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专题05 阅读理解(记叙文)
Passage 1
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)Growing up in Damascus in Syria, Yusra dreamed of competing at the Olympics. She remembers watching the games with her father, who was a professional swimmer, and beginning training when she was 9. But after the civil war broke out when she was just 13, her life changed dramatically. “Our house was destroyed, so we had to live with my grandma, " she says. “We went to school, but it was dangerous; it was the same with swimming.”
After four years of living in fear of attacks, she and her older sister Sara made the difficult decision to flee in search of safety in Europe. They traveled to Turkey first. They then continued onto Germany, which became Yusra and Sara’s second home-although it took some time for it to feel like it. “The one thing that made me feel at home was swimming,” says Yusra.
She began training at a club, applying her determination and resilience (坚韧) to the sport she loved-and the next year, she was selected to compete at the Rio Olympics as part of the first ever Refugee (难民) Olympic Team.
Competing on the world stage alongside athletes from all other countries, she realized that she was representing others like her—those who were forced to live beyond borders. From that moment, she has worked tirelessly to share her story, and those of so many others, to bring greater visibility to the dangers they have faced.
Yusra will launch a foundation to provide refugees around the globe with access to education and sport. She is also currently studying film and TV production in Los Angeles. Swimming remains her cornerstone, the true constant in her life. “Swimming has taught me a lot: it taught me to ty again. If you’ re going through something tough, it doesn’t mean that it is over,” Yusra says.
1.Which word can best describe Yusra’s teenage life?
A.Eventful. B.Decent. C.Boring. D.Purposeful.
2.What did Yusra realize after participating in the Rio Olympics?
A.She had made a big achievement. B.She had to search for her identity.
C.She could voice for the displaced. D.She should befriend other athletes.
3.What role does swimming play in Yusra’s life?
A.It keeps her engaged in sports. B.It gives her a sense of stability.
C.It is a means of gaining recognition. D.It offers a brief escape from reality.
4.What does the story mainly tell us?
A.Where there’s a will, there’s a way. B.One good turn deserves another.
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed. D.Action speaks louder than words.
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A
【导语】本文讲述了叙利亚游泳运动员尤丝拉·马尔迪尼在内战中逃离祖国、以难民身份参加里约奥运会,并通过游泳传递坚韧力量、为难民发声的故事。
1.根据文中描述,尤丝拉13岁时内战爆发,家园被毁、生活陷入危险,随后与姐姐逃亡欧洲,经历了动荡的青春期生活。“Eventful”意为“多事的、充满变故的”,能准确概括她这段充满波折的经历。
2.原文指出“Competing on the world stage alongside athletes from all other countries, she realized that she was representing others like her—those who were forced to live beyond borders.”,尤丝拉意识到自己代表着和她一样流离失所的难民,她可以为这些人发声。
3.文中指出“Swimming remains her cornerstone, the true constant in her life.”和“‘The one thing that made me feel at home was swimming,’ says Yusra.”,游泳是她生活中的基石与不变的依靠,给了她稳定感。
4.全文讲述了尤丝拉在内战中历经磨难,始终坚持游泳梦想,最终站上奥运舞台并为难民发声的故事,体现了“有志者事竟成”的精神。
Passage 2
(25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中)Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born on November 30, 1835, in a small town in Florida, the USA.He grew up with a few naughty boys who later appeared in his stories. At the age of 12, his father died, and he began to work, first as a printer, then on a riverboat. Those years on the boat went into his book “Life on the Mississippi”.
During the Civil (国内的) War he worked as a reporter and used Mark Twain as his pen name. The stories he wrote in this period made him famous and popular. He made a lot of money by writing, lecturing and running his own publishing house. But he spent all of it on high living and an unsuccessful business.
Mark Twain was known as a “funny man”. But in fact, he took a serious view of life. Many sad things happened in his own life. All his experiences helped to shape his stories, which showed the dark side of society. He died as an old man of 75 in 1910.
1.Where did Mark Twain work after he worked as a printer?
A.On a boat. B.On a train. C.On a bus. D.On a plane.
2.When did Mark Twain become famous?
A.During the Civil War. B.During World War Ⅱ.
C.During the War of Independence. D.During World War Ⅰ.
3.What helped to shape Mark Twain’s stories?
A.His friends.
B.His father and mother.
C.All the things he did and saw.
D.The books he read.
【答案】1.A 2.A 3.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了马克·吐温的生平经历,包括他的出生、成长、工作经历、笔名的由来、成名时期以及他的创作特点等。
1.细节理解题。根据“At the age of 12, his father died, and he began to work, first as a printer, then on a riverboat.”可知,马克·吐温在做了印刷工之后是在一艘船上工作,故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据“During the Civil (国内的) War he worked as a reporter and used Mark Twain as his pen name. The stories he wrote in this period made him famous and popular.”可知,马克·吐温在南北战争期间成为记者并以马克·吐温为笔名,这个时期他写的故事让他出名且受欢迎,所以是在南北战争期间成名的,故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据“Many sad things happened in his own life. All his experiences helped to shape his stories, which showed the dark side of society.”可知,他生活中发生的许多事情以及他的所有经历帮助塑造了他的故事,也就是他做过的和看到的一切帮助塑造了他的故事,故选C。
Passage 3
(25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)Five years ago, my wife and I experienced something truly special. That year marked our 40th wedding anniversary. As our gift to each other, we decided to take a road trip out west. After carefully checking our car, we set out from Ontario, Canada. We drove west to Alberta, then south into Glacier National Park in the United States. The journey was filled with beautiful views at every turn.
It was a cold spring day when we drove along the Beartooth Highway. The road had just reopened for the season a few days earlier. Though there was still lots of snow beside the road, the views were absolutely breathtaking. I stopped again and again so I could take photos with my camera. I wanted to capture (捕捉) the amazing view, with my wife standing right in the center of the picture.
There weren’t many other cars on the road. Occasionally, cars full of young tourists would drive past. Then we heard the sound of a motorcycle coming near. The rider, wearing dusty clothes, parked behind our car. He walked towards us and said simply, “Give me your camera and stand over there with your wife.” I have to say that I felt a little nervous—was he going to take our camera which held all our wonderful trip memories?
But to our surprise, he just took a photo of us together, handed back my camera, and rode away before we could even thank him. That photo he took for us unexpectedly became one of our most treasured memories from the trip.
That day, I learned an important lesson in a surprising place. We should never judge a person by the first impression. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to say a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day.
1.Why did the couple stop from time to time during the trip?
A.To clear the snow from the road. B.To wait for young tourists to catch up.
C.To take photos of the beautiful views. D.To check their car for possible problems.
2.The author’s nervousness was caused by ________.
A.the few cars on the road B.the loud noise of the motorcycle
C.the stranger’s amazing photo D.the motorcyclist’s unexpected behavior
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Actions speak louder than words. B.Treasure something before it’s gone.
C.Patience can make you less nervous. D.First impression can’t always be trusted.
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者和妻子在结婚40周年公路旅行途中,遇到一位骑摩托车的人,对方主动帮他们拍照,起初作者因对方意外行为而紧张,最后这张照片成为珍贵回忆,作者由此领悟到不能以第一印象判断人。
1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I stopped again and again so I could take photos with my camera. I wanted to capture (捕捉) the amazing view, with my wife standing right in the center of the picture.”可知,这对夫妇在旅途中时不时停下来是为了拍摄美丽的风景。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I have to say that I felt a little nervous—was he going to take our camera which held all our wonderful trip memories?”可知,作者的紧张是由摩托车骑手意外的行为引起的,作者担心对方会拿走相机,里面存着他们旅途的美好回忆。故选D。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“That day, I learned an important lesson in a surprising place. We should never judge a person by the first impression.”可知,我们能从文章中学到第一印象并不总是可靠的。故选D。
Passage 4
(25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)From Nobody to Somebody
Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at his school, Brian decided to take part in it. He had never acted on stage before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him. “You are not funny but silly,” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face. “No one will like what you do,” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn’t understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny and that he would never be successful. Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job,” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best and always believes in himself. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
1.Brian decided to prepare for the show because ________.
A.he wasn’t busy acting in movies B.he was invited by a TV station
C.his friends liked his jokes D.Ken was expecting his performance
2.After winning the first prize, Brian ________.
A.began to understand Ken B.encouraged others to join him
C.became a teacher of acting D.continued to work towards his goal
3.What can we learn from Brian’s story?
A.It’s important to learn something new. B.True friends always agree with you.
C.Believe in yourself and never give up trying. D.Talent will show itself sooner or later.
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了Brian从被同学嘲笑到凭借自信和坚持成为喜剧明星的故事,传达了相信自己、永不放弃的积极信息。
1.细节理解题。根据文章第三段“But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.”可知,Brian决定准备表演是因为他的朋友们喜欢他的笑话,老师也说他很有趣。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.”可知,赢得一等奖后,Brian没有理会Ken的负面评价,而是继续朝着自己的目标努力。故选D。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best and always believes in himself. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!”可知,Brian的故事告诉我们:要相信自己,永不放弃尝试。故选C。
Passage 5
(25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中)There was once a famous scientist who made several important discoveries. Once he was asked how he was able to be so creative. He replied that it all came from an experience he had with his mother when he was 7 years old. He was trying to take a bottle of milk out of the refrigerator. But the bottle was too slippery (滑的) and he dropped it. The kitchen floor was covered in milk.
When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of shouting at him or punishing him, she said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?”
So he did. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together. Then his mother said, “This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let’s go out in the backyard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it.”
The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson!
The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. He learned that mistakes are just opportunities (机会) to learn something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment doesn’t “work”, we can still learn something valuable from it.
1.What did Robert’s mother do after he made the mess?
A.She asked him to clean the kitchen.
B.She allowed him to play in the mess.
C.She shouted at him and punished him.
D.She showed him a huge puddle of milk.
2.Which word can best describe Robert’s mother?
A.Smart. B.Careful. C.Hardworking. D.Protective.
3.What life lesson can we learn from the passage?
A.We should treat life as a big experiment.
B.We should keep an open mind about mistakes.
C.We should learn something from scientific experiment.
D.We should love our mothers with whole heart and soul.
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了一位著名科学家分享的童年经历。这段经历让科学家领悟到不必害怕犯错,错误本质上是学习新事物的机会——这一认知也深刻影响了他的科学研究,因为科学实验的核心正是从“失败”中汲取有价值的知识。
1.细节理解题。根据“she said, ‘Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?’”可知,妈妈允许他在牛奶里玩几分钟再清理。故选B。
2.推理判断题。根据第2-4段可知,妈妈面对孩子打翻牛奶的失误,没有简单责备,而是先允许孩子玩耍缓解情绪,再将失误转化为“如何拿稳瓶子”的学习机会,引导孩子主动探索解决方法,这种教育方式体现了她的智慧。故选A。
3.主旨大意题。根据“He learned that mistakes are just opportunities to learn something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment doesn’t ‘work’, we can still learn something valuable from it.”可知,他领悟到,错误只不过是学习新事物的机会,而这毕竟正是科学实验的本质所在。即便实验没有“成功”,我们仍能从中汲取有价值的东西,因此是告诉我们要理智地看待错误。故选B。
Passage 6
(25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中)My First Marathon
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles (脚踝) was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my seventh year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my thirties, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to readjust (重新调整). Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign, “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was really hungry!
As I came to mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.A month before the marathon, the writer ________.
A.made up his mind to run B.felt scared
C.was well trained D.lost hope
2.Why did the writer mention the P.E. class in his seventh year?
A.To tell the readers a funny story.
B.To share a most treasured memory.
C.To show he was not talented in sports.
D.To remember the support of his teacher.
3.What can we learn from the story?
A.One is never too old to learn. B.Failure is the mother of success.
C.Where there is a will, there is a way. D.Behind every successful man stands his family.
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.C
【导语】本文讲述了作者的首次马拉松经历,体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理。
1.细节理解题。根据第一段“A month before my first marathon... leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead”可知,作者脚踝受伤后仍“决心继续(参赛)”,即下定决心要跑马拉松。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段“In my first P.E. class... I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ‘not athletic’”可知,作者提及此事是为了说明自己“没有运动天赋”,这也是多年来困扰他的标签。故选C。
3.主旨大意题。作者赛前受伤、训练时间不足,且曾被贴上“没有运动天赋”的标签,比赛中又遭遇多重困难,但最终凭借意志力完成马拉松,体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理。故选C。
Passage 7
(25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中)School always made Jasper nervous because of his vitiligo (白癜风). He always felt like everyone was watching and each look hurt him. He hated being the center of attention, so he kept to himself, avoiding group activities and conversations.
Luckily, Ms. Green noticed him. She was the kind of teacher who could bring out the best in every student. “Hey, Jasper,” she said softly, “I know school can be hard, but you are able to shine.”
A few days later, the headmaster announced a model airplane competition. Ms. Green thought it would be perfect for Jasper. She paired him with Rustle, an outgoing kid who was always up for a challenge. Rustle didn’t seem to care about Jasper’s skin. He just wanted to build a great plane. “Let’s do this, man,” he said to Jasper.
At first, Jasper just wanted Rustle to take the lead, but Rustle kept encouraging him, “You’ve got great ideas. Tell me what you think.” Hearing this, Jasper slowly started sharing his ideas. When they had problems, Rustle would smile and say, “It’s OK. We can learn from them. Failure is just another word for learning.” Together, they found ways to fix the problems. Rustle’s support helped Jasper believe in himself. Step by step, Jasper became more willing to share and felt happier working with this friend.
On the day of the competition, their plane soared (翱翔) higher than any other. They won the first place, and the crowd cheered. Ms. Green smiled at Jasper, inviting him to speak about their project. He took a deep breath and stepped up. He talked about their work, the troubles, and how they teamed up. His voice grew louder as he spoke. The audience gave a long and thunderous round of applause.
For the first time, Jasper felt truly discovered—not for his skin, but for his mind and creativity. With a friend like Rustle and a teacher like Ms. Green, he felt brave enough for whatever came next.
1.What was Jasper like at school at first?
A.He stayed active in class. B.He avoided talking to others.
C.He tried to be noticed by others. D.He asked the teacher many questions.
2.What truly changed Jasper?
A.The praise from the headmaster. B.The attitude towards his teachers.
C.The love of his parents and friends. D.The support from Ms. Green and Rustle.
3.After this experience, Jasper would probably ________.
A.trust himself when facing challenges B.hide himself from most of his friends
C.depend on the teacher more than others D.focus on building model airplanes all the time
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了患有白癜风的Jasper因害怕被关注而自我封闭,但在Green老师和同学Rustle的鼓励下,通过参加模型飞机比赛逐渐建立自信的故事。
1.细节理解题。根据“He hated being the center of attention, so he kept to himself, avoiding group activities and conversations.”可知,Jasper最初在学校避免与他人交流。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“Rustle kept encouraging him”、“Rustle’s support helped Jasper believe in himself.”以及“With a friend like Rustle and a teacher like Ms. Green, he felt brave enough for whatever came next.”可知,Green老师和Rustle的支持真正改变了Jasper。故选D。
3.推理判断题。根据“With a friend like Rustle and a teacher like Ms. Green, he felt brave enough for whatever came next.”可知,有了Rustle这样的朋友和Green女士这样的老师,他对未来充满勇气。由此可推知,经过这段经历,Jasper在面对挑战时会相信自己。故选A。
Passage 8
(24-25九年级上·北京西城·期中)“Look! The community center is having an art competition,” said Grace. She was holding a flyer (传单).
Mrs. Simon read the flyer aloud. Everyone agreed they would like to enter the art competition. Mrs. Simon said, “Our classroom supply (供应) of art materials is low because it’s the end of the year. I’ll check with Mrs. Rice to see what she has.”
Mrs. Rice, the art teacher, didn’t have any art materials. “I won’t be getting a supply until next year,” she said. The whole class was upset. “How can we enter the art competition without art materials?” asked Grace. “Maybe we can raise the money. We could have a book sale,” suggested Hal.
“I don’t think there is time,” Mrs. Simon said.
“Let’s use the paper in the recycling bin.” Pablo offered an idea. He seldom spoke up, so everyone was surprised.
“Why would you use old paper?” Hal asked.
“To save trees and protect the Earth.” replied Pablo.
“We can also use this old string (线) and these wire hangers (铁丝衣架),” added Grace.
Now the class had to decide what to do with the materials. Pablo had another idea. “We can fold the paper into the cranes.” Mrs. Simon taught the children how to fold (折叠) a paper into cranes. Then everyone helped tie the cranes to a frame (架子) to make a mobile. On the day of the competition, the paper crane mobile hung in a large community center room. The huge space was crowded with art works. The crane mobile swayed (摇摆) gently as people walked past, and the paper cranes appeared to be softly flying.
The paper crane mobile turned out to be a big success and won the prize for the most creative use of materials. The whole class proudly accepted their prize. Grace said, “We made our art work, and we saved the Earth at the same time.”
1.Why did the class feel upset at the beginning of the story?
A.Because no one would like to enter the competition.
B.Because they didn’t have enough art materials to use.
C.Because Mrs. Simon didn’t allow them to make any art.
D.Because community center couldn’t hold the competition.
2.How did they enter the art competition?
A.By raising some money. B.By having a book sale.
C.By using some old materials. D.By using classroom supply.
3.What made their art work a big success?
A.The way they raised money. B.The leading role of the teachers.
C.The supply of art materials they got. D.The creativity they showed in the work.
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了为了参加艺术竞赛,在没有艺术材料的情况下,全班师生集思广益,最终决定对旧材料加以重复利用,不仅做出了非常有创意的作品而且还为保护地球尽了一份力量。
1.细节理解题。根据“Mrs. Rice, the art teacher, didn’t have any art materials”可知他们没有足够的美术材料使用,所以感到很沮丧。故选B。
2.推理判断题。根据“Let’s use the paper in the recycling bin.”,“We can also use this old string (线) and these wire hangers”以及“Now the class had to decide what to do with the materials...Then everyone helped tie the cranes to a frame (架子) to make a mobile”可知,学生们是通过使用一些旧材料来参加艺术比赛的。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据“The paper crane mobile turned out to be a big success and won the prize for the most creative use of materials...We made our art work, and we saved the Earth at the same time”可知,学生们的艺术品成功的原因是他们在作品中展示的创造力。故选D。
Passage 9
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)Kathy could still remember the night when she had to leave her home in Hungary at the age of 14. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure—a beautiful silk scarf.
Kathy and her best friend, Monica, had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves. They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.
Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, “Don’t worry, Grandma, nothing’s going to happen to your scarf. You’ll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today.” And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.
That afternoon Eliza left the interview, feeling sure that she had got the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table, she felt someone looking at her. Sitting next to her was an old woman, who could not take her eyes away from her.
“I’m sorry, do I know you?” Eliza asked.
“I’m sorry, dear, but you make me think of someone I once knew,” the old woman replied. “My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you’re wearing around your neck.” Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother’s best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica, her grandmother’s childhood friend?
Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman.
“My name’s Monica, dear. I lived in Hungary as a child, but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I’ve been living here in California ever since.” said the old woman. Eliza could not believe her ears...
1.What happened on the night Kathy left Hungary?
A.She wore a beautiful silk scarf. B.It was when World War I started.
C.She and her family left in a hurry. D.She only took expensive things with her.
2.What would Eliza probably do immediately after dinner?
A.She would give the silk scarf to Monica.
B.She would take Monica to meet her grandmother.
C.She would return the silk scarf to her grandmother.
D.She would tell her grandmother that the scarf brought her good luck.
3.What is the best title of this passage?
A.A Scarf of Luck. B.A Story about the War.
C.A Gift from Parents. D.A Reunion of Friends.
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.A
【导语】本文主要讲述了凯西有一条珍贵的丝巾,这条丝巾是她和好朋友莫妮卡友谊的象征,后来凯西将这条丝巾送给了孙女伊莱扎,伊莱扎戴着丝巾去面试,在餐厅吃饭时遇到了莫妮卡。
1.细节理解题。根据“It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure—a beautiful silk scarf.”可知,她和她的家人匆忙离开了她们的国家。故选C。
2.推理判断题。根据“Could this be Monica, her grandmother’s childhood friend?”及结合文章内容可推知,莫妮卡应该是奶奶凯西的儿时好友,所以伊莱扎会带着莫妮卡去见奶奶,让两个好友重逢,故选B。
3.最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知,文章主要讲述了凯西有一条珍贵的丝巾,这条丝巾是她和好朋友莫妮卡友谊的象征,后来凯西将这条丝巾送给了孙女伊莱扎,伊莱扎戴着丝巾去面试,在餐厅吃饭时遇到了莫妮卡,所以文章最好的标题是“一条幸运的丝巾”。故选A。
Passage 10
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)Ffh. Ffh. Ffh! It was not just the empty nest of a pewee bird as Amy had found the last five days. Amy ran home through the woods.
“Mum!” she shouted. “I see birds. Two. In a cave. Beautiful!”
Mum smiled. Birds! Always birds! From the moment Amy woke up in the morning to the moment she closed her eyes at night, she thought only of birds.
Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds, all signed “Amy in the woods.”
“Are those the same birds who built the nest last year? Will they return to the cave next spring?” Amy always wondered. “I will study my cave birds. I will draw them just as they are.” Amy made up her mind.
In a week, the birds were used to her. They were busy building their nest as Amy watched and drew with her pencils. Soon the dried brown nest became a soft green bed.
Amy watched as two baby birds came out. She watched as the young birds flew for the first time. She began to feel a part of this small family.
When the days grew shorter and the autumn air began to bite, Amy knew the birds would leave soon. But would they come back? She had to know!
In bed that night, she formed a plan.
The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird. A week later, the birds were gone...
The days grew longer again. One morning, Amy heard a bird call, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!”
She ran to the cave. Watching the way the birds flew in and out of the cave, Amy knew her friends came back. But where were last year’s babies? Did they return too? She began to search the woods near the cave, listening for their call.
Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.
Amy smiled and called, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!”
1.What can we learn about Amy from her museum?
A.She often studied birds with her mother. B.She had rich bird-watching experiences.
C.She liked drawing more than other hobbies. D.She wanted to keep her hobbies a secret.
2.How did Amy carry out her plan in the late autumn?
A.She marked each baby bird with a silver ring. B.She separated the baby birds from their parents.
C.She cared for the birds and watched them grow. D.She used the birds’ language to call them back.
3.What happened to the two baby birds when the second spring came?
A.They flew back and looked for their parents. B.They made their own nests under a bridge.
C.They flew in and out of the cave to meet Amy. D.They returned and built nests near the cave.
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.D
【导语】本文主要讲述了一个名叫Amy的小女孩对鸟类的热爱和观察,她通过在鸟腿上绑上银环来确认鸟类是否会在第二年春天返回原地筑巢的故事。
1.推理判断题。根据“Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds,”可知,Amy的阁楼房间里面有很多鸟巢、鸟模型和自然科学书籍,墙上挂满了她画的各种鸟类的图画,这表明她有丰富的观鸟经验。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird.”和“Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.”可知,她在每只雏鸟腿上都做了一个银环的记号,通过观看这个标记来判断它们是否会回来。故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据“Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.”可知,Amy在洞穴附近的小屋和桥下发现两只戴银环的鸟各自筑巢,证明幼鸟回归并在洞穴周边区域独立生活。故选D。
Passage 1
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)Last term, our class started a Storytelling Project where each student had to share a personal story in English. I chose to talk about my experience of learning to ride a bike and I spent many nights practicing aloud to make sure I wouldn’t forget the lines.
When my turn came, I stood in front of the class and my voice shook a little. The first part went smoothly and I started to describe the moment I fell off the bike. I mentioned how I was injured and how I held back my tears. Just then, Mr. Chen suddenly interrupted me. He said, “No! You’re speaking too fast, and it’s hard for everyone to feel your emotions. Try to slow down here, and pause for two seconds after saying you held back your tears.” I froze, my face turning red, but I quickly nodded and I tried to slow down. But after two more sentences, I accidentally rushed again. Mr. Chen stopped me just like he did the first time. I felt so embarrassed that I apologized quietly and hurried back to my seat.
Next was Xiao Yu, a quiet girl who usually sat silently in the back row. As soon as she started talking about her grandmother’s garden, Mr. Chen stopped her and said, “No! Your voice is too soft.”
To my surprise, Xiao Yu didn’t give up. She took a deep breath, lifted her head, and started again. This time she talked with a clear, steady voice. Even if she paused to think, she kept going until she finished. “Well done, Xiao Yu,” Mr. Chen said with a smile.
After class, I asked her why she didn’t give up when the teacher criticized (批评) her?” She answered, “My grandmother always says a small setback doesn’t mean you’ve failed.” Her words stuck with me that night. I recorded my story, found parts where I needed to slow down, and marked pauses carefully. I even asked my mother to listen and tell me when I sounded rushed.
A week later, when Mr. Chen asked if anyone wanted to try again, I raised my hand. This time, whenever I felt nervous, I remembered Xiao Yu’s grandmother’s words. I spoke slowly, stumbled once but quickly recovered, and kept going. At the end of the presentation, the class clapped, and Mr. Chen nodded to show satisfaction. I hadn’t just finished the story and I’d learned to keep trying even when others say “No!”
1.Why did the writer rush back to her seat after the second interruption?
A.She forgot the rest of the story.
B.She felt ashamed of being criticized.
C.Mr. Chen told her to let Xiao Yu go next.
D.She needed to practice changing her speed.
2.What can we infer about Xiao Yu from the passage?
A.She was very good at public speaking.
B.She never made a mistake while storytelling.
C.She kept going because she was influenced by her grandmother’s words.
D.She was Mr. Chen’s favorite student.
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Practice makes perfect in storytelling.
B.Keeping trying in the face of criticism (批评) helps us grow.
C.The teacher’s strictness was beneficial to his students.
D.Others’ encouragement changed the writer’s self-esteem (自尊心).
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者在班级讲故事项目中,因语速过快被老师打断两次而感到尴尬,而同学小雨在面对老师批评声音太小时没有放弃,最终成功完成讲述。受小雨和她奶奶话语的启发,作者一周后再次尝试,克服紧张,最终获得成功,并领悟到在面对批评时要坚持尝试才能成长的道理。
1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I felt so embarrassed that I apologized quietly and hurried back to my seat.”可知,作者在被老师第二次打断后,因为感到尴尬和羞愧而匆匆回到座位。故选B。
2.推理判断题。根据文章第五段“She answered, ‘My grandmother always says a small setback doesn’t mean you’ve failed.’ Her words stuck with me that night.”以及第四段小雨在老师批评后重新开始讲述并成功完成,可以推断小雨是因为受到奶奶话语的影响而坚持下去的。故选C。
3.主旨大意题。文章通过作者和小雨在讲故事项目中的经历,展示了在面对老师的批评时,坚持尝试和不放弃的重要性,最终作者和小雨都获得了成长和成功。因此,文章的主旨是在面对批评时坚持尝试有助于我们成长。故选B。
Passage 2
(25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)The Broken fence
Everyone in Mr. Miller’s neighborhood knew his beautiful garden. It was full of colorful flowers and the greenest grass. But the most famous part was the white wooden fence around it. It was perfect—not a single board was broken or dirty.
Every weekend, Mr. Miller was outside, painting the fence or pulling out tiny weeds (杂草). His next-door neighbor, a young boy named Leo, loved watching him work.
“Your fence is so perfect, Mr. Miller,” Leo said one day.
“Thank you,” Mr. Miller replied with a smile. “It’s important to take care of our things.”
One night, a terrible storm hit the town. The wind was very strong, and a large branch from an old tree fell right onto Mr. Miller’s famous fence.
The next morning, Leo went outside. He saw the damage. A whole section of the white fence was broken into pieces. He felt very sad for his neighbor. He ran to Mr. Miller’s house, expecting to find him upset.
But Mr. Miller was just standing there, looking at the broken fence. He didn’t look angry. Instead, he was lost in thought.
“I’m so sorry about your fence, Mr. Miller,” Leo said.
Mr. Miller turned to him. “Thank you, Leo. But look,” he said, pointing to the hole. Leo looked through the broken space. From this new angle, he could see a part of the forest behind their houses that was always hidden by the fence. The morning sun was shining through the trees, and a small deer was drinking from a stream. It was a beautiful and peaceful picture.
“I never knew we had this view,” Leo said.
“Neither did I,” said Mr. Miller. “I was so busy keeping the fence perfect that I never thought about what it was hiding.”
Instead of repairing the fence immediately, Mr. Miller did something surprising. He removed the whole broken section. Then, he built a simple wooden bench (长椅) and placed it facing the new view. He even planted some wildflowers to attract more birds and butterflies.
Now, the garden was even more beautiful. It wasn’t just a perfect, closed space anymore. It was connected to the nature around it. Mr. Miller and Leo often sat on the bench together, watching the seasons change.
1.What was the most famous part of Mr. Miller’s garden?
A.The colorful flowers in the garden. B.The greenest grass in the garden.
C.The white wooden fence around it. D.The small weeds he pulled out.
2.How did Mr. Miller look when he found the fence was broken in the storm?
A.Angry. B.Upset. C.Excited. D.Thoughtful.
3.What lesson can we learn from this story?
A.We should take good care of our things and keep them perfect.
B.We should face changes with a positive and open mind.
C.We should be there for our neighbours when needed.
D.We should always open our eyes to the beauty of nature.
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了Miller先生的木栅栏在暴风雨中损坏后,他没有生气,反而发现了隐藏的美景,最终让花园与自然相连的故事。
1.细节理解题。根据“But the most famous part was the white wooden fence around it.” 可知,Miller 先生花园最著名的部分是周围的白色木栅栏。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“But Mr. Miller was just standing there, looking at the broken fence. He didn’t look angry. Instead, he was lost in thought.”可知,Miller先生发现栅栏损坏时陷入沉思。故选D。
3.主旨大意题。通读全文可知,Miller先生原本执着于保持栅栏完美,栅栏损坏后却以积极开放的心态发现了新美景并改造花园,告诉我们应该以积极开放的心态面对变化。故选B。
Passage 3
(25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中)My mom did my laundry (洗衣服) until the day I left for college. She wanted to help me by giving me as much time as possible to study.
But when I got to college, I was stressed by laundry. I didn’t know how long it took to wash the clothes or how to dry them. So I had to figure it out in a laundromat (自助洗衣店) in between studying and attending classes.
I decided my kids would learn how to do their laundry while under my roof.
I wanted them to learn this life skill and how to manage their time. But I didn’t want to wait until they were on the way out the door. When should children start doing their own laundry? Middle school seemed like a better age to teach them than high school. I felt they were old enough to handle it, because it was not quite so busy with extra subjects or higher-level classes.
So when my oldest son was in the 6th grade, I decided he could at least put away his clothes after I folded (折叠) his clothes and put them on his bed.
When he got to 7th grade, I would wash and dry his clothes and then leave them in a pile (堆) for him to fold and put away.
My goal was that by 8th grade he would wash, dry, fold and put away his clothes. I thought doing this little by little would meet with the least amount of resistance (反对). And that turned out to be right. My son jumped ahead of this time frame on his own, though, because he found it annoying to find a pile of clothes on his bed to fold. He started doing everything himself in the 7th grade.
Now my kids are 17 and 14, and they can do their own laundry by themselves. It pleases me to see them pitch in, but more importantly, to realize they know how to do laundry and how to manage their time long before they have to face the other challenges in high school and college.
1.How did the writer feel when she did laundry in the college?
A.Happy. B.Relaxed. C.Worried. D.Comfortable.
2.The writer asked her oldest son to ________ when he was in the 6th grade.
A.fold his clothes B.put away his clothes
C.learn to dry clothes D.wash his own clothes
3.Why did the writer teach her children to do laundry?
A.Because she had no time to do laundry for them.
B.Because she needed them to look after her at home.
C.Because she wanted them to work as laundrymen.
D.Because she wanted them to learn life skills and learn to manage time.
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,作者通过自己大学时不会洗衣服的经历,反思并制定计划,逐步教会孩子们掌握这项生活技能和时间管理能力,并最终取得成功。
1.细节理解题。根据“But when I got to college, I was stressed by laundry”可知,作者在大学自己洗衣服时感到有压力、担心,“Worried”符合语境,故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“So when my oldest son was in the 6th grade, I decided he could at least put away his clothes after I folded (折叠) his clothes and put them on his bed.”可知,作者在大儿子六年级时让他把叠好的衣服放好,故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据“I wanted them to learn this life skill and how to manage their time.”可知,作者教孩子洗衣服是想让他们学习生活技能并学会管理时间,故选D。
Passage 4
(25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)When I started junior high, my only hope was that nobody would notice me. Everyone seemed so smart. They were everything I wasn’t but wanted to be. So it was strange how eagerly I expected to run for the 8th-grade secretary from my heart.
Anyone interested in running should see the math teacher for qualification forms (资历表). I followed the crowd to the math classroom. Without even thinking twice, I filled out and turned in the forms, but I had no idea what I had got myself into.
The only thing you could see in the hall was posters. Bookmarks and flyers (传单) littered the hallways. That week my friends and I passed out the bookmarks we’d made by ourselves. Everything was going as planned... until it was time for my speech.
As I got ready to present my speech, I started sweating (出汗) when the camera focused on my face. What did my hair look like? Did I look at the camera? And most of all, did I look as frightened as I felt?
Somewhere between handing out bookmarks and delivering my speech I asked myself one question, “What are you doing, Jack?” I felt lost. But with the anger and fear came something unexpected. I learned some amazing things about who I was. Not only did I give a speech in front of 300 students, but I introduced myself to people I’d never even met before. In fact, I felt unbelievably confident.
I can’t remember every detail about the election (选举). But what I do remember is that I won! The shy and quiet boy won! Stay unnoticeable? NO! Why be unnoticeable when you can shine?
I’m already planning my re-election speech. And I’ve learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in myself. And next time if there’s something you want to do, just do it!
1.What did the writer really expect to do from his heart?
A.To run for the 8th-grade secretary. B.To meet the math teachers often.
C.To follow others to do things. D.To stay unnoticed by others.
2.How did the writer feel as he got ready to present his speech?
A.Confident. B.Nervous. C.Relaxed. D.Curious.
3.What has the writer learned from his experience?
A.Winning the election is necessary. B.Tips on presentations are important.
C.Everything needs to be well planned. D.Be confident and do things as you wish.
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者从最初希望不被注意到,到最终勇敢竞选八年级秘书并获胜的心路历程,展现了自信和勇于尝试的重要性。
1.细节理解题。根据“So it was strange how eagerly I expected to run for the 8th-grade secretary from my heart.”可知,作者内心真正期待的是竞选八年级秘书。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据“As I got ready to present my speech, I started sweating (出汗) when the camera focused on my face. What did my hair look like? Did I look at the camera? And most of all, did I look as frightened as I felt?”可知,作者在准备演讲时感到紧张。故选B。
3.主旨大意题。根据“And I’ve learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in myself. And next time if there’s something you want to do, just do it!”可知,作者从经历中学到的是要自信并勇于尝试。故选D。
Passage 5
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two shopping bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Looking up, he saw a large wasp nest (黄蜂巢穴) above the door. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting (刺,蛰) in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.
“Oh, they don’t trouble me,” she said. “I go in and out all the time.”
Nervously, Allen looked at the nest again—to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry,” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”
She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late. They were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, several red stings showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.
As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. And immediate worry and fear took hold of him. Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung last summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know was that the first sting had made his body a hidden risk, waiting for the next sting to cause a serious reaction.
Miles from the nearest medical help, Allen began to feel his tongue (舌头) thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most terribly, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew an emergency team was on 24-hour duty at the north Amherst Fire Station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.
Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to be afraid, focusing his mind on each quick turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock. Just then he reached for the radio mike again.
“Call fire station,” he shouted, trying hard to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”
“Ok. Stay calm. We’ll help you,” the center replied.
Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.
At last, he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands catch him before he hit the ground. “You made it,” he thought.
1.How did Allen feel when he saw the wasps flying straight at him?
A.Nervous B.Calm C.Excited D.Angry
2.Which of the following is true according to the story?
A.Allen stopped his mini-bus to ask another driver for help.
B.Allen’s call for help was clearly understood by the mini-bus center.
C.Allen was stung for the first time when he helped Mrs. Carey that afternoon.
D.Allen managed to reach the fire station and was saved just before he fell down.
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Helping others can sometimes bring us trouble.
B.Knowing the danger of wasp stings is important.
C.Staying calm and acting quickly helps in danger.
D.Calling a fire station is the best way to get help.
【答案】1.A 2.D 3.C
【导语】本文讲述了Allen在送乘客回家时被黄蜂蜇伤,出现严重过敏反应,最终冷静自救的故事。
1.细节理解题。根据“Nervously, Allen looked at the nest again—to see the wasps flying straight at him. ‘Hurry,’ he shouted to Mrs. Carey. ‘Get in!’”可知,当黄蜂朝他飞来时,他感到紧张。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据“Allen felt their hands caught him before he hit the ground.”可知,Allen在倒下前被消防员接住并获救。D项表述正确。A项与“He reached for the radio mike”矛盾;B项与“his words were hardly understandable”矛盾;C项与“he had been stung last summer”矛盾。故选D。
3.主旨大意题。文章通过Allen在危险中保持冷静、迅速行动并成功自救的经历,说明了在危险中保持冷静和快速行动的重要性。故选C。
Passage 6
(25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中)“Today’s the day, Dad,” Ethan said nervously. “I hope I won’t let the team down.” He was going to be the pitcher (投手) for the first time.
“You’ll do great,” Dad encouraged. “You’ve practiced for months. And can you feed the llamas before you leave? I’m driving Grandma to the hospital.”
“Sure,” Ethan replied, heading for the barn (谷仓).
As soon as Ethan arrived, he heard a noise—their young llama Zeke was opening the gate! Ethan ran to stop him but it was too late. Zeke ran into the forest near the busy road and disappeared.
Oh no! I don’t have time for this, Ethan thought, feeling worried. But he knew he couldn’t leave with the llama on the loose.
After a hard search, Ethan finally saw Zeke a few feet ahead of him, eating leaves. Ethan tried to get close, but Zeke ran away again. Ethan realized he needed a halter (缰绳) to catch Zeke.
Just then, Justine and her dad arrived to drive him to the game. Ethan refused to go with them because he had to get Zeke back. Ethan tried to hold back tears as he went to get the halter. After he had it, he ran back to the forest. But he still failed to catch Zeke.
Ethan sat down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. He wished he could be there with them.
Suddenly, Justine’s dad’s car returned. Behind it was Coach Schultz’s car! Kids from the team jumped out of the two cars!
“Justine told us what happened,” Coach Schultz said. “We’ll help you.”
Ethan said excitedly, “Thanks!” He thought quickly. “Maybe we can make a circle around Zeke and catch him!”
Coach Schultz helped Ethan organize everyone. Finally, they circled Zeke and Ethan put the halter on him.
“I’m sorry this took so much of our warm-up time.” Ethan said.
“It’s OK,” Coach Schultz said. “Our team works well together! I can see how responsible you are. Now let’s get back to the field. We’ll have time for a short warm-up before the game.”
Ethan smiled. His pitching arm felt stronger than ever.
1.How did Ethan feel when Zeke ran into the forest?
A.Excited. B.Worried. C.Surprised. D.Confident.
2.How did the team finally catch Zeke?
A.By asking Ethan’s dad for help. B.By working together to circle him.
C.By using some leaves to attract him. D.By driving the car to get close to him.
3.Why did Ethan’s pitching arm feel stronger at last?
A.Because he had enough time to warm up. B.Because his coach taught him new skills.
C.Because he was happy that Zeke was safe. D.Because he felt the power of the team.
【答案】1.B 2.B 3.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了伊桑第一次担任棒球队投手,在比赛前小羊驼泽克跑进森林,他为了找回泽克而努力,最终在队友和教练的帮助下成功找回泽克并按时参加比赛的故事。
1.细节理解题。根据“Oh no! I don’t have time for this, Ethan thought, feeling worried.”可知,当泽克跑进森林时,伊桑感到担心。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“‘Maybe we can make a circle around Zeke and catch him!’ Coach Schultz helped Ethan organize everyone. Finally, they circled Zeke and Ethan put the halter on him.”可知,队员们通过一起围成一个圈抓住了泽克。故选B。
3.推理判断题。根据“‘Our team works well together! I can see how responsible you are. Now let’s get back to the field. We’ll have time for a short warm-up before the game.’ Ethan smiled. His pitching arm felt stronger than ever.”可知,教练对伊桑说团队一起合作得很好,还夸赞他很有责任感,之后伊桑的投球臂感觉比以往任何时候都更有力,由此可推测出伊桑最后投球臂更有力是因为他感受到了团队的力量。故选D。
Passage 1
(24-25九年级上·北京朝阳·期中)A Little Imagination Makes a Difference
Susan had finished her homework and was going to paint a picture of the stairs. It was for a competition in school the next day.
When her father reminded her it was almost time for bed, Susan said, “I’ll be quick but I wonder what color to use?”
“Well, our stairs are brown” said her father. “Thanks, Dad.” said Susan. When she finished her picture, Susan began playing with her brush which was still wet. Suddenly, she dropped the brush right on the picture! There in the middle of her picture was a blob (污点) of brown paint!
“Oh, Dad! What shall I do?” Susan cried. “My picture is ruined. And it’s too late to paint another.”
“Let me see,” said her father. “The blob looks just like...”
“Wow, I have an idea!” cried Susan. She drew a dog around the blob of brown paint.
“Wonderful! You know, few things are as bad as they are seen at first. With a little imagination you can turn bad into good.” said Susan’s father.
The next day Susan went to school early. When the competition began, Mr. King said, “I’ve chosen three pictures, and I want you to say which one you like best.” The children did not like the first one. The next picture was on black paper, but the stairs were red. So it was not so good. Then Mr. King showed the third painting. It was Susan’s!
“The stairs are straight.” said Joe.
“Yes, and the brown paint shows up well on the white paper.” said Lucy. “The little dog seems to belong there.” said Terry.
The children voted (投票) and Susan’s painting won.
“Susan had a good idea,” Mr. King said. “That little dog finished a good painting. It made the stairs seem real.” Susan smiled. She could hardly wait to tell her father the news. He was right. With a little imagination you can turn something bad into something good!
1.When Susan finished her picture, she _________.
A.went to bed early B.played with her dog
C.drew a blob in the picture D.dropped the brush on the picture
2.What color did Susan use for the stairs in her painting for the competition?
A.Brown B.Red C.Black D.White
3.Susan won the competition because of __________.
A.her stairs B.her brush
C.her imagination D.her white paper
4.According to the passage, we can learn that __________.
A.fathers always love their children
B.never give up when we face difficulties
C.most things are as bad as they are seen
D.we can turn bad into good with imagination
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.C 4.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。故事讲述了苏珊不小心把画笔掉在了已经完成的画上,在爸爸的建议下她继续在这幅画上进行创作,最终获得了第一名。这个故事告诉我们坏事可以变成好事。
1.细节理解题。根据第二段“she dropped the brush right on the picture”可知,苏珊画完画后,刷子掉在了画上。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段“Well, our stairs are brown” 可知,苏珊用棕色画了楼梯。故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据最后一段“With a little imagination you can turn something bad into something good!”可知,苏珊因为她的想象力赢得了比赛。故选C。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段“With a little imagination you can turn something bad into something good!”可知,我们可以用想象力把坏事变成好事。故选D。
Passage 2
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)In New York, a boy named Tim loved robots a lot. His room had many little things he made by himself. Tim wanted to make the best robot ever and join the yearly Robot Competition. But he had a problem: he didn’t have enough money to buy the parts he needed.
One day, while walking home from school, Tim passed by the local recycling center. An idea occurred to him. Why not use recycled materials to build his robot? It was the perfect chance to show his creativity and promote environmental protection.
Tim began collecting things from the recycling center: a metal box that could serve as the robot’s chest and a variety of wires and batteries from outdated electronics. He spent hours working in his workshop. His hands moved carefully as he brought his imagination to life.
News of Tim’s project spread through his school. Some students laughed, wondering whether a robot made from trash could compete with the high-tech creations of other teams. But Tim didn’t mind. He thought being creative was about making the most of what he had.
As the competition came near, Tim’s robot, which he named “EcoBot,” was ready. It was a wonder of recycled technology, with a shiny metal outside and a series of LED lights that shone in different patterns. EcoBot could walk, talk and even sort recyclables into different groups.
On the day of the competition, the gym was filled with people. Teams with stylish, expensive robots took their turns showing their projects. Finally, it was Tim’s turn. His hands were cold and his heart raced as he brought EcoBot onto the stage. He felt really nervous. Taking a deep breath, he began to show his robot.
EcoBot moved smoothly, sorting recyclables with ease and even performing a small dance. The judges were impressed not only with the robot’s function but also with its unique design and the story behind it.
In the end, EcoBot won the competition, beating out robots that cost hundreds of times more than what Tim had spent. The victory was more than a win for Tim; it was a victory for creativity and the power of thinking out of the box.
1.What was Tim’s problem in building a robot for the competition?
A.He didn’t have the necessary tools. B.He couldn’t find a recycling center.
C.He couldn’t afford to get the parts he needed. D.He didn’t have enough time to build the robot.
2.How did Tim feel when he brought EcoBot onto the stage?
A.Proud. B.Nervous. C.Confident. D.Uninterested.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Environmental problems can be solved.
B.True creativity lies in thinking differently.
C.Changing others is necessary if they are wrong.
D.Support from friends can make dreams come true.
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.B
【导语】本文通过讲述Tim用回收材料制作机器人并获胜的故事,告诉我们创造力才是取得胜利的重要因素。
1.细节理解题。根据“But he had a problem: he didn’t have enough money to buy the parts he needed.”可知,Tim的问题是他没有足够的钱购买所需的零件。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“His hands were cold and his heart raced as he brought EcoBot onto the stage. He felt really nervous.”可知,Tim在把EcoBot带上舞台时感到紧张。故选B。
3.主旨大意题。根据“The victory was more than a win for Tim; it was a victory for creativity and the power of thinking out of the box.”及全文可知,文章通过Tim用回收材料制作机器人并获胜的故事,告诉我们这是创造力和跳出框框思维力量的胜利,传达了真正的创造力在于不同的思考方式。故选B。
Passage 3
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)
“Ugh, meatloaf again? I hate meatloaf! ” Matt shouted angrily. “I’m not eating this.”
His parents exchanged worried glances, knowing Matt’s outbursts had been happening at least once a week all summer long.
“Matt, how about you take charge of dinnertime? You can choose and cook the meals, as long as they’re healthy.” Mom suggested. Excited. Matt declared, “Good, we’re going to eat good food every night!”
The next day, Dad helped Matt create a meal plan. As Matt excitedly listed his favorite meals, Dad reminded him about including vegetables and sides.
“Oh, yeah. Um, we can have corn with the chicken.” Matt said.
“Sophia does not like corn.” said Dad.
“Well, it’s my choice, so I’m going to make com.” Matt replied.
“OK, but she might complain at dinner tonight. Are you ready for that?” Dad asked.
“Yeah, whatever. ” Matt answered.
Planning the meals proved more challenging than Matt expected, as he faced constant reminders of family preferences. Frustrated, he shouted, “This is impossible!”
“Yes, it is hard. Your mother and I try very hard to make everyone happy, but everyone has different tastes, and sometimes, we just can’t please everyone.”
“Fine, we’ll have to just go with this plan this week. Next week I’ll try to make everyone happy.” replied Matt.
When it was time for Matt to cook, his parents assisted him, as he was inexperienced. After an hour of hard work, he felt proud of his chicken, rice, and broccoli with cheese.
“Ew, this rice tastes funny.” Sophia said. Matt took a bite. It did taste a little funny. But he’d worked so hard! He felt like he might cry.
The next day, Matt didn’t want to cook dinner. “It’s hard.” He explained to Mom.
“It is hard, but your father and I do it anyway. How are we going to eat, otherwise?” said Mom.
Matt suggested eating out every night, but Mom noted the expense, “We spend $190 a week on groceries, about $27 per night, while dining out costs $75 per dinner. That would mean giving up your soccer and Sophia’s gymnastics, and maybe even moving to a smaller house. Do you think that’s worth it? ” She asked.
Realizing the sacrifice (牺牲) involved, Matt decided to cook. Again, he was tired and hungry when dinner was finally ready.
“I don’t like corn.” cried Sophia. Matt didn’t yell back; instead, he apologized, realizing how hard it was to cook and meet everyone’s tastes.
“I don’t want to take over dinner anymore, and I won’t complain Sorry.” Matt said.
“You’ve done a great job, and it’s a valuable learning experience.” Dad said.
Feeling relieved, Matt finished dinner happily.
1.Why did Matt’s parents suggest he take charge of dinner?
A.Because his parents were often too busy.
B.Because Matt really loved cooking meals.
C.Because Matt often complained about dinner.
D.Because they wanted him to gain new skills.
2.What words can describe Matt’s emotional changes toward cooking throughout the story?
A.Excited → Proud → Tired → Understanding
B.Angry → Proud → Confused → Understanding
C.Excited → Curious → Confused → Disappointed
D.Angry → Curious → Tired → Disappointed
3.What lesson did Matt learn from his experience?
A.Eating out helps solve family problems. B.Putting yourself in others’ shoes is key.
C.Teamwork makes tasks more manageable. D.Preparing meals is easy with good planning.
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.B
【导语】本文讲述了马特因为经常抱怨晚餐而被父母建议负责做饭的故事。
1.细节理解题。根据“Matt’s outbursts had been happening at least once a week all summer long”可知,马特经常抱怨晚餐,因此父母建议他负责晚餐。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“Excited. Matt declared”可知,一开始马特很激动;根据“After an hour of hard work, he felt proud of his chicken, rice, and broccoli with cheese”可知,马特很自豪;根据“Again, he was tired and hungry when dinner was finally ready.”可知,马特很疲惫;根据“‘I don’t want to take over dinner anymore, and I won’t complain Sorry.’ Matt said.”可知,马特最后理解了父母,故选A。
3.主旨大意题。本文讲述了每次吃饭时,马特都抱怨饭菜不好吃,而当他亲自做了一次饭后,听着别人的抱怨,想到自己的辛苦付出,他感到特别不是滋味。他也体会到了每次做饭的父母的不易,于是再也不抱怨了。所以B选项“设身处地为他人着想是关键。”符合,故选B。
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Passage 1
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)Growing up in Damascus in Syria, Yusra dreamed of competing at the Olympics. She remembers watching the games with her father, who was a professional swimmer, and beginning training when she was 9. But after the civil war broke out when she was just 13, her life changed dramatically. “Our house was destroyed, so we had to live with my grandma, " she says. “We went to school, but it was dangerous; it was the same with swimming.”
After four years of living in fear of attacks, she and her older sister Sara made the difficult decision to flee in search of safety in Europe. They traveled to Turkey first. They then continued onto Germany, which became Yusra and Sara’s second home-although it took some time for it to feel like it. “The one thing that made me feel at home was swimming,” says Yusra.
She began training at a club, applying her determination and resilience (坚韧) to the sport she loved-and the next year, she was selected to compete at the Rio Olympics as part of the first ever Refugee (难民) Olympic Team.
Competing on the world stage alongside athletes from all other countries, she realized that she was representing others like her—those who were forced to live beyond borders. From that moment, she has worked tirelessly to share her story, and those of so many others, to bring greater visibility to the dangers they have faced.
Yusra will launch a foundation to provide refugees around the globe with access to education and sport. She is also currently studying film and TV production in Los Angeles. Swimming remains her cornerstone, the true constant in her life. “Swimming has taught me a lot: it taught me to ty again. If you’ re going through something tough, it doesn’t mean that it is over,” Yusra says.
1.Which word can best describe Yusra’s teenage life?
A.Eventful. B.Decent. C.Boring. D.Purposeful.
2.What did Yusra realize after participating in the Rio Olympics?
A.She had made a big achievement. B.She had to search for her identity.
C.She could voice for the displaced. D.She should befriend other athletes.
3.What role does swimming play in Yusra’s life?
A.It keeps her engaged in sports. B.It gives her a sense of stability.
C.It is a means of gaining recognition. D.It offers a brief escape from reality.
4.What does the story mainly tell us?
A.Where there’s a will, there’s a way. B.One good turn deserves another.
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed. D.Action speaks louder than words.
Passage 2
(25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中)Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born on November 30, 1835, in a small town in Florida, the USA.He grew up with a few naughty boys who later appeared in his stories. At the age of 12, his father died, and he began to work, first as a printer, then on a riverboat. Those years on the boat went into his book “Life on the Mississippi”.
During the Civil (国内的) War he worked as a reporter and used Mark Twain as his pen name. The stories he wrote in this period made him famous and popular. He made a lot of money by writing, lecturing and running his own publishing house. But he spent all of it on high living and an unsuccessful business.
Mark Twain was known as a “funny man”. But in fact, he took a serious view of life. Many sad things happened in his own life. All his experiences helped to shape his stories, which showed the dark side of society. He died as an old man of 75 in 1910.
1.Where did Mark Twain work after he worked as a printer?
A.On a boat. B.On a train. C.On a bus. D.On a plane.
2.When did Mark Twain become famous?
A.During the Civil War. B.During World War Ⅱ.
C.During the War of Independence. D.During World War Ⅰ.
3.What helped to shape Mark Twain’s stories?
A.His friends.
B.His father and mother.
C.All the things he did and saw.
D.The books he read.
Passage 3
(25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)Five years ago, my wife and I experienced something truly special. That year marked our 40th wedding anniversary. As our gift to each other, we decided to take a road trip out west. After carefully checking our car, we set out from Ontario, Canada. We drove west to Alberta, then south into Glacier National Park in the United States. The journey was filled with beautiful views at every turn.
It was a cold spring day when we drove along the Beartooth Highway. The road had just reopened for the season a few days earlier. Though there was still lots of snow beside the road, the views were absolutely breathtaking. I stopped again and again so I could take photos with my camera. I wanted to capture (捕捉) the amazing view, with my wife standing right in the center of the picture.
There weren’t many other cars on the road. Occasionally, cars full of young tourists would drive past. Then we heard the sound of a motorcycle coming near. The rider, wearing dusty clothes, parked behind our car. He walked towards us and said simply, “Give me your camera and stand over there with your wife.” I have to say that I felt a little nervous—was he going to take our camera which held all our wonderful trip memories?
But to our surprise, he just took a photo of us together, handed back my camera, and rode away before we could even thank him. That photo he took for us unexpectedly became one of our most treasured memories from the trip.
That day, I learned an important lesson in a surprising place. We should never judge a person by the first impression. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to say a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day.
1.Why did the couple stop from time to time during the trip?
A.To clear the snow from the road. B.To wait for young tourists to catch up.
C.To take photos of the beautiful views. D.To check their car for possible problems.
2.The author’s nervousness was caused by ________.
A.the few cars on the road B.the loud noise of the motorcycle
C.the stranger’s amazing photo D.the motorcyclist’s unexpected behavior
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Actions speak louder than words. B.Treasure something before it’s gone.
C.Patience can make you less nervous. D.First impression can’t always be trusted.
Passage 4
(25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)From Nobody to Somebody
Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at his school, Brian decided to take part in it. He had never acted on stage before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him. “You are not funny but silly,” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face. “No one will like what you do,” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn’t understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny and that he would never be successful. Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job,” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best and always believes in himself. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
1.Brian decided to prepare for the show because ________.
A.he wasn’t busy acting in movies B.he was invited by a TV station
C.his friends liked his jokes D.Ken was expecting his performance
2.After winning the first prize, Brian ________.
A.began to understand Ken B.encouraged others to join him
C.became a teacher of acting D.continued to work towards his goal
3.What can we learn from Brian’s story?
A.It’s important to learn something new. B.True friends always agree with you.
C.Believe in yourself and never give up trying. D.Talent will show itself sooner or later.
Passage 5
(25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中)There was once a famous scientist who made several important discoveries. Once he was asked how he was able to be so creative. He replied that it all came from an experience he had with his mother when he was 7 years old. He was trying to take a bottle of milk out of the refrigerator. But the bottle was too slippery (滑的) and he dropped it. The kitchen floor was covered in milk.
When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of shouting at him or punishing him, she said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?”
So he did. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together. Then his mother said, “This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let’s go out in the backyard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it.”
The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson!
The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. He learned that mistakes are just opportunities (机会) to learn something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment doesn’t “work”, we can still learn something valuable from it.
1.What did Robert’s mother do after he made the mess?
A.She asked him to clean the kitchen.
B.She allowed him to play in the mess.
C.She shouted at him and punished him.
D.She showed him a huge puddle of milk.
2.Which word can best describe Robert’s mother?
A.Smart. B.Careful. C.Hardworking. D.Protective.
3.What life lesson can we learn from the passage?
A.We should treat life as a big experiment.
B.We should keep an open mind about mistakes.
C.We should learn something from scientific experiment.
D.We should love our mothers with whole heart and soul.
Passage 6
(25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中)My First Marathon
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles (脚踝) was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my seventh year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my thirties, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to readjust (重新调整). Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign, “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was really hungry!
As I came to mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.A month before the marathon, the writer ________.
A.made up his mind to run B.felt scared
C.was well trained D.lost hope
2.Why did the writer mention the P.E. class in his seventh year?
A.To tell the readers a funny story.
B.To share a most treasured memory.
C.To show he was not talented in sports.
D.To remember the support of his teacher.
3.What can we learn from the story?
A.One is never too old to learn. B.Failure is the mother of success.
C.Where there is a will, there is a way. D.Behind every successful man stands his family.
Passage 7
(25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中)School always made Jasper nervous because of his vitiligo (白癜风). He always felt like everyone was watching and each look hurt him. He hated being the center of attention, so he kept to himself, avoiding group activities and conversations.
Luckily, Ms. Green noticed him. She was the kind of teacher who could bring out the best in every student. “Hey, Jasper,” she said softly, “I know school can be hard, but you are able to shine.”
A few days later, the headmaster announced a model airplane competition. Ms. Green thought it would be perfect for Jasper. She paired him with Rustle, an outgoing kid who was always up for a challenge. Rustle didn’t seem to care about Jasper’s skin. He just wanted to build a great plane. “Let’s do this, man,” he said to Jasper.
At first, Jasper just wanted Rustle to take the lead, but Rustle kept encouraging him, “You’ve got great ideas. Tell me what you think.” Hearing this, Jasper slowly started sharing his ideas. When they had problems, Rustle would smile and say, “It’s OK. We can learn from them. Failure is just another word for learning.” Together, they found ways to fix the problems. Rustle’s support helped Jasper believe in himself. Step by step, Jasper became more willing to share and felt happier working with this friend.
On the day of the competition, their plane soared (翱翔) higher than any other. They won the first place, and the crowd cheered. Ms. Green smiled at Jasper, inviting him to speak about their project. He took a deep breath and stepped up. He talked about their work, the troubles, and how they teamed up. His voice grew louder as he spoke. The audience gave a long and thunderous round of applause.
For the first time, Jasper felt truly discovered—not for his skin, but for his mind and creativity. With a friend like Rustle and a teacher like Ms. Green, he felt brave enough for whatever came next.
1.What was Jasper like at school at first?
A.He stayed active in class. B.He avoided talking to others.
C.He tried to be noticed by others. D.He asked the teacher many questions.
2.What truly changed Jasper?
A.The praise from the headmaster. B.The attitude towards his teachers.
C.The love of his parents and friends. D.The support from Ms. Green and Rustle.
3.After this experience, Jasper would probably ________.
A.trust himself when facing challenges B.hide himself from most of his friends
C.depend on the teacher more than others D.focus on building model airplanes all the time
Passage 8
(24-25九年级上·北京西城·期中)“Look! The community center is having an art competition,” said Grace. She was holding a flyer (传单).
Mrs. Simon read the flyer aloud. Everyone agreed they would like to enter the art competition. Mrs. Simon said, “Our classroom supply (供应) of art materials is low because it’s the end of the year. I’ll check with Mrs. Rice to see what she has.”
Mrs. Rice, the art teacher, didn’t have any art materials. “I won’t be getting a supply until next year,” she said. The whole class was upset. “How can we enter the art competition without art materials?” asked Grace. “Maybe we can raise the money. We could have a book sale,” suggested Hal.
“I don’t think there is time,” Mrs. Simon said.
“Let’s use the paper in the recycling bin.” Pablo offered an idea. He seldom spoke up, so everyone was surprised.
“Why would you use old paper?” Hal asked.
“To save trees and protect the Earth.” replied Pablo.
“We can also use this old string (线) and these wire hangers (铁丝衣架),” added Grace.
Now the class had to decide what to do with the materials. Pablo had another idea. “We can fold the paper into the cranes.” Mrs. Simon taught the children how to fold (折叠) a paper into cranes. Then everyone helped tie the cranes to a frame (架子) to make a mobile. On the day of the competition, the paper crane mobile hung in a large community center room. The huge space was crowded with art works. The crane mobile swayed (摇摆) gently as people walked past, and the paper cranes appeared to be softly flying.
The paper crane mobile turned out to be a big success and won the prize for the most creative use of materials. The whole class proudly accepted their prize. Grace said, “We made our art work, and we saved the Earth at the same time.”
1.Why did the class feel upset at the beginning of the story?
A.Because no one would like to enter the competition.
B.Because they didn’t have enough art materials to use.
C.Because Mrs. Simon didn’t allow them to make any art.
D.Because community center couldn’t hold the competition.
2.How did they enter the art competition?
A.By raising some money. B.By having a book sale.
C.By using some old materials. D.By using classroom supply.
3.What made their art work a big success?
A.The way they raised money. B.The leading role of the teachers.
C.The supply of art materials they got. D.The creativity they showed in the work.
Passage 9
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)Kathy could still remember the night when she had to leave her home in Hungary at the age of 14. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure—a beautiful silk scarf.
Kathy and her best friend, Monica, had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves. They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.
Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, “Don’t worry, Grandma, nothing’s going to happen to your scarf. You’ll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today.” And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.
That afternoon Eliza left the interview, feeling sure that she had got the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table, she felt someone looking at her. Sitting next to her was an old woman, who could not take her eyes away from her.
“I’m sorry, do I know you?” Eliza asked.
“I’m sorry, dear, but you make me think of someone I once knew,” the old woman replied. “My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you’re wearing around your neck.” Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother’s best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica, her grandmother’s childhood friend?
Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman.
“My name’s Monica, dear. I lived in Hungary as a child, but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I’ve been living here in California ever since.” said the old woman. Eliza could not believe her ears...
1.What happened on the night Kathy left Hungary?
A.She wore a beautiful silk scarf. B.It was when World War I started.
C.She and her family left in a hurry. D.She only took expensive things with her.
2.What would Eliza probably do immediately after dinner?
A.She would give the silk scarf to Monica.
B.She would take Monica to meet her grandmother.
C.She would return the silk scarf to her grandmother.
D.She would tell her grandmother that the scarf brought her good luck.
3.What is the best title of this passage?
A.A Scarf of Luck. B.A Story about the War.
C.A Gift from Parents. D.A Reunion of Friends.
Passage 10
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)Ffh. Ffh. Ffh! It was not just the empty nest of a pewee bird as Amy had found the last five days. Amy ran home through the woods.
“Mum!” she shouted. “I see birds. Two. In a cave. Beautiful!”
Mum smiled. Birds! Always birds! From the moment Amy woke up in the morning to the moment she closed her eyes at night, she thought only of birds.
Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds, all signed “Amy in the woods.”
“Are those the same birds who built the nest last year? Will they return to the cave next spring?” Amy always wondered. “I will study my cave birds. I will draw them just as they are.” Amy made up her mind.
In a week, the birds were used to her. They were busy building their nest as Amy watched and drew with her pencils. Soon the dried brown nest became a soft green bed.
Amy watched as two baby birds came out. She watched as the young birds flew for the first time. She began to feel a part of this small family.
When the days grew shorter and the autumn air began to bite, Amy knew the birds would leave soon. But would they come back? She had to know!
In bed that night, she formed a plan.
The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird. A week later, the birds were gone...
The days grew longer again. One morning, Amy heard a bird call, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!”
She ran to the cave. Watching the way the birds flew in and out of the cave, Amy knew her friends came back. But where were last year’s babies? Did they return too? She began to search the woods near the cave, listening for their call.
Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.
Amy smiled and called, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!”
1.What can we learn about Amy from her museum?
A.She often studied birds with her mother. B.She had rich bird-watching experiences.
C.She liked drawing more than other hobbies. D.She wanted to keep her hobbies a secret.
2.How did Amy carry out her plan in the late autumn?
A.She marked each baby bird with a silver ring. B.She separated the baby birds from their parents.
C.She cared for the birds and watched them grow. D.She used the birds’ language to call them back.
3.What happened to the two baby birds when the second spring came?
A.They flew back and looked for their parents. B.They made their own nests under a bridge.
C.They flew in and out of the cave to meet Amy. D.They returned and built nests near the cave.
Passage 1
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)Last term, our class started a Storytelling Project where each student had to share a personal story in English. I chose to talk about my experience of learning to ride a bike and I spent many nights practicing aloud to make sure I wouldn’t forget the lines.
When my turn came, I stood in front of the class and my voice shook a little. The first part went smoothly and I started to describe the moment I fell off the bike. I mentioned how I was injured and how I held back my tears. Just then, Mr. Chen suddenly interrupted me. He said, “No! You’re speaking too fast, and it’s hard for everyone to feel your emotions. Try to slow down here, and pause for two seconds after saying you held back your tears.” I froze, my face turning red, but I quickly nodded and I tried to slow down. But after two more sentences, I accidentally rushed again. Mr. Chen stopped me just like he did the first time. I felt so embarrassed that I apologized quietly and hurried back to my seat.
Next was Xiao Yu, a quiet girl who usually sat silently in the back row. As soon as she started talking about her grandmother’s garden, Mr. Chen stopped her and said, “No! Your voice is too soft.”
To my surprise, Xiao Yu didn’t give up. She took a deep breath, lifted her head, and started again. This time she talked with a clear, steady voice. Even if she paused to think, she kept going until she finished. “Well done, Xiao Yu,” Mr. Chen said with a smile.
After class, I asked her why she didn’t give up when the teacher criticized (批评) her?” She answered, “My grandmother always says a small setback doesn’t mean you’ve failed.” Her words stuck with me that night. I recorded my story, found parts where I needed to slow down, and marked pauses carefully. I even asked my mother to listen and tell me when I sounded rushed.
A week later, when Mr. Chen asked if anyone wanted to try again, I raised my hand. This time, whenever I felt nervous, I remembered Xiao Yu’s grandmother’s words. I spoke slowly, stumbled once but quickly recovered, and kept going. At the end of the presentation, the class clapped, and Mr. Chen nodded to show satisfaction. I hadn’t just finished the story and I’d learned to keep trying even when others say “No!”
1.Why did the writer rush back to her seat after the second interruption?
A.She forgot the rest of the story.
B.She felt ashamed of being criticized.
C.Mr. Chen told her to let Xiao Yu go next.
D.She needed to practice changing her speed.
2.What can we infer about Xiao Yu from the passage?
A.She was very good at public speaking.
B.She never made a mistake while storytelling.
C.She kept going because she was influenced by her grandmother’s words.
D.She was Mr. Chen’s favorite student.
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Practice makes perfect in storytelling.
B.Keeping trying in the face of criticism (批评) helps us grow.
C.The teacher’s strictness was beneficial to his students.
D.Others’ encouragement changed the writer’s self-esteem (自尊心).
Passage 2
(25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)The Broken fence
Everyone in Mr. Miller’s neighborhood knew his beautiful garden. It was full of colorful flowers and the greenest grass. But the most famous part was the white wooden fence around it. It was perfect—not a single board was broken or dirty.
Every weekend, Mr. Miller was outside, painting the fence or pulling out tiny weeds (杂草). His next-door neighbor, a young boy named Leo, loved watching him work.
“Your fence is so perfect, Mr. Miller,” Leo said one day.
“Thank you,” Mr. Miller replied with a smile. “It’s important to take care of our things.”
One night, a terrible storm hit the town. The wind was very strong, and a large branch from an old tree fell right onto Mr. Miller’s famous fence.
The next morning, Leo went outside. He saw the damage. A whole section of the white fence was broken into pieces. He felt very sad for his neighbor. He ran to Mr. Miller’s house, expecting to find him upset.
But Mr. Miller was just standing there, looking at the broken fence. He didn’t look angry. Instead, he was lost in thought.
“I’m so sorry about your fence, Mr. Miller,” Leo said.
Mr. Miller turned to him. “Thank you, Leo. But look,” he said, pointing to the hole. Leo looked through the broken space. From this new angle, he could see a part of the forest behind their houses that was always hidden by the fence. The morning sun was shining through the trees, and a small deer was drinking from a stream. It was a beautiful and peaceful picture.
“I never knew we had this view,” Leo said.
“Neither did I,” said Mr. Miller. “I was so busy keeping the fence perfect that I never thought about what it was hiding.”
Instead of repairing the fence immediately, Mr. Miller did something surprising. He removed the whole broken section. Then, he built a simple wooden bench (长椅) and placed it facing the new view. He even planted some wildflowers to attract more birds and butterflies.
Now, the garden was even more beautiful. It wasn’t just a perfect, closed space anymore. It was connected to the nature around it. Mr. Miller and Leo often sat on the bench together, watching the seasons change.
1.What was the most famous part of Mr. Miller’s garden?
A.The colorful flowers in the garden. B.The greenest grass in the garden.
C.The white wooden fence around it. D.The small weeds he pulled out.
2.How did Mr. Miller look when he found the fence was broken in the storm?
A.Angry. B.Upset. C.Excited. D.Thoughtful.
3.What lesson can we learn from this story?
A.We should take good care of our things and keep them perfect.
B.We should face changes with a positive and open mind.
C.We should be there for our neighbours when needed.
D.We should always open our eyes to the beauty of nature.
Passage 3
(25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中)My mom did my laundry (洗衣服) until the day I left for college. She wanted to help me by giving me as much time as possible to study.
But when I got to college, I was stressed by laundry. I didn’t know how long it took to wash the clothes or how to dry them. So I had to figure it out in a laundromat (自助洗衣店) in between studying and attending classes.
I decided my kids would learn how to do their laundry while under my roof.
I wanted them to learn this life skill and how to manage their time. But I didn’t want to wait until they were on the way out the door. When should children start doing their own laundry? Middle school seemed like a better age to teach them than high school. I felt they were old enough to handle it, because it was not quite so busy with extra subjects or higher-level classes.
So when my oldest son was in the 6th grade, I decided he could at least put away his clothes after I folded (折叠) his clothes and put them on his bed.
When he got to 7th grade, I would wash and dry his clothes and then leave them in a pile (堆) for him to fold and put away.
My goal was that by 8th grade he would wash, dry, fold and put away his clothes. I thought doing this little by little would meet with the least amount of resistance (反对). And that turned out to be right. My son jumped ahead of this time frame on his own, though, because he found it annoying to find a pile of clothes on his bed to fold. He started doing everything himself in the 7th grade.
Now my kids are 17 and 14, and they can do their own laundry by themselves. It pleases me to see them pitch in, but more importantly, to realize they know how to do laundry and how to manage their time long before they have to face the other challenges in high school and college.
1.How did the writer feel when she did laundry in the college?
A.Happy. B.Relaxed. C.Worried. D.Comfortable.
2.The writer asked her oldest son to ________ when he was in the 6th grade.
A.fold his clothes B.put away his clothes
C.learn to dry clothes D.wash his own clothes
3.Why did the writer teach her children to do laundry?
A.Because she had no time to do laundry for them.
B.Because she needed them to look after her at home.
C.Because she wanted them to work as laundrymen.
D.Because she wanted them to learn life skills and learn to manage time.
Passage 4
(25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)When I started junior high, my only hope was that nobody would notice me. Everyone seemed so smart. They were everything I wasn’t but wanted to be. So it was strange how eagerly I expected to run for the 8th-grade secretary from my heart.
Anyone interested in running should see the math teacher for qualification forms (资历表). I followed the crowd to the math classroom. Without even thinking twice, I filled out and turned in the forms, but I had no idea what I had got myself into.
The only thing you could see in the hall was posters. Bookmarks and flyers (传单) littered the hallways. That week my friends and I passed out the bookmarks we’d made by ourselves. Everything was going as planned... until it was time for my speech.
As I got ready to present my speech, I started sweating (出汗) when the camera focused on my face. What did my hair look like? Did I look at the camera? And most of all, did I look as frightened as I felt?
Somewhere between handing out bookmarks and delivering my speech I asked myself one question, “What are you doing, Jack?” I felt lost. But with the anger and fear came something unexpected. I learned some amazing things about who I was. Not only did I give a speech in front of 300 students, but I introduced myself to people I’d never even met before. In fact, I felt unbelievably confident.
I can’t remember every detail about the election (选举). But what I do remember is that I won! The shy and quiet boy won! Stay unnoticeable? NO! Why be unnoticeable when you can shine?
I’m already planning my re-election speech. And I’ve learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in myself. And next time if there’s something you want to do, just do it!
1.What did the writer really expect to do from his heart?
A.To run for the 8th-grade secretary. B.To meet the math teachers often.
C.To follow others to do things. D.To stay unnoticed by others.
2.How did the writer feel as he got ready to present his speech?
A.Confident. B.Nervous. C.Relaxed. D.Curious.
3.What has the writer learned from his experience?
A.Winning the election is necessary. B.Tips on presentations are important.
C.Everything needs to be well planned. D.Be confident and do things as you wish.
Passage 5
(25-26九年级上·北京·期中)One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two shopping bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Looking up, he saw a large wasp nest (黄蜂巢穴) above the door. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting (刺,蛰) in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.
“Oh, they don’t trouble me,” she said. “I go in and out all the time.”
Nervously, Allen looked at the nest again—to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry,” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”
She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late. They were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, several red stings showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.
As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. And immediate worry and fear took hold of him. Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung last summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know was that the first sting had made his body a hidden risk, waiting for the next sting to cause a serious reaction.
Miles from the nearest medical help, Allen began to feel his tongue (舌头) thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most terribly, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew an emergency team was on 24-hour duty at the north Amherst Fire Station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.
Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to be afraid, focusing his mind on each quick turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock. Just then he reached for the radio mike again.
“Call fire station,” he shouted, trying hard to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”
“Ok. Stay calm. We’ll help you,” the center replied.
Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.
At last, he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands catch him before he hit the ground. “You made it,” he thought.
1.How did Allen feel when he saw the wasps flying straight at him?
A.Nervous B.Calm C.Excited D.Angry
2.Which of the following is true according to the story?
A.Allen stopped his mini-bus to ask another driver for help.
B.Allen’s call for help was clearly understood by the mini-bus center.
C.Allen was stung for the first time when he helped Mrs. Carey that afternoon.
D.Allen managed to reach the fire station and was saved just before he fell down.
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Helping others can sometimes bring us trouble.
B.Knowing the danger of wasp stings is important.
C.Staying calm and acting quickly helps in danger.
D.Calling a fire station is the best way to get help.
Passage 6
(25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中)“Today’s the day, Dad,” Ethan said nervously. “I hope I won’t let the team down.” He was going to be the pitcher (投手) for the first time.
“You’ll do great,” Dad encouraged. “You’ve practiced for months. And can you feed the llamas before you leave? I’m driving Grandma to the hospital.”
“Sure,” Ethan replied, heading for the barn (谷仓).
As soon as Ethan arrived, he heard a noise—their young llama Zeke was opening the gate! Ethan ran to stop him but it was too late. Zeke ran into the forest near the busy road and disappeared.
Oh no! I don’t have time for this, Ethan thought, feeling worried. But he knew he couldn’t leave with the llama on the loose.
After a hard search, Ethan finally saw Zeke a few feet ahead of him, eating leaves. Ethan tried to get close, but Zeke ran away again. Ethan realized he needed a halter (缰绳) to catch Zeke.
Just then, Justine and her dad arrived to drive him to the game. Ethan refused to go with them because he had to get Zeke back. Ethan tried to hold back tears as he went to get the halter. After he had it, he ran back to the forest. But he still failed to catch Zeke.
Ethan sat down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. He wished he could be there with them.
Suddenly, Justine’s dad’s car returned. Behind it was Coach Schultz’s car! Kids from the team jumped out of the two cars!
“Justine told us what happened,” Coach Schultz said. “We’ll help you.”
Ethan said excitedly, “Thanks!” He thought quickly. “Maybe we can make a circle around Zeke and catch him!”
Coach Schultz helped Ethan organize everyone. Finally, they circled Zeke and Ethan put the halter on him.
“I’m sorry this took so much of our warm-up time.” Ethan said.
“It’s OK,” Coach Schultz said. “Our team works well together! I can see how responsible you are. Now let’s get back to the field. We’ll have time for a short warm-up before the game.”
Ethan smiled. His pitching arm felt stronger than ever.
1.How did Ethan feel when Zeke ran into the forest?
A.Excited. B.Worried. C.Surprised. D.Confident.
2.How did the team finally catch Zeke?
A.By asking Ethan’s dad for help. B.By working together to circle him.
C.By using some leaves to attract him. D.By driving the car to get close to him.
3.Why did Ethan’s pitching arm feel stronger at last?
A.Because he had enough time to warm up. B.Because his coach taught him new skills.
C.Because he was happy that Zeke was safe. D.Because he felt the power of the team.
Passage 1
(24-25九年级上·北京朝阳·期中)A Little Imagination Makes a Difference
Susan had finished her homework and was going to paint a picture of the stairs. It was for a competition in school the next day.
When her father reminded her it was almost time for bed, Susan said, “I’ll be quick but I wonder what color to use?”
“Well, our stairs are brown” said her father. “Thanks, Dad.” said Susan. When she finished her picture, Susan began playing with her brush which was still wet. Suddenly, she dropped the brush right on the picture! There in the middle of her picture was a blob (污点) of brown paint!
“Oh, Dad! What shall I do?” Susan cried. “My picture is ruined. And it’s too late to paint another.”
“Let me see,” said her father. “The blob looks just like...”
“Wow, I have an idea!” cried Susan. She drew a dog around the blob of brown paint.
“Wonderful! You know, few things are as bad as they are seen at first. With a little imagination you can turn bad into good.” said Susan’s father.
The next day Susan went to school early. When the competition began, Mr. King said, “I’ve chosen three pictures, and I want you to say which one you like best.” The children did not like the first one. The next picture was on black paper, but the stairs were red. So it was not so good. Then Mr. King showed the third painting. It was Susan’s!
“The stairs are straight.” said Joe.
“Yes, and the brown paint shows up well on the white paper.” said Lucy. “The little dog seems to belong there.” said Terry.
The children voted (投票) and Susan’s painting won.
“Susan had a good idea,” Mr. King said. “That little dog finished a good painting. It made the stairs seem real.” Susan smiled. She could hardly wait to tell her father the news. He was right. With a little imagination you can turn something bad into something good!
1.When Susan finished her picture, she _________.
A.went to bed early B.played with her dog
C.drew a blob in the picture D.dropped the brush on the picture
2.What color did Susan use for the stairs in her painting for the competition?
A.Brown B.Red C.Black D.White
3.Susan won the competition because of __________.
A.her stairs B.her brush
C.her imagination D.her white paper
4.According to the passage, we can learn that __________.
A.fathers always love their children
B.never give up when we face difficulties
C.most things are as bad as they are seen
D.we can turn bad into good with imagination
Passage 2
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)In New York, a boy named Tim loved robots a lot. His room had many little things he made by himself. Tim wanted to make the best robot ever and join the yearly Robot Competition. But he had a problem: he didn’t have enough money to buy the parts he needed.
One day, while walking home from school, Tim passed by the local recycling center. An idea occurred to him. Why not use recycled materials to build his robot? It was the perfect chance to show his creativity and promote environmental protection.
Tim began collecting things from the recycling center: a metal box that could serve as the robot’s chest and a variety of wires and batteries from outdated electronics. He spent hours working in his workshop. His hands moved carefully as he brought his imagination to life.
News of Tim’s project spread through his school. Some students laughed, wondering whether a robot made from trash could compete with the high-tech creations of other teams. But Tim didn’t mind. He thought being creative was about making the most of what he had.
As the competition came near, Tim’s robot, which he named “EcoBot,” was ready. It was a wonder of recycled technology, with a shiny metal outside and a series of LED lights that shone in different patterns. EcoBot could walk, talk and even sort recyclables into different groups.
On the day of the competition, the gym was filled with people. Teams with stylish, expensive robots took their turns showing their projects. Finally, it was Tim’s turn. His hands were cold and his heart raced as he brought EcoBot onto the stage. He felt really nervous. Taking a deep breath, he began to show his robot.
EcoBot moved smoothly, sorting recyclables with ease and even performing a small dance. The judges were impressed not only with the robot’s function but also with its unique design and the story behind it.
In the end, EcoBot won the competition, beating out robots that cost hundreds of times more than what Tim had spent. The victory was more than a win for Tim; it was a victory for creativity and the power of thinking out of the box.
1.What was Tim’s problem in building a robot for the competition?
A.He didn’t have the necessary tools. B.He couldn’t find a recycling center.
C.He couldn’t afford to get the parts he needed. D.He didn’t have enough time to build the robot.
2.How did Tim feel when he brought EcoBot onto the stage?
A.Proud. B.Nervous. C.Confident. D.Uninterested.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Environmental problems can be solved.
B.True creativity lies in thinking differently.
C.Changing others is necessary if they are wrong.
D.Support from friends can make dreams come true.
Passage 3
(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)
“Ugh, meatloaf again? I hate meatloaf! ” Matt shouted angrily. “I’m not eating this.”
His parents exchanged worried glances, knowing Matt’s outbursts had been happening at least once a week all summer long.
“Matt, how about you take charge of dinnertime? You can choose and cook the meals, as long as they’re healthy.” Mom suggested. Excited. Matt declared, “Good, we’re going to eat good food every night!”
The next day, Dad helped Matt create a meal plan. As Matt excitedly listed his favorite meals, Dad reminded him about including vegetables and sides.
“Oh, yeah. Um, we can have corn with the chicken.” Matt said.
“Sophia does not like corn.” said Dad.
“Well, it’s my choice, so I’m going to make com.” Matt replied.
“OK, but she might complain at dinner tonight. Are you ready for that?” Dad asked.
“Yeah, whatever. ” Matt answered.
Planning the meals proved more challenging than Matt expected, as he faced constant reminders of family preferences. Frustrated, he shouted, “This is impossible!”
“Yes, it is hard. Your mother and I try very hard to make everyone happy, but everyone has different tastes, and sometimes, we just can’t please everyone.”
“Fine, we’ll have to just go with this plan this week. Next week I’ll try to make everyone happy.” replied Matt.
When it was time for Matt to cook, his parents assisted him, as he was inexperienced. After an hour of hard work, he felt proud of his chicken, rice, and broccoli with cheese.
“Ew, this rice tastes funny.” Sophia said. Matt took a bite. It did taste a little funny. But he’d worked so hard! He felt like he might cry.
The next day, Matt didn’t want to cook dinner. “It’s hard.” He explained to Mom.
“It is hard, but your father and I do it anyway. How are we going to eat, otherwise?” said Mom.
Matt suggested eating out every night, but Mom noted the expense, “We spend $190 a week on groceries, about $27 per night, while dining out costs $75 per dinner. That would mean giving up your soccer and Sophia’s gymnastics, and maybe even moving to a smaller house. Do you think that’s worth it? ” She asked.
Realizing the sacrifice (牺牲) involved, Matt decided to cook. Again, he was tired and hungry when dinner was finally ready.
“I don’t like corn.” cried Sophia. Matt didn’t yell back; instead, he apologized, realizing how hard it was to cook and meet everyone’s tastes.
“I don’t want to take over dinner anymore, and I won’t complain Sorry.” Matt said.
“You’ve done a great job, and it’s a valuable learning experience.” Dad said.
Feeling relieved, Matt finished dinner happily.
1.Why did Matt’s parents suggest he take charge of dinner?
A.Because his parents were often too busy.
B.Because Matt really loved cooking meals.
C.Because Matt often complained about dinner.
D.Because they wanted him to gain new skills.
2.What words can describe Matt’s emotional changes toward cooking throughout the story?
A.Excited → Proud → Tired → Understanding
B.Angry → Proud → Confused → Understanding
C.Excited → Curious → Confused → Disappointed
D.Angry → Curious → Tired → Disappointed
3.What lesson did Matt learn from his experience?
A.Eating out helps solve family problems. B.Putting yourself in others’ shoes is key.
C.Teamwork makes tasks more manageable. D.Preparing meals is easy with good planning.
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专题05 阅读理解(记叙文)
参考答案
Passage1 (25-26九年级上·北京·期中)1A 2C 3B 4A
Passage2 (25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中)1A 2A 3C
Passage3 (25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)1C 2D 3D
Passage4 (25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中)1C 2D 3C
Passage5 (25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中)1B 2A 3B
Passage6 (25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中)1A 2C 3C
Passage7 (25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中)1B 2D 3A
Passage8 (24-25九年级上·北京西城·期中)1B 2C 3D
Passage9 (24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)1C 2B 3A
Passage10(24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)1B 2A 3D
Passage1 (25-26九年级上·北京·期中)1B 2C 3B
Passage2 (25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)1C 2D 3B
Passage3 (25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中)1C 2B 3D
Passage4 (25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中)1A 2B 3D
Passage5 (25-26九年级上·北京·期中)1A 2D 3C
Passage6 (25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中)1B 2B 3D
Passage1 (24-25九年级上·北京朝阳·期中)1D 2A 3C 4D
Passage2 (24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)1C 2B 3B
Passage3 (24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中)1C 2A 3B
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