专题07 任务型阅读（期中真题汇编，北京专用）九年级英语上学期

专题07 任务型阅读 参考答案 Passage1（25-26九年级上·北京·期中） 1. Shimon can play and create music. 2. Because he found himself in a creative rut and wanted new musical ideas. 3. it has a negative effect on the work of artists. Because the passage states robots will inspire musicians instead of putting them out of work. 4. In my opinion, AI is a very useful tool for students today. It really helps us learn faster and access information easily. However, we must use it wisely so that we don't lose our own ability to think independently. Passage2（25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中） 1. By using real-world examples and challenges. 2. From a week to a term. 3. She read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology./She read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson./She watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. 4. Create the project. 5. I think project-based learning is very useful. Because it allows students to learn deeply about a topic and have fun at the same time. Passage3（25-26九年级上·北京·期中） 1. Because it was raining and the sky was becoming grey. 2. He asked a stranger if he was going the right way. 3. More than 200 miles. 4. Yes, I do. Because it’s a great wonder of the natural world and I can enjoy the beautiful and amazing scenery there. Passage4（25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中） 1. At the age of 23. 2. She gave the chimpanzees names and treated them as individuals. 3. She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools and that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families. 4. One reason is that she made amazing discoveries about chimpanzees, such as that they use tools and have emotions and families. Another reason is that she worked hard to protect forests and animals, traveling worldwide to speak to people about the importance of conservation. Passage5（25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中） 1. Doing two or more things together. 2. Because they are using different ways of thinking. 3. Smartphones and PDAs. 4. Yes. Because it can make simple tasks more fun and it saves time. Passage6（25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中） 1. It is good for keeping mind clear, sharpening focus and reducing stress. 2. In a public library. 3. Curiosity and deep thinking. 4. I want to study in public libraries. First, it is easy to get various resources there. Second, the good atmosphere can help me focus on my study. Passage7（25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中） 1. Everyone in the car./(All the) people in the car./Everyone in the car pays for the petrol./Everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol./The passengers and the driver. 2. When the passenger texts him or her/the driver a code at the end of the journey. 3. A passenger/He or she needs to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews (when he or she chooses a driver)./Passengers/They need to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews./To read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews. 4. Yes (, I’d love to). Firstly, it helps me save money by sharing travel costs./it’s cheap because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. Secondly, it provides a fantastic opportunity/a great chance to meet interesting people on my travels. Passage8（25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中） 1. She is planning out her schedule for next month. 2. Because planning too much takes the fun out of things and sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow. 3. To avoid standing in long lines. 4. I would prefer Tina’s style. First, it can save time and reduce stress. Second, it helps make sure things go well. Passage9（25-26九年级上·北京房山·期中） 1. It is to encourage people to enjoy reading. 2. It can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth. 3. To show real-life problems of his time. 4. I prefer the happy ending. First, happy endings are connected to positive feelings, which will encourage us to carry on reading. Second, happy endings can include surprises, making the stories quite dramatic and exciting. Passage10（25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中） 1. Going to parents’ workplaces to watch how they work. 2. We need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. 3. We can write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. 4. Yes, I do. We can make a budget and track savings. Passage1（25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中） 1. They were having an annual New Year’s Eve party. 2. There was no electricity. 3. On the barbecue. 4. I think it was special and fun. Even without electricity, they worked together, cooked outside, and celebrated happily. It showed that joy doesn’t always need modern things. Passage2（25-26九年级上·北京昌平·期中） 1. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. 2. It is about not sticking to just one subject and using knowledge from different fields to improve our understanding. 3. Because they hope students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence by thinking beyond a single subject. 4. Yes, I would. Firstly, it can help me gain new perspectives and find creative solutions to problems. Secondly, it better prepares me to deal with the complex challenges of the future. Passage3（25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中） 1. Because of something called “rituals”. 2. The people who did the ritual. 3. We should make them simple and positive. 4. We can create a ritual of clapping for any classmate who makes progress in study. Firstly, it can help build a sense of community. Secondly, it can make students feel more confident and united. Passage4（25-26九年级上·北京·期中） 1. Over 60%. 2. Because cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, and a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help for them. 3. Reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B; some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives, which can be harmful if consumed regularly; they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals; children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems. 4. I would choose freshly cooked meals. First, freshly cooked meals are more nutritious and fresh, which are beneficial to my health. Second, I can control the ingredients and seasonings in freshly cooked meals, making them more suitable for my taste and dietary needs. Passage5（25-26九年级上·北京·期中） 1. To open up the country and let foreigners experience Chinese culture and history. 2. Six/6 days. 3. Travelers’ personal stories shared on social media. 4. Yes. Because it can attract more tourists to explore different regions and promote local economic development. Passage6（25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中） 1. Because of climate change and the loss of nature. 2. To help people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. 3. Helping young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. 4. I can design a tree-planting activity. It can help young people understand the importance of trees, care more about nature, and take actions to protect the environment. Passage1（25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中） 1. Combining family time and language learning time. 2. Because they talk to each other all the time when learning. 3. It lies in its ability to draw people together. 4. Yes. Because it is a great way to have more quality time with my family and it can bring my family members closer. Passage2（24-25九年级上·北京东城·期末） 1. It refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. 2. Why is that a problem? 3. To encourage them to recycle their clothes. 4. ①Make posters. As a student, I can make posters to promote the dangers of fast fashion and reduce its use.②Remodel old clothes. As a student, I can buy less fast-fashion clothes and transform old clothes so that resources can be reused. Passage3（24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中） 1. When he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies. 2. It is deeply rooted in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement. 3. Because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations. 4. Yes, I would like to recommend Chinese kung fu to Peter. Because kung fu can improve one’s physical health, coordination and self-esteem, and it also promotes harmony, respect and self-improvement. Learning kung fu can not only help Peter better adapt to life in China, but also cultivate his character and spirit. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 任务型阅读 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Can a robot really freestyle? Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut (创作瓶颈) and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners. Up until recent advancements, applications of AI (artificial intelligence) have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry. While the concern of an impending future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK. Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably differently. 1．What can Shimon do? 2．Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon? 3．According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists. 4．As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) 【答案】1．Shimon can play and create music. 2．Because he found himself in a creative rut and wanted new musical ideas. 3．it has a negative effect on the work of artists. Because the passage states robots will inspire musicians instead of putting them out of work. 4．In my opinion, AI is a very useful tool for students today. It really helps us learn faster and access information easily. However, we must use it wisely so that we don't lose our own ability to think independently. 【导语】本文介绍了佐治亚理工学院研发的音乐机器人Shimon，它不仅能演奏音乐，还能创作音乐，展示了人机合作的前景。 1．第一段提到Shimon不仅能演奏音乐，还能创作音乐“not only playing music, but creating it”，答案是原文直接信息。 2．第一段提到Weinberg发现自己陷入创作瓶颈，决定创造一个能给他带来新音乐灵感的机器人“found himself in a creative rut and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas”，整合信息作答。 3．题干中“it has a negative effect on the work of artists”是错误的，因为第四段提到机器人将激励艺术家，而不是让他们失业“robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways”，因此错误部分是该句。 4．开放题，答案不唯一。需表达自己对人工智能在日常学习中应用的看法并说明理由，合理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Project-based learning (项目式学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic. During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Project-based learning is becoming widely used in schools: students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term. At the end of the project, they show their knowledge and skills by creating a product for people. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is an eleven-year-old student in Sunshine Primary School. She wanted to show more stories of Greek mythology (希腊神话). Well, how did she make it? ◆ She chose Greek mythology characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stories. Step 1 Choose a topic ◆ She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. Step 2 Do the research ◆ She created a project based on her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build Lego creations based on the stories of Greek mythology characters. She’s also really good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. Step 3 ________ ◆ After all that work, she made a presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. Step 4 Do the presentation From the example of Sandra, we can see that project-based learning allows a student to choose a topic and then create a project based on his or her talents and skills. Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning? 1．How do learners solve problems in project-based learning? 2．How long does it take students to finish a project? 3．What did Sandra do to collect information? (One example is OK.) 4．What is the best subtitle (小标题) of Step 3? 5．What do you think of project-based learning? Why? 【答案】1．By using real-world examples and challenges. 2．From a week to a term. 3．She read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology./She read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson./She watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. 4．Create the project. 5． I think project-based learning is very useful. Because it allows students to learn deeply about a topic and have fun at the same time. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了项目式学习（Project-based learning）的概念，并以学生桑德拉的希腊神话主题项目为例，展示了项目式学习的完整步骤，同时说明了这种学习方式的优势。 1．根据文章“During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges.”可知，在项目式学习中，学习者通过使用现实世界的例子和挑战来解决问题。故填By using real-world examples and challenges. 2．根据文章“students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term.”可知，学生完成一个项目的时间从一周到一个学期不等。故填From a week to a term. 3．根据文章“To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology.”可知，桑德拉通过阅读相关书籍、文章、小说，观看视频、玩相关游戏来收集信息，任选其一即可。故填She read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology./ She read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson./ She watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. 4．根据文章“When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. She created a project based on her talents and skills...”可知，第三步的核心是“创建项目”。故填Create the project. 5．开放性问答题 根据文章“Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning.”可知，项目式学习能让学生深入学习并享受乐趣，据此给出合理评价即可。示例：I think project-based learning is very useful. Because it allows students to learn deeply about a topic and have fun at the same time. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A great wonder of the natural world When I arrived, it was early morning and it was raining. I looked to the east—the sky was becoming grey. I got out of the car, went through a gate and walked along a dark path. There was nothing to see, but I knew it was there. After about a mile, a stranger appeared beside the path. “Am I going the right way?” I asked. He knew where I was going. “Yes,” he replied, “you’ll get there in five minutes.” Finally, I came to some rocks and stopped. I looked over them, but it was silent and there was no sign of it. Suddenly, the rain stopped and the clouds cleared. The sun rose behind me and shone on the rocks. Far below me, the ground fell away and down to a river. I was looking across one of the wonders of the natural world—the Grand Canyon. I looked down to the Colorado River, a silver stream nearly one mile below me. If you put the two tallest buildings in the world on top of each other at the bottom of the canyon, they still would not reach the top. Then I looked across to the other side of the canyon. It was about fifteen miles away, maybe more. Finally, I looked to my left and to my right, and on both sides the canyon went far away for more than 200 miles. The Grand Canyon was not just big. It was huge! I remained by the canyon for about half an hour, and I asked myself, “Is the Grand Canyon the greatest wonder of the natural world?” I certainly know the answer. What do you think? 1．Why was there nothing to see when the author arrived in the early morning? 2．What did the author do when the trip to the Grand Canyon didn’t go successfully at first? 3．How long is the Grand Canyon? 4．Do you want to visit the Grand Canyon? Why? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because it was raining and the sky was becoming grey. 2．He asked a stranger if he was going the right way. 3．More than 200 miles. 4．Yes, I do. Because it’s a great wonder of the natural world and I can enjoy the beautiful and amazing scenery there. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者参观自然界的一大奇观——科罗拉多大峡谷的经历。 1．根据“When I arrived, it was early morning and it was raining. I looked to the east—the sky was becoming grey.”可知，作者到达时正在下雨且天空变得灰暗，因此什么也看不见。故填Because it was raining and the sky was becoming grey. 2．根据“After about a mile, a stranger appeared beside the path. ‘Am I going the right way?’ I asked.”可知，当行程起初不顺利时，作者询问了一位陌生人自己是否走对了路。故填He asked a stranger if he was going the right way. 3．根据“Finally, I looked to my left and to my right, and on both sides the canyon went far away for more than 200 miles.”可知，大峡谷长达200多英里。故填More than 200 miles. 4．本题为开放性问题，结合文章内容言之有理即可。故填Yes, I do. Because it’s a great wonder of the natural world and I can enjoy the beautiful and amazing scenery there. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）Goodall Lives On What makes humans special? For a long time, people believed humans were different from all animals. They thought only humans could make tools and have real conversations. Then came Jane Goodall. As a child, Jane loved watching animals in her garden. She would sit for hours observing (观察) how birds built nests and squirrels collected food. This early love for nature stayed with her. At the age of 23, she went to Africa for the first time to realize her dream. Though she never went to university, she learnt much about animals from books. With help from scientist Louis Leakey, Jane began studying chimpanzees (黑猩猩) in Gombe forest. Her study method was different from that of other scientists—she gave the chimpanzees names like David Greybeard and Flo, treating them as individuals (个体). For months, the chimpanzees ran away when they saw her. But Jane stayed patient, watching from a distance (距离) every day. Jane’s patience brought amazing discoveries. She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools. She saw David Greybeard use a grass stem to catch termites (白蚁)—the first proof that animals could make and use tools. She also discovered that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families, having seen them hug when sad, hold hands, or have their mothers teach them to find food. Later Jane realized that studying animals wasn’t enough to protect them. She saw forests getting smaller and chimpanzees becoming fewer. So she started traveling worldwide, speaking to governments, schools, and communities. She told everyone that we must protect forests and the animals living in them. In 1991, Jane created Roots & Shoots to help young people make a difference. Students in this program clean up parks, plant trees, and help animals in their communities. One group in Tanzania built a safe place for birds. Another in Canada raised money to protect bear habitats (栖息地). Though Jane passed away recently, her work continues. She taught us that every person—including you and me—can help make our world better. As she often said: “Every day, each of us can make a difference.” 1．When did Jane go to Africa for the first time? 2．How was Jane’s way of studying chimpanzees different from that of other scientists? 3．What were Jane’s discoveries about chimpanzees? 4．Why do people see Jane Goodall as a great scientist? Please list two reasons based on the passage. 【答案】1．At the age of 23. 2．She gave the chimpanzees names and treated them as individuals. 3．She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools and that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families. 4．One reason is that she made amazing discoveries about chimpanzees, such as that they use tools and have emotions and families. Another reason is that she worked hard to protect forests and animals, traveling worldwide to speak to people about the importance of conservation. 【导语】本文主要讲述了珍·古道尔（Jane Goodall）对黑猩猩的研究以及她为保护动物和森林所做出的努力，展现了她的科学精神和对世界的积极影响。 1．根据第一段“At the age of 23, she went to Africa for the first time to realize her dream.”可知，珍23岁时第一次去非洲。故填At the age of 23. 2．根据第二段“Her study method was different from that of other scientists—she gave the chimpanzees names like David Greybeard and Flo, treating them as individuals (个体).”可知，珍研究黑猩猩的方式与其他科学家不同，她给黑猩猩取名字，把它们当作个体对待。故填She gave the chimpanzees names and treated them as individuals. 3．根据第三段“She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools. She saw David Greybeard use a grass stem to catch termites (白蚁)—the first proof that animals could make and use tools. She also discovered that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families, having seen them hug when sad, hold hands, or have their mothers teach them to find food.”可知，珍发现人类不是唯一使用工具的动物，她还发现黑猩猩有情感和家庭。故填She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools and that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families. 4．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容来回答。故填One reason is that she made amazing discoveries about chimpanzees, such as that they use tools and have emotions and families. Another reason is that she worked hard to protect forests and animals, traveling worldwide to speak to people about the importance of conservation. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。请将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上。 Are you listening to music or eating a snack while you read this? Are you thinking about your homework at the same time? If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking. But is that always good? You might think that multitasking saves time. For a start, you get to kill two birds with one stone. However, scientists are finding that multitasking can put us under a lot of stress, and actually make us less efficient (高效的). Researchers are now trying to figure out how the brain moves attention from one subject to another. Although doing many things at the same time can be a way of making tasks more fun and lively, “you have to keep in mind that you do this at the cost of focus,” said psychiatrist (精神病专家) and author Edward M. Hallowell. However, there are examples in which multitasking can be helpful. In some cases, listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking. And people can do simple, everyday tasks together, such as walking and talking. But, once they need deeper thinking, the brain has “a serious bottleneck,” Hallowell said. Today’s technology makes us do more and more things in a shorter period of time. It is a very different world from 10 or 20 years ago, when a desk worker had a typewriter, a phone and maybe a coworker who visited the office. In the past, many people used telephones with cords (电线), which were fixed. You needed to sit down, put your feet up and chat—multitasking wasn’t allowed. Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事). Multitasking can make things more exciting, but be careful. As Hallowell added, “Multitasking gives the illusion (幻觉) that we’re achieving things at the same time, but we’re really not. It’s like playing tennis with three balls.” 1．What is multitasking according to the passage? 2．Why does listening to music while doing easy homework make some students feel more creative? 3．What gives us more distractions now? 4．Would you like to multitask? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Doing two or more things together. 2．Because they are using different ways of thinking. 3．Smartphones and PDAs. 4．Yes. Because it can make simple tasks more fun and it saves time. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了“多任务处理”的利弊，结合科学研究和专家观点分析其对效率、创造力和注意力的影响。 1．根据“If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking.”可知，多任务处理的定义是同时做两件或更多事情。故填Doing two or more things together. 2．根据“listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking.”可知，在做简单作业时听音乐让学生更有创造力，因为他们使用了不同的思维方式。故填Because they are using different ways of thinking. 3．根据“Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事).”可知，智能手机和PDA带来更多干扰。故填Smartphones and PDAs. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：Yes. Because it can make simple tasks more fun and it saves time. Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When talking about study place, our mind often connects pictures of a classroom with desks in silence. While the traditional desk and chair arrangement holds its value, different study places offer other benefits that satisfy people’s learning preferences. By improving learning in different study environments, students can choose their study spaces to fit their tasks, preferences and moods so that their learning is not just effective but also enjoyable. Nature: Parks and Gardens In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress. The calming effect of nature acts as a natural stress reliever to reduce one’s stress, and inspire creativity. Surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, students often find themselves inspired, unlocking new insights and ideas. These beautiful places are especially good for innovation (创新) and creative thinking. Public Libraries It is easy to get resources (资源). From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning. There is good atmosphere (氛围): Being surrounded by other learners who focus on their academic study, you can gain a powerful influence. The most important thing is that it is a distraction-free zone. Libraries are designed to help students focus on their work. Museums Museums, with their exhibits, offer students new study spaces. Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking. The historical artifacts and artworks can help mental engagement and raise a deeper connection to the subject matter. Museums provide a quiet place which is good for deep, focused study. Many museums can offer detailed descriptions to help students understand their study materials better. Understanding the benefits of different study places can make a huge difference in learning and personal well-being. By exploring new study spaces for improving learning, students can discover what environments best suit their learning style, mood, and the task at hand to improve learning efficiency and enjoyment. 1．What is fresh air in parks and gardens good for? 2．In which place can people get academic journals easily, a museum or a public library? 3．What can students raise when they are surrounded by history, art and culture? 4．Where do you want to study? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．It is good for keeping mind clear, sharpening focus and reducing stress. 2．In a public library. 3．Curiosity and deep thinking. 4．I want to study in public libraries. First, it is easy to get various resources there. Second, the good atmosphere can help me focus on my study. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了传统教室之外的不同学习场所的独特优势，阐述了环境如何影响学习效率、创造力和个人体验。 1．根据“In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress.”可知，公园和花园里的新鲜空气有助于保持头脑清醒、增强注意力和减轻压力，故填It is good for keeping mind clear, sharpening focus and reducing stress. 2．根据“Public Libraries...From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning.”可知，在公共图书馆人们能轻松获取学术期刊，故填In a public library. 3．根据“Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking.”可知，当学生被历史、艺术和文化包围时，他们能激发好奇心和进行深入思考，故填Curiosity and deep thinking. 4．回答合理即可。参考答案：I want to study in public libraries. First, it is easy to get various resources there. Second, the good atmosphere can help me focus on my study. Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I love travelling so you can imagine my disappointment when I knew that my local train station would be closed for five months. Unfortunately, I do not have a car, but I realized that I could start carpooling. Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. As a result, carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol (汽油). I recently did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website which lists drivers’ descriptions and found someone who was going to the same place as me. The descriptions provided a lot of information such as the driver’s first name, age and gender as well as reviews from previous (以前的) passengers. I decided to travel with a lady who had very good reviews. I paid for my share of the petrol through the website and planned to meet her in the town center. It may seem quite dangerous to travel with a stranger but there are some safety actions. Firstly, the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code (密码) at the end of the journey. This means that if you are unsatisfied with your trip, the driver will not be paid. Secondly, it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver. Lastly, I would suggest travelling with a friend so that you will feel safer and less lonely. I had a very good experience carpooling. Not only was the trip very cheap, but the driver and the other passengers were really friendly. They were all French, so I had the chance to practice speaking some French. As train and petrol prices are rising, both drivers and passengers can benefit from this cheaper form of travel. More importantly, carpooling provides a fantastic opportunity to meet interesting people on your travels. 1．Who pays for the petrol when people do carpooling? 2．When can the driver receive the money from a passenger? 3．To keep safe, what does a passenger need to do when choosing a driver? 4．Would you like to choose carpooling? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Everyone in the car./(All the) people in the car./Everyone in the car pays for the petrol./Everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol./The passengers and the driver. 2．When the passenger texts him or her/the driver a code at the end of the journey. 3．A passenger/He or she needs to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews (when he or she chooses a driver)./Passengers/They need to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews./To read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews. 4．Possible version 1: Yes (, I’d love to). Firstly, it helps me save money by sharing travel costs./it’s cheap because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. Secondly, it provides a fantastic opportunity/a great chance to meet interesting people on my travels. Possible version 2: No, I wouldn’t like to. Firstly, I naturally worry about safety when sharing a car with strangers. Secondly, excellent subway systems are already more convenient so that I can arrive at school on time without the traffic jam. 【导语】本文主要介绍了拼车，以及描述了自己的拼车经历和感受。 1．根据“carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol”可知，拼车时车上所有人分摊汽油费。故填Everyone in the car./(All the) people in the car./Everyone in the car pays for the petrol./Everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol./The passengers and the driver. 2．根据“the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code at the end of the journey”可知，当乘客在行程结束时发送密码给司机，司机就能收到钱。故填When the passenger texts him or her/the driver a code at the end of the journey. 3．根据“it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver”可知，为了安全，选择司机时应阅读大量司机描述和评价。故填A passenger/He or she needs to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews (when he or she chooses a driver)./Passengers/They need to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews./To read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews. 4．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Possible version 1: Yes (, I’d love to). Firstly, it helps me save money by sharing travel costs./it’s cheap because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. Secondly, it provides a fantastic opportunity/a great chance to meet interesting people on my travels. Possible version 2: No, I wouldn’t like to. Firstly, I naturally worry about safety when sharing a car with strangers. Secondly, excellent subway systems are already more convenient so that I can arrive at school on time without the traffic jam. Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tina and Jordan run into each other at a coffee shop. Jordan: Hey, Tina, what are you working on now? Tina: I’m planning out my schedule for next month. Jordan: Why? You don’t know what’s going to happen next month. Tina: I know, but if I don’t make a plan, nothing will be achieved! Jordan: You have a tendency (趋势) to overthink things. What you need to do is to relax and smell the roses a little more, my friend. Tina: And with some careful planning, I can do that. It will save my time, reduce my stress and help me make sure things go well. Jordan: That’s where we totally differ. Being spontaneous (随性的) can lead to better experiences because planning too much takes the fun out of things. Sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow. Tina: OK, let’s take travelling as an example. If you don’t plan ahead, you might not get good hotel deals or tickets to popular attractions. Jordan: I think it makes the travel amazing when you explore (探索) without a strict schedule. You could find a cool little hotel or discover a restaurant you didn’t look up online. Plus, last-minute deals can sometimes be cheaper. Tina: Fine, but if you’re going somewhere, say an amusement park, planning is key. If you check the best times to go, you won’t have to stand waiting in long lines. Jordan: But if you don’t plan, you’re not stuck to a schedule. You can decide then and there what rides look fun instead of stressing out about hitting all the attractions on your list. It will be more relaxing and enjoyable. Tina: I get that, but having a plan at least gives you some direction. Jordan: And I think it’s more exciting to just see what will happen. A mix is probably best, but I’ll always choose to be spontaneous! Tina: And I’ll always prefer having a plan! 1．What is Tina working on now? 2．Why does Jordan believe that being spontaneous can lead to better experiences? 3．Why does Tina suggest checking the best times to go to an amusement park? 4．Imagine you are going on a three-day trip. Would you prefer Tina’s or Jordan’s style? Give two reasons for your choice. 【答案】1．She is planning out her schedule for next month. 2．Because planning too much takes the fun out of things and sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow. 3．To avoid standing in long lines. 4．I would prefer Tina’s style. First, it can save time and reduce stress. Second, it helps make sure things go well. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲述了Tina和Jordan在咖啡店偶遇后，就“计划与随性”的生活方式展开讨论，分别阐述了计划性和随性旅行的优缺点。 1．根据“Tina: I’m planning out my schedule for next month.”可知，Tina正在计划下个月的日程安排。故填She is planning out her schedule for next month. 2．根据“Jordan: That’s where we totally differ. Being spontaneous (随性的) can lead to better experiences because planning too much takes the fun out of things. Sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow.”可知，Jordan认为随性会带来更好的体验，因为过度计划会剥夺乐趣。有时最好的经历发生在顺其自然时。故填Because planning too much takes the fun out of things and sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow. 3．根据“Tina: Fine, but if you’re going somewhere, say an amusement park, planning is key. If you check the best times to go, you won’t have to stand waiting in long lines.”可知，Tina建议查看去游乐园的最佳时间是为了避免站着排长队。故填To avoid standing in long lines. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为I would prefer Tina’s style. First, it can save time and reduce stress. Second, it helps make sure things go well. Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·北京房山·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The purpose of World Book Day is to encourage people to enjoy reading and there’s no doubt that a book’s ending is usually a big part of that joy. Even so, there are plenty of stories that don’t finish on a happy note. What do you think? Should books always have a happy ending? Reading makes us happy. We read to get away from troubles and worries in real life. A good story can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth. If our reading experiences are full of sadness or negative feelings, we may give up reading. Happy endings are connected to positive feelings. We will be encouraged to carry on reading. Happy endings can also include surprises, which make the stories quite dramatic and exciting even if we know everything’s going to end well. But if stories only have happy endings, we might miss the deeper value of reading. In real life, the story doesn’t stop at the “happy ending”. It doesn’t end. It keeps going past that happy moment to a lifetime of more moments, both good and bad. Books with unhappy endings are useful because they show true feelings such as sadness, but in a controlled way. Through these stories, we learn valuable lessons about loss and hope, and we feel less alone in our own problems. Some experts say that experiencing negative feelings in stories can make us better at understanding others. This ability, known as empathy (共鸣), helps us to connect with people and support them through hard times. A great example is Charles Dickens, a famous 19th-century British writer. He used his unhappy endings to show real-life problems of his time. This made readers think about social issues (问题) and care for the poor. It is often these “unhappy” endings that have the greatest and most lasting influence on us. 1．What is the purpose of World Book Day? 2．How can a good story be useful? 3．Why did Charles Dickens use unhappy endings in his stories? 4．Which ending of a story do you prefer, the happy ending or the unhappy ending? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．It is to encourage people to enjoy reading. 2．It can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth. 3．To show real-life problems of his time. 4．I prefer the happy ending. First, happy endings are connected to positive feelings, which will encourage us to carry on reading. Second, happy endings can include surprises, making the stories quite dramatic and exciting. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讨论了书籍是否该有快乐结局，分析了两种结局的不同价值。 1．根据“The purpose of World Book Day is to encourage people to enjoy reading.”可知，世界读书日的目的是鼓励人们享受阅读。故填It is to encourage people to enjoy reading. 2．根据“A good story can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth.”可知，一个好故事能让我们振作起来并给予我们温暖，从而对我们有益。故填It can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth. 3．根据“He used his unhappy endings to show real-life problems of his time.”可知，查尔斯·狄更斯在他的故事中使用悲剧结局是为了展现他那个时代的现实问题。故填To show real-life problems of his time. 4．根据“Happy endings are connected to positive feelings. We will be encouraged to carry on reading.”和“Happy endings can also include surprises, which make the stories quite dramatic and exciting even if we know everything’s going to end well.”可知，我更喜欢快乐结局。一是快乐结局与积极情绪相关，能鼓励我们继续阅读；二是快乐结局可能包含惊喜，让故事更具戏剧性和吸引力。故填I prefer the happy ending. First, happy endings are connected to positive feelings, which will encourage us to carry on reading. Second, happy endings can include surprises, making the stories quite dramatic and exciting. Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中）阅读短文，根据内容回答问题。 At an early age, we start learning how to manage money by watching our parents’ spending habits. Don’t worry if we haven’t learned well how to save or spend money. The following life lessons about money can help us form good spending habits. Money doesn’t grow on trees. As kids, we don’t often think about where money comes from. We need to know that our parents work hard to make money, and that it may be used up one day. Going to their workplaces to watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make. We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget (预算). In other words, we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. Realizing that our pocket money can’t cover everything we want, we should make smart spending choices. We should set a clear goal and watch our money grow. If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it, we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. After we have enough, we can buy that wonderful bicycle we’ve dreamed about! Reaching our goal will greatly satisfy us. We can talk with our parents about how money is used and where money goes. Do you know what a bank account (账户) is? If not, communicate with our parents. We can also go to the supermarket with our parents to experience how money is spent in the real world. Without doubt, we should treat money in a right way. Actually, learning about money isn’t a hard job. From these lessons, we can get a sense of money management and right money values step by step! 1．What is a great way to understand that money is not easy to make? 2．What do we need to think about when making a budget? 3．How can we watch our money grow when saving for a new bicycle? 4．Do you have good spending habits? How can we form good spending habits? (Please give two ways.) 【答案】1．Going to parents’ workplaces to watch how they work. 2．We need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. 3．We can write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. 4．Yes, I do. We can make a budget and track savings. 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何帮助我们养成良好的消费习惯。 1．根据第二段“Going to their workplaces to watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make.”可知，去父母工作场所观察他们如何工作是理解赚钱不易的好方法。故填Going to parents’ workplaces to watch how they work。 2．根据第三段“We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget (预算). In other words, we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on.”可知，制定预算需要思考两点：我们有多少钱，以及真正想买什么。故填We need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. 3．根据第四段“If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it, we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow.”可知，当我们存钱买自行车时，我们可以把我们的钱数记在一个笔记本上，看着它增长。故填We can write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. We can make a budget and track savings. Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 It was a dark and stormy night. The ferocious wind shook the windows wildly, as though someone outside were beating on the glass. It was also New Year’s Eve. We were having our annual party just starting to celebrate. Suddenly, we heard loud explosions (爆炸声). Looking outside and up into the hills, we saw sparks (火花) flying from electrical transformers (变压器). One area after another went dark up in those hills. Then there was the loudest explosion of them all and our house went dark too. I tried to find every candle we had and lit them. The candles made everything look lovely. But we had problems. We had fifteen people standing around and we still had to prepare for the dinner. How would we do that when there was no electricity? The barbecue (烤架)! Why not cook on the barbecue? We men went outside, some holding flashlights and others cooking. We did a wonderful job. The women stayed inside and got the salads ready. Everything was delicious. There were still a few hours to go before the beginning of the new year, so we all sat around the dining room table and sang up until a few minutes before midnight. We couldn’t watch the ball drop in Times Square on television, but that wouldn’t stop us from celebrating. I stood on a chair and, with the help of someone’s watch to tell us the time, we all counted down and I dropped a tennis ball! We all screamed Happy New Year. We didn’t need electricity for that! Nowadays, we still get together with the same group to celebrate the New Year and we still talk about that special night. I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did on that New Year’s Eve. 1．What were the people doing to celebrate the New Year? 2．What made dinner preparation difficult according to Paragraph 2? 3．Where did they cook dinner that night? 4．What do you think of the writer’s New Year’s Eve? Why? (In about 30 words) 【答案】1．They were having an annual New Year’s Eve party. 2．There was no electricity. 3．On the barbecue. 4．I think it was special and fun. Even without electricity, they worked together, cooked outside, and celebrated happily. It showed that joy doesn’t always need modern things. 【导语】本文讲述了作者在新年前夜遭遇停电，却和朋友们一起用特别的方式庆祝新年的难忘经历。 1．根据“We were having our annual party just starting to celebrate”可知，人们通过举办派对来庆祝新年。故填They were having an annual New Year’s Eve party. 2．根据“our house went dark too”及“How would we do that when there was no electricity?”可知，停电是准备晚餐的主要困难。故填There was no electricity. 3．根据“Why not cook on the barbecue? We men went outside ... cooking”可知，晚餐是在户外烧烤架上烹饪的。故填On the barbecue. 4．根据“that special night”及“we have ever laughed so much”可知，尽管有困难，但这次经历充满乐趣和团结。故填I think it was special and fun. Even without electricity, they worked together, cooked outside, and celebrated happily. It showed that joy doesn’t always need modern things.   Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京昌平·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of AI. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics? 2．What is cross-disciplinary learning about in simple terms? 3．Why are schools pushing cross-disciplinary studies? 4．Would you like to choose cross-disciplinary learning? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. 2．It is about not sticking to just one subject and using knowledge from different fields to improve our understanding. 3．Because they hope students can contribute to different fields and  make a meaningful influence by thinking beyond a single subject. 4．Yes, I would. Firstly, it can help me gain new perspectives and  find creative solutions to problems. Secondly, it better prepares me to  deal with the complex challenges of the future. (答案不唯一) 【导语】本文通过2024年诺贝尔物理学奖颁发给机器学习领域的先驱这一事件，引出了“跨学科学习”的概念，阐述了其历史渊源、重要性，并鼓励人们进行跨学科学习。 1．根据“The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton.”可知，2024年诺贝尔物理学奖颁给了John J. Hopfield和Geoffrey E. Hinton。故填John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. 2．根据“In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields...and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding.”可知，跨学科学习简单来说就是不局限于一门学科，并利用不同领域的知识来提高我们自身的理解。故填It is about not sticking to just one subject and using knowledge from different fields to improve our understanding. 3．根据“This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence.”可知，学校推动跨学科研究是希望学生能通过融合多领域知识，为不同领域做出贡献并产生有意义的影响。故填Because they hope students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence by thinking beyond a single subject. 4．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一。需明确表达自己的观点（愿意或不愿意），并给出至少两条理由。故填Yes, I would. Firstly, it can help me gain new perspectives and find creative solutions to problems. Secondly, it better prepares me to deal with the complex challenges of the future. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Magic of rituals in Our Lives Have you ever wondered why some moments in life feel extra special? It might be because of something called “rituals”. But what exactly are rituals? Psychologists say that rituals are a set of actions done in a certain order. These actions are symbolic and don’t have a direct practical purpose. For example, on a free morning, you wake up, make your bed neatly, and then enjoy a cup of warm coffee while reading a few pages of your favorite book. This simple routine can be a personal ritual. It makes you feel good and ready for the day. Rituals offer us a number of benefits. First, they can help us feel less worried. In an experiment, people were asked to sing a song in front of strangers, which made them nervous. One group was told to do a little ritual, like holding hands together and taking deep breaths three times before singing. The other group just sat quietly. The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious. Moreover, rituals are great for building a sense of community. When a football team gets together and does a chant before a game, it makes them feel more united. In schools, morning gathering can be a kind of ritual. When everyone gathers together, sings the national anthem, and listens to announcements, students may feel like they are part of a big school family. In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive. Before an important test, you could write down three things you’re confident about yourself. Or every Sunday evening, you and your family could sit down and talk about the best and worst things that have happened during the week. These small rituals can add a lot of meaning and happiness to our lives. So, think about it— what kind of rituals can you start in your life? 1．Why do some moments in life feel extra special? 2．In the experiment, who sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious? 3．What should we do if we create our own rituals according to the passage? 4．As a class leader, please create a proper ritual for your class, and explain why. (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because of something called “rituals”. 2．The people who did the ritual. 3．We should make them simple and positive. 4．We can create a ritual of clapping for any classmate who makes progress in study. Firstly, it can help build a sense of community. Secondly, it can make students feel more confident and united. 【导语】本文主要介绍了“仪式”在生活中的魔力，解释了什么是仪式，并通过实验和例子说明了仪式如何帮助我们减轻焦虑、建立集体感，并建议我们创造简单而积极的个人仪式来增加生活的意义和幸福感。 1．根据“It might be because of something called ‘rituals’.”可知，生活中一些时刻感觉特别，可能是因为“仪式”的存在。故填Because of something called “rituals”. 2．根据“The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious.”可知，在实验中，做了仪式的那组人唱得更好，心率更低，也感觉不那么焦虑。故填The people who did the ritual. 3．根据“In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive.”可知，如果我们创造自己的仪式，应该让它们保持简单和积极。故填We should make them simple and positive. 4．本题为开放性问题。根据文章内容，仪式可以帮助建立集体感，让人感觉更团结，也可以帮助减轻焦虑、增加信心。可以设计一个为进步的同学鼓掌的仪式，并从建立集体感和增强自信、团结等方面说明原因。故填We can create a ritual of clapping for any classmate who makes progress in study. Firstly, it can help build a sense of community. Secondly, it can make students feel more confident and united. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Pre-made meals or “ready-to-eat” dishes have quietly become a common part of daily life for many students and families. A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens. These meals are then reheated and served to customers. This includes everything from the popular braised pork ribs to the seemingly “freshly stir-fried” vegetables that many students enjoy after a long day at school. As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help. However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of. Nutrition experts from the Chinese Nutrition Society point out that reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B．Additionally, a 2024 analysis by the Beijing Food Safety Inspection Institute found that some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives to extend their shelf life, which can be harmful if consumed regularly. At home, the situation is similar. Frozen dumplings, pre-cooked noodles, and microwaveable rice bowls fill supermarket freezers, offering quick solutions for busy weeknights. While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals. A study conducted by Peking University’s School of Public Health showed that children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food. To address these concerns, some forward-thinking brands have started to make changes. For example, Meituan, a major food delivery platform in China, now allows customers to choose to see only “freshly cooked” meals in search results, giving people more control over their food choices. The platform reported that within six months of starting this service, 35% of its student users had started using it regularly. Another brand, HelloFresh, has begun to clearly label the nutritional information and ingredient lists on their pre-made products, helping consumers make more informed decisions. As pre-made meals become more popular, it’s important for consumers, especially young people, to be mindful of their choices. Learning to read food labels carefully, choosing dishes with fewer additives, and trying to balance convenience with health can help everyone enjoy the benefits of pre-made meals without losing their health. For students, this might mean occasionally choosing a freshly cooked meal over takeout, or helping parents prepare simple home-cooked dishes on weekends. By making small, careful choices, we can ensure that convenience doesn’t come at the risk of our health. 1．What percentage of takeout meals are pre-made according to the survey by the China Consumer Association? 2．Why are pre-made meals popular among busy students and families? 3．What are the disadvantages of pre-made meals? 4．Which would you like to choose, pre-made meals or freshly cooked meals? Why? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】1．Over 60%. 2．Because cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, and a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help for them. 3．Reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B; some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives, which can be harmful if consumed regularly; they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals; children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems. 4．I would choose freshly cooked meals. First, freshly cooked meals are more nutritious and fresh, which are beneficial to my health. Second, I can control the ingredients and seasonings in freshly cooked meals, making them more suitable for my taste and dietary needs. 【导语】本文主要讨论了预制餐或“即食”菜肴在学生和家庭日常生活中的普及情况，以及其带来的便利和潜在的健康风险，同时介绍了一些品牌为应对这些问题所采取的措施，并呼吁消费者在享受便利的同时关注健康。 1．根据第一段“A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens.”可知，中国消费者协会最近的一项调查发现，通过美团和饿了么等主要外卖应用程序订购的餐食中，超过60%实际上是在中央厨房预制的。故填Over 60%. 2．根据第二段“As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help.”可知，烹饪那些美味的菜肴通常需要很多时间和精力，所以预制餐的便利性很容易理解。对于课间、课外活动和作业之间奔波的学生，或者父母双方都全职工作的家庭来说，30分钟内送到的热餐会很有帮助。故填Because cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, and a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help for them. 3．根据第二段“However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of...which can be harmful if consumed regularly.”和第三段“While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value...problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food.”可知，加热食物会破坏维生素C和B等必需维生素；一些预制餐为了延长保质期，含有高水平的盐和食品添加剂，如果经常食用，可能有害；预制餐往往缺乏家常菜的新鲜度和营养价值；经常吃冷冻预制餐的儿童患饮食相关问题的风险比吃新鲜烹饪食物的儿童高20%。故填Reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B; some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives, which can be harmful if consumed regularly; they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals; children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems. 4．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I would choose freshly cooked meals. First, freshly cooked meals are more nutritious and fresh, which are beneficial to my health. Second, I can control the ingredients and seasonings in freshly cooked meals, making them more suitable for my taste and dietary needs. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Visa-Free transit Policy (过境免签政策) increases Tourists’ Arrivals The number of foreign visitors to China has greatly increased over the past months. The Chinese government’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy proves to be a smart move. The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. It has not only increased overseas tourists’ arrivals in China but also given foreigners a wonderful opportunity to experience the country’s rich culture and history. According to the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, if you are a national of any of the 54 designated (指定的) countries, you can stop by China on your way to another country. A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa. The policy covers major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, making it easier for tourists to explore the “can’t-miss” tourist places along the way. After landing at any of the 37 designated ports (口岸), you can simply go to the visa-free transit counter (工作台) and apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit. It definitely saves time and even money. Surprisingly, due to the new policy, true stories about China are spread through travelers’ posts on social media platforms, including Facebook, Bilibili, and Douyin. These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China, which can be considered one of the greatest achievements of the policy. Travelers have praised Chinese people’s kindness, traditional Chinese culture, and the modern infrastructure (基础设施). These stories have attracted audiences worldwide. As someone with a Chinese family and who has lived in China for 25 years, I feel proud when I see our foreign friends sharing the real story about China. China’s visa-free transit policy is a smart move in international relations and a creative and traveler-friendly way of supporting tourism, as well as encouraging people-to-people exchanges and improving understanding. Whether it’s exploring ancient temples, countryside farms or villages, or enjoying world-class shopping in dream-like malls, visitors leave China with a deeper impression of the country’s contributions to the global community. It seems like a win-win deal from which both the Chinese and the international travelers benefit. 1．What is the purpose of the visa-free transit policy? 2．According to the policy, how long can a foreigner stay in China at most without a visa? 3．What has painted a colorful picture of the real China? 4．Do you think it is a good idea to cover more cities in the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? Why or why not? (Please give 2 reasons.) 【答案】1．To open up the country and let foreigners experience Chinese culture and history. 2．Six/6 days. 3．Travelers’ personal stories shared on social media. 4．Yes. Because it can attract more tourists to explore different regions and promote local economic development. 【导语】本文围绕中国实施的144小时过境免签政策，分析了其在促进旅游业发展、传播真实中国形象以及推动人文交流等方面的积极影响，论证了这一政策如何实现国家与国际旅行者的双赢。 1．根据“The purpose of this policy is to open up the country...and given foreigners...experience the country’s rich culture and history.”可知，政策目的是对外开放并让外国人体验中国文化。故填To open up the country and let foreigners experience Chinese culture and history. 2．根据“A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa.”可知，免签最长停留6天。故填Six/6 days. 3．根据“These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China”可知，旅行者在社交媒体分享的故事展现了真实中国。故填Travelers’ personal stories shared on social media. 4．本题为开放性作答。示例从促进旅游业和区域经济发展两个角度说明扩大政策覆盖城市的积极意义。故填Yes. Because it can attract more tourists to explore different regions and promote local economic development. Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature. What do you think would help you and your friends change your lifestyles and do something to make a healthier planet? How can we empower young people to help protect the Earth? Education might help. For years, experts have developed environmental education programs with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. Many environmental education programs are developed for young people like you. You have more power to make a difference than you might think. Why? You have a long future ahead of you. This means that how you choose to live now will make a big difference over the course of your life. Your lifestyle choices can even inspire (激励) your parents and grandparents’ generations. Environmental education programs seem like a very good thing. But do they really work? The short answer is yes. By searching large online databases (数据库) of scientific studies, we found that environmental education programs deeply influence people’s knowledge: Young people who take part in environmental education learn a lot about nature, the climate, and what they can do to protect the environment. We also found that environmental education has meaningful effects on attitudes: Young people feel positive about the environment and motivated (有动力的) to protect it. Finally, environmental education encourages environmental behavior: Young people who have taken part in environmental education are more likely to do things to protect the environment, such as recycling waste or taking shorter showers to save water, carrying a reusable water bottle, or turning off the lights when leaving a room. Overall, we found the benefits of environmental education programs can be very broad (广泛的). They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. Environmental education can be a powerful way to prepare young people for the future. It does not only help young people understand what environmental problems we face—it also encourages them to act. But still, some important questions remain. For example, what is the best way for teachers to teach environmental education? Which activities (for example, learning in class or going to a camp) work best for children of different age groups? There is no right answer—the most important thing is to learn from each other’s perspectives. 1．Why is the world becoming less livable? 2．What is the goal of environmental education programs? 3．What are the benefits of environmental education programs? 4．According to the passage, what activity can you design for an environmental education program to influence young people? What are the influences? 【答案】1．Because of climate change and the loss of nature. 2．To help people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. 3．Helping young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. 4．I can design a tree-planting activity. It can help young people understand the importance of trees, care more about nature, and take actions to protect the environment.(开放性试题，回答合理即可。) 【导语】本文介绍了环境变化带来的问题，阐述了环境教育对青少年的重要性、益处和未来改进的方向。 1．根据第一段“The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature”可知，由于气候变化和自然资源的流失，世界变得不那么宜居。故填Because of climate change and the loss of nature。 2．根据第二段“with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it”可知，环境教育项目的目标是帮助人们了解自然环境以及如何保护它。故填To help people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it。 3．根据第四段“They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment”可知，环境教育项目能让青少年了解、关心并采取行动保护环境。故填Helping young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment。 4．根据文章内容可知，环境教育可以通过实际行动激励青少年保护环境，例如回收垃圾、节水节电等，因此设计种树活动能使青少年亲身体验保护自然的重要性，从而产生积极影响。故填I can design a tree-planting activity. It can help young people understand the importance of trees, care more about nature, and take actions to protect the environment。（开放性试题，回答合理即可） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Why Learning a New Language Is Good for the Whole Family? Ever thought of making language learning part of your family’s activities? Learning a new language together can have unexpected emotional benefits for the whole family. Combining (兼顾) family time and language learning time is a great way to have more quality time with your family. Learning a new language as a family can be a fun group activity. Everyone loves a game night or movie night. You can play games like Bingo, using vocabulary from the target language. Or maybe you have a particular vacation destination (目的地) you love where another language is widely spoken—learning that language together could make your next vacation even more enjoyable. They’re a fun way to break up the daily routine (常规) and reconnect with those you love. Language is all about communication and connection. Learning a new language brings family members closer because they talk to each other all the time when learning. All you have to do is change to your new language and practice with your family members whenever you want—no classroom needed. Telling family stories with what you have recently learned is a good place to start, which could inspire questions and additional conversations, and even create a familect—secret words and phrases shared only among the members of your family. If your family is big on gardening, make labels (标签) together for your plants and tools. Making fun labels in your target language together can also help you connect with loved family members. It opens up more opportunities like family contests. You could surprise each other with notes on pillows, bathroom mirrors, inside dresser drawers—any place your family will find them. Using these words later recalls these family memories. Each family is really its own little unique social world, and that world is being built through language. The power of language learning lies in its ability to draw people together. 1．What is a great way to have more quality time with your family? 2．Why does studying a new language bring family members closer? 3．Where does the power of language learning lie? 4．Would you like to learn a new language with your family? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】1．Combining family time and language learning time. 2．Because they talk to each other all the time when learning. 3．It lies in its ability to draw people together. 4．Yes. Because it is a great way to have more quality time with my family and it can bring my family members closer. 【导语】本文主要介绍学习一门新语言对整个家庭都有好处的原因。 1．根据第二段中的“Combining (兼顾) family time and language learning time is a great way to have more quality time with your family.”可知，将家庭时间和语言学习时间结合起来是与家人共度美好时光的好方法。故填Combining family time and language learning time. 2．根据第三段中的“Learning a new language brings family members closer because they talk to each other all the time when learning.”可知，学习一门新语言会让家人更亲密的原因是因为他们在学习的时候总是互相交谈。故填Because they talk to each other all the time when learning. 3．根据最后一段中的“The power of language learning lies in its ability to draw people together.”可知，语言学习的力量在于它能把人们团结在一起。故填It lies in its ability to draw people together. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，故填Yes. Because it is a great way to have more quality time with my family and it can bring my family members closer. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·北京东城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容完成任务。 Going shopping for new clothes can be great. However, what you might not realize is that the fashion industry, especially “fast fashion”, is harmful for the planet. What is fast fashion? Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. Styles change all the time and lots of people like to buy clothes that are in fashion right now. The aim of fast fashion is to get these new styles into shops as fast as possible so customers can buy them. 2 The fashion industry is responsible for between eight and ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) which pollute the air and cause climate change. To keep prices low, fashion companies often use a fabric (织物) called polyester, which causes harm to the environment. Clothes factories dye (染) fabrics with lots of chemicals, which can also pollute the environment. Making clothes also requires lots of water. Cotton plants need to be often watered to grow, and turning cotton into clothes needs even more water. It takes 10,000 litres to produce a kilogram of cotton, so a single pair of jeans for an adult can use 7,500 litres of water. The clothes then have to be shipped to the places where they’re going to be sold, which produces even more pollution. Fast fashion clothes aren’t made to last forever because they often go out of style quite quickly. Some people throw their clothes away when they don’t want them any more, which makes a lot of waste. Who is helping? Lots of people are working for change, Experts investigate (调查) the environmental and social cost of clothing. People use the information to speak out and ask companies to change. Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes. Some charities have held Second Hand Month, asking people to buy only second-hand clothes in that month. Governments of some countries have written a set of rules to encourage companies to make clothes that last longer. You can help too. You can also raise awareness of the problem among your family and friends or ask a teacher to help you spread the word at your school. 1．What does fast fashion refer to? 2．Please write a heading for Paragraphs 3 and 4. 3．Why do some clothing companies offer customers vouchers? 4．What can you do to help reduce the harm of fast fashion? Please list two points and give reasons. 【答案】1．It refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. 2．Why is that a problem? 3．To encourage them to recycle their clothes. 4．①Make posters. As a student, I can make posters to promote the dangers of fast fashion and reduce its use. ②Remodel old clothes. As a student, I can buy less fast-fashion clothes and transform old clothes so that resources can be reused. 【导语】本文主要讲述了快时尚行业对环境产生了负面影响，文章介绍了一些方法可以帮助我们明智地购物，从而帮助地球。 1．根据“Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. ”可知，快时尚是指为紧跟最新潮流而迅速生产的廉价服装。故填It refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. 2．根据三、四段内容可知，两段都在讲述快时尚行业对环境所造成的负面影响。再根据小标题“What is fast fashion?”及“ Who is helping?”可知，可以从是什么、为什么和怎么办三个方面展开。故填Why is that a problem? 3．根据最后一段“Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes.”可知，若干服装公司向顾客发放购物券，以激励其回收旧衣。故填To encourage them to recycle their clothes. 4．根据题目要求可知，此处应给出2点减少快时尚危害的措施，并给出原因，开放性试题，言之成理即可。 ①Make posters. As a student, I can make posters to promote the dangers of fast fashion and reduce its use. ②Remodel old clothes. As a student, I can buy less fast-fashion clothes and transform old clothes so that resources can be reused. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fighting for healthier living through Chinese kung fu Andrew Konde, a student at Strathmore University in Kenya (肯尼亚) was inspired to start learning kung fu when he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies. What began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was fascinated by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan. When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened after joining the martial arts club. Through hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories in national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023. “Kung fu encourages better health and fitness. improved coordination (协调性) and higher self-esteem (自尊). These are important qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Kung fu, which originated in China and is a key part of its traditional culture, has grown in popularity in Kenya, especially among school-age children. Beyond the physical prowess and self-defense techniques kung fu is deeply rooted (根植于) in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement. Students like Konde learn that kung fu is not just about fighting; it’s about inner peace and the cultivation of character. “The principles of kung fu, such as perseverance and humility, have helped me in all aspects of my life,” Konde explained. Kevin Obonyo, a kung fu coach at Strathmore University, said the growing excitement for kung fu across Africa is because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations. “We’ve seen significant progress in sectors such as agriculture, communications, construction, culture, sports and people-to-people exchanges, the China-Africa relations solidifies (巩固) through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.” Obonyo said. 1．When was Andrew Konde inspired to start learning kung fu? 2．What is kung fu deeply rooted? 3．According to Obonyo, why is there a growing excitement for kung fu across Africa? 4．Would you like to recommend (推荐) Chinese kung fu to the exchange student Peter in your school? Why or why not? 【答案】1．When he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies. 2．It is deeply rooted in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement. 3．Because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations. 4．Yes, I would like to recommend Chinese kung fu to Peter. Because kung fu can improve one’s physical health, coordination and self-esteem, and it also promotes harmony, respect and self-improvement. Learning kung fu can not only help Peter better adapt to life in China, but also cultivate his character and spirit. 【导语】本文主要讲述了安德鲁·孔德受武术电影启发开始学习中国功夫，并将其发展为一种生活方式的故事，同时介绍了中国功夫在肯尼亚的流行及其背后的文化意义。 1．根据第一段首句“Andrew Konde, a student at Strathmore University in Kenya was inspired to start learning kung fu when he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies.”可知，安德鲁·孔德在10岁时看了武术电影后受到启发开始学习功夫。故填When he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies. 2．根据第四段“Beyond the physical prowess and self-defense techniques kung fu is deeply rooted in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement.”可知，功夫深深植根于一种促进和谐、尊重和自我提升的哲学中。故填It is deeply rooted in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement. 3．根据最后一段“Kevin Obonyo, a kung fu coach at Strathmore University, said the growing excitement for kung fu across Africa is because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations.”可知，奥博尼奥认为非洲对中国功夫的热情日益增长是因为中非关系的加强。故填Because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations. 4．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。具体做法可能因个人情况和习惯而有所不同。故填Yes, I would like to recommend Chinese kung fu to Peter. Because kung fu can improve one’s physical health, coordination and self-esteem, and it also promotes harmony, respect and self-improvement. Learning kung fu can not only help Peter better adapt to life in China, but also cultivate his character and spirit. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 任务型阅读 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Can a robot really freestyle? Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut (创作瓶颈) and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners. Up until recent advancements, applications of AI (artificial intelligence) have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry. While the concern of an impending future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK. Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably differently. 1．What can Shimon do? 2．Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon? 3．According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists. 4．As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Project-based learning (项目式学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic. During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Project-based learning is becoming widely used in schools: students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term. At the end of the project, they show their knowledge and skills by creating a product for people. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is an eleven-year-old student in Sunshine Primary School. She wanted to show more stories of Greek mythology (希腊神话). Well, how did she make it? ◆ She chose Greek mythology characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stories. Step 1 Choose a topic ◆ She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. Step 2 Do the research ◆ She created a project based on her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build Lego creations based on the stories of Greek mythology characters. She’s also really good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. Step 3 ________ ◆ After all that work, she made a presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. Step 4 Do the presentation From the example of Sandra, we can see that project-based learning allows a student to choose a topic and then create a project based on his or her talents and skills. Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning? 1．How do learners solve problems in project-based learning? 2．How long does it take students to finish a project? 3．What did Sandra do to collect information? (One example is OK.) 4．What is the best subtitle (小标题) of Step 3? 5．What do you think of project-based learning? Why? Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A great wonder of the natural world When I arrived, it was early morning and it was raining. I looked to the east—the sky was becoming grey. I got out of the car, went through a gate and walked along a dark path. There was nothing to see, but I knew it was there. After about a mile, a stranger appeared beside the path. “Am I going the right way?” I asked. He knew where I was going. “Yes,” he replied, “you’ll get there in five minutes.” Finally, I came to some rocks and stopped. I looked over them, but it was silent and there was no sign of it. Suddenly, the rain stopped and the clouds cleared. The sun rose behind me and shone on the rocks. Far below me, the ground fell away and down to a river. I was looking across one of the wonders of the natural world—the Grand Canyon. I looked down to the Colorado River, a silver stream nearly one mile below me. If you put the two tallest buildings in the world on top of each other at the bottom of the canyon, they still would not reach the top. Then I looked across to the other side of the canyon. It was about fifteen miles away, maybe more. Finally, I looked to my left and to my right, and on both sides the canyon went far away for more than 200 miles. The Grand Canyon was not just big. It was huge! I remained by the canyon for about half an hour, and I asked myself, “Is the Grand Canyon the greatest wonder of the natural world?” I certainly know the answer. What do you think? 1．Why was there nothing to see when the author arrived in the early morning? 2．What did the author do when the trip to the Grand Canyon didn’t go successfully at first? 3．How long is the Grand Canyon? 4．Do you want to visit the Grand Canyon? Why? (Please give at least two reasons.) Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）Goodall Lives On What makes humans special? For a long time, people believed humans were different from all animals. They thought only humans could make tools and have real conversations. Then came Jane Goodall. As a child, Jane loved watching animals in her garden. She would sit for hours observing (观察) how birds built nests and squirrels collected food. This early love for nature stayed with her. At the age of 23, she went to Africa for the first time to realize her dream. Though she never went to university, she learnt much about animals from books. With help from scientist Louis Leakey, Jane began studying chimpanzees (黑猩猩) in Gombe forest. Her study method was different from that of other scientists—she gave the chimpanzees names like David Greybeard and Flo, treating them as individuals (个体). For months, the chimpanzees ran away when they saw her. But Jane stayed patient, watching from a distance (距离) every day. Jane’s patience brought amazing discoveries. She discovered that humans aren’t the only animals who use tools. She saw David Greybeard use a grass stem to catch termites (白蚁)—the first proof that animals could make and use tools. She also discovered that chimpanzees feel emotions and have families, having seen them hug when sad, hold hands, or have their mothers teach them to find food. Later Jane realized that studying animals wasn’t enough to protect them. She saw forests getting smaller and chimpanzees becoming fewer. So she started traveling worldwide, speaking to governments, schools, and communities. She told everyone that we must protect forests and the animals living in them. In 1991, Jane created Roots & Shoots to help young people make a difference. Students in this program clean up parks, plant trees, and help animals in their communities. One group in Tanzania built a safe place for birds. Another in Canada raised money to protect bear habitats (栖息地). Though Jane passed away recently, her work continues. She taught us that every person—including you and me—can help make our world better. As she often said: “Every day, each of us can make a difference.” 1．When did Jane go to Africa for the first time? 2．How was Jane’s way of studying chimpanzees different from that of other scientists? 3．What were Jane’s discoveries about chimpanzees? 4．Why do people see Jane Goodall as a great scientist? Please list two reasons based on the passage. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。请将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上。 Are you listening to music or eating a snack while you read this? Are you thinking about your homework at the same time? If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking. But is that always good? You might think that multitasking saves time. For a start, you get to kill two birds with one stone. However, scientists are finding that multitasking can put us under a lot of stress, and actually make us less efficient (高效的). Researchers are now trying to figure out how the brain moves attention from one subject to another. Although doing many things at the same time can be a way of making tasks more fun and lively, “you have to keep in mind that you do this at the cost of focus,” said psychiatrist (精神病专家) and author Edward M. Hallowell. However, there are examples in which multitasking can be helpful. In some cases, listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking. And people can do simple, everyday tasks together, such as walking and talking. But, once they need deeper thinking, the brain has “a serious bottleneck,” Hallowell said. Today’s technology makes us do more and more things in a shorter period of time. It is a very different world from 10 or 20 years ago, when a desk worker had a typewriter, a phone and maybe a coworker who visited the office. In the past, many people used telephones with cords (电线), which were fixed. You needed to sit down, put your feet up and chat—multitasking wasn’t allowed. Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事). Multitasking can make things more exciting, but be careful. As Hallowell added, “Multitasking gives the illusion (幻觉) that we’re achieving things at the same time, but we’re really not. It’s like playing tennis with three balls.” 1．What is multitasking according to the passage? 2．Why does listening to music while doing easy homework make some students feel more creative? 3．What gives us more distractions now? 4．Would you like to multitask? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When talking about study place, our mind often connects pictures of a classroom with desks in silence. While the traditional desk and chair arrangement holds its value, different study places offer other benefits that satisfy people’s learning preferences. By improving learning in different study environments, students can choose their study spaces to fit their tasks, preferences and moods so that their learning is not just effective but also enjoyable. Nature: Parks and Gardens In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress. The calming effect of nature acts as a natural stress reliever to reduce one’s stress, and inspire creativity. Surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, students often find themselves inspired, unlocking new insights and ideas. These beautiful places are especially good for innovation (创新) and creative thinking. Public Libraries It is easy to get resources (资源). From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning. There is good atmosphere (氛围): Being surrounded by other learners who focus on their academic study, you can gain a powerful influence. The most important thing is that it is a distraction-free zone. Libraries are designed to help students focus on their work. Museums Museums, with their exhibits, offer students new study spaces. Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking. The historical artifacts and artworks can help mental engagement and raise a deeper connection to the subject matter. Museums provide a quiet place which is good for deep, focused study. Many museums can offer detailed descriptions to help students understand their study materials better. Understanding the benefits of different study places can make a huge difference in learning and personal well-being. By exploring new study spaces for improving learning, students can discover what environments best suit their learning style, mood, and the task at hand to improve learning efficiency and enjoyment. 1．What is fresh air in parks and gardens good for? 2．In which place can people get academic journals easily, a museum or a public library? 3．What can students raise when they are surrounded by history, art and culture? 4．Where do you want to study? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 7 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I love travelling so you can imagine my disappointment when I knew that my local train station would be closed for five months. Unfortunately, I do not have a car, but I realized that I could start carpooling. Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. As a result, carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol (汽油). I recently did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website which lists drivers’ descriptions and found someone who was going to the same place as me. The descriptions provided a lot of information such as the driver’s first name, age and gender as well as reviews from previous (以前的) passengers. I decided to travel with a lady who had very good reviews. I paid for my share of the petrol through the website and planned to meet her in the town center. It may seem quite dangerous to travel with a stranger but there are some safety actions. Firstly, the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code (密码) at the end of the journey. This means that if you are unsatisfied with your trip, the driver will not be paid. Secondly, it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver. Lastly, I would suggest travelling with a friend so that you will feel safer and less lonely. I had a very good experience carpooling. Not only was the trip very cheap, but the driver and the other passengers were really friendly. They were all French, so I had the chance to practice speaking some French. As train and petrol prices are rising, both drivers and passengers can benefit from this cheaper form of travel. More importantly, carpooling provides a fantastic opportunity to meet interesting people on your travels. 1．Who pays for the petrol when people do carpooling? 2．When can the driver receive the money from a passenger? 3．To keep safe, what does a passenger need to do when choosing a driver? 4．Would you like to choose carpooling? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 8 （25-26九年级上·北京大兴·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tina and Jordan run into each other at a coffee shop. Jordan: Hey, Tina, what are you working on now? Tina: I’m planning out my schedule for next month. Jordan: Why? You don’t know what’s going to happen next month. Tina: I know, but if I don’t make a plan, nothing will be achieved! Jordan: You have a tendency (趋势) to overthink things. What you need to do is to relax and smell the roses a little more, my friend. Tina: And with some careful planning, I can do that. It will save my time, reduce my stress and help me make sure things go well. Jordan: That’s where we totally differ. Being spontaneous (随性的) can lead to better experiences because planning too much takes the fun out of things. Sometimes the best experiences happen when you just go with the flow. Tina: OK, let’s take travelling as an example. If you don’t plan ahead, you might not get good hotel deals or tickets to popular attractions. Jordan: I think it makes the travel amazing when you explore (探索) without a strict schedule. You could find a cool little hotel or discover a restaurant you didn’t look up online. Plus, last-minute deals can sometimes be cheaper. Tina: Fine, but if you’re going somewhere, say an amusement park, planning is key. If you check the best times to go, you won’t have to stand waiting in long lines. Jordan: But if you don’t plan, you’re not stuck to a schedule. You can decide then and there what rides look fun instead of stressing out about hitting all the attractions on your list. It will be more relaxing and enjoyable. Tina: I get that, but having a plan at least gives you some direction. Jordan: And I think it’s more exciting to just see what will happen. A mix is probably best, but I’ll always choose to be spontaneous! Tina: And I’ll always prefer having a plan! 1．What is Tina working on now? 2．Why does Jordan believe that being spontaneous can lead to better experiences? 3．Why does Tina suggest checking the best times to go to an amusement park? 4．Imagine you are going on a three-day trip. Would you prefer Tina’s or Jordan’s style? Give two reasons for your choice. Passage 9 （25-26九年级上·北京房山·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The purpose of World Book Day is to encourage people to enjoy reading and there’s no doubt that a book’s ending is usually a big part of that joy. Even so, there are plenty of stories that don’t finish on a happy note. What do you think? Should books always have a happy ending? Reading makes us happy. We read to get away from troubles and worries in real life. A good story can benefit us by cheering us up and giving us warmth. If our reading experiences are full of sadness or negative feelings, we may give up reading. Happy endings are connected to positive feelings. We will be encouraged to carry on reading. Happy endings can also include surprises, which make the stories quite dramatic and exciting even if we know everything’s going to end well. But if stories only have happy endings, we might miss the deeper value of reading. In real life, the story doesn’t stop at the “happy ending”. It doesn’t end. It keeps going past that happy moment to a lifetime of more moments, both good and bad. Books with unhappy endings are useful because they show true feelings such as sadness, but in a controlled way. Through these stories, we learn valuable lessons about loss and hope, and we feel less alone in our own problems. Some experts say that experiencing negative feelings in stories can make us better at understanding others. This ability, known as empathy (共鸣), helps us to connect with people and support them through hard times. A great example is Charles Dickens, a famous 19th-century British writer. He used his unhappy endings to show real-life problems of his time. This made readers think about social issues (问题) and care for the poor. It is often these “unhappy” endings that have the greatest and most lasting influence on us. 1．What is the purpose of World Book Day? 2．How can a good story be useful? 3．Why did Charles Dickens use unhappy endings in his stories? 4．Which ending of a story do you prefer, the happy ending or the unhappy ending? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 10 （25-26九年级上·北京延庆·期中）阅读短文，根据内容回答问题。 At an early age, we start learning how to manage money by watching our parents’ spending habits. Don’t worry if we haven’t learned well how to save or spend money. The following life lessons about money can help us form good spending habits. Money doesn’t grow on trees. As kids, we don’t often think about where money comes from. We need to know that our parents work hard to make money, and that it may be used up one day. Going to their workplaces to watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make. We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget (预算). In other words, we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. Realizing that our pocket money can’t cover everything we want, we should make smart spending choices. We should set a clear goal and watch our money grow. If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it, we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. After we have enough, we can buy that wonderful bicycle we’ve dreamed about! Reaching our goal will greatly satisfy us. We can talk with our parents about how money is used and where money goes. Do you know what a bank account (账户) is? If not, communicate with our parents. We can also go to the supermarket with our parents to experience how money is spent in the real world. Without doubt, we should treat money in a right way. Actually, learning about money isn’t a hard job. From these lessons, we can get a sense of money management and right money values step by step! 1．What is a great way to understand that money is not easy to make? 2．What do we need to think about when making a budget? 3．How can we watch our money grow when saving for a new bicycle? 4．Do you have good spending habits? How can we form good spending habits? (Please give two ways.) Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京密云·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 It was a dark and stormy night. The ferocious wind shook the windows wildly, as though someone outside were beating on the glass. It was also New Year’s Eve. We were having our annual party just starting to celebrate. Suddenly, we heard loud explosions (爆炸声). Looking outside and up into the hills, we saw sparks (火花) flying from electrical transformers (变压器). One area after another went dark up in those hills. Then there was the loudest explosion of them all and our house went dark too. I tried to find every candle we had and lit them. The candles made everything look lovely. But we had problems. We had fifteen people standing around and we still had to prepare for the dinner. How would we do that when there was no electricity? The barbecue (烤架)! Why not cook on the barbecue? We men went outside, some holding flashlights and others cooking. We did a wonderful job. The women stayed inside and got the salads ready. Everything was delicious. There were still a few hours to go before the beginning of the new year, so we all sat around the dining room table and sang up until a few minutes before midnight. We couldn’t watch the ball drop in Times Square on television, but that wouldn’t stop us from celebrating. I stood on a chair and, with the help of someone’s watch to tell us the time, we all counted down and I dropped a tennis ball! We all screamed Happy New Year. We didn’t need electricity for that! Nowadays, we still get together with the same group to celebrate the New Year and we still talk about that special night. I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did on that New Year’s Eve. 1．What were the people doing to celebrate the New Year? 2．What made dinner preparation difficult according to Paragraph 2? 3．Where did they cook dinner that night? 4．What do you think of the writer’s New Year’s Eve? Why? (In about 30 words) Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京昌平·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of AI. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics? 2．What is cross-disciplinary learning about in simple terms? 3．Why are schools pushing cross-disciplinary studies? 4．Would you like to choose cross-disciplinary learning? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Magic of rituals in Our Lives Have you ever wondered why some moments in life feel extra special? It might be because of something called “rituals”. But what exactly are rituals? Psychologists say that rituals are a set of actions done in a certain order. These actions are symbolic and don’t have a direct practical purpose. For example, on a free morning, you wake up, make your bed neatly, and then enjoy a cup of warm coffee while reading a few pages of your favorite book. This simple routine can be a personal ritual. It makes you feel good and ready for the day. Rituals offer us a number of benefits. First, they can help us feel less worried. In an experiment, people were asked to sing a song in front of strangers, which made them nervous. One group was told to do a little ritual, like holding hands together and taking deep breaths three times before singing. The other group just sat quietly. The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious. Moreover, rituals are great for building a sense of community. When a football team gets together and does a chant before a game, it makes them feel more united. In schools, morning gathering can be a kind of ritual. When everyone gathers together, sings the national anthem, and listens to announcements, students may feel like they are part of a big school family. In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive. Before an important test, you could write down three things you’re confident about yourself. Or every Sunday evening, you and your family could sit down and talk about the best and worst things that have happened during the week. These small rituals can add a lot of meaning and happiness to our lives. So, think about it— what kind of rituals can you start in your life? 1．Why do some moments in life feel extra special? 2．In the experiment, who sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious? 3．What should we do if we create our own rituals according to the passage? 4．As a class leader, please create a proper ritual for your class, and explain why. (Please give two reasons.) Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Pre-made meals or “ready-to-eat” dishes have quietly become a common part of daily life for many students and families. A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens. These meals are then reheated and served to customers. This includes everything from the popular braised pork ribs to the seemingly “freshly stir-fried” vegetables that many students enjoy after a long day at school. As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help. However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of. Nutrition experts from the Chinese Nutrition Society point out that reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B．Additionally, a 2024 analysis by the Beijing Food Safety Inspection Institute found that some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives to extend their shelf life, which can be harmful if consumed regularly. At home, the situation is similar. Frozen dumplings, pre-cooked noodles, and microwaveable rice bowls fill supermarket freezers, offering quick solutions for busy weeknights. While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals. A study conducted by Peking University’s School of Public Health showed that children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food. To address these concerns, some forward-thinking brands have started to make changes. For example, Meituan, a major food delivery platform in China, now allows customers to choose to see only “freshly cooked” meals in search results, giving people more control over their food choices. The platform reported that within six months of starting this service, 35% of its student users had started using it regularly. Another brand, HelloFresh, has begun to clearly label the nutritional information and ingredient lists on their pre-made products, helping consumers make more informed decisions. As pre-made meals become more popular, it’s important for consumers, especially young people, to be mindful of their choices. Learning to read food labels carefully, choosing dishes with fewer additives, and trying to balance convenience with health can help everyone enjoy the benefits of pre-made meals without losing their health. For students, this might mean occasionally choosing a freshly cooked meal over takeout, or helping parents prepare simple home-cooked dishes on weekends. By making small, careful choices, we can ensure that convenience doesn’t come at the risk of our health. 1．What percentage of takeout meals are pre-made according to the survey by the China Consumer Association? 2．Why are pre-made meals popular among busy students and families? 3．What are the disadvantages of pre-made meals? 4．Which would you like to choose, pre-made meals or freshly cooked meals? Why? (Give at least two reasons) Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Visa-Free transit Policy (过境免签政策) increases Tourists’ Arrivals The number of foreign visitors to China has greatly increased over the past months. The Chinese government’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy proves to be a smart move. The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. It has not only increased overseas tourists’ arrivals in China but also given foreigners a wonderful opportunity to experience the country’s rich culture and history. According to the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, if you are a national of any of the 54 designated (指定的) countries, you can stop by China on your way to another country. A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa. The policy covers major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, making it easier for tourists to explore the “can’t-miss” tourist places along the way. After landing at any of the 37 designated ports (口岸), you can simply go to the visa-free transit counter (工作台) and apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit. It definitely saves time and even money. Surprisingly, due to the new policy, true stories about China are spread through travelers’ posts on social media platforms, including Facebook, Bilibili, and Douyin. These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China, which can be considered one of the greatest achievements of the policy. Travelers have praised Chinese people’s kindness, traditional Chinese culture, and the modern infrastructure (基础设施). These stories have attracted audiences worldwide. As someone with a Chinese family and who has lived in China for 25 years, I feel proud when I see our foreign friends sharing the real story about China. China’s visa-free transit policy is a smart move in international relations and a creative and traveler-friendly way of supporting tourism, as well as encouraging people-to-people exchanges and improving understanding. Whether it’s exploring ancient temples, countryside farms or villages, or enjoying world-class shopping in dream-like malls, visitors leave China with a deeper impression of the country’s contributions to the global community. It seems like a win-win deal from which both the Chinese and the international travelers benefit. 1．What is the purpose of the visa-free transit policy? 2．According to the policy, how long can a foreigner stay in China at most without a visa? 3．What has painted a colorful picture of the real China? 4．Do you think it is a good idea to cover more cities in the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? Why or why not? (Please give 2 reasons.) Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature. What do you think would help you and your friends change your lifestyles and do something to make a healthier planet? How can we empower young people to help protect the Earth? Education might help. For years, experts have developed environmental education programs with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. Many environmental education programs are developed for young people like you. You have more power to make a difference than you might think. Why? You have a long future ahead of you. This means that how you choose to live now will make a big difference over the course of your life. Your lifestyle choices can even inspire (激励) your parents and grandparents’ generations. Environmental education programs seem like a very good thing. But do they really work? The short answer is yes. By searching large online databases (数据库) of scientific studies, we found that environmental education programs deeply influence people’s knowledge: Young people who take part in environmental education learn a lot about nature, the climate, and what they can do to protect the environment. We also found that environmental education has meaningful effects on attitudes: Young people feel positive about the environment and motivated (有动力的) to protect it. Finally, environmental education encourages environmental behavior: Young people who have taken part in environmental education are more likely to do things to protect the environment, such as recycling waste or taking shorter showers to save water, carrying a reusable water bottle, or turning off the lights when leaving a room. Overall, we found the benefits of environmental education programs can be very broad (广泛的). They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. Environmental education can be a powerful way to prepare young people for the future. It does not only help young people understand what environmental problems we face—it also encourages them to act. But still, some important questions remain. For example, what is the best way for teachers to teach environmental education? Which activities (for example, learning in class or going to a camp) work best for children of different age groups? There is no right answer—the most important thing is to learn from each other’s perspectives. 1．Why is the world becoming less livable? 2．What is the goal of environmental education programs? 3．What are the benefits of environmental education programs? 4．According to the passage, what activity can you design for an environmental education program to influence young people? What are the influences? Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Why Learning a New Language Is Good for the Whole Family? Ever thought of making language learning part of your family’s activities? Learning a new language together can have unexpected emotional benefits for the whole family. Combining (兼顾) family time and language learning time is a great way to have more quality time with your family. Learning a new language as a family can be a fun group activity. Everyone loves a game night or movie night. You can play games like Bingo, using vocabulary from the target language. Or maybe you have a particular vacation destination (目的地) you love where another language is widely spoken—learning that language together could make your next vacation even more enjoyable. They’re a fun way to break up the daily routine (常规) and reconnect with those you love. Language is all about communication and connection. Learning a new language brings family members closer because they talk to each other all the time when learning. All you have to do is change to your new language and practice with your family members whenever you want—no classroom needed. Telling family stories with what you have recently learned is a good place to start, which could inspire questions and additional conversations, and even create a familect—secret words and phrases shared only among the members of your family. If your family is big on gardening, make labels (标签) together for your plants and tools. Making fun labels in your target language together can also help you connect with loved family members. It opens up more opportunities like family contests. You could surprise each other with notes on pillows, bathroom mirrors, inside dresser drawers—any place your family will find them. Using these words later recalls these family memories. Each family is really its own little unique social world, and that world is being built through language. The power of language learning lies in its ability to draw people together. 1．What is a great way to have more quality time with your family? 2．Why does studying a new language bring family members closer? 3．Where does the power of language learning lie? 4．Would you like to learn a new language with your family? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons) Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·北京东城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容完成任务。 Going shopping for new clothes can be great. However, what you might not realize is that the fashion industry, especially “fast fashion”, is harmful for the planet. What is fast fashion? Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. Styles change all the time and lots of people like to buy clothes that are in fashion right now. The aim of fast fashion is to get these new styles into shops as fast as possible so customers can buy them. 2 The fashion industry is responsible for between eight and ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) which pollute the air and cause climate change. To keep prices low, fashion companies often use a fabric (织物) called polyester, which causes harm to the environment. Clothes factories dye (染) fabrics with lots of chemicals, which can also pollute the environment. Making clothes also requires lots of water. Cotton plants need to be often watered to grow, and turning cotton into clothes needs even more water. It takes 10,000 litres to produce a kilogram of cotton, so a single pair of jeans for an adult can use 7,500 litres of water. The clothes then have to be shipped to the places where they’re going to be sold, which produces even more pollution. Fast fashion clothes aren’t made to last forever because they often go out of style quite quickly. Some people throw their clothes away when they don’t want them any more, which makes a lot of waste. Who is helping? Lots of people are working for change, Experts investigate (调查) the environmental and social cost of clothing. People use the information to speak out and ask companies to change. Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes. Some charities have held Second Hand Month, asking people to buy only second-hand clothes in that month. Governments of some countries have written a set of rules to encourage companies to make clothes that last longer. You can help too. You can also raise awareness of the problem among your family and friends or ask a teacher to help you spread the word at your school. 1．What does fast fashion refer to? 2．Please write a heading for Paragraphs 3 and 4. 3．Why do some clothing companies offer customers vouchers? 4．What can you do to help reduce the harm of fast fashion? Please list two points and give reasons. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fighting for healthier living through Chinese kung fu Andrew Konde, a student at Strathmore University in Kenya (肯尼亚) was inspired to start learning kung fu when he was 10 years old after watching martial arts movies. What began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was fascinated by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan. When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened after joining the martial arts club. Through hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories in national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023. “Kung fu encourages better health and fitness. improved coordination (协调性) and higher self-esteem (自尊). These are important qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Kung fu, which originated in China and is a key part of its traditional culture, has grown in popularity in Kenya, especially among school-age children. Beyond the physical prowess and self-defense techniques kung fu is deeply rooted (根植于) in a philosophy that promotes harmony, respect, and self-improvement. Students like Konde learn that kung fu is not just about fighting; it’s about inner peace and the cultivation of character. “The principles of kung fu, such as perseverance and humility, have helped me in all aspects of my life,” Konde explained. Kevin Obonyo, a kung fu coach at Strathmore University, said the growing excitement for kung fu across Africa is because of the strengthening of China-Africa relations. “We’ve seen significant progress in sectors such as agriculture, communications, construction, culture, sports and people-to-people exchanges, the China-Africa relations solidifies (巩固) through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.” Obonyo said. 1．When was Andrew Konde inspired to start learning kung fu? 2．What is kung fu deeply rooted? 3．According to Obonyo, why is there a growing excitement for kung fu across Africa? 4．Would you like to recommend (推荐) Chinese kung fu to the exchange student Peter in your school? Why or why not? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $