专题04 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，河北专用）九年级英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解（说明文） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Do you know a festival for fire? The Torch Festival (火把节) is celebrated by the Yi people. It is usually from the 24th day to the 26th day of the sixth lunar month every year. The Yi people light torches to show they respect the fire. The fire is very important for the Yi people. The early Yi people lived in high and cold places in the mountains. They used fire for light, to stay warm, and to cook food. As one Yi people’s old saying goes, “Everything you eat must ‘see’ fire.” In the old days, people lit a small fire outside the door before they took animal meat into the house. They put the meat over the fire. It’s said that it can drive bad luck away. People also use fire to light leaves on the land to make it rich. But the festival means a lot now. During the festival, both the Yi people and visitors come together around the fire. They show and spread their happiness and thanks for a good life. The Yi people want to get more people to learn about their life. During the festival, each family has a big torch. But the children’s torches are much smaller. The Yi children look forward to this festival, because it means good food and a good time to stay with family. They even go out in different groups to pick flowers to make their torches beautiful. What an interesting festival it is! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By giving an example. C．By telling a story. D．By using an old saying. 2．Why did they put meat over the fire before taking it into their homes? A．To show their thanks. B．To keep the meat warm. C．To make bad luck go away. D．To make animals stay away. 3．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．There aren’t any sayings about fire. B．Only the Yi people celebrate the festival. C．The early Yi people lived in warm places. D．It’s a good time to get together during the festival. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Pencils and Pens No one knows who invented pencils or when it happened. A Swiss described a pencil in a book in 1565. He said it was a piece of wood with lead inside it. (Lead is a very heavy, soft, dark gray metal.) Pencils weren’t popular, and people continued to write with pens. They used bird feathers as pens. Then, in 1795, someone started making pencils from graphite (石墨), and they became very popular. One pencil can write 50,000 English words or make a line 55 kilometers long. People wrote with feather pens and then used pens with metal points. They had to dip (蘸) the point into ink after every few letters. Next, someone invented a fountain pen (钢笔) that could hold ink inside it. A fountain pen can write several pages before you have to fill it again. Two Hungarian brothers, László and Georg Biro, invented the ballpoint pen. English pilots liked the pens. They couldn’t write with fountain pens on airplanes because the ink leaked out (泄露). Later, a French company called Bic bought the Biros’ company. Some people call ballpoint pens “Bics.” Australians call them “Biros.” Whatever we call them, we use them every day. 1．What did people use as pens first? A．Feathers. B．Stone. C．Graphite. D．Wood. 2．How many English words can one pencil write? A．1,565. B．1,795. C．1,943. D．50,000. 3．Why did English pilots like the ballpoint pen? A．It didn’t leak ink. B．It could be used for a long time. C．It was cheap and popular. D．It could write several pages before you have to fill it again. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．We use pens and pencils every day. B．There were many kinds of pens before ballpoint pens. C．Pens and pencils are very useful inventions. D．Pens were invented earlier than pencils. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Chinese cloth shoes have a history of more than three thousand years. Before 1949, cloth shoes were mainly handmade. Chinese people liked them a lot because they were soft and comfortable. After that, the Chinese cloth shoes reached their golden age. There were many cloth shoe factories in China that produced lots of cloth shoes. Cloth shoes are made with great effort. The bottom of the shoes is made up of many layers (层) of cloth, and they are completely handmade. During the process of making shoes, more than 20 meters of thread (线) are used, and there are more than 1,000 stitches (针脚) on the layer. What’s more, workers spend 2 or 3 days making a pair of cloth shoes. Among the Chinese cloth shoes, the most famous ones are Xiuhua shoes in people’s daily lives. Xiuhua shoes have beautiful patterns on the shoe cover. The basic patterns of Xiuhua shoes are flowers, birds, animals, and so on. There are also some patterns with cultural meanings. For example, the pattern of the flying dragon and dancing phoenix (凤凰) means a happy marriage. Nowadays, as people prefer natural, healthy and comfortable lifestyles, cloth shoes are becoming popular again. Wearing cloth shoes is now a fashion trend (趋势) among young people. The popularity of them shows that traditional Chinese clothing and shoes with cultural designs are still appealing (有吸引力的). 1．Why did Chinese people like cloth shoes? A．Because they were machine-made. B．Because they were colorful and stylish. C．Because they were cheap and easy to find. D．Because they were soft and comfortable. 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 2? A．By showing results. B．By listing numbers. C．By making comparisons. D．By explaining reasons. 3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．Cloth shoes. B．Xiuhua shoes. C．Sports shoes. D．Leather shoes. 4．Which of the following words can best describe the Xiuhua shoes? A．Common and useful. B．Popular and modern. C．Wonderful and meaningful. D．Traditional and expensive. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The history of Xiuhua shoes B．Making Cloth Shoes:A Difficult Process C．Cloth Shoes:A Part of Chinese Culture D．How Fashion in China Has Changed Over Time Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on March 10. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest in autumn. Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”. Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day. 1．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen? A．Because the dragon liked the ashes. B．Because the ashes stood for the harvest. C．Because the ashes could bring good luck. D．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house. 2．One custom that has remained is ________ according to the passage. A．the cutting of hair B．the dragon boating C．to eat Zongzi D．to eat mooncakes 3．Which of the following is not true? A．The dragon is important in Chinese culture. B．The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest. C．The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. D．People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth” on the Dragon Head Raising Day. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·河北保定·期中）Women from different countries have done great things. They are the greatest icons (偶像). Jane Goodall (1934-present, UK) As a zoologist, Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees (黑猩猩). She didn’t study chimpanzees in a zoo. She went to wild forests in Africa to live among them. She spent several decades in the wild. She found that chimpanzees used tools, lived in groups and had feelings like love and anger. Billie Jean King (1943-present, US) Billie Jean King not only won many games, but also fought for more rights (权利) for women sports players. During her time, women players made much less money than men. King fought to change this for years. A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against him and won. She showed the power and courage of women. Tu Youyou (1930-present, China) Tu is a chemist. In 1971, she found artemisinin (青蒿素) in a plant. Today, artemisinin is still the best cure for malaria (疟疾). This has saved many lives around the world. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. 1．Where did Jane Goodall study chimpanzees? A．In a zoo. B．In wild forests in Africa. C．In her home in the UK. D．In a school. 2．What can we guess from Billie Jean King’s game against Bobby Riggs? A．Bobby Riggs was not a good tennis player. B．Women players could play tennis as well as men. C．King didn’t like playing tennis with men. D．Men players made less money than women. 3．Why did Tu Youyou get a Nobel Prize? A．Because she is a Chinese chemist. B．Because she found a plant in 1971. C．Because her work saved many lives. D．Because she lived a long life. Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·河北保定·期中）While it is easy to see people walking their dogs on the streets of Shanghai, people are surprised to see a different kind of “dog” on the sidewalks—a robot dog. In one short video on the Internet, a young woman is walking a silver robot dog in People’s Square in Shanghai. Named Go1, the robot was made by Chinese start-up Unitree in June 2021. According to Chen, a manager of Unitree, the robot costs about 16,000 yuan and it can run at a speed of 4.7 metres per second. It is only about 12 kilograms and you can take it wherever you go. Although sometimes people think that they are soulless machines and that they can never compare with real dogs who love their owners, there are still many advantages of robot dogs. Xiaomei, a college student with a robot dog, said, “They can calm me down and help me relax after a busy day’s work. But they don’t need any food, and I don’t need to clean up after them, so I don’t have to spend time with them if I am busy.” Wang Xingxing, the CEO of Unitree, first developed a robotic dog during his post-graduate (研究生) studies. He named it XDog. Later, he started his company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016. So far, the company has made robotic dogs B1, AlienGo and Laikago, and the consumer-grade (消费级) Go1, A1 and BenBen. AlienGo and Al are sold online for around 400,000 yuan and 100,000 yuan. The two models are mainly used for industrial purposes. 1．Where was the young woman walking the silver robot dog in the video? A．In a small park in Beijing B．In People’s Square in Shanghai C．In a big zoo in Guangzhou D．In a busy street in Shenzhen 2．What does the word “soulless” mean in the passage? A．Having no heart or feeling B．Having much money C．Having a big body D．Having good health 3．Why may Xiaomei like her robot dog? A．It needs much food every day B．It makes her busy after work C．It helps her relax and saves her time D．It makes a lot of noise at night 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．AlienGo and Al are cheap for students B．AlienGo and Al are mainly for industry C．All robot dogs are for people’s daily life D．All robot dogs are sold in big shops 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Different Kinds of Real Dogs in Shanghai B．A Famous Company in Beijing C．Robot Dogs Appearing in Shanghai D．How to Make a Robot Dog at Home Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）As a traditional and meaningful board game, Weiqi was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago and it is still played until today. The playing pieces are called stones. One player uses the white stones and the other, black. The players take turns to play the stones on the game board. As we know, the board surface has 361 cross points. The stones are placed on them. Weiqi is also called Go in the world. Learning it can not only improve people’s logical thinking ability, but it can also develop their calm character. That’s why it is more and more popular with modern people. In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Weiqi traveled to Japan, and then to Europe in the 19th century. Now it has grown into an international competition event. So far, people from over 40 countries have played it. Among them, players from China, Japan and South Korea have the highest level of Weiqi. On February 19, Chinese-English Dictionary of Weiqi Term (术语) came out in Beijing. It’s the first professional dictionary about Weiqi in China. As a symbol of Chinese culture, Weiqi has its special language. It also has its own way of thinking and the method of communicating. The dictionary will serve as a necessary tool and bridge for spreading Weiqi culture. 1．When was Weiqi invented in China? A．About BC 800. B．About BC 480. C．About AD 480. D．About AD 500. 2．According to the passage, Weiqi can improve people’s ________. A．writing ability B．language ability C．physical ability D．logical thinking ability 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．Weiqi is a symbol of Chinese culture. B．Weiqi’s board surface has 360 cross points. C．Weiqi traveled to Japan and Europe in Qing Dynasty. D．Chinese-English Dictionary of Weiqi is the only professional dictionary. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．The History of Weiqi B．The Development of Weiqi C．An Introduction of Weiqi D．The Methods of Playing Weiqi Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·河北邯郸·期中）Do you like watching videos in your free time? Watching videos is becoming a part of our daily life. Most of us like to watch them to relax or kill the time. Some videos are just for fun, some are news and some are short films... Two teachers are well-known for making short videos. They make them to share knowledge. Wu Yuren is a retired physics teacher. She has become known as “Grandma Wu” by making videos. She uses a humorous and easy-to-understand way to do physics experiments online. She is good at using everyday tools to experience the magical world of science. She wants young people to be curious about daily life. In this way, young people enjoy finding out the knowledge of science hidden in our life. Wu is more than 70 years old now but still works hard. Wang Pinxian is an 87-year-old scientist and teacher at Tongji University. During the past two years, he has used his videos to share his knowledge of the sea. He often studies things like the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (百慕大三角) and whether there are sea monsters (海怪) in the sea. These videos have been popular and thousands of people have watched and shared them. Many fans express their thanks for the chance to learn new things and stay in touch with the world around them. Their videos are like classrooms without walls. The two teachers have helped people learn a lot. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question C．By showing a saying. D．By giving an example. 2．In the second paragraph (段落), the two teachers share knowledge by ______. A．giving free classes B．teaching in the countryside C．making short videos. D．going back to universities 3．According to the passage, both of the teachers are making videos about ______. A．Science. B．History. C．Physics. D．Geography. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Show us the way to make short videos. B．Ask us to watch and share some videos. C．Encourage us to learn more about physics and the sea. D．Introduce two teachers who have helped people learn a lot. Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·河北邯郸·期中）Have you ever noticed that a puddle (水坑) disappears on a sunny day? Where does the water go? Let’s do an experiment to find out. What you need: A small pot with a lid (盖子); Some water; A heater; Ice cubes (冰块) Steps: 1.Pour about 50 ml of water into the pot. 2.Put the pot on the heater. Wait until the water starts to boil (沸腾). You will see steam rising from the water. 3.Put the lid on the pot. Let it stay for 1 minute. 4.Turn off the heater. Take the lid off carefully. You will see small drops of water on the inside of the lid. 5.Now, put some ice cubes on the lid. Wait for another minute, then take off the lid again. More drops will appear, and they will be bigger. What happens? When the water is heated, it turns into steam. The steam hits the cool lid and turns back into liquid water. When we put ice on the lid, the lid becomes even cooler. This makes more steam turn into water drops. 1．How much water should we pour into the pot? A．About 50 ml. B．About 60 ml. C．About 70 ml. D．About 80 ml. 2．What should you do right after the water starts to boil? A．Add more water. B．Turn off the heat. C．Put the lid on the pot. D．Put ice cubes on the lid. 3．What does water turn into when it is heated? A．Liquid. B．Water drops. C．Steam. D．Ice. Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）The Art of Mime What do you think of when you see a man with a white painted face, wearing white gloves and a black hat? In the West, this scene might come to mind when they think of mime. Mime is the art of acting without using speech. The word can also refer to a person who performs this art. This type of art has grown and changed over the centuries. What began as a simple form of communication is now a form of theater. Mime is one of the earliest forms of self-expression. As languages were developing, humans still used their bodies to speak. Mime first became an art form in ancient Greece. Silent actors performed everyday scenes using gestures (动作). These plays often taught a lesson about values. When the Romans got control of Greece, they took the art of mime back to Italy. There they made it their own. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, mime remained. In the mid-1500s mime became a form of street performance in Italy. Mime performers wore masks and acted out comedies. Because masks hid their faces, they could make fun of any part of a situation in society. Everyone enjoyed the performance—young and old, rich and poor. Mime also traveled around Europe. Because their art had no words, there was no language problem. Mime became especially popular in France. French performers created famous mime characters which have shaped today’s mime. Do you want to try mime? To communicate only through body language; no talking allowed. Watch people’s facial expressions and gestures closely and practice copying them. Create a story to act out—this will be more interesting to your audience. No props (道具)? No worries! You can create anything you need out of thin air. The most important thing is to believe your illusion (假象). If you believe it’s real, your audience will, too 1．The underlined word “mime” in the first paragraph means ______. A．哑剧 B．独幕剧 C．木偶剧 D．皮影戏 2．From the passage we know that at the very beginning mime was a form of ______. A．art B．acting C．theater D．communication 3．The passage tells us that in the mid-1500s the mime actors ______. A．only performed for kids B．gave people pleasure C．danced in the street D．painted their faces white 4．Which is the best title for the second part (paragraph 2-4) of the passage? A．Mime through the Ages B．Mime in Ancient Greece C．Mime for Different People D．Mime around the World Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what would you say? It can be difficult to be self-aware (自我认知的). But knowing who you are can help you so much. Self-awareness is an ability to see yourself clearly. You may know that you love playing an instrument because you’re good at it, and music makes you happy. Or you know you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax. And it also means understanding how your thoughts, feelings and behaviour can influence other people. Knowing what you like, dislike and more about yourself allows you to be wise about friendship, schoolwork and social life. It helps build confidence. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you have more understanding of other people, too. A good way to learn about anything is to ask questions. Ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing. If you’re wondering whether you like a book, ask yourself what the last three books you loved were and what you liked about them. To recognize your own likes and dislikes is a good way to learn more about yourself. Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, and this means you learn it as you grow. So don’t be afraid of taking risks. And encourage yourself to try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different music. Learn more about yourself and bring out the best in you. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．The way to be self-aware. B．The meaning of self-awareness. C．The influence of self-awareness. D．The importance of being self-aware. 2．Which question should you ask yourself if you argue with friends? A．Why does he or she argue with me? B．How can I get on well with him or her? C．What makes us disagree with each other? D．When did I argue with him or her last time? 3．What does the underlined word “recognize” mean? A．Change. B．Discuss. C．Express. D．Discover 4．Which of the following would the writer agree? A．Self-awareness is a inborn ability ability. B．Try out new things without thinking about risks. C．Think of yourself before thinking of others. D．Self-awareness helps you understand others. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Following Your Heart B．Getting to Know Yourself C．Getting Ready for the Future D．Being Brave to Try New Things Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）All around the world, buildings are going green! People are making green buildings. What does it mean to go green or to make a green building? A green building is designed in a way that is not bad for the environment. The building uses energy, water, and other materials in ways that are good for the environment. When planning green buildings, architects (建筑师) must think about how to use energy, water, and materials in an environment-friendly way. There are many ways to save energy. One of them is to use natural light to design buildings. Buildings can also get energy from the sun or the wind. Green buildings can have areas on the roofs (屋顶) to collect rainwater. It’s a useful way to conserve water. We can have more water to use. As for the materials, recycled materials can be used for buildings. Buildings around the world use these ways to go green. An office building called CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, uses wind and solar power (太阳能). A cultural center in London, England, is made from recycled train cars and is powered by solar and wind power. The Academy of Science building in California in the US has recycled materials, solar energy, and a huge “living roof” of plants. A temple (寺庙) in Thailand is made out of one million recycled glass bottles! This is a good use of recycled material, and it also lets natural light into the temple. More and more green buildings are being built and they are making the world a better place! 1．What do we know about a green building? A．It is usually painted green outside. B．It is designed by famous architects. C．It uses more materials than other buildings. D．It is built in an environment-friendly way. 2．Why do architects use natural light to design buildings? A．To save energy. B．To save time. C．To protect the plants. D．To protect the buildings. 3．What does the underlined word “conserve” probably mean? A．Save. B．Boil. C．Check. D．Waste. 4．How does the writer support the main idea of paragraph 3? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By explaining reasons. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Discovering Power B．Going Green C．Recycling Materials D．Using Energy Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for beginners. There are some reasons for this idea. For one thing, chemistry has a very specialized vocabulary (学科专用语汇). At first, studying chemistry is like learning a new language. Also, some concepts (概念) of chemistry are hard to understand. However, with hard work and careful study, you can finish the subject successfully and even enjoy it. Here are some suggestions to help you develop good study habits and better understand the topics in the book. ·Firstly, attend classes on time. Listen to your teacher and take careful notes in class. If possible, always review the topics you learn in class, and review your notes on the same day. ·Secondly, think carefully about whether you really understand the meaning of a term or the use of an equation (方程式). A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else. ·Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments in class carefully. ·Fourthly, question often and do not be afraid to ask your teacher or classmates for help. You will find that chemistry is much more than numbers, formulas (分子式) and equations often used in daily life, just like math and physics. Once you fall in love with it, you’ll have lots of fun. 1．How many suggestions does the writer give the readers? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What is chemistry like for beginners at first, according to the passage? A．Learning a new language B．Playing a simple game C．Doing easy math problems D．Reading a storybook 3．The writer thinks that a good way to test your understanding of an equation is to ________. A．read it aloud in class B．write it on the blackboard C．explain it to someone else D．ask others the meaning of it 4．What can you infer (推断) from the passage? A．Chemistry has a very common vocabulary. B．Some concepts of chemistry are easy to understand. C．Beginners should spend more time working on chemistry. D．We should watch or do experiments in chemistry class carefully. 5．Which question can help readers know the main idea of the passage? A．How do students study chemistry? B．What is the importance of chemistry? C．Who can help you learn chemistry well? D．Why is chemistry hard for beginners? Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）In 1998, Kevin Warwick, who can’t use his arm like a normal (正常的) person, put a small microchip (微芯片) in his left arm. He used the microchip to turn on lights, work with his computer, and even start the water for his bath. After only nine days, Warwick took the microchip out of his arm. Warwick’s story told the world that it’s possible (可能) to have a microchip in your body. However, people have different opinions about it. Many people think that we’ll all have microchips one day. There are all kinds of things that a microchip could do. It could be useful for simple things. You might not need paper money, because you could use your microchip to buy things. A microchip might be able to do more important things. If you fell ill suddenly and went to the hospital, doctors could read your microchip and learn all of your health history. Many people dislike the idea of a microchip in their body. They have a lot of worries. Is it safe? Could a microchip make you sick? People are also worried about personal freedom (自由). This is probably the biggest reason why so many people don’t agree (同意) with the idea of the microchip. Nobody has microchips in their body yet. 1．What did Warwick do with the help of a microchip? a. Open doors.    b. Turn on the water.     c. Work with his computer.   d. Turn on lights. A．abc B．bcd C．abd D．acd 2．Why does the writer write about Warwick’s story? A．To tell us something about his accident. B．To show he was really hard-working and he never gave up. C．To show us that it’s possible to put a microchip in your body. D．To tell us how Warwick made the microchip. 3．Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A．The microchip was put in Warwick’s head. B．The microchip will make the doctor’s job easier. C．The microchip was in Warwick’s body for nine months. D．Everyone thinks the microchip is a good idea. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．Microchips in the body make people’s lives better. B．People’s different ideas on microchips. C．People hope to put Microchips in the body now. D．People don’t want to put microchips in the body. 5．In which part of a website (网站) can we read the text? A．Science. B．Health. C．Travel. D．Culture Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Last year, a primary school in Jiangxi Province decided that it would no longer prepare meals. Instead, it would offer its students pre-made (预制的) meals. The move quickly became a hot topic across the country. Many parents said that they were worried about food safety. Some of them even sent home-made meals to school at lunchtime every day. The Ministry of Education warns against introducing pre-made meals to schools. That’s mainly because there are not yet any national standards for such food. The market for pre-made meals has been developing quickly over the past few years. In 2022, there were more than 60,000 related companies (相关的公司) in China. And the number is still growing. In 2026, the market will reach more than one trillion yuan. What has made pre-made meals so popular? They have many advantages. They’re quick and convenient to prepare. They also have a long shelf life (保质期). However, parents’ worries are not without reason. Pre-made meals may be acceptable every now and then, but few people eat them every day. Naturally, parents don’t want their children to do so either. In fact, pre-made meals are all prepared by central kitchens. They may not be less healthy than freshly cooked food. The problem is how to make sure all these companies follow the hygiene (卫生) rules when they cook and store food. For now, the pre-made meal industry still has a long way to go. 1．How does the writer start this text? A．By giving an example. B．By showing reasons. C．By listing numbers. D．By raising a question. 2．Why is the Ministry of Education against pre-made meals? A．Pre-made meals are too expensive. B．It thinks that pre-made meals are not safe. C．No national standards are set for pre-made meals. D．Pre-made meals are not as healthy as home-made meals. 3．What do parents think of the pre-made meals according to Paragraph 3? A．Quick and convenient. B．Delicious and healthy. C．Terrible and unsafe. D．Worrying and unacceptable. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Not all companies follow the hygiene rules. B．Pre-made meals are less healthy than freshly cooked food. C．Pre-made meals are all prepared in school kitchens. D．The market for pre-made meals is a success. Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·河北秦皇岛·期中）①Some animals can easily find their way home after a long journey. How do they make it? Scientific research shows that they are born with certain unusual abilities for direction. ②A certain kind of ants, for example, can count their steps to avoid getting lost. They can go as far as 110 meters and bring food home. These ants live in the open desert (沙漠), so they have nothing to guide them along the way. It’s like someone walking six kilometers through a dark forest. ③Some fish have an unbelievable sense of smell. They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large sea area. Some sea birds have a similar ability. They are able to make a smell map of their flying area. ④Some animals can sense the earth’s magnetic field (磁场), while humans can’t. This magnetic field guides a certain kind of fish when they swim a long way to a place and then come back. How can this kind of fish do that? It is still a mystery (奥秘). Scientists have no good answers yet. ⑤However, animals with such unusual abilities still have difficulty dealing with environmental changes caused by human activities. For example, many birds depend on stars for direction, but they get lost easily at night when city lights are kept on all night. To solve this problem, we can simply turn off some lights at night. Clearly, one small act of humans may mean a lot to animals. 1．How can a certain kind of ants find their way? A．By sensing the earth’s magnetic field. B．By walking through a forest. C．By bringing food together. D．By counting their steps. 2．What can some fish do with the help of the earth’s magnetic field? A．They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large area. B．They can swim a long way to a place and then come back. C．They can swim as far as 110 metres and bring food home. D．They can make a smell map of their swimming area. 3．What are people advised to do according to the last paragraph? A．To help animals. B．To keep city lights on. C．To change the environment. D．To travel at night. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A．①②—③④—⑤ B．①—②③④—⑤ C．①②③④—⑤ D．①—②③④⑤ Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? It seems that time is racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has changed. It’s not just you — recent research shows nature can control our sense of time. Richardo Correia, the researcher at the University of Finland, found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps, even give us the sense of time abundance (充裕). Correia compared people’s experiences of time when they performed different types of tasks in cities and natural environments. It showed that people reported a sense of expanded time when they were in nature compared to when they were in cities. For example, a walk through the countryside felt longer than a city walk of the same distance. It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world, but it’s also our sense of the past and future. Earlier research shows that spending time in nature helps to move our focus from the immediate (目前的) moment towards our future needs. Instead of focusing on the pressure of the needs on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us focus on what’s important so that we meet our long-term goals. This is partly because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动的), making us think more about future advantages instead of wanting immediate ones. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example. 2．In what way did Correia carry out the research? A．He did some surveys online. B．He studied earlier studies. C．He interviewed many people. D．He compared people’s experiences of time. 3．What does the underlined word “expanded” probably mean? A．Increased. B．Lost. C．Reusable. D．Real. 4．How does nature help with our sense of the future? A．By meeting our needs. B．By changing our focus. C．By showing us pictures. D．By reminding us of the past. 5．Which is the best title for the text? A．What Time Brings Us B．Where Time Has Gone C．How Nature Changes Our Sense of Time D．Why We Lose Sense of Time in Nature Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Students at Changchun University of Science and Technology have invented a device (设备) that can turn the pages of a book with just the blink (眨眼) of eyes. “The invention, which uses brain-sensing (脑感应) technology, could make it easier for disabled people or the old people to read books in a smart way,” Qi Huanqiang, one of the inventors, said. The team of five students was from the university’s electrical information and engineering school and said they came up with the plan in a week. The team showed the device at a special event at the university. Qi wore a headband and every time he blinked three times in two seconds, the device turned a page of a book. He said the headband uses brain-sensing technology to turn brain activity into digital signals (数字信号). Then the digital signals were sent to the device that could turn the pages. Qi also said the invention was not expensive and could help a lot of people. It quickly became popular online. And many people also encouraged the young inventors to make the device even better. But not everyone was on the same page. One person said that the device could not turn pages back and that it was not really useful. Another said, “I don’t think it’s helpful. That means I can’t blink at all until I’ve finished reading a page.” This invention, though not perfect, is still a good thing. The inventors want to help people, and that’s a good lesson for all science lovers. It’s a great start and with more work, who knows what amazing things they might create next! 1．Why does the team invent the device? A．To test brain waves. B．To warn of a health risk. C．To help people read. D．To search information online. 2．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．How the device worked. B．Who invented the device. C．What kind of books Qi read. D．Why the special event took place. 3．What is one of the problems of the device? A．It reads too fast. B．It can’t turn the pages back. C．It is too expensive. D．It can’t record the times of blink. 4．What does the writer think of the future of the device? A．Bright. B．Boring. C．Easy. D．Uncertain. Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·河北邢台·期中）The earth is about 4,600 million years old. Modern man has lived on the earth for only 35,000 years, but during that time, we have changed our planet in many ways. Many of the things that we have done are good, but more are not good for the earth. Water Pollution A lot of people, birds and fish die each day because of water pollution. Factories have polluted the land and the water. As a result, many rivers and lakes are now dead. Air Pollution In big cities, factories, as well as cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of air pollution. Many people in cities now have serious health problems. For example, Mexico City used to be a beautiful sunny capital, but today it is always covered by thick brown clouds. Soil Pollution In order to have a good harvest, most of the farmers use chemicals too much in their fields. That’s bad for the soil. But this kind of pollution is difficult to stop. Hope for the Future These problems are very serious for our future, so all of us should do something to improve our environment. If we can stop pollution, our planet will become more and more beautiful and our health will be better. Let’s be greener people! 1．________ have made the earth change a lot. A．Human beings B．Animals C．Plants D．People on other planets 2．There are ________ kinds of pollution in this passage. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．________ is a big problem now. A．Pollution B．Forest C．Education D．Medical treatment 4．Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage? A．Most of the things that we have done are good for our planet. B．We must stop the factories from pouring waste water into the rivers and lakes. C．Because of water pollution, many rivers and lakes are now dead. D．Water pollution is very serious nowadays. 5．Which sentence is TRUE? A．Though Mexico City is always covered by thick brown clouds, it’s still a beautiful sunny capital. B．Air pollution can make people sick. C．Now fewer farmers use chemicals in the fields. D．Factories, cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of soil pollution. Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·河北邢台·期中）What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know how to deal with them. Many old computers are put away. Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish. Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products (产品). Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers of their own brands. In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of the computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers which are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade (升级). Yet many people are throwing away good computers, while others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working on this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. These repaired computers then go to schools, charities (慈善团体) or people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things and cut down waste, too. 1．What do many people do with old computers? A．They repair them. B．They sell them. C．They send them to others. D．They stop using them. 2．How many computer companies are mentioned in the second paragraph? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 3．According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must ________. A．recycle most of their products B．collect all their used products C．repair and upgrade old computers D．make cheaper computers 4．What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers? A．Help the computer companies to collect them. B．Repair and send them to those who need them. C．Help people to learn to use them. D．Turn rubbish into useful things. 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Repairing old computers. B．Encouraging to make cheap computers. C．Recycling old computers. D．Helping those who need computers. Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北秦皇岛·期中）In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as “Are you married?” or information questions such as “Where do you live?”. It’s OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt (唐突的) and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask “What time is it?” or “Can you move?”, he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” to begin your questions. “Excuse me, when does the bus leave?” or “Pardon me, may I sit here?” sounds more polite. It’s also possible to use “can” in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase “Can you lend me”, “Can I have”, etc. In the United States, this form is often considered less formal, especially in written English, and “May I have” is preferred. Questions with “can” are made more polite by using “could”: “Pardon me, could you help me?” “Would” can also be used to make questions more polite. “Would you let me borrow your pencil?” is also polite. Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add “please” at the end of the questions. We can say, “Could you help me, please?” “Please” is usually placed at the end of a request in informal speech, though it can also appear at the beginning in more formal or particularly polite contexts. 1．When might direct questions seem impolite? A．When asking about abilities. B．When speaking to strangers. C．When talking to close friends. D．When using “please” at the end. 2．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．We shouldn’t ask direct questions in daily life. B．It’s all right to ask strangers direct questions. C．It’s not enough to ask questions correctly. D．We must know someone well before asking questions. 3．What is the difference between “can” and “could” in polite questions? A．“Could” is incorrect in written English. B．“Could” is considered more polite than “can”. C．“Can” is more formal, while “could” is more informal. D．“Can” is only used in the UK, while “could” is only used in the US. 4．What does the text mainly tell us? A．How to use some phrases correctly. B．How to make requests correctly. C．How to change the ways we speak. D．How to make direct questions more polite. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）The Tea-Picking Festival in Yunnan is a yearly event. It celebrates the harvest (丰收) of tea leaves. The festival has a long history and it is important to the local people. The festival came from an old custom. As time went by, the festival developed into a celebration of the tea harvest. Now, local people come together on this day to enjoy the fruits of their labor (劳动). The main activities of the festival include tea-picking competitions, tea-making demonstrations (演示) and cultural performances. During the tea-picking competitions, people try to pick as many tea leaves as possible within a given time. The one who picks the most wins. The tea-making demonstrations show the traditional methods (方法) of tea-making. These methods have been used for many years. The cultural performances include music, dance, and other forms of activities that show the local culture. For students, it is very meaningful to take part in the festival. That is because they can learn about the local culture. By taking part in the festival, students can get a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of Yunnan. They can also learn about the importance of sustainable agriculture (可持续农业). In a word, the Tea-Picking Festival is a special cultural event that celebrates the harvest of tea leaves in Yunnan. Through its different kinds of activities and performances, the festival provides students with a valuable chance to learn about the local culture and the importance of tea in Chinese society. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指的是)? A．The tea leaf. B．The harvest of tea leaves. C．The Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival. D．The local custom. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The development of the festival. B．The importance of the festival to students. C．The main activities of the festival. D．The meaning of the festival to the local people. 3．Why is it meaningful for students to take part in the festival? A．They can learn how to make tea for their families. B．They can get a deeper understanding of local history and traditions. C．They can win prizes in tea-picking competitions. D．They can sell tea leaves to make money. 4．What does the underlined word “valuable” mean in the text? A．Common. B．Private. C．Professional. D．Important. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．The History of Tea-Picking in Yunnan Province B．The Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival: A Cultural Celebration of Tea Harvest C．Sustainable Agriculture on Yunnan Tea Farms D．Students’ Favourite Activities at the Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Free time is a good chance for teenagers to have fun. What about free time with parents around? Some teenagers want free playtime without their parents’ supervision (监管). But parents and experts may think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, thinks teenagers should be allowed to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents around. I was nervous and just couldn’t enjoy myself to the fullest,” Lin says. “And my friend Chen Xiaoxin has a similar experience. Once, he went out to play with his classmates. Everyone felt uncomfortable under his mother’s supervision.” Wang Min, a mother of a 14-year-old boy, thinks playtime needs supervision. She explains, “People usually say I like to control my kid, but that’s not true. I am just worried that he may get into trouble. Some bad people may have a bad influence on him and some games may mislead (误导) him.” Mr. Ma, a doctor of social studies, says it’s understandable for teenagers to wish for freedom (自由). Free play helps them to be independent. Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to supervise them all the time. However, teenagers should find out the exact details (细节) about the activities before playtime. Then they can communicate with their parents. Finally, teenagers and their parents decide together whether they can go out to play alone or not. 1．What does Chen Xiaoxin’s experience show? A．Playing with classmates is not interesting. B．Mothers are better at supervising kids than fathers. C．Kids feel uncomfortable when parents supervise them. D．Parents should always go out with their kids. 2．What is Wang Min’s reason for supervising her son’s playtime? A．She likes to control her son. B．She is afraid her son may get into trouble. C．She wants to play with her son together. D．She thinks her son is too young to play alone. 3．Which of the following opinions will Mr. Ma probably agree with? A．Teenagers should have more freedom. B．Teenagers should be supervised all the time. C．Teenagers don’t need to talk with their parents about their activities. D．Teenagers should decide themselves whether they can go out to play alone or not. 4．In which part of a magazine can we probably find the text? A．Hobbies and Interests B．Family and Relationships C．Sports and Health D．History and Culture Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside”. Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy, …” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder: Play is important, even for adults. _________ Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight … all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors— away from the natural world—may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search for cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality (高质量的) time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 1．How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A．By showing the results of a recent study. B．By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C．By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D．By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 2．According to the passage, what can be one of the results of spending more time indoors? A．Improving eyesight. B．Reducing stress level. C．Getting better social skills. D．Increasing risk of physical illness. 3．Which sentence can be put in the blank in Paragraph 5? A．Just getting outdoors does wonders. B．Outdoor play helps to build relationships. C．Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D．The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 4．Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in paragraph 6? A．improve B．limit C．produce D．organize 5．Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A．Walking from your car into the mall. B．Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C．Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D．Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（说明文） Passage1：1.A 2.C 3.D Passage2：1.A 2.D 3.A 4.C Passage3：1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C Passage4：1.D 2.A 3.B Passage5：1.B 2.B 3.C Passage6：1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.C Passage7：1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C Passage8：1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D Passage9：1.A 2.C 3.C Passage10：1.A 2.D 3.B 4.A Passage1：1.B 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.B Passage2：1.D 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B Passage3：1.B 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.A Passage4：1.B 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.A Passage5：1.A 2.C 3.D 4.A Passage6：1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B Passage7：1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C Passage8：1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A Passage9：1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B Passage10：1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C Passage1：1.B 2.C 3.B 4.D Passage2：1.C 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.B Passage3：1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B Passage4：1.C 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.D / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（说明文） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Do you know a festival for fire? The Torch Festival (火把节) is celebrated by the Yi people. It is usually from the 24th day to the 26th day of the sixth lunar month every year. The Yi people light torches to show they respect the fire. The fire is very important for the Yi people. The early Yi people lived in high and cold places in the mountains. They used fire for light, to stay warm, and to cook food. As one Yi people’s old saying goes, “Everything you eat must ‘see’ fire.” In the old days, people lit a small fire outside the door before they took animal meat into the house. They put the meat over the fire. It’s said that it can drive bad luck away. People also use fire to light leaves on the land to make it rich. But the festival means a lot now. During the festival, both the Yi people and visitors come together around the fire. They show and spread their happiness and thanks for a good life. The Yi people want to get more people to learn about their life. During the festival, each family has a big torch. But the children’s torches are much smaller. The Yi children look forward to this festival, because it means good food and a good time to stay with family. They even go out in different groups to pick flowers to make their torches beautiful. What an interesting festival it is! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By giving an example. C．By telling a story. D．By using an old saying. 2．Why did they put meat over the fire before taking it into their homes? A．To show their thanks. B．To keep the meat warm. C．To make bad luck go away. D．To make animals stay away. 3．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．There aren’t any sayings about fire. B．Only the Yi people celebrate the festival. C．The early Yi people lived in warm places. D．It’s a good time to get together during the festival. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了彝族火把节的时间、火对彝族人的重要性以及节日的现代意义。 1．第一段明确指出：“Do you know a festival for fire?”，说明作者通过提问的方式开始文章。 2．第二段明确指出：“They put the meat over the fire. It’s said that it can drive bad luck away”，说明把肉放在火上是为了驱走厄运。 3．第三段明确指出：“During the festival, both the Yi people and visitors come together around the fire”，说明节日期间是聚在一起的好时机。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Pencils and Pens No one knows who invented pencils or when it happened. A Swiss described a pencil in a book in 1565. He said it was a piece of wood with lead inside it. (Lead is a very heavy, soft, dark gray metal.) Pencils weren’t popular, and people continued to write with pens. They used bird feathers as pens. Then, in 1795, someone started making pencils from graphite (石墨), and they became very popular. One pencil can write 50,000 English words or make a line 55 kilometers long. People wrote with feather pens and then used pens with metal points. They had to dip (蘸) the point into ink after every few letters. Next, someone invented a fountain pen (钢笔) that could hold ink inside it. A fountain pen can write several pages before you have to fill it again. Two Hungarian brothers, László and Georg Biro, invented the ballpoint pen. English pilots liked the pens. They couldn’t write with fountain pens on airplanes because the ink leaked out (泄露). Later, a French company called Bic bought the Biros’ company. Some people call ballpoint pens “Bics.” Australians call them “Biros.” Whatever we call them, we use them every day. 1．What did people use as pens first? A．Feathers. B．Stone. C．Graphite. D．Wood. 2．How many English words can one pencil write? A．1,565. B．1,795. C．1,943. D．50,000. 3．Why did English pilots like the ballpoint pen? A．It didn’t leak ink. B．It could be used for a long time. C．It was cheap and popular. D．It could write several pages before you have to fill it again. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．We use pens and pencils every day. B．There were many kinds of pens before ballpoint pens. C．Pens and pencils are very useful inventions. D．Pens were invented earlier than pencils. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了铅笔与钢笔的发展演变过程，包括铅笔的出现、材质改进，以及从羽毛笔、金属尖蘸水笔、钢笔到圆珠笔的笔类发展历程，展现了这类书写工具的实用性。 1．根据文章第1段“They used bird feathers as pens.”可知，人们最初将羽毛用作笔。 2．根据文章第2段“One pencil can write 50,000 English words or make a line 55 kilometers long.”可知，一支铅笔可以书写5万个英文单词。 3．根据文章第4段“They couldn’t write with fountain pens on airplanes because the ink leaked out.”可知，飞行员在飞机上无法使用会漏墨的钢笔，因此他们喜爱圆珠笔是因为圆珠笔不会漏墨。 4．全文围绕铅笔和钢笔的发展与特点展开介绍，核心说明了铅笔和钢笔是十分有用的发明，符合全文核心内容。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Chinese cloth shoes have a history of more than three thousand years. Before 1949, cloth shoes were mainly handmade. Chinese people liked them a lot because they were soft and comfortable. After that, the Chinese cloth shoes reached their golden age. There were many cloth shoe factories in China that produced lots of cloth shoes. Cloth shoes are made with great effort. The bottom of the shoes is made up of many layers (层) of cloth, and they are completely handmade. During the process of making shoes, more than 20 meters of thread (线) are used, and there are more than 1,000 stitches (针脚) on the layer. What’s more, workers spend 2 or 3 days making a pair of cloth shoes. Among the Chinese cloth shoes, the most famous ones are Xiuhua shoes in people’s daily lives. Xiuhua shoes have beautiful patterns on the shoe cover. The basic patterns of Xiuhua shoes are flowers, birds, animals, and so on. There are also some patterns with cultural meanings. For example, the pattern of the flying dragon and dancing phoenix (凤凰) means a happy marriage. Nowadays, as people prefer natural, healthy and comfortable lifestyles, cloth shoes are becoming popular again. Wearing cloth shoes is now a fashion trend (趋势) among young people. The popularity of them shows that traditional Chinese clothing and shoes with cultural designs are still appealing (有吸引力的). 1．Why did Chinese people like cloth shoes? A．Because they were machine-made. B．Because they were colorful and stylish. C．Because they were cheap and easy to find. D．Because they were soft and comfortable. 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 2? A．By showing results. B．By listing numbers. C．By making comparisons. D．By explaining reasons. 3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．Cloth shoes. B．Xiuhua shoes. C．Sports shoes. D．Leather shoes. 4．Which of the following words can best describe the Xiuhua shoes? A．Common and useful. B．Popular and modern. C．Wonderful and meaningful. D．Traditional and expensive. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The history of Xiuhua shoes B．Making Cloth Shoes:A Difficult Process C．Cloth Shoes:A Part of Chinese Culture D．How Fashion in China Has Changed Over Time 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国布鞋的历史、制作工艺、文化内涵以及当代复兴，指出布鞋是中国文化的一部分。 1．第一段提到：“Chinese people liked them a lot because they were soft and comfortable.” 这说明中国人喜欢布鞋是因为它们柔软舒适。 2．第二段通过列举具体数字来展开说明，如“more than 20 meters of thread”“more than 1,000 stitches”“2 or 3 days”等，说明布鞋制作工艺复杂。 3．第四段提到：“Wearing cloth shoes is now a fashion trend among young people. The popularity of them shows that...” 这里的“them”指代前一句中的“cloth shoes”，即布鞋。 4．第三段提到Xiuhua shoes有美丽的图案，并且一些图案具有文化含义，例如“the pattern of the flying dragon and dancing phoenix means a happy marriage”。因此它们可以被称为“wonderful and meaningful”。 5．全文从历史、制作、文化图案和现代流行等方面介绍中国布鞋，强调布鞋是中国文化的一部分。因此最佳标题是“Cloth Shoes: A Part of Chinese Culture”。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on March 10. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest in autumn. Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”. Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day. 1．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen? A．Because the dragon liked the ashes. B．Because the ashes stood for the harvest. C．Because the ashes could bring good luck. D．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house. 2．One custom that has remained is ________ according to the passage. A．the cutting of hair B．the dragon boating C．to eat Zongzi D．to eat mooncakes 3．Which of the following is not true? A．The dragon is important in Chinese culture. B．The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest. C．The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. D．People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth” on the Dragon Head Raising Day. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍中国传统节日龙抬头（龙头节），说明了节日时间、文化寓意、古代习俗、特色饮食以及延续至今理发的传统。 1．原文第四段“On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to ‘lead the dragon into the house’.”，古时候人们在厨房撒灰，目的是引龙进屋。 2．原文最后一段“Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.”，延续至今的习俗是理发。 3．原文第二段“It stands for the start of spring and farming.”，龙抬头代表春天与农耕的开始，并非收获（harvest），B表述错误。A、C、D均和原文内容一致。 Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·河北保定·期中）Women from different countries have done great things. They are the greatest icons (偶像). Jane Goodall (1934-present, UK) As a zoologist, Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees (黑猩猩). She didn’t study chimpanzees in a zoo. She went to wild forests in Africa to live among them. She spent several decades in the wild. She found that chimpanzees used tools, lived in groups and had feelings like love and anger. Billie Jean King (1943-present, US) Billie Jean King not only won many games, but also fought for more rights (权利) for women sports players. During her time, women players made much less money than men. King fought to change this for years. A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against him and won. She showed the power and courage of women. Tu Youyou (1930-present, China) Tu is a chemist. In 1971, she found artemisinin (青蒿素) in a plant. Today, artemisinin is still the best cure for malaria (疟疾). This has saved many lives around the world. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. 1．Where did Jane Goodall study chimpanzees? A．In a zoo. B．In wild forests in Africa. C．In her home in the UK. D．In a school. 2．What can we guess from Billie Jean King’s game against Bobby Riggs? A．Bobby Riggs was not a good tennis player. B．Women players could play tennis as well as men. C．King didn’t like playing tennis with men. D．Men players made less money than women. 3．Why did Tu Youyou get a Nobel Prize? A．Because she is a Chinese chemist. B．Because she found a plant in 1971. C．Because her work saved many lives. D．Because she lived a long life. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了来自不同国家的三位杰出女性（简·古道尔、比莉·简·金、屠呦呦）的成就和贡献。 1．第二段Jane Goodall部分的描述“She didn’t study chimpanzees in a zoo. She went to wild forests in Africa to live among them.”，可知她研究黑猩猩的地点是在非洲的野生森林。 2．第三段提到“A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against him and won.”。King战胜了轻视女性的顶尖男选手，证明了女性选手的实力，由此可推测女性网球运动员可以打得和男性一样好。 3．第四段Tu Youyou部分的描述“Today, artemisinin is still the best cure for malaria. This has saved many lives around the world. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015.”，可知她获奖是因为她的工作拯救了许多生命。 Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·河北保定·期中）While it is easy to see people walking their dogs on the streets of Shanghai, people are surprised to see a different kind of “dog” on the sidewalks—a robot dog. In one short video on the Internet, a young woman is walking a silver robot dog in People’s Square in Shanghai. Named Go1, the robot was made by Chinese start-up Unitree in June 2021. According to Chen, a manager of Unitree, the robot costs about 16,000 yuan and it can run at a speed of 4.7 metres per second. It is only about 12 kilograms and you can take it wherever you go. Although sometimes people think that they are soulless machines and that they can never compare with real dogs who love their owners, there are still many advantages of robot dogs. Xiaomei, a college student with a robot dog, said, “They can calm me down and help me relax after a busy day’s work. But they don’t need any food, and I don’t need to clean up after them, so I don’t have to spend time with them if I am busy.” Wang Xingxing, the CEO of Unitree, first developed a robotic dog during his post-graduate (研究生) studies. He named it XDog. Later, he started his company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016. So far, the company has made robotic dogs B1, AlienGo and Laikago, and the consumer-grade (消费级) Go1, A1 and BenBen. AlienGo and Al are sold online for around 400,000 yuan and 100,000 yuan. The two models are mainly used for industrial purposes. 1．Where was the young woman walking the silver robot dog in the video? A．In a small park in Beijing B．In People’s Square in Shanghai C．In a big zoo in Guangzhou D．In a busy street in Shenzhen 2．What does the word “soulless” mean in the passage? A．Having no heart or feeling B．Having much money C．Having a big body D．Having good health 3．Why may Xiaomei like her robot dog? A．It needs much food every day B．It makes her busy after work C．It helps her relax and saves her time D．It makes a lot of noise at night 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．AlienGo and Al are cheap for students B．AlienGo and Al are mainly for industry C．All robot dogs are for people’s daily life D．All robot dogs are sold in big shops 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Different Kinds of Real Dogs in Shanghai B．A Famous Company in Beijing C．Robot Dogs Appearing in Shanghai D．How to Make a Robot Dog at Home 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述上海街头出现机器狗，虽有人认为其不如真狗，但机器狗仍具优势，且中国初创公司宇树科技已推出多款机器狗。 1．根据文章第二段“In one short video on the Internet, a young woman is walking a silver robot dog in People’s Square in Shanghai.”可知，视频中年轻女子是在上海人民广场遛机器狗。 2．根据第四段“they are soulless machines and that they can never compare with real dogs who love their owners”可知，此处将机器狗与有爱心的真狗对比，暗示机器狗是没有灵魂、没有感情或心的机器。 3．根据第四段Xiaomei说的话“They can calm me down and help me relax...don’t need any food...I don’t have to spend time with them if I am busy.”可知，机器狗能帮她放松，且不需要喂食清理，节省了时间。 4．根据最后一段“The two models are mainly used for industrial purposes.”可知，AlienGo和A1这两款模型主要用于工业目的。 5．通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了上海街头出现的机器狗现象，包括其特点、优势、生产商及用途等，旨在向读者介绍这一新事物。C选项“机器狗出现在上海”最符合文章主旨。 Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）As a traditional and meaningful board game, Weiqi was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago and it is still played until today. The playing pieces are called stones. One player uses the white stones and the other, black. The players take turns to play the stones on the game board. As we know, the board surface has 361 cross points. The stones are placed on them. Weiqi is also called Go in the world. Learning it can not only improve people’s logical thinking ability, but it can also develop their calm character. That’s why it is more and more popular with modern people. In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Weiqi traveled to Japan, and then to Europe in the 19th century. Now it has grown into an international competition event. So far, people from over 40 countries have played it. Among them, players from China, Japan and South Korea have the highest level of Weiqi. On February 19, Chinese-English Dictionary of Weiqi Term (术语) came out in Beijing. It’s the first professional dictionary about Weiqi in China. As a symbol of Chinese culture, Weiqi has its special language. It also has its own way of thinking and the method of communicating. The dictionary will serve as a necessary tool and bridge for spreading Weiqi culture. 1．When was Weiqi invented in China? A．About BC 800. B．About BC 480. C．About AD 480. D．About AD 500. 2．According to the passage, Weiqi can improve people’s ________. A．writing ability B．language ability C．physical ability D．logical thinking ability 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．Weiqi is a symbol of Chinese culture. B．Weiqi’s board surface has 360 cross points. C．Weiqi traveled to Japan and Europe in Qing Dynasty. D．Chinese-English Dictionary of Weiqi is the only professional dictionary. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．The History of Weiqi B．The Development of Weiqi C．An Introduction of Weiqi D．The Methods of Playing Weiqi 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍围棋的起源、用具、作用、海外传播、文化配套成果。 1．根据文章第一段第一句“Weiqi was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago”可知，围棋发明于2500多年前，结合当前时间（2026 年）推算，2026年往前推2500 年约为公元前474年左右，与B项（About BC 480）最为接近。 2．根据文章第三段第二句“Learning it can not only improve people’s logical thinking ability, but it can also develop their calm character.”可知，学习围棋不仅能提高逻辑思维能力，还能培养冷静的性格。 3．根据第五段第三句“As a symbol of Chinese culture, Weiqi has its special language.”可知，围棋是中国文化的象征。 4．文章涵盖了围棋的起源发明、基本规则、益处、历史传播以及最新出版的术语词典等内容，是对围棋这一事物的综合介绍。 Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·河北邯郸·期中）Do you like watching videos in your free time? Watching videos is becoming a part of our daily life. Most of us like to watch them to relax or kill the time. Some videos are just for fun, some are news and some are short films... Two teachers are well-known for making short videos. They make them to share knowledge. Wu Yuren is a retired physics teacher. She has become known as “Grandma Wu” by making videos. She uses a humorous and easy-to-understand way to do physics experiments online. She is good at using everyday tools to experience the magical world of science. She wants young people to be curious about daily life. In this way, young people enjoy finding out the knowledge of science hidden in our life. Wu is more than 70 years old now but still works hard. Wang Pinxian is an 87-year-old scientist and teacher at Tongji University. During the past two years, he has used his videos to share his knowledge of the sea. He often studies things like the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (百慕大三角) and whether there are sea monsters (海怪) in the sea. These videos have been popular and thousands of people have watched and shared them. Many fans express their thanks for the chance to learn new things and stay in touch with the world around them. Their videos are like classrooms without walls. The two teachers have helped people learn a lot. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question C．By showing a saying. D．By giving an example. 2．In the second paragraph (段落), the two teachers share knowledge by ______. A．giving free classes B．teaching in the countryside C．making short videos. D．going back to universities 3．According to the passage, both of the teachers are making videos about ______. A．Science. B．History. C．Physics. D．Geography. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Show us the way to make short videos. B．Ask us to watch and share some videos. C．Encourage us to learn more about physics and the sea. D．Introduce two teachers who have helped people learn a lot. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍两位老师制作短视频分享知识的行为，展现了短视频在教育领域的积极作用，并强调了这两位老师对人们学习的帮助。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Do you like watching videos in your free time?”可知，作者通过提问“你空闲时间喜欢看视频吗？”来开始这篇文章。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Two teachers are well-known for making short videos. They make them to share knowledge.”可知，这两位老师通过制作短视频来分享知识。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Wu Yuren is a retired physics teacher...She uses a humorous and easy-to-understand way to do physics experiments online.”以及第四段中“Wang Pinxian is an 87-year-old scientist and teacher at Tongji University. During the past two years, he has used his videos to share his knowledge of the sea.”可知，吴育人老师分享的是物理知识，而王品先老师分享的是海洋知识，两者都属于科学范畴。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Their videos are like classrooms without walls. The two teachers have helped people learn a lot.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了两位通过制作短视频帮助人们学习的老师。故选D。 Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·河北邯郸·期中）Have you ever noticed that a puddle (水坑) disappears on a sunny day? Where does the water go? Let’s do an experiment to find out. What you need: A small pot with a lid (盖子); Some water; A heater; Ice cubes (冰块) Steps: 1.Pour about 50 ml of water into the pot. 2.Put the pot on the heater. Wait until the water starts to boil (沸腾). You will see steam rising from the water. 3.Put the lid on the pot. Let it stay for 1 minute. 4.Turn off the heater. Take the lid off carefully. You will see small drops of water on the inside of the lid. 5.Now, put some ice cubes on the lid. Wait for another minute, then take off the lid again. More drops will appear, and they will be bigger. What happens? When the water is heated, it turns into steam. The steam hits the cool lid and turns back into liquid water. When we put ice on the lid, the lid becomes even cooler. This makes more steam turn into water drops. 1．How much water should we pour into the pot? A．About 50 ml. B．About 60 ml. C．About 70 ml. D．About 80 ml. 2．What should you do right after the water starts to boil? A．Add more water. B．Turn off the heat. C．Put the lid on the pot. D．Put ice cubes on the lid. 3．What does water turn into when it is heated? A．Liquid. B．Water drops. C．Steam. D．Ice. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍一个关于水蒸发的实验，详细说明了实验所需的材料、步骤以及实验现象，并解释了水加热后变成水蒸气，水蒸气遇冷又变回液态水的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据实验步骤中的“Pour about 50ml of water into the pot.”可知，我们应该往锅里倒入大约50毫升的水。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据实验步骤中的“Wait until the water starts to boil (沸腾). You will see steam rising from the water.”以及接下来的步骤“Put the lid on the pot.”可知，水开始沸腾后，我们应该立刻把锅盖盖上。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据实验现象解释中的“When the water is heated, it turns into steam.”可知，水加热后会变成水蒸气。故选C。 Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）The Art of Mime What do you think of when you see a man with a white painted face, wearing white gloves and a black hat? In the West, this scene might come to mind when they think of mime. Mime is the art of acting without using speech. The word can also refer to a person who performs this art. This type of art has grown and changed over the centuries. What began as a simple form of communication is now a form of theater. Mime is one of the earliest forms of self-expression. As languages were developing, humans still used their bodies to speak. Mime first became an art form in ancient Greece. Silent actors performed everyday scenes using gestures (动作). These plays often taught a lesson about values. When the Romans got control of Greece, they took the art of mime back to Italy. There they made it their own. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, mime remained. In the mid-1500s mime became a form of street performance in Italy. Mime performers wore masks and acted out comedies. Because masks hid their faces, they could make fun of any part of a situation in society. Everyone enjoyed the performance—young and old, rich and poor. Mime also traveled around Europe. Because their art had no words, there was no language problem. Mime became especially popular in France. French performers created famous mime characters which have shaped today’s mime. Do you want to try mime? To communicate only through body language; no talking allowed. Watch people’s facial expressions and gestures closely and practice copying them. Create a story to act out—this will be more interesting to your audience. No props (道具)? No worries! You can create anything you need out of thin air. The most important thing is to believe your illusion (假象). If you believe it’s real, your audience will, too 1．The underlined word “mime” in the first paragraph means ______. A．哑剧 B．独幕剧 C．木偶剧 D．皮影戏 2．From the passage we know that at the very beginning mime was a form of ______. A．art B．acting C．theater D．communication 3．The passage tells us that in the mid-1500s the mime actors ______. A．only performed for kids B．gave people pleasure C．danced in the street D．painted their faces white 4．Which is the best title for the second part (paragraph 2-4) of the passage? A．Mime through the Ages B．Mime in Ancient Greece C．Mime for Different People D．Mime around the World 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了哑剧艺术的起源、发展历程以及表演要点。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Mime is the art of acting without using speech. The word can also refer to a person who performs this art.”可知，“mime”指的是一种不使用言语的表演艺术，即哑剧。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“What began as a simple form of communication is now a form of theater.”可知，哑剧最初是一种交流形式。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Because masks hid their faces, they could make fun of any part of a situation in society. Everyone enjoyed the performance—young and old, rich and poor.”可知，哑剧演员在16世纪中期给人们带来了快乐。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。根据“Mime first became an art form in ancient Greece...In the mid-1500s mime became a form of street performance in Italy...Mime became especially popular in France.”可知，文章第二部分按时间顺序介绍了哑剧在不同时期的发展。故选A。 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what would you say? It can be difficult to be self-aware (自我认知的). But knowing who you are can help you so much. Self-awareness is an ability to see yourself clearly. You may know that you love playing an instrument because you’re good at it, and music makes you happy. Or you know you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax. And it also means understanding how your thoughts, feelings and behaviour can influence other people. Knowing what you like, dislike and more about yourself allows you to be wise about friendship, schoolwork and social life. It helps build confidence. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you have more understanding of other people, too. A good way to learn about anything is to ask questions. Ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing. If you’re wondering whether you like a book, ask yourself what the last three books you loved were and what you liked about them. To recognize your own likes and dislikes is a good way to learn more about yourself. Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, and this means you learn it as you grow. So don’t be afraid of taking risks. And encourage yourself to try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different music. Learn more about yourself and bring out the best in you. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．The way to be self-aware. B．The meaning of self-awareness. C．The influence of self-awareness. D．The importance of being self-aware. 2．Which question should you ask yourself if you argue with friends? A．Why does he or she argue with me? B．How can I get on well with him or her? C．What makes us disagree with each other? D．When did I argue with him or her last time? 3．What does the underlined word “recognize” mean? A．Change. B．Discuss. C．Express. D．Discover 4．Which of the following would the writer agree? A．Self-awareness is a inborn ability ability. B．Try out new things without thinking about risks. C．Think of yourself before thinking of others. D．Self-awareness helps you understand others. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Following Your Heart B．Getting to Know Yourself C．Getting Ready for the Future D．Being Brave to Try New Things 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要阐述了自我认知是一种清楚看到自己的能力，并介绍了学会自我认知的方式。 1．第二段首句“Self-awareness is an ability to see yourself clearly.”直接给出了自我认知的定义，随后通过举例进一步阐释其内涵，因此本段主要讲述自我认知的含义。 2．根据第四段中“So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing.”可知，当与朋友争吵时，应问自己分歧是什么（what），而不是为什么（why）。 3．根据划线词所在句“To recognize your own likes and dislikes is a good way to learn more about yourself.”可知，了解自己的好恶是认识自己的好方法。结合语境，recognize 在此处意为“识别、发现”，与 Discover 意思相近。 4．根据第三段最后一句“By understanding your own feelings, you have more understanding of other people, too.”可知，作者认为通过理解自己的感受，也能更好地理解他人。 5．通读全文可知，文章围绕“自我认知”展开，介绍了其定义、重要性以及培养方法，核心主题是倡导人们去了解自己。选项 B“了解自己”最契合文章主旨。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）All around the world, buildings are going green! People are making green buildings. What does it mean to go green or to make a green building? A green building is designed in a way that is not bad for the environment. The building uses energy, water, and other materials in ways that are good for the environment. When planning green buildings, architects (建筑师) must think about how to use energy, water, and materials in an environment-friendly way. There are many ways to save energy. One of them is to use natural light to design buildings. Buildings can also get energy from the sun or the wind. Green buildings can have areas on the roofs (屋顶) to collect rainwater. It’s a useful way to conserve water. We can have more water to use. As for the materials, recycled materials can be used for buildings. Buildings around the world use these ways to go green. An office building called CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, uses wind and solar power (太阳能). A cultural center in London, England, is made from recycled train cars and is powered by solar and wind power. The Academy of Science building in California in the US has recycled materials, solar energy, and a huge “living roof” of plants. A temple (寺庙) in Thailand is made out of one million recycled glass bottles! This is a good use of recycled material, and it also lets natural light into the temple. More and more green buildings are being built and they are making the world a better place! 1．What do we know about a green building? A．It is usually painted green outside. B．It is designed by famous architects. C．It uses more materials than other buildings. D．It is built in an environment-friendly way. 2．Why do architects use natural light to design buildings? A．To save energy. B．To save time. C．To protect the plants. D．To protect the buildings. 3．What does the underlined word “conserve” probably mean? A．Save. B．Boil. C．Check. D．Waste. 4．How does the writer support the main idea of paragraph 3? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By explaining reasons. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Discovering Power B．Going Green C．Recycling Materials D．Using Energy 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕绿色建筑（going green）展开，解释绿色建筑的环保定义、设计里节能节水与废料回收的实操手段，列举多国典型绿色建筑实例，点明大量绿色建筑落地能优化地球居住环境。 1．原文第一段“A green building is designed in a way that is not bad for the environment”，代表绿色建筑以环保形式修建。 2．第二段“There are many ways to save energy. One of them is to use natural light to design buildings.”，利用自然光的目的是节约能源。 3．前文讲屋顶收集雨水，该举措用来节约用水， conserve water=save water“节约用水”。 4．第3段依次列举澳大利亚办公楼、英国文化中心、美国科教建筑、泰国寺庙4个真实案例佐证观点，论证方式为举例子。 5．全文核心关键词go green“践行环保、打造绿色建筑”贯穿全文。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for beginners. There are some reasons for this idea. For one thing, chemistry has a very specialized vocabulary (学科专用语汇). At first, studying chemistry is like learning a new language. Also, some concepts (概念) of chemistry are hard to understand. However, with hard work and careful study, you can finish the subject successfully and even enjoy it. Here are some suggestions to help you develop good study habits and better understand the topics in the book. ·Firstly, attend classes on time. Listen to your teacher and take careful notes in class. If possible, always review the topics you learn in class, and review your notes on the same day. ·Secondly, think carefully about whether you really understand the meaning of a term or the use of an equation (方程式). A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else. ·Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments in class carefully. ·Fourthly, question often and do not be afraid to ask your teacher or classmates for help. You will find that chemistry is much more than numbers, formulas (分子式) and equations often used in daily life, just like math and physics. Once you fall in love with it, you’ll have lots of fun. 1．How many suggestions does the writer give the readers? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What is chemistry like for beginners at first, according to the passage? A．Learning a new language B．Playing a simple game C．Doing easy math problems D．Reading a storybook 3．The writer thinks that a good way to test your understanding of an equation is to ________. A．read it aloud in class B．write it on the blackboard C．explain it to someone else D．ask others the meaning of it 4．What can you infer (推断) from the passage? A．Chemistry has a very common vocabulary. B．Some concepts of chemistry are easy to understand. C．Beginners should spend more time working on chemistry. D．We should watch or do experiments in chemistry class carefully. 5．Which question can help readers know the main idea of the passage? A．How do students study chemistry? B．What is the importance of chemistry? C．Who can help you learn chemistry well? D．Why is chemistry hard for beginners? 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文先说明初学者觉得化学难的两点原因：专业词汇多、部分概念难懂，随后给出四条学好化学的学习建议，最后点明化学在日常生活中随处可见，用心学习就能体会化学的乐趣。 1．文中用Firstly、Secondly、Thirdly、Fourthly分点列出四条学习建议，对应B选项。 2．第一段原文“At first, studying chemistry is like learning a new language.”，初学者刚开始学化学就像学习一门新语言。 3．第二条建议提到“A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else.”，检验自己是否弄懂方程式的好方法是讲给别人听。 4．第三条建议提到“Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments in class carefully.”，明确要求课堂上认真观察、动手做实验，对应D选项。 5．文章核心是四条学习化学的方法，因此“学生该如何学习化学？”最能概括主旨。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·河北沧州·期中）In 1998, Kevin Warwick, who can’t use his arm like a normal (正常的) person, put a small microchip (微芯片) in his left arm. He used the microchip to turn on lights, work with his computer, and even start the water for his bath. After only nine days, Warwick took the microchip out of his arm. Warwick’s story told the world that it’s possible (可能) to have a microchip in your body. However, people have different opinions about it. Many people think that we’ll all have microchips one day. There are all kinds of things that a microchip could do. It could be useful for simple things. You might not need paper money, because you could use your microchip to buy things. A microchip might be able to do more important things. If you fell ill suddenly and went to the hospital, doctors could read your microchip and learn all of your health history. Many people dislike the idea of a microchip in their body. They have a lot of worries. Is it safe? Could a microchip make you sick? People are also worried about personal freedom (自由). This is probably the biggest reason why so many people don’t agree (同意) with the idea of the microchip. Nobody has microchips in their body yet. 1．What did Warwick do with the help of a microchip? a. Open doors.    b. Turn on the water.     c. Work with his computer.   d. Turn on lights. A．abc B．bcd C．abd D．acd 2．Why does the writer write about Warwick’s story? A．To tell us something about his accident. B．To show he was really hard-working and he never gave up. C．To show us that it’s possible to put a microchip in your body. D．To tell us how Warwick made the microchip. 3．Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A．The microchip was put in Warwick’s head. B．The microchip will make the doctor’s job easier. C．The microchip was in Warwick’s body for nine months. D．Everyone thinks the microchip is a good idea. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．Microchips in the body make people’s lives better. B．People’s different ideas on microchips. C．People hope to put Microchips in the body now. D．People don’t want to put microchips in the body. 5．In which part of a website (网站) can we read the text? A．Science. B．Health. C．Travel. D．Culture 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，借助凯文·沃里克手臂植入微芯片的真实试验案例，分别梳理大众支持、反对体内植入微芯片的两类看法，分析这项新兴科技的实用价值与潜藏隐患，展现大众对此技术的分歧观点。 1．原文第一段“ He used the microchip to turn on lights, work with his computer, and even start the water for his bath.”，可实现开灯、操控电脑、放洗澡水三件事，开门不在列举范围内，对应选项bcd。 2．第一段尾句直接给出案例用意“Warwick’s story told the world that it’s possible to have a microchip in your body.”，故事用来佐证人体植入微芯片具备可行性，文段没有事故经历、人物品格、芯片制作相关内容。 3．A芯片被放进左臂而非头部，表述错误；B就医时医生读取芯片能调取完整健康档案，降低问诊难度，能简化医生工作，表述正确；C芯片仅在手臂留存九天，不是九个月，表述错误；D不同民众持有正反两类态度，并非所有人都认可芯片植入，表述错误。 4．最后一段集中罗列大众抗拒体内植入芯片的多重顾虑：安全风险、身体健康隐患、个人自由受侵犯，整体围绕人们不接受身体植入芯片的原因展开，仅聚焦反对立场。 5．正文围绕人体植入微芯片这类前沿科技话题展开，适配网站科学板块；文章不围绕健康科普、出行游玩、风俗文化进行叙述。 Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Last year, a primary school in Jiangxi Province decided that it would no longer prepare meals. Instead, it would offer its students pre-made (预制的) meals. The move quickly became a hot topic across the country. Many parents said that they were worried about food safety. Some of them even sent home-made meals to school at lunchtime every day. The Ministry of Education warns against introducing pre-made meals to schools. That’s mainly because there are not yet any national standards for such food. The market for pre-made meals has been developing quickly over the past few years. In 2022, there were more than 60,000 related companies (相关的公司) in China. And the number is still growing. In 2026, the market will reach more than one trillion yuan. What has made pre-made meals so popular? They have many advantages. They’re quick and convenient to prepare. They also have a long shelf life (保质期). However, parents’ worries are not without reason. Pre-made meals may be acceptable every now and then, but few people eat them every day. Naturally, parents don’t want their children to do so either. In fact, pre-made meals are all prepared by central kitchens. They may not be less healthy than freshly cooked food. The problem is how to make sure all these companies follow the hygiene (卫生) rules when they cook and store food. For now, the pre-made meal industry still has a long way to go. 1．How does the writer start this text? A．By giving an example. B．By showing reasons. C．By listing numbers. D．By raising a question. 2．Why is the Ministry of Education against pre-made meals? A．Pre-made meals are too expensive. B．It thinks that pre-made meals are not safe. C．No national standards are set for pre-made meals. D．Pre-made meals are not as healthy as home-made meals. 3．What do parents think of the pre-made meals according to Paragraph 3? A．Quick and convenient. B．Delicious and healthy. C．Terrible and unsafe. D．Worrying and unacceptable. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Not all companies follow the hygiene rules. B．Pre-made meals are less healthy than freshly cooked food. C．Pre-made meals are all prepared in school kitchens. D．The market for pre-made meals is a success. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了江西某校改用预制菜引发争议，家长担忧安全；教育部因无国标反对校园预制菜。预制菜便捷但不宜长期食用，行业缺少完善卫生监管，仍需规范。 1．根据第一段首句“Last year, a primary school in Jiangxi Province decided that…”可知，作者通过列举江西省一所小学的具体案例来开启文章，引出预制菜进校园的话题。 2．根据第二段“The Ministry of Education warns against introducing pre-made meals to schools. That’s mainly because there are not yet any national standards for such food.”可知，教育部反对的主要原因是尚未制定相关的国家标准。 3．根据第三段“However, parents’ worries are not without reason… Naturally, parents don’t want their children to do so either.”可知，家长对此感到担忧，并且不愿意孩子每天食用，即认为其令人担忧且难以接受。 4．根据最后一段“The problem is how to make sure all these companies follow the hygiene rules…”可知，目前的问题在于如何确保公司遵守卫生规则，由此可推断并非所有公司都能严格遵守规则。 Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·河北秦皇岛·期中）①Some animals can easily find their way home after a long journey. How do they make it? Scientific research shows that they are born with certain unusual abilities for direction. ②A certain kind of ants, for example, can count their steps to avoid getting lost. They can go as far as 110 meters and bring food home. These ants live in the open desert (沙漠), so they have nothing to guide them along the way. It’s like someone walking six kilometers through a dark forest. ③Some fish have an unbelievable sense of smell. They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large sea area. Some sea birds have a similar ability. They are able to make a smell map of their flying area. ④Some animals can sense the earth’s magnetic field (磁场), while humans can’t. This magnetic field guides a certain kind of fish when they swim a long way to a place and then come back. How can this kind of fish do that? It is still a mystery (奥秘). Scientists have no good answers yet. ⑤However, animals with such unusual abilities still have difficulty dealing with environmental changes caused by human activities. For example, many birds depend on stars for direction, but they get lost easily at night when city lights are kept on all night. To solve this problem, we can simply turn off some lights at night. Clearly, one small act of humans may mean a lot to animals. 1．How can a certain kind of ants find their way? A．By sensing the earth’s magnetic field. B．By walking through a forest. C．By bringing food together. D．By counting their steps. 2．What can some fish do with the help of the earth’s magnetic field? A．They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large area. B．They can swim a long way to a place and then come back. C．They can swim as far as 110 metres and bring food home. D．They can make a smell map of their swimming area. 3．What are people advised to do according to the last paragraph? A．To help animals. B．To keep city lights on. C．To change the environment. D．To travel at night. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A．①②—③④—⑤ B．①—②③④—⑤ C．①②③④—⑤ D．①—②③④⑤ 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了部分动物天生具备的特殊方向感能力，如蚂蚁数步数、鱼类利用嗅觉或磁场导航，并指出人类活动对这些能力的影响及改善建议。 1．根据第②段“A certain kind of ants, for example, can count their steps to avoid getting lost.”可知，这类蚂蚁通过数步数来认路。 2．根据第④段“This magnetic field guides a certain kind of fish when they swim a long way to a place and then come back.”可知，磁场帮助这类鱼游到远处再返回。 3．根据第⑤段“To solve this problem, we can simply turn off some lights at night. Clearly, one small act of humans may mean a lot to animals.”可知，建议人们关掉一些灯以帮助动物。 4．文章结构为：第①段总起，提出动物有特殊方向能力；第②③④段分别举例说明（蚂蚁数步数、鱼类嗅觉、磁场导航）；第⑤段转折，指出人类活动带来的问题及建议。因此结构为①—②③④—⑤。 Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? It seems that time is racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has changed. It’s not just you — recent research shows nature can control our sense of time. Richardo Correia, the researcher at the University of Finland, found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps, even give us the sense of time abundance (充裕). Correia compared people’s experiences of time when they performed different types of tasks in cities and natural environments. It showed that people reported a sense of expanded time when they were in nature compared to when they were in cities. For example, a walk through the countryside felt longer than a city walk of the same distance. It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world, but it’s also our sense of the past and future. Earlier research shows that spending time in nature helps to move our focus from the immediate (目前的) moment towards our future needs. Instead of focusing on the pressure of the needs on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us focus on what’s important so that we meet our long-term goals. This is partly because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动的), making us think more about future advantages instead of wanting immediate ones. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example. 2．In what way did Correia carry out the research? A．He did some surveys online. B．He studied earlier studies. C．He interviewed many people. D．He compared people’s experiences of time. 3．What does the underlined word “expanded” probably mean? A．Increased. B．Lost. C．Reusable. D．Real. 4．How does nature help with our sense of the future? A．By meeting our needs. B．By changing our focus. C．By showing us pictures. D．By reminding us of the past. 5．Which is the best title for the text? A．What Time Brings Us B．Where Time Has Gone C．How Nature Changes Our Sense of Time D．Why We Lose Sense of Time in Nature 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍芬兰大学的相关研究，指出身处自然环境会改变人们的时间感知，既拉长当下的主观时间，也能调整人们对过去与未来的思考视角。 1．第一段开头提出问句：“Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day?”，这是用设问开篇引出话题。 2．第二段介绍研究方式：“Correia compared people’s experiences of time when they performed different types of tasks in cities and natural environments.”，表明研究采用对比人们时间体验的方式。 3．第二段后文举例：“a walk through the countryside felt longer than a city walk of the same distance”，结合单词所在句“people reported a sense of expanded time when they were in nature”，表明乡间散步主观感觉更久，可推知expanded意为“变长、增加”。 4．第三段给出依据：“spending time in nature helps to move our focus from the immediate moment towards our future needs”，表明自然通过转变人们的关注点来帮助我们建立对未来的感知 5．全文围绕自然如何改变人的时间感知展开，第一段总起，二、三段分别说明对当下、未来时间感的影响，“How Nature Changes Our Sense of Time”精准概括全文核心。 Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Students at Changchun University of Science and Technology have invented a device (设备) that can turn the pages of a book with just the blink (眨眼) of eyes. “The invention, which uses brain-sensing (脑感应) technology, could make it easier for disabled people or the old people to read books in a smart way,” Qi Huanqiang, one of the inventors, said. The team of five students was from the university’s electrical information and engineering school and said they came up with the plan in a week. The team showed the device at a special event at the university. Qi wore a headband and every time he blinked three times in two seconds, the device turned a page of a book. He said the headband uses brain-sensing technology to turn brain activity into digital signals (数字信号). Then the digital signals were sent to the device that could turn the pages. Qi also said the invention was not expensive and could help a lot of people. It quickly became popular online. And many people also encouraged the young inventors to make the device even better. But not everyone was on the same page. One person said that the device could not turn pages back and that it was not really useful. Another said, “I don’t think it’s helpful. That means I can’t blink at all until I’ve finished reading a page.” This invention, though not perfect, is still a good thing. The inventors want to help people, and that’s a good lesson for all science lovers. It’s a great start and with more work, who knows what amazing things they might create next! 1．Why does the team invent the device? A．To test brain waves. B．To warn of a health risk. C．To help people read. D．To search information online. 2．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．How the device worked. B．Who invented the device. C．What kind of books Qi read. D．Why the special event took place. 3．What is one of the problems of the device? A．It reads too fast. B．It can’t turn the pages back. C．It is too expensive. D．It can’t record the times of blink. 4．What does the writer think of the future of the device? A．Bright. B．Boring. C．Easy. D．Uncertain. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍长春理工大学学生发明一款通过眨眼翻书的脑感应设备，讲解它的工作原理、大众褒贬不一的评价，最后作者对这项发明给予积极展望。 1．根据第二段“The invention... could make it easier for disabled people or the old people to read books in a smart way”可知，团队发明该设备是为了方便人们阅读。 2．第四段介绍发明者佩戴头带、眨眼三次即可翻页，以及设备将脑活动转化为数字信号实现翻页的完整流程，主要说明设备的工作方式。 3．根据第五段“One person said that the device could not turn pages back”可知，该设备存在不能往回翻页的缺陷。 4．根据最后一段“It’s a great start and with more work, who knows what amazing things they might create next!”，作者认为这项发明是很好的开端，稍加完善就能创造更多惊喜，可见作者看好设备的未来，认为前景光明（Bright）。 Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·河北邢台·期中）The earth is about 4,600 million years old. Modern man has lived on the earth for only 35,000 years, but during that time, we have changed our planet in many ways. Many of the things that we have done are good, but more are not good for the earth. Water Pollution A lot of people, birds and fish die each day because of water pollution. Factories have polluted the land and the water. As a result, many rivers and lakes are now dead. Air Pollution In big cities, factories, as well as cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of air pollution. Many people in cities now have serious health problems. For example, Mexico City used to be a beautiful sunny capital, but today it is always covered by thick brown clouds. Soil Pollution In order to have a good harvest, most of the farmers use chemicals too much in their fields. That’s bad for the soil. But this kind of pollution is difficult to stop. Hope for the Future These problems are very serious for our future, so all of us should do something to improve our environment. If we can stop pollution, our planet will become more and more beautiful and our health will be better. Let’s be greener people! 1．________ have made the earth change a lot. A．Human beings B．Animals C．Plants D．People on other planets 2．There are ________ kinds of pollution in this passage. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．________ is a big problem now. A．Pollution B．Forest C．Education D．Medical treatment 4．Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage? A．Most of the things that we have done are good for our planet. B．We must stop the factories from pouring waste water into the rivers and lakes. C．Because of water pollution, many rivers and lakes are now dead. D．Water pollution is very serious nowadays. 5．Which sentence is TRUE? A．Though Mexico City is always covered by thick brown clouds, it’s still a beautiful sunny capital. B．Air pollution can make people sick. C．Now fewer farmers use chemicals in the fields. D．Factories, cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of soil pollution. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了现代人类在地球上生活期间对地球环境造成的多种污染问题（包括水污染、空气污染和土壤污染），并呼吁大家采取行动改善环境，成为更环保的人。 1．根据第一段第二句“Modern man has lived on the earth for only 35,000 years, but during that time, we have changed our planet in many ways.”可知，是现代人类（Modern man/we）在很多方面改变了我们的星球。 2．通读文章可知，文中明确列举了三种污染类型分别是：“Water Pollution”“Air Pollution”和“Soil Pollution”。因此共有三种。 3．整篇文章主要讲述了水污染、空气污染和土壤污染带来的危害，并在最后一段提到“These problems are very serious for our future”。因此，污染（Pollution）是现在面临的大问题。 4．根据第一段最后一句“Many of the things that we have done are good, but more are not good for the earth.”可知，我们做的事情中更多的是对地球不好的。选项A说“大多数事情对星球是好的”，与原文表述相反，因此是不正确的。 5．第三段提到空气污染的影响：“Many people in cities now have serious health problems.”这直接说明空气污染会导致人们生病。选项B“Air pollution can make people sick.”与原文表述一致，是正确的。 Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·河北邢台·期中）What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know how to deal with them. Many old computers are put away. Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish. Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products (产品). Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers of their own brands. In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of the computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers which are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade (升级). Yet many people are throwing away good computers, while others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working on this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. These repaired computers then go to schools, charities (慈善团体) or people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things and cut down waste, too. 1．What do many people do with old computers? A．They repair them. B．They sell them. C．They send them to others. D．They stop using them. 2．How many computer companies are mentioned in the second paragraph? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 3．According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must ________. A．recycle most of their products B．collect all their used products C．repair and upgrade old computers D．make cheaper computers 4．What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers? A．Help the computer companies to collect them. B．Repair and send them to those who need them. C．Help people to learn to use them. D．Turn rubbish into useful things. 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Repairing old computers. B．Encouraging to make cheap computers. C．Recycling old computers. D．Helping those who need computers. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了旧电脑的处理问题、公司回收政策、法律要求及公益组织的解决方案。 1．第一段“Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish.”以及“Many old computers are put away.”表明，许多人把旧电脑收起来或扔掉，即不再使用它们。 2．第二段提到“Sony”、“Dell”、“Hewlett Packard”和“other companies”，其中明确提到了三家电脑公司。 3．第三段“Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of the computer waste must be recycled.”表明，法律规定公司必须回收大部分产品。 4．第四段“They collect and repair old computers...These repaired computers then go to schools, charities or people who need them.”表明，这些组织修理旧电脑并送给需要的人。 5．全文围绕旧电脑的回收利用展开，包括公司回收、法律要求和公益组织帮助，因此“Recycling old computers.”为本文主旨。 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·河北秦皇岛·期中）In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as “Are you married?” or information questions such as “Where do you live?”. It’s OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt (唐突的) and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask “What time is it?” or “Can you move?”, he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” to begin your questions. “Excuse me, when does the bus leave?” or “Pardon me, may I sit here?” sounds more polite. It’s also possible to use “can” in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase “Can you lend me”, “Can I have”, etc. In the United States, this form is often considered less formal, especially in written English, and “May I have” is preferred. Questions with “can” are made more polite by using “could”: “Pardon me, could you help me?” “Would” can also be used to make questions more polite. “Would you let me borrow your pencil?” is also polite. Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add “please” at the end of the questions. We can say, “Could you help me, please?” “Please” is usually placed at the end of a request in informal speech, though it can also appear at the beginning in more formal or particularly polite contexts. 1．When might direct questions seem impolite? A．When asking about abilities. B．When speaking to strangers. C．When talking to close friends. D．When using “please” at the end. 2．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．We shouldn’t ask direct questions in daily life. B．It’s all right to ask strangers direct questions. C．It’s not enough to ask questions correctly. D．We must know someone well before asking questions. 3．What is the difference between “can” and “could” in polite questions? A．“Could” is incorrect in written English. B．“Could” is considered more polite than “can”. C．“Can” is more formal, while “could” is more informal. D．“Can” is only used in the UK, while “could” is only used in the US. 4．What does the text mainly tell us? A．How to use some phrases correctly. B．How to make requests correctly. C．How to change the ways we speak. D．How to make direct questions more polite. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何让直接提问听起来更礼貌。 1．细节理解题。根据“But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger.”可知，向陌生人提问时，直接提问可能显得唐突无礼。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite...”可知，作者认为仅仅正确提问是不够的，还要注意礼貌。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Questions with ‘can’ are made more polite by using ‘could’...”可知，“could”比“can”更礼貌。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了如何通过添加礼貌用语、使用更委婉的情态动词等方式，让直接提问变得更礼貌。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）The Tea-Picking Festival in Yunnan is a yearly event. It celebrates the harvest (丰收) of tea leaves. The festival has a long history and it is important to the local people. The festival came from an old custom. As time went by, the festival developed into a celebration of the tea harvest. Now, local people come together on this day to enjoy the fruits of their labor (劳动). The main activities of the festival include tea-picking competitions, tea-making demonstrations (演示) and cultural performances. During the tea-picking competitions, people try to pick as many tea leaves as possible within a given time. The one who picks the most wins. The tea-making demonstrations show the traditional methods (方法) of tea-making. These methods have been used for many years. The cultural performances include music, dance, and other forms of activities that show the local culture. For students, it is very meaningful to take part in the festival. That is because they can learn about the local culture. By taking part in the festival, students can get a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of Yunnan. They can also learn about the importance of sustainable agriculture (可持续农业). In a word, the Tea-Picking Festival is a special cultural event that celebrates the harvest of tea leaves in Yunnan. Through its different kinds of activities and performances, the festival provides students with a valuable chance to learn about the local culture and the importance of tea in Chinese society. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指的是)? A．The tea leaf. B．The harvest of tea leaves. C．The Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival. D．The local custom. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The development of the festival. B．The importance of the festival to students. C．The main activities of the festival. D．The meaning of the festival to the local people. 3．Why is it meaningful for students to take part in the festival? A．They can learn how to make tea for their families. B．They can get a deeper understanding of local history and traditions. C．They can win prizes in tea-picking competitions. D．They can sell tea leaves to make money. 4．What does the underlined word “valuable” mean in the text? A．Common. B．Private. C．Professional. D．Important. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．The History of Tea-Picking in Yunnan Province B．The Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival: A Cultural Celebration of Tea Harvest C．Sustainable Agriculture on Yunnan Tea Farms D．Students’ Favourite Activities at the Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了云南采茶节的相关情况，包括其历史渊源、主要活动、对学生的意义等。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“The Tea-Picking Festival in Yunnan is a yearly event. It celebrates the harvest (丰收) of tea leaves.”可知，第一段中的“it”指的是云南采茶节。故选C。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The main activities of the festival include tea-picking competitions, tea-making demonstrations (演示) and cultural performances.”可知，第三段主要介绍了采茶节的主要活动，包括采茶比赛、制茶演示和文化表演。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“For students, it is very meaningful to take part in the festival. That is because they can learn about the local culture. By taking part in the festival, students can get a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of Yunnan.”可知，学生参加这个节日很有意义，因为他们可以了解当地文化，更深入地了解云南的历史和传统。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“Through its different kinds of activities and performances, the festival provides students with a valuable chance to learn about the local culture and the importance of tea in Chinese society.”可知，这个节日通过各种各样的活动和表演，为学生们提供了一个了解当地文化和茶在中国社会中重要性的宝贵机会，由此可推断“valuable”意为“宝贵的，重要的”。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。根据文章第一段“The Tea-Picking Festival in Yunnan is a yearly event. It celebrates the harvest (丰收) of tea leaves.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了云南采茶节，这是一个庆祝茶叶丰收的文化节日。因此，最佳标题为“The Yunnan Tea-Picking Festival: A Cultural Celebration of Tea Harvest”（云南采茶节：一场庆祝茶叶丰收的文化盛会）。故选B。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·河北唐山·期中）Free time is a good chance for teenagers to have fun. What about free time with parents around? Some teenagers want free playtime without their parents’ supervision (监管). But parents and experts may think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, thinks teenagers should be allowed to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents around. I was nervous and just couldn’t enjoy myself to the fullest,” Lin says. “And my friend Chen Xiaoxin has a similar experience. Once, he went out to play with his classmates. Everyone felt uncomfortable under his mother’s supervision.” Wang Min, a mother of a 14-year-old boy, thinks playtime needs supervision. She explains, “People usually say I like to control my kid, but that’s not true. I am just worried that he may get into trouble. Some bad people may have a bad influence on him and some games may mislead (误导) him.” Mr. Ma, a doctor of social studies, says it’s understandable for teenagers to wish for freedom (自由). Free play helps them to be independent. Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to supervise them all the time. However, teenagers should find out the exact details (细节) about the activities before playtime. Then they can communicate with their parents. Finally, teenagers and their parents decide together whether they can go out to play alone or not. 1．What does Chen Xiaoxin’s experience show? A．Playing with classmates is not interesting. B．Mothers are better at supervising kids than fathers. C．Kids feel uncomfortable when parents supervise them. D．Parents should always go out with their kids. 2．What is Wang Min’s reason for supervising her son’s playtime? A．She likes to control her son. B．She is afraid her son may get into trouble. C．She wants to play with her son together. D．She thinks her son is too young to play alone. 3．Which of the following opinions will Mr. Ma probably agree with? A．Teenagers should have more freedom. B．Teenagers should be supervised all the time. C．Teenagers don’t need to talk with their parents about their activities. D．Teenagers should decide themselves whether they can go out to play alone or not. 4．In which part of a magazine can we probably find the text? A．Hobbies and Interests B．Family and Relationships C．Sports and Health D．History and Culture 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述青少年在空闲时间是否需要父母监管的不同观点，涉及学生、家长和专家的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“And my friend Chen Xiaoxin has a similar experience. Once, he went out to play with his classmates. Everyone felt uncomfortable under his mother’s supervision.”可知，在陈晓欣妈妈的监管下，他和他的同学都觉得不舒服。可以看出这是大多数孩子的感受。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“She explains, ‘...I am just worried that he may get into trouble.’”可知，她只是担心他儿子可能会陷入麻烦。故选B。 3．观点态度题。根据“Mr. Ma, a doctor of social studies, says it’s understandable for teenagers to wish for freedom (自由). Free play helps them to be independent. Parents can give them more space.”可知，马先生认为自由玩耍帮助孩子们独立，父母可以给他们更多空间。故选A。 4．推理判断题。文章围绕青少年与父母在玩耍监管的问题上展开，属于家庭关系范畴，可推知在“家庭与关系”部分能找到该文本。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside”. Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy, …” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder: Play is important, even for adults. _________ Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight … all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors— away from the natural world—may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search for cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality (高质量的) time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 1．How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A．By showing the results of a recent study. B．By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C．By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D．By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 2．According to the passage, what can be one of the results of spending more time indoors? A．Improving eyesight. B．Reducing stress level. C．Getting better social skills. D．Increasing risk of physical illness. 3．Which sentence can be put in the blank in Paragraph 5? A．Just getting outdoors does wonders. B．Outdoor play helps to build relationships. C．Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D．The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 4．Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in paragraph 6? A．improve B．limit C．produce D．organize 5．Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A．Walking from your car into the mall. B．Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C．Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D．Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章先引导读者反思自身室内外活动时间，结合密歇根大学研究指出如今孩子户外活动时间减少，接着引用专家观点说明久坐室内的危害，再从“提升感官、解放思维、亲近环境”三方面论证户外活动的好处，最后呼吁人们用户外活动替代部分室内娱乐。 1．推理判断题。根据“Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really ‘outside’. Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV”可知，作者通过邀请读者思考自身上周的室内外活动时间引入 “户外活动” 主题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章中Richard Louv的表述“The costs ‘include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy, …’”可知，长时间待在室内的代价之一是“更高的身体和情绪疾病发生率”，即增加身体患病风险。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Outdoor activity betters your senses”，“Outdoor play frees your mind”，“Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment”可知，这三段均围绕户外活动的好处展开，空格处需总起该部分内容，结合前文“Play is important, even for adults”，“Just getting outdoors does wonders”能衔接上下文并概括户外活动的积极作用。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses”及后文“Smell, sight … all of your senses are in use when you’re outside”可知，徒步、探索等户外活动能让感官得到运用，进而提升感官能力，hone在此处意为“提升、磨练”，与improve含义最接近。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park”可知，在当地公园观察云朵移动是接触自然的户外活动，属于享受户外活动的好方式。故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $