好，所以拿走一个星期东西是效果较差的惩罚。故选D。 49．词句猜测题。根据“Be specific: “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too.”可知，表扬要具体一些：“太棒啦！你完全按照我的要求，把发生的事情告诉了我。哇！”然后给孩子一个拥抱或者击个掌。如果孩子在一天的生活中说了真话，也要表扬这种行为，上述行为都属于父母与孩子之间的互动交流，因此此处interaction表示交流。故选A。 50．推理判断题。根据“Besides, you should set a good example to your kids and tell the truth clearly.”可知，父母以身作则说真话，能帮助孩子减少或远离撒谎。故选B。 51．篇章结构题。根据文章可知，第一段提出让孩子停止撒谎具有挑战性的问题，并指出常见的解释错误+惩罚方式无效；第二至四段：分述三种解决策略；第五段总结建议的实施周期及预期效果，对应B项。故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25九上·重庆开州区大进初中教育集团·期中) Among all the pen productions, the writing brush (máo bǐ) is a kind of special writing tool made mainly in China. Archaeologists (考古学家) said that the writing brush or some pens, like a brush, first appeared more than 5000 years ago. It wasn’t widely used until the Warring States Period (476BC—221BC). Hengshui, Xuancheng, and Huzhou were three centers for making writing brushes in Chinese history. People in the hometown of the writing brush, Hengshui, still celebrate the invention of the brush every year. A writing brush includes two important parts, and the materials used to make each part are quite different. Materials for the head part include rabbit hair, horse hair, pig hair, and so on. If you want to buy a Chinese brush as a gift for your friends, you can choose the one with soft hairs, mixed hairs or hard hairs according to their writing styles. Chinese people like to make a writing brush from the first hair a baby gets. It’s believed that a writing brush made from that will bring good luck while taking exams. As for stalks (笔杆), normal materials are usually wood, but we can also see some special ones made from ivory, gold, and some other expensive materials. It is believed that the writing brush is the most important one among the Four Treasures of Chinese Study (文房四宝). The other three are ink stick, paper, and ink stone. In Chinese calligraphy (书法) and Chinese painting, the writing brush is widely used. In old China, children had to learn calligraphy and try to write good handwriting. Even the emperors (皇帝) themselves were good at calligraphy. Nowadays, Chinese people still practice calligraphy with a writing brush from a very young age. When writing, many people will forget all worries and even themselves, turning all thoughts into the beauty of art. People think it helps improve a person’s temper (脾气). Writing brush is not only a way of communication, but also a way of expressing a person’s inner world. 52．According to the article, the hometown of writing brush is ________. A．Hengshui B．Xuancheng C．Huzhou D．Changzhou 53．In the underlined sentence in Para. 4, the writer mentions “the emperors” to show ________. A．calligraphy is difficult for emperors to learn B．the Chinese emperors were all good at calligraphy C．the emperors improved their temper with calligraphy D．people paid great attention to calligraphy in ancient China 54．What does “that” refer to in Paragraph 3? A．Rabbit hair B．Pig hair C．Baby hair D．Horse Hair 55．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】52．A 53．D 54．C 55．D 【导语】本文介绍了中国毛笔的历史、制作材料、在文房四宝中的地位以及在书法和绘画中的作用等。 【详解】52．细节理解题。根据“People in the hometown of the writing brush, Hengshui, still celebrate the invention of the brush every year.”可知，毛笔的故乡是衡水，故选A。 53．推理判断题。根据“In old China, children had to learn calligraphy and try to write good handwriting. Even the emperors (皇帝) themselves were good at calligraphy.”可知，作者提到皇帝是为了说明在古代中国人们非常重视书法，故选D。 54．词句猜测题。根据“Chinese people like to make a writing brush from the first hairs a baby gets. It’s believed that a writing brush made from that will bring good luck while taking exams.”可知，that指代的是婴儿的头发，故选C。 55．篇章结构题。第①段总述毛笔是中国特有的书写工具；第②段介绍毛笔的历史；第③段介绍毛笔的制作材料；第④段介绍毛笔在文房四宝中的地位及在书法绘画中的作用；第⑤段总结毛笔的意义。结构为“总-分-总”。故选D。 Passage 3 (25-26九上·重庆云阳县·期中) In 1987, a small company named Huawei was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world’s second-largest maker of smartphones behind Korea’s Samsung. It has also become the world’s largest supplier (供应商) of 5G. But recently, Huawei faced some difficulties. The U.S. government ordered a ban (禁令) on its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the U.S. government planned to stop selling parts and services to Huawei, which was believed that Huawei’s business would be hurt. “We have never received such a request from the Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other systems to collect information.” Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s founder and president, said. “This ban from the U.S. would have little effect on our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems.” Ren added. Facing the ban of the U.S., Huawei is growing. Huawei’s smartphone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared to a year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both Samsung and Apple fell. So far, Huawei has grown into the world’s largest telecommunications equipment (电信设备) supplier, selling in 170 countries! It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future. 56．According to the passage, the largest supplier of 5G in the world is ________. A．Apple B．Samsung C．Huawei D．Nokia 57．The reason why the U.S. ordered a ban on Huawei was that ________. A．Huawei’s sales in America were growing faster than Apple B．Huawei refused to offer services to the U.S. government C．they didn’t want Apple to sell parts and services to Huawei D．they thought Huawei collected information for the Chinese government and wanted to hurt Huawei 58．From the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．Huawei will grow slowly B．Huawei is the largest smartphone maker C．Huawei’s smartphones will be sold all over the world D．Huawei is full of hope 59．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best? (①=Para. (自然段) 1 ②=Para. 2 ③=Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para. 5 ) A．①;②③④;⑤ B．①②;③;④⑤ C．①;②;③④⑤ D．①②;③④;⑤ 【答案】56．C 57．D 58．D 59．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了华为的发展历程及其遇到的困境。 【详解】56．细节理解题。根据“It has also become the world’s largest supplier (供应商) of 5G.”可知，华为成为世界上最大的5G供应商。故选C。 57．细节理解题。根据“The U.S. government ordered a ban (禁令) on its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government.”可知，美国政府颁布禁令的理由是：美国政府认为华为为中国政府收集信息并想损害华为。故选D。 58．推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，面对美国的禁令，华为正在成长；到目前为止，华为已经成长为世界上最大的电信设备供应商，在170个国家销售；它可能在不久的将来击败三星成为最大的智能手机制造商。由此推断，华为充满了希望。故选D。 59．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第①段介绍了华为的发展成果，第②③④段讲述了华为面临的美国禁令及华为的回应；第⑤段说明了华为在禁令下的增长情况及未来前景。故选A。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (25-26九上·重庆永川区文理附中教共·期中) When talking about the Chinese food going abroad, you can’t forget River Snail Rice Noodles, or Luosifen (螺蛳粉). It is one of the most popular snacks in Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province. It’s famous for its strong smell. Do you know how to make Luosifen? The first step is to prepare some rice noodles, river snails and different kinds of ingredients (原料). To make it, firstly, you should soak (浸泡) the rice noodles in water until they are soft. After that, wash the river snails and use them to make soup. When the rice noodles and the soup are ready, then boil rice noodles with sour bamboo shoots (酸笋), dried tofu skin, fresh vegetables and peanuts in the soup. The taste mostly comes from the sour bamboo shoots. This ingredient gives Luosifen its unique taste. “Without the sour bamboo shoots, Luosifen will lose its soul (灵魂),” some people say. In the 1970s, Luosifen was just a street snack in Liuzhou. People outside of the city knew little about it. It became an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Guangxi in 2008. Four years later, a popular Chinese food show, A Bite of China, made Luosifen known to the public. From then on, Luosifen has become popular across China. Now, more and more Luosifen restaurants are opening not only in the big cities in China, but also in many foreign countries like the US, Australia, Germany and so on. People can also buy instant (速食的) Luosifen online, so they can enjoy Luosifen wherever they like. 60．What is Luosifen famous for? A．Its low price. B．Its fresh ingredients. C．Its strong smell. D．Its long history. 61．To make Luosifen, what do people first need to do? A．Boil the rice noodles. B．Soak the rice noodles in water. C．Wash the river snails. D．Make the river snail soup. 62．What does the underlined word “unique” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Special. B．Similar. C．Normal. D．Simple. 63．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Making Luosifen is easy. B．Many people buy Luosifen online. C．The history of Luosifen. D．Luosifen becomes popular at home and abroad. 【答案】60．C 61．B 62．A 63．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了柳州螺蛳粉的相关信息。 60．细节理解题。根据“It’s famous for its strong smell.”可知，螺蛳粉著名是因为它浓烈的气味。故选C。 61．细节理解题。根据“To make it, firstly, you should soak the rice noodles in water until they are soft.”可知，制作时，首先要将米粉浸泡在水中直到变软。故选B。 62．词句猜测题。根据“This ingredient gives Luosifen its unique taste. ‘Without the sour bamboo shoots, Luosifen will lose its soul,’ some people say.”可知，这种原料赋予了螺蛳粉独特的味道，没有酸笋，螺蛳粉就失去了灵魂，因此unique表达为“独特的”，即Special。故选A。 63．主旨大意题。根据文章可知，本文主要介绍了螺蛳粉从地方小吃到国内外流行的过程。故选D。 Passage 2 (25-26九上·重庆合川区·期中) In the past, ancient Chinese people also enjoyed “ice cream” in summer. Let’s look at some cool snacks they enjoyed. Su shan is a dish that looks like crushed (捣碎的) ice with milk and butter. Tang Dynasty poet Wang Lingrau described how to make it in a poem. People add sugar to su and shape it into different forms. “It is neither solid nor watery, and will melt in your mouth,” Wang wrote. At that time, only royal (皇家的) families and rich nobles (贵族) were lucky enough to enjoy this special snack in summer. Many experts believe su shan was an early form of ice cream. Although there were no fridges in the Tang Dynasty, it was very common for rich families to use iceboxes to store ice cubes (冰块) in summer. At that time, people either drank ice water or ate shaved ice (刨冰). Later, in the Song Dynasty, people could easily buy iced drinks on the street. Some kind rich people even gave away ice water and medicine on the street. Ice water was often sold with mung beans or licorice (绿豆或甘草) to help people avoid getting sick from the heat. At the same time, the weather in the Yellow River area during the Tang Dynasty was warmer and wetter than it is today. So many cherry trees were planted there at that time. The fruit was common in early summer, and people often added cheese and cane syrup (蔗糖浆) to the cherries. When rich nobles had this special snack, they often used plates or bowls made of gold to make the snack look more mouthwatering. 64．Who could often enjoy su shan in the Tang Dynasty? A．Emperors. B．Poets. C．Street sellers. D．Brave soldiers. 65．When could ordinary people easily buy iced drinks on the street? A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Song Dynasty. D．In the Zhou Dynasty. 66．What was the weather like in the Tang Dynasty’s Yellow River area? A．It was colder than today’s. B．It was rainier than today’s. C．It was drier than today’s. D．It was similar to today’s. 67．Which of the following is TRUE about ancient cool snacks? A．Some of them had medicinal uses. B．Ordinary people were good at making su shan. C．Milk shaved ice was inspired by ice cream. D．Cherry shaved ice was most popular in the Tang Dynasty. 【答案】64．A 65．C 66．B 67．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国古代的清凉小吃，重点讲述了唐代的“酥山”、唐宋时期的冰镇饮品，还提到唐代黄河流域气候更温暖湿润，催生了搭配奶酪和蔗糖浆的樱桃清凉小吃。 【详解】64．细节理解题。根据“At that time, only royal families and rich nobles were lucky enough to enjoy this special snack in summer.”可知，唐代只有皇室和贵族能享用酥山，皇帝属于皇室成员。故选A。 65．细节理解题。根据“Later, in the Song Dynasty, people could easily buy iced drinks on the street.”可知，宋代普通人能在街上轻松买到冰镇饮品。故选C。 66．细节理解题。根据“the weather in the Yellow River area during the Tang Dynasty was warmer and wetter than it is today”可知，唐代黄河流域气候比现在更温暖湿润，“wetter”对应“rainier”。故选B。 67．细节理解题。根据“Ice water was often sold with mung beans or licorice to help people avoid getting sick from the heat.”可知，部分古代清凉小吃（如搭配绿豆或甘草的冰水）具有防病的药用功效，A项表述正确。故选A。 Passage 3 (25-26九上·重庆第一中学教育集团·期中) Do you believe time has a taste? Instead of being made with cooking skills, food is made by time with pickling (腌制) skills, which are traditional ancient Chinese ways to make tastes stay for long. Pickling skills can be dated back to the Zhou Dynasty. In the Han Dynasty, the classic book Qimin Yaoshu carefully recorded ways for pickling vegetables. In the Tang Dynasty, pickling skills reached a new level: douchi became a common ingredient in royal (皇家的) meals, and was used to improve the taste of soups and meat. As time goes by, Chinese people make them at home and keep the tradition alive. Fuling Mustard Tuber (Fuling Zhacai), a symbol of Chongqing, is one of the most common pickled foods in Chinese daily life, and has spread and won hearts at home and abroad. Born in the Qing Dynasty in Fuling, Chongqing, this simple food is made by pickling fresh mustard tubers with salt, spices, and time. Modern trade first made it popular in other parts of China and later in Southeast Asia—Thai people added it to stir-fries and Malaysians to noodle soup. Then it entered Western markets, now available in New York, London, and Sydney supermarkets. Some people hold critical opinions about it, saying it may cause some illnesses if they eat it for long, but its taste still can’t stop people’s love for it. Recently, Fuling Mustard Tuber was even involved in a “Tastes of China” program in Europe, introducing this “little pickled treasure” from the east to thousands of people. These foods connect hearts across nations by making time full of taste. 68．When did pickling skills reach a new level? A．In the Zhou Dynasty. B．In the Han Dynasty. C．In the Tang Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 69．In which country did people add Fuling Mustard Tuber to noodle soup? A．Thailand. B．Malaysia. C．America. D．Australia. 70．Which sentence uses “critical” with the same meaning as the underlined word? critical /'krɪtɪkl/ adj.①重要的  ②关键的  ③紧急的  ④批判的 A．He took a critical step to win the competition for his team in the end. B．The worker was badly hurt. At the critical moment, he was sent to the hospital in time. C．Communication between partners is critical for the long-term business development. D．The teacher is critical of Tom’s homework because of his careless mistakes. 71．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Smell of Tradition B．The Popularity of Pickles C．The Taste of Time D．The Symbol of Chongqing 【答案】68．C 69．B 70．D 71．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统腌制技艺的历史发展，以涪陵榨菜为例，讲述了其传播及人们对它的不同看法，展现了时间赋予食物的独特风味。 【详解】68．细节理解题。根据第二段“In the Tang Dynasty, pickling skills reached a new level”可知，腌制技艺在唐代达到了新水平。故选C。 69．细节理解题。根据第三段“Modern trade first made it popular in other parts of China and later in Southeast Asia—Thai people added it to stir-fries and Malaysians to noodle soup.”可知，马来西亚人把涪陵榨菜加到了面条汤里。故选B。 70．词句猜测题。根据第三段“saying it may cause some illnesses if they eat it for long”可知，有人认为长期食用可能致病，这是对涪陵榨菜的批判看法；结合critical的释义，此处是“批判的”含义。选项D“老师对汤姆的作业持批判态度，因为他犯了粗心的错误。”，与文中critical含义一致。故选D。 71．最佳标题题。文章开篇以“Do you believe time has a taste?”引出话题，结尾以“These foods connect hearts across nations by making time full of taste.”总结，贯穿全文的核心是“时间的味道”。故选C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 (24-25九上·重庆綦江区联盟校·期中) Do you know about the “Two Mountains Theory (理论)”?— Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Or we can also say green waters and blue mountains are the same as the golden mountains and silver mountains. That means the beauty and the value of nature are as important as gold. This is the thought said by Chairman Xi Jinping who visited the Yu Village in Zhejiang Province in 2015. This theory shows that the importance of environmental protection, and it also shows the human shares the same world with nature together. The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) is the seventh largest desert in China, with a total area of about 18,600 square kilometers. There was no grass, no trees, no animals and even no people 30 years ago, all it had were wind and sand. When it was in early spring, the sandstorm could be blown to Beijing in only one evening. The bad natural environment has become one of the most serious problems in the local area. In order to change this situation, the local government has done a lot. First of all, they planted a lot of trees and grass to increase the coverage (覆盖范围) of surface and stopped the water from washing the earth away. Then, they tried to manage the water resources and use the new water-saving technology in the farm field. After that, use new biology technology skills to improve the soil and study the soil suitable for plant growth. Lastly, they developed the new energy and renewable energy sources such as sunshine and wind to produce electricity to satisfy people’s daily electricity needs. Through the efforts in recent years, the Kubuqi desert has been controlled well, with a better environment and richer people, it truly practice the theory of lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. 72．What do we learn from the second paragraph? A．There are seven large deserts in China. B．Beijing often had sandstorms in early spring. C．The sandstorm in Beijing only blew one evening. D．The most serious problems in Kubuqi was the bad weather. 73．How many things has the local government done in this passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 74．How did people develop the new energy and renewable energy sources? A．By planting more trees and grass. B．By using the new water-saving technology. C．By using new biology technology skills. D．By using sunshine and wind to produce electricity. 75．Why does the writer talk about the Kubuqi Desert? A．To show the importance of environmental protection. B．To show the human shares the same world with nature together. C．To tell people how to control the desert. D．To practice the two mountains theory. 【答案】72．B 73．C 74．D 75．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“两山理论”，绿水青山就是金山银山。 【详解】72．推理判断题。根据第二段“When it was in early spring, the sandstorm could be blown to Beijing in only one evening.”可知，在早春的时候，沙尘暴可以在一个晚上吹到北京；据此可以推断，在过去，北京早春经常有沙尘暴。故选B。 73．细节理解题。根据第三段“First of all, …Then, they tried to ... After that, use new … Lastly, they developed …”可知，地方政府做了四件事。故选C。 74．细节理解题。根据第三段“Lastly, they developed the new energy and renewable energy sources such as sunshine and wind to produce electricity to satisfy people’s daily electricity needs.”可知，人们利用阳光和风能发电，开发新能源和可再生能源。故选D。 75．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through the efforts in recent years, the Kubuqi desert has been controlled well, with a better environment and richer people, it truly practice the theory of lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”可知，通过近年来的努力，库布齐沙漠得到了很好的治理，环境得到了改善，人民变得更加富裕，真正践行了“绿水青山就是金山银山”的理论；据此可以推断，作者提及库布齐沙漠的治理成果，正是为了展示这一理论在实践中的成功应用。故选D。 Passage 2 (23-24九上·重庆九龙坡区渝高教育集团·期中) Temperature Goes Up Underground ①As climate change brings dangers to people, we are now facing another problem—underground climate change. ②With the development of cities, the rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up and deform（变形）, reported by a study team from Northwestern University. In the last three years, the team had put more than 150 temperature sensors（感应器）under Chicago. The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, the team created computer models to see how temperatures will influence the ground until 2051. ③The models showed, when heated, the ground may go up by as much as 1.2 centimeters, or go down by as much as 0.8 centimeters. This may even cause the ground to break up, leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations. ④However, Rotta Loria, who led the study, said in a report, “It takes a long time to see the bad effects.” As scientists have already known a lot about underground climate change, future plans for cities should be considered. Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground. ⑤The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity. City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating. 76．According to the passage, what may NOT happen to the ground when heated? A．It may go up. B．It may go down. C．It may break up. D．It may become smaller. 77．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph 2? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By showing a picture. D．By raising a question. 78．What can we infer from the passage? A．The underground heat may be used to warm the house in winter. B．Climate change influences the underground temperature. C．The underground temperature has risen to 25℃. D．The rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up. 79．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】76．D 77．B 78．A 79．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了地下温度不断地上升，给人们带来危险，然而，科学家认为气温上升可能被视为一个机会。城市规划者可以尝试在地下收集热量，并将其输送到上面供暖。 【详解】76．细节理解题。根据“The models showed, when heated, the ground may go up by as much as 1.2 centimeters, or go down by as much as 0.8 centimeters. This may even cause the ground to break up, leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations.”可知，地面受热时，地面可鞥上升，可能下降，甚至破裂，故选D。 77．推理判断题。根据“In the last three years, the team had put more than 150 temperature sensors（感应器）under Chicago.”可知，作者通过在芝加哥的研究证明观点，故选B。 78．推理判断题。根据“City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating.”可知，城市规划者可以尝试在地下收集热量，并将其输送到上面供暖。故选A。 79．篇章结构题。根据“As climate change brings dangers to people, we are now facing another problem—underground climate change.”可知，第一段引出说明对象：地下温度不断地上升；根据第二段“With the development of cities, the rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up and deform”和第三段“The models showed, when heated, the ground may go up by as much as 1.2 centimeters, leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations.”可知，二、三两段主要介绍了地下温度不断地上升的消极影响；根据第四段“Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground.”和第五段“The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity.”可知，四、五两段介绍了地下温度不断地上升的积极影响，故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25九上·重庆重庆复旦中学教育集团·期中) Chongqing’s Ciqikou Ancient Town is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, drawing over 16 million visitors every year. With over 1,800 people living there and more than 50,000 visitors coming daily, it experiences great population pressure and safety challenges. Ciqikou has over 650 wooden buildings, which reflect China’s long and rich history and culture. But these old houses made of wood can catch fire easily. So fire risks are a big challenge Ciqikou faces. Li Cheng, a member of the Party Committee and Organization Committee from Ciqikou Street was in an interview with the Bridging News. When asked what was the most important part of their work in Ciqikou, he answered, “Fire prevention is always our top priority.” To do this, they have developed an AI-powered fire automatic early warning system, which is a smart system with cameras and sensors (传感器) to discover fires quickly. They put up tall “eyes in the sky”, cameras, and sensors all over the place, making a 3D network to sense fires and leaving no blind spots. If any of these sensors or cameras discover a fire, they will send a warning to the local control center and the small fire stations nearby, so that firefighters can rush to the fire scene to put out the fire. If the fire is too serious for the firefighters to control by themselves, the control center will make quick decisions to help the firefighters. This way, everyone can work together to solve the problem quickly. Li Cheng said, “Thanks to this smart fire warning system, we have already received about 1,093 warnings and we can usually reach the fire scene within 6 minutes.” “We believe that the combination (结合) of modern technology and human effort is the key to protecting Ciqikou,” Li Cheng concluded. “We are confident that with these methods in place, we can not only protect the town’s valuable cultural heritage (遗产) but also ensure (确保) the safety of all who come to visit or live here.” 80．Why is fire prevention a big challenge Ciqikou faces? A．Because there are so many people living there. B．Because there are so many tourists visiting it. C．Because there aren’t enough people working there. D．Because there are so many wooden buildings there. 81．Which of the following shows how the AI-powered system works when there is a serious fire? a. A warning is sent to the control center and the small fire stations nearby. b. Firefighters rush to the fire scene to put out the fire. c. The control center makes quick decisions. d. Some sensors or cameras discover a fire. A．adbc B．adcb C．dabc D．dacb 82．Which of the following meanings can best explain the underlined word “priority” in Paragraph 3? A．The right of a car to go before other traffic at a special place on a road. B．Something that you think is the most important and should be dealt with first. C．Something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination. D．Difficulties and feelings of stress that are caused by the need to do something. 83．What does Li Cheng think is the key to protecting Ciqikou? A．Modern technology. B．Firefighters. C．Human effort. D．The combination of modern technology and human effort. 【答案】80．D 81．C 82．B 83．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了重庆磁器口古镇面临的人口压力大、安全挑战大，尤其是火灾风险高的问题。当地通过开发人工智能火灾自动预警系统，利用摄像头和传感器及时发现火灾，并与当地控制中心和小型消防站联动，确保能够迅速应对火灾，保护古镇的文化遗产和居民游客的安全。 【详解】80．细节理解题。根据“Ciqikou has over 650 wooden buildings...But these old houses made of wood can catch fire easily. So fire risks are a big challenge Ciqikou faces.”可知，磁器口有很多木质建筑，这些木质建筑容易着火，所以防火是磁器口面临的一大挑战。故选D。 81．细节理解题。根据“If any of these sensors or cameras discover a fire, they will send a warning to the local control center and the small fire stations nearby, so that firefighters can rush to the fire scene to put out the fire. If the fire is too serious for the firefighters to control by themselves, the control center will make quick decisions to help the firefighters.”可知，当有严重火灾时，先是传感器或摄像头发现火灾，然后向控制中心和附近的小型消防站发送警报，接着消防员冲向火灾现场灭火，如果火势太严重，控制中心会迅速做出决策。所以顺序是dabc。故选C。 82．词句猜测题。根据“When asked what was the most important part of their work in Ciqikou, he answered, ‘Fire prevention is always our top priority.’”以及前文提到磁器口火灾风险高，可知这里说的是防火是最重要的事情，应该首先处理。所以“priority”意思是“你认为最重要且应该首先处理的事情”。故选B。 83．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“We believe that the combination (结合) of modern technology and human effort is the key to protecting Ciqikou”可知，李成认为现代科技与人类努力的结合是保护磁器口的关键。故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $