Units 1-4 单元话题阅读过关20篇-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版）

2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版） Units 1-4 单元话题阅读过关20篇 Unit 1：变化中的世界 01 Thanks to technology, the way we communicate with others has greatly changed. How do you feel about it? Would you prefer to live in a world with or without mobile phones? I ordered some snacks on my phone the other afternoon. Once I got home from work that evening, I saw they were already at my door. So prompt! Have you ever thought about how people in the past communicated and did things without mobile phones? Take the post for example (拿邮递举个例子). Before phones, if you wanted to keep in touch with someone far away, you needed to send them a letter in the mail. When my mum was in primary school, she used to do this with her “pen pal”. A pen pal is a name for a person you keep in touch with mainly through postal mail. My mum would write to her pen pal every few months,and then, after a little while, her pen pal would write back. Later, once email became a common thing,sending letters by post felt so slow to people. It became known as “snail mail”! What if you were at an airport in the time before mobile phones? My dad said that in the 1970s, there used to be message boards at some airports. If you needed to exit (离开) the airport and wanted to leave a message for a friend who would be arriving later, you could write them a message and stick it on the message board. Then, your friend could check the board later and see what you wrote to them! 1．What does the underlined word “prompt” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Wise. B．Polite. C．Quick. D．Helpful. 2．How did the writer’s mum keep in touch with her pen pal? A．By talking on phones. B．By mailing letters.     C． By visiting every few months.                                                                                        D．By writing diaries. 3．Where could people leave messages at some airports in the 1970s? A．On the message boards. B．At the information desk. C．On the door of the exit. D．On the boarding gate of the plane. 4．What is the story mainly about? A．How fast it is to buy things nowadays. B．How people kept in touch before. C．The importance of communication. D．Ways of making friends in the past. 02 My name is Li Liang. I grew up in a small village far from the town. Our village was surrounded by mountains, and a wide river ran between our village and my school. Thirty years ago, my friends and I had to cross this river to get to school. There was no bridge at that time, so we used a simple and narrow ropeway to go across the river. We held on to the rope tightly and pulled ourselves over the rushing water below. It was tiring and scary, but we had no other choice. Thanks to the local government, the villagers’ dream has come true.There is a wide bridge over the river now. Moreover, the villagers now live in new buildings and work in factories in the town. As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I have had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year, I graduated from university. To answer the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to work as an engineer to help build my hometown along with some of my friends. In fact, thanks to the Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place all over China in the past few years. China has also made a lot of achievements such as 5G, high-speed railways, and the Beidou Navigation System. Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects, such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合发展) and ecological tourism, to increase people’s income and improve their quality of life. More and more people are willing to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. Where there are dreams, efforts and unity, there is a way. I believe that Chinese people will continue to pull together and work hard to achieve more in the future. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did Li Liang and his friends get to school thirty years ago? A．By boat. B．By ropeway. C．By bike. D．By bus. 2．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the first paragraph? A．The depth of the river. B．The height of the mountain. C．The way of getting to school. D．The dream of building a bridge. 3．What can we infer about Li Liang from the text? A．He disliked his hometown when he was young. B．He wants to find a job in a big city in the future. C．He is proud of the great changes in his hometown. D．He thinks building a bridge was a waste of money. 4．What does the writer mean by saying “Where there are dreams, efforts and unity, there is a way.”? A．He thinks we should speak less and do more. B．He thinks dreams, efforts and unity can bring success. C．He thinks unity is the only thing that leads to success. D．He thinks dreams are more important than anything else. 5．What does the text mainly talk about? A．China has developed many new technologies like 5G. B．More young people choose to work in their hometowns now. C．The local government has made great efforts to help the villagers. D．Great changes have taken place in Li Liang’s hometown and across China. 03 Under the hot sun, a young girl jumped onto a tractor and started it. As it moved across the farmland, the dry ground was turned soft and ready for planting. She is Shen Yanfen, a post-90s new farmer. Born in Guangzhou, Shen studied modern business management at university and once worked in Shenzhen. In 2020, she returned to her hometown because of her father. “My father was getting older. He hoped I could make his cooperative (合作社) stronger to help with farming,” she said. At first, Shen’s new job was difficult. Local cooperative farmers didn’t think a girl from the city could farm. To make them believe in her, Shen learnt to operate the farm machines and took many farming courses. After a year, she became one of the first women to drive farm machines in her hometown. While working, Shen noticed traditional farm work was slow. She wanted to make it modern, so she brought in new machines. She also trained a group of young people to use them. Later, her cooperative used machines for all farm work. To make the farm work much more efficient, she brought five local cooperatives together and set up Guangzhou’s first agricultural machinery cooperative union. After about two years, it grew to eight members. With the union, farm teams worked together and were able to do bigger tasks in a shorter time. Under the leadership of Shen, the union made about 3,000 mu of wasteland good for farming. But Shen didn’t stop there. In 2023, Shen built a rice brand with her team to sell their rice. They shared it on TV and online platforms. Soon, more people knew about the rice so farmers in the union made more money. Now Shen has a big dream: to turn the countryside into a great place for young people to achieve their own dreams. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving opinions. C．By asking a question. D．By describing a situation. 2．What is the CORRECT order of Shen’s experiences? ①She worked in Shenzhen.            ②She took farming courses. ③She returned to her hometown.        ④She became a farm machine driver. A．①③②④ B．①③④② C．③②①④ D．③②④① 3．Why did Shen set up the union and the rice brand? A．To turn wasteland into good farmland. B．To finish farm work faster and earn more. C．To prove a city girl could be a good farmer. D．To compete with other cooperatives in the area. 4．Which can best describe Shen Yanfen according to the passage? A．A new farmer who helps her hometown develop. B．A great seller who is good at selling farm machines. C．A wise leader who guides the farmers to work in the city. D．A popular worker who teaches how to do traditional farm work. 04 On 14 November 2025, Gen Zers Research Centre published a report. Based on a survey of Gen Zers (people born between 1995 and 2010) in 31 countries, it shows that young people around the world are increasingly interested in China. ▲ Gen Zers not only love China’s traditional culture, but also experience it in creative ways. For example, after learning Chinese customs and visiting historical places, Ukrainian artist Yelizaveta now tries to combine (结合) Chinese and Western art styles in her works. By studying the deeper meanings in Chinese paintings, she creates new works with a mixed style. They attract young people worldwide. Apart from China’s long history and culture, Gen Zers are now interested in its modern life. Nguyen, a 22-year-old woman from Vietnam, visited the Great Wall during China’s National Day holiday. She said that China’s high-speed trains and public services have changed her understanding of long-distance travel.They stay well organized even during busy holidays. She added, “Mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay are not just convenient but also show the quality of modern life.” Gen Zers have also come to understand China’s growing role in the world. August Hagen from Norway noticed that China has won more trust and has brought shared progress to the world. He said, “China has made great progress in recent years. It has a greater voice internationally. This makes China an active and key member of the global team, helping to build a better world with others.” 1．Which of the following can be put in“ ▲ ” in Paragraph 1? A．They are interested in Chinese history. B．They want to visit historical places in China. C．They want to learn customs of different countries. D．They are attracted by its culture and development. 2．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．New works. B．Chinese paintings. C．Western art styles. D．Deeper meanings. 3． changed Nguyen’s understanding of long-distance travel. ①Busy holidays    ②High-speed trains ③Public services    ④Mobile payments A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 4．How does the writer develop the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By comparing facts. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Which Country Gen Zers Like Best B．Where Gen Zers Like to Travel in China C．Why China Is Popular Among Gen Zers D．How Gen Zers Experience Chinese Culture 05 It’s widely recognized that China is changing and developing rapidly. Some young people at home and abroad have shared their thoughts online. Carmon， Beijing I’m proud of China and I want to do my part for the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will return to China and start a business. I believe I can bring new ideas and help my country develop. Zhou Li, Guang Xi My hometown used to be poor, but it has changed a lot. Most people in my hometown have a good standard of living and some can now afford (买得起) cars. Big supermarkets and shopping malls have appeared. Highways and railways have linked it to other cities. I’m very pleased with these changes. Jackson, Oxford I studied in Beijing for four years starting from 2010. When I went back recently, I couldn’t believe the changes. For example, e-payment and modern housing have made life more convenient. I admire Chinese people’s determination (决心) to succeed, family values and sense of responsibility. I think these qualities will be important for China to continue developing. Susan, Hong Kong I hope that China will become a more successful and powerful country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can overcome them if we work together. 1．Where is Carmon now? A．In China. B．In America. C．In Canada. D．In England. 2．What can we learn about Zhou Li’s hometown now? A．There are few cars on the road. B．People there don’t have enough water. C．Most people live in modern housing. D．There are modern shops and better transport. 3．In which year might Jackson have left Beijing? A．2006. B．2010. C．2014. D．2018. 4．How does Susan feel about the future of China? A．Proud. B．Hopeful. C．Worried. D．Uncertain. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce new technology in China. B．To encourage people to move to China. C．To describe the history of China’s cities. D．To share opinions on China’s development. Unit 2 钦佩的人 01 On March 14 in 2018, one of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British scientist, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK. Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theory became the important base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time (《时间简史》), which has sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN. Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and positive attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was told that he had a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well.” he once said. Hawking travelled around the world to attend science meetings, visiting every continent, including Antarctica. He was also a fan of popular culture and appeared on TV shows such as Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory. He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero-gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day. In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he first knew his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said peacefully. 1．Why did Hawking write A Brief History of Time? A．He thought the book would be very popular. B．He wanted to be the greatest scientist like Albert Einstein. C．He hoped to make more money by selling the book. D．He tried to make common people know about the universe easily. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．He travelled around the world just in order to pay a visit to every continent. B．Although Hawking had a serious illness, he still had a wonderful and meaningful life. C．He was a fan of up-to-date culture and hosted TV shows such as Star Trek. D．He was so positive that he still felt satisfied when he was first told he had a serious illness. 3．What is the author’s purpose in writing the article? A．To tell us the brightest star went dark and Hawking died. B．To introduce Hawking’s famous book A Brief History of Time. C．To describe how Hawking overcame his serious physical illness. D．To introduce Hawking’s life to help people remember him. 02 Ieoh Ming Pei is a Chinese-American architect (建筑师) known as the master (大师) of modern architecture (建筑). He won many important awards in architecture. Pei designed some of the world’s most special buildings and famous landmarks (地标). He incorporated both eastern and western ideas into his designs. He was born in Guangzhou, China in 1917. His family dates back to the Ming Dynasty, during which they moved to Suzhou—then the center of economy (经济) and culture in China. They became rich through the sale of medicinal herbs. Pei spent his holidays there visiting many gardens and family shrines (宗祠). He loved the interesting rocks, stone bridges and waterfalls. Pei moved with his family to Shanghai at the age of ten. The city’s international architectural styles had a lasting influence on him, from the Bund waterfront area to the Park Hotel. His interest in architecture was developing. Pei enjoyed watching American films and it was through this that he decided to move to the United States to study architecture. In 1942, he got married. Under his wife’s influence, he changed from another university to Harvard (哈佛大学) to study architecture. There he was given the chance to study modern architecture. Later, he set up his own company called I.M.Pei & Associates. Pei spent a long lifetime creating amazing buildings. What Pei valued most in architecture, he said, was that the buildings could “stand (经受) the test of time”. He didn’t just want to solve problems but also to produce “an architecture of ideas”. 1．The underlined word “incorporated” in Paragraph 1 probably means A．changed B．put together C．separated D．refused 2．How did Pei decide to move to America to study architecture? A．Shanghai’s global architectural styles influenced him. B．He was encouraged by his family. C．He was interested in watching American films. D．His friends asked him to go abroad for further study. 3．Which is the right order of the events of Ieoh Ming Pei? ①Pei studied modern architecture at Harvard. ②Pei spent holidays visiting Suzhou gardens. ③Pei had his own company. ④Pei was born in Guangzhou, China. A．④②③① B．④③②① C．④②①③ D．③①②④ 4．Which word can best describe Ieoh Ming Pei according to the passage? A．Creative. B．Careful. C．Patient. D．Brave 03 A Star Woman—Wang Zhenyi Wang Zhenyi was a great woman scientist in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, girls were not allowed to receive formal education and could not go to school. Luckily, her father encouraged her to read books and teach herself. She was hard-working and curious about the world around her. Slowly, she became deeply interested in astronomy (天文学), maths, geography, medicine and poems. In 1786, she decided to give much attention to astronomy, maths and poems. After years of hard work, she made a lot of achievements. Wang Zhenyi (1768—1797) Her achievements · Found out when the eclipses (日食； 月食) of the sun and the moon would happen. · Learned a lot about how the sun, the moon and Earth move in space. · Made some new rules in maths. · Wrote many books and beautiful poems. Sadly, Wang Zhenyi died when she was only 29 years old. Even though her life was short, her ideas and discoveries live on. In 2000, an asteroid was named after her to honour her great contributions (贡献). Her strong will and hard work continue to encourage people, especially young girls, to keep learning and fighting for their dreams today. 1．When was Wang Zhenyi born? A．In 1768. B．In 1786. C．In 1797. D．In 2000. 2．According to the passage, what did Wang Zhenyi decide to give much attention to? A．Maths, geography and medicine. B．Astronomy, maths and poems. C．Astronomy, medicine and poems. D．Astronomy, medicine and geography. 3．Which of the following are achievements of Wang Zhenyi? ① Found out the happening time of the eclipses. ② Learned about how the sun moves in space. ③ Wrote books and made rules in maths. ④ Discovered a new planet. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 4．Why was an asteroid named after Wang Zhenyi? A．Because she lived a short life. B．Because she wrote many poems for the asteroid. C．Because she discovered the asteroid. D．Because she made great contributions. 5．In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage? A．Health. B．Business. C．Sports. D．People. 04 The Man Who Built a “Big Eye” in the Mountains In a quiet valley in Guizhou, there is a huge “eye” looking up at the sky. It is FAST, the world’s largest radio telescope. The man behind it was Nan Rendong. Nan Rendong was born in 1945. As a young scientist, he worked in Beijing. In 1994, he had an idea: China should build its own large radio telescope. Many people thought it was impossible—it would cost a lot of money and take many years. Nan did not give up. To find the best place for the telescope, he travelled across the mountains of Guizhou for twelve years. He walked through deep valleys and climbed over high hills, often sleeping in small village houses. ▲ He read maps, visited villages and talked with local people until he finally found a bowl-shaped valley in Pingtang. Building FAST was even harder. Nan worked day and night with his team. He was already over sixty, but he still climbed the mountain to check every part of the project. In 2016, FAST was finished. Sadly, Nan Rendong died of illness in 2017, only one year after his dream came true. Today, FAST is listening to signals from space. Nan Rendong is gone, but the “big eye” he left behind keeps looking at the stars—and so do all the people who were inspired by him. 1．Where is FAST? A．In a valley in Guizhou. B．On a hill in Beijing. C．Near a river in Yunnan. D．On a farm in Gansu. 2．Which of the following should be put in “▲”? A．He was afraid of the dark valleys. B．He gave up his idea many times. C．He wanted to find a proper place for the telescope. D．He asked other countries to build it. 3．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The cost of building FAST. B．The size of FAST. C．The team members of FAST. D．The difficulty of building FAST. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain how a telescope works. B．To introduce a scientist and his great work. C．To tell us about the weather in Guizhou. D．To ask students to become scientists. 05 The Postman of Long Valley Uncle Zhou has been a postman in Long Valley for thirty years. Every morning at six, he puts on his green bag and sets off on his old motorbike. The road winds through two mountains and a river, and it takes him nearly four hours to finish one round. I grew up in Long Valley. When I was nine, I loved stories, but there was no bookshop in our village, and the school had only a few old books. One rainy afternoon, Uncle Zhou knocked on our door. “A parcel for you,” he said, and handed me a package. Inside were two storybooks. Later, my mother told me that Uncle Zhou had bought them with his own money after he heard me say I had nothing to read. From then on, a new parcel came almost every month—books about animals, about the sea, and about people who made a difference. Uncle Zhou never said much. Once I asked him why he did this. He just smiled. “A letter brings news,” he said, “but a book brings a road.” Last year, I left Long Valley to study in the city. On the day I left, Uncle Zhou was at the bus stop as usual, his green bag on his shoulder. He handed me a book and said, “Read it when you miss home.” That book still sits on my desk. Uncle Zhou may never be famous, but he has delivered more than letters. He has delivered hope to a small valley—one parcel at a time. 1．Which of the following is the correct order of the events? ① The writer received two storybooks on a rainy afternoon. ② Uncle Zhou became a postman in Long Valley. ③ The writer left Long Valley for the city. ④ The writer asked Uncle Zhou why he sent the books. A．②→①→④→③ B．②→④→①→③ C．①→②→④→③ D．④→②→①→③ 2．Why did Uncle Zhou buy books for the writer? A．Because the writer’s mother asked him to. B．Because he wanted to sell them in the village. C．Because the school gave him the money. D．Because he heard the writer had nothing to read. 3．How did Uncle Zhou travel around Long Valley? A．By bike. B．On foot. C．By motorbike. D．By bus. 4．What is Uncle Zhou like according to the passage? A．Quiet but kind. B．Strict and serious. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Rich and proud. Unit 3学习方法和策略 01 Tom was a slow reader. Words seemed to jump on the page, and he often lost his place. His reading teacher, Mrs Green, suggested a method called “chunking” — reading groups of words together instead of one word at a time. At first Tom thought it wouldn’t work. But Mrs Green gave him short passages and asked him to mark natural word groups with a pencil. “Read them as phrases, not letters,” she said. Tom practised for ten minutes every day after school. After two months, his reading speed doubled. More importantly, he understood more because his brain wasn’t busy decoding (解码) single letters. “I actually enjoy reading now,” Tom told his mum. Mrs Green explained, “Many students read slowly simply because they try to say every sound. Chunking trains your eyes to take in more at a glance.” She added that this skill also helps with memory and focus. 1．What problem did Tom have at first? A．He couldn’t remember new words. B．He disliked all kinds of books. C．He read slowly and lost his place easily. D．He had trouble writing compositions. 2．What does “chunking” mean in the passage? A．Reading word by word carefully. B．Reading groups of words together. C．Listening to audio books. D．Memorizing whole passages by heart. 3．How long did Tom practise every day? A．Ten minutes. B．Five minutes. C．Half an hour. D．One hour. 4．Why did chunking help Tom understand more? A．Because his brain focused on meaning, not single letters. B．Because his teacher gave him easier books. C．Because he read aloud all the time. D．Because he used a dictionary for every word. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Great Teacher’s Life B．How Chunking Changed a Slow Reader C．The Importance of Writing Diaries D．Why Reading Is Boring 02 What makes a good learner? Good learners are not always those who get the highest scores. Instead, they have useful learning habits and active learning skills. Good learners often think actively. They do not just wait for teachers to give answers. When they read textbooks, they note down important points and raise questions. For example, if they cannot understand a grammar rule, they will mark it and try to find answers in books or ask classmates for help. They also know how to make good use of time. They make small daily learning plans instead of cramming all work before tests. Besides, good learners are not afraid of mistakes. Mistakes are valuable for study. When they make mistakes in exercises, they will analyze why they go wrong and correct them in time. They will review these wrong points regularly. Some students hate making mistakes and avoid difficult tasks. In fact, this will slow down their progress. Good learners also know to reflect on their learning. Every week, they will think about what they have learned and what they still need to improve. Active learning does not mean studying day and night, but learning in smart ways. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．How to get high scores in exams. B．Good learners think actively and manage time well. C．Ways to ask teachers for help. D．How to take notes in class. 2．The underlined word “cramming” in paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．临时突击 B．反复复习 C．认真预习 D．整理笔记 3．Why does the writer think mistakes are valuable? A．Mistakes can help us make progress. B．Mistakes mean you are a bad learner. C．We should avoid making any mistakes. D．Mistakes can bring higher scores directly. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about good learners? A．They only wait for teachers’ answers. B．They never make mistakes in study. C．They will reflect on their learning from time to time. D．They keep studying without any rest all day. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to avoid study mistakes. B．How to finish homework quickly. C．The importance of high marks. D．What makes a good learner. 03 Active learning plays an important role in our school life. Many students believe learning is just listening to teachers and memorizing knowledge. However, active learning requires more than that. It pushes students to take part in learning activities, discuss problems with partners and think over knowledge by themselves. Group discussion is one common active‑learning way. When students work in groups, they share different ideas. One student may have trouble understanding a passage, while group partners can offer new explanations. Through talking with each other, students can see problems from more sides. But group work does not mean chatting freely. Everyone should focus on the learning task. Taking notes is also a helpful skill for active learners. It is not copying every word teachers say. Smart learners select key information, write down their own thoughts and mark confusing parts. These notes become helpful materials for later review. Another useful strategy is self‑questioning. After reading a text, you may ask yourself: What is the main idea? What do I still not understand? These questions guide you to check your learning results. No one becomes a good learner overnight. If you keep practicing these active‑learning skills little by little, you will gradually improve your study. 1．What does active learning require? A．Only listen and memorize what teachers say B．Finish homework as fast as possible C．Take part in activities and think on our own D．Get high scores in every test 2．What benefit can group discussion bring us? A．We can chat with classmates for fun. B．We can see problems from different sides. C．We don’t need to think by ourselves. D．We can finish homework without effort. 3．What is smart note‑taking according to the text? A．Copy all the words from teachers B．Copy answers from classmates C．Write down nothing in class D．Write down key points and your own ideas 4．What does “self‑questioning” mean in the passage? A．Ask others lots of difficult questions B．Question everything your teacher tells you C．Check your own learning by asking yourself questions D．Give up when you meet hard questions 5．What can we learn from the text? A．Good learners form good learning habits step by step B．Group work always helps everyone get good grades C．Memorizing is the only way for learning D．We should never ask ourselves questions 04 Do you ever feel like your study habits just don’t work? Do you wonder what you could do to do better in class or in exams? Then maybe you need to study smarter, not harder. Here are some useful tips for you. Reading is not studying. Simply reading texts or notes can’t help us understand knowledge deeply. Real studying is making meaning from the text. This includes making connections to lessons, giving examples and planning your own learning. All of the work will help you to really study for your lessons. It’s good to be intensive (集中的). You will achieve more if you study intensively.Intensive study times are short and allow you to get work done fast. Shorter, intensive study times are more useful than drawn-out studying. In fact, one of the best study methods is to break up your study time into different parts. Intensive study times can last 30 or 45 minutes. And then take a break. This way, you will better remember the information. Silence isn’t always golden. Know where you study the best. The library may not be the best place for you. It’s important to consider what environment works the best for you. You might find that you focus better with some sound. Some people find that listening to classical music while studying helps them study, while others find this is bad for them. The point is that the silence of the library may be just as bad as (or worse than) the noise of a sports centre. 1．Why does the writer ask two questions in Paragraph 1? A．To compare different study habits. B．To introduce the topic of the passage. C．To help find out your learning problems. D．To make the readers interested in the topic. 2．What’s real studying from the passage? A．Planning study time. B．Reading notes again. C．Reading texts simply. D．Making meaning from texts. 3．What does the underlined word “drawn-out” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Long. B．Easy. C．Fast. D．Active. 4．What is the writer’s opinion on studying in silence? A．It doesn’t help focus. B．It stops students focusing. C．It works the best for study. D．It may not be fit for everyone. 5．Where may the passage come from? A．A student guidebook. B．A teacher’s lesson plan. C．A blog about exam answers. D．A book on time management. 05 Putting things off is something a lot of students are troubled with. Between schoolwork, after-school activities and everyday worries, there are too many things you have to deal with every day. But if you keep putting them off, they can snowball. You might start falling behind and your grades might get lower. In fact, almost every student faces this problem at some point. One smart way to fight back is to break big tasks into little pieces. Huge projects can feel like a mountain. But if you cut them into smaller steps, it will make it less scary. For example, you’ve got to write a five-page paper. Just tell yourself, “Today, I’ll choose my topic and write a little. I’ll take care of more tomorrow.” Step by step, it gets done. The “work and rest” way is also a smart choice for being efficient. Set a clock for 25 minutes—go all in, full attention. Then take a five-minute break. Have some cookies. Walk around. Once you get going, it’s easier to keep it up. 　▲　 Put away your phones and any kind of toys. Find a quiet place to avoid getting interrupted (打扰). The less noise, the better your mind can pay attention. And don’t forget to treat yourself. For example, listen to your favourite song, or watch an interesting TV program. These little things keep you going. Change doesn’t happen in a short time, so stick to it every day. Finally, with effort, you are sure to see improvements. 1．What may happen if students keep putting off their tasks？ A．They will have more free time. B．They will fall behind and get lower grades. C．They will become more creative. D．They will finish tasks faster. 2．What does the underlined word “snowball” in Paragraph 1 probably mean？ A．Become smaller and smaller. B．Become bigger and more serious. C．Disappear completely. D．Change into something new. 3．How does Paragraph 2 develop？ A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers. C．By telling a story. D．By showing different ideas. 4．Which of the following can we put in “　▲　” in Paragraph 4？ A．Always work with your friends. B．Stay away from things that pull your attention. C．Listen to music while studying. D．Take a longer break after each task. 5．What is the best title for the passage？ A．How to Get Better Grades Quickly. B．The Importance of Taking Breaks. C．Smart Ways to Stop Procrastination. D．Why Students Love to Put Off Things. Unit 4记忆力 01 The “Memory Palace” Trick People in ancient Greece used a smart trick to remember long speeches: the memory palace.   Here is how it works. Imagine a house you know well—your home. Then put each thing you want to remember in a different place: the key on the sofa, the word list on the fridge, the date on the wall clock. When you need to recall them, just “walk” through your house in your mind. Amazing fact: Your brain is better at remembering places than plain words. That is why this method still helps students today. Challenge:   ① Choose 10 English words.   ② Place each word in a room of your “palace”.   ③ Close your eyes and walk through it.   ④ Write down how many you remember. Try it further: The next time you prepare for an exam, build a new memory palace—maybe your school, your grandparents’ yard, or even a zoo in your head. 1．How does the writer introduce the memory palace? A．By telling a personal story. B．By explaining the steps clearly. C．By arguing against old methods. D．By interviewing famous scientists. 2．Why is the memory palace useful according to the text? A．Because the brain remembers places better than plain words. B．Because it needs no practice at all. C．Because it only works for maths. D．Because it replaces sleep. 3．What is the purpose of “Challenge” in the text? A．To test readers’ writing speed. B．To let readers practise the method at once. C．To teach readers how to build a house. D．To show that memory cannot be trained. 02 Do you often forget what you have studied, or walk into a room and forget why you went there? You are not alone. Our brains are not designed to remember everything, but the good news is that memory can be trained. In fact, many people have improved their memory with simple methods. Take Li Wei, a 16-year-old student from Shanghai, for example. He used to be very forgetful. He often forgot to bring his homework, and he could not remember English words for more than two days. He felt upset and believed he had a “bad memory”. His grades were dropping because of his poor memory. One day, he read about a memory winner. The winner said that anyone could improve their memory with the right training. Li Wei decided to give it a try. First, he learned to associate new information with something he already knew. For example, to remember the word “memorize”, he connected it with “memory”. This technique is called word association. This method was so useful that he could remember 30 new English words a week. He also started using spaced repetition (重复）. Instead of repeating a word 20 times in one sitting, he reviewed it after one day, then three days, then one week. After two months, his memory improved greatly. He never forgot his homework again. He also encouraged his classmates to join him. Now, Li Wei wants to share his method with others. He is starting a “Memory Training Group” at his school. The group meets twice a week. Members take short memory tests and share their own tips. 1．What problem did Li Wei have before he trained his memory? A．He often missed school. B．He had no friends. C．He hated studying. D．He could not remember English words. 2．What does the underlined word “associate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Forget. B．Connect. C．Repeat. D．Write. 3．Why did Li Wei use spaced repetition? A．To learn more words in one night. B．To remember words without studying. C．To remember words longer. D．To make words more difficult. 4．What is the correct order of the passage? ① Li Wei shared his method and started a memory training group. ② Li Wei was very forgetful and couldn’t remember English words. ③ Li Wei learned word association and spaced repetition to improve his memory. ④ Li Wei read something about a memory winner. A．④→②→③→① B．②→④→③→① C．②→①→④→③ D．③→④→①→② 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Forgetful Student. B．How to Train Your Memory. C．The Importance of Sleep. D．Li Wei’s School Life. 03 Most people hope to have a good memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved? Luckily, hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a definite (确定的) answer. ★. First of all, it is necessary to have a healthy eating habit. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E helps you have a better memory. Doing exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen (氧气) for the brain. Running, riding a bike, swimming and even walking two or three times a week are helpful. Moreover, getting enough sleep is important. Only when your brain gets a good rest, can it work well. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become. Memory skills help you remember things better. Chunking is a way of remembering a piece of information by cutting it into smaller ones. For example, to memorize a ten-digit (数字) telephone number 2127983630, you can divide the digits into three groups: first 212, then 798, and last 3630. This method is far more effective than remembering a string (字符串) of 10 digits. However, memory skills will hardly work if you don’t understand the information. What’s more, only a regular review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as often as possible. Human brains are like muscles that need nutrition (营养) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory. 1．How many ways of keeping a healthy lifestyle are mentioned in the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．Which of the following can be put in ★? A．Getting enough sleep is important. B．Human brains don’t need nutrition or exercise. C．A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain memory active. D．Memory skills are helpful for you to remember things. 3．Which of the following patterns best shows the “chunking” way to memorize the telephone number 3147983689? A．3147983689. B．314 | 798 | 3689. C．3147 | 9836 | 89. D．314798 | 3689. 4．Why should we review what we’ve learned regularly? A．To make the memory last long. B．To show that we are hard-working. C．To follow our teachers’ advice. D．To do homework right and finish it early. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Not everyone has a good memory. B．Memory can be improved in some ways. C．Memory skills are not difficult to learn. D．It’s important to have a healthy lifestyle. 04 On Monday, I stopped my car in front of my daughter Juliet’s middle school. She jumped in the front seat, feeling down. She asked me to help her study for her science test. “Dad, I need to memorize a unit about the Reproductive Cycle of Plants. And I can hardly make it.” “You know, memorizing seems like the best way to study, but in fact you can do better in tests if you work on trying to understand the material.” Juliet was open to my advice. It was Monday afternoon and we had two nights to study before the test on Wednesday. I suggested a plan. “Tomorrow night, you are going to teach the material to me. Tonight, read the unit. Prepare to teach.” Asking her to teach me was an unusual idea but I decided to do it. Studies show teaching somebody else is a very useful way to learn. Even if you don’t do the teaching, the act of preparing to teach leads to more learning than just trying your best to memorize the material. On Tuesday afternoon, Juliet sat down with her science book facing me and said, “Okay, Dad, let’s study.” I wanted her to teach me. But false starts happened. I couldn’t be too hard on her. So instead, we started with me asking her some simple questions. She knew some but not others. When she didn’t know the answers, I encouraged her to check the book. She started checking things that didn’t make sense. And she was actively trying to test her understanding. I was happy to see it. She wasn’t memorizing. She was trying to make sense of things, which was exactly what I had hoped she would do. 1．Why did Juliet feel down? A．Because she failed her science test. B．Because she knew nothing about plants. C．Because she couldn’t follow her teacher. D．Because she had trouble memorizing a unit. 2．In the writer’s opinion, which is the key to the best learning for Juliet? A．Memorizing. B．Testing. C．Questioning. D．Understanding. 3．What does the underlined phrase “make sense” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Be interesting. B．Be clear. C．Be stupid. D．Be typical. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．The father was too hard on his daughter. B．The daughter understood the unit at last. C．The father gave up letting his daughter teach him. D．The daughter finally learned the unit by memorizing. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Creative Father B．An Unexpected Test C．Learning from Teaching D．Preparing for Teaching 05 Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for many years say that they are still trying to find out what it is. We do know that memory is not just one thing stored (存储) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain. The human brain is very small and light. But it needs about 20% of the oxygen that our body takes in. We can’t think well if our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, so always make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something! Why do you forget things sometimes? The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning. For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you didn’t record the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory. Here are some ways: ·When you want to remember something, tell a friend about it. This way the new information becomes more memorable. Later on, think about the conversation with your friend. It will help you remember the information. ·Don’t over-train your brain. When you’ve remembered a list of new vocabulary, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time! But remember: you do have to practise your new vocabulary as soon as possible! ·If you want to remember big things, break them down into smaller parts. It’s easier to remember 764598304126 if you break it into four smaller bits: 764-598-304-126. ·If you want to remember a piece of information, but you can’t, don’t get angry. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed. In short, none of the ways can make your memory 100% perfect, but all of them are helpful. 1．Where is memory stored in your brain? A．In the left brain. B．All over the brain. C．In the right brain. D．Some parts of the brain. 2．What can you do to improve your memory according to the passage? ①Be relaxed when you study. ②Over-train your brain. ③Break the things down into smaller parts. ④Talk with your friends about the things you want to remember. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 3．According to the passage, the writer probably agrees with ________. A．learning at least 100 new words at a time B．remembering long numbers by writing C．getting angry when you can’t remember some information D．getting enough oxygen when you remember things 4．What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? A．What the human brain is and where the memory is stored. B．When we think well and how we remember everything. C．Why we forget something and how we improve our memory. D．What memory is made up of and who can have a good memory. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版） Units 1-4 单元话题阅读过关20篇 Unit 1：变化中的世界 01 Thanks to technology, the way we communicate with others has greatly changed. How do you feel about it? Would you prefer to live in a world with or without mobile phones? I ordered some snacks on my phone the other afternoon. Once I got home from work that evening, I saw they were already at my door. So prompt! Have you ever thought about how people in the past communicated and did things without mobile phones? Take the post for example (拿邮递举个例子). Before phones, if you wanted to keep in touch with someone far away, you needed to send them a letter in the mail. When my mum was in primary school, she used to do this with her “pen pal”. A pen pal is a name for a person you keep in touch with mainly through postal mail. My mum would write to her pen pal every few months,and then, after a little while, her pen pal would write back. Later, once email became a common thing,sending letters by post felt so slow to people. It became known as “snail mail”! What if you were at an airport in the time before mobile phones? My dad said that in the 1970s, there used to be message boards at some airports. If you needed to exit (离开) the airport and wanted to leave a message for a friend who would be arriving later, you could write them a message and stick it on the message board. Then, your friend could check the board later and see what you wrote to them! 1．What does the underlined word “prompt” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Wise. B．Polite. C．Quick. D．Helpful. 2．How did the writer’s mum keep in touch with her pen pal? A．By talking on phones. B．By mailing letters.     C． By visiting every few months.                                                                                        D．By writing diaries. 3．Where could people leave messages at some airports in the 1970s? A．On the message boards. B．At the information desk. C．On the door of the exit. D．On the boarding gate of the plane. 4．What is the story mainly about? A．How fast it is to buy things nowadays. B．How people kept in touch before. C．The importance of communication. D．Ways of making friends in the past. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍科技改变了人们的沟通方式，并举例讲述在没有手机的年代，人们通过邮寄信件、机场留言板等方式互相联系。 【详解】 1．原文第二段指出：“I ordered some snacks on my phone the other afternoon. Once I got home from work that evening,I saw they were already at my door. So prompt!”，前一句讲下午下单，晚上到家货就送到，说明prompt表示迅速的、快的，对应选项C。 2．原文第二段指出：“A pen pal is a name for a person you keep in touch with mainly through postal mail. My mum would write to her pen pal every few months...”，作者妈妈通过邮寄信件和笔友保持联系，对应选项B。 3．原文第三段指出：“My dad said that in the 1970s, there used to be message boards at some airports. If you needed to exit the airport and wanted to leave a message for a friend who would be arriving later,you could write them a message and stick it on the message board.”，在20世纪70年代，人们可以在机场留言板留言，对应选项A。 4．原文第一段引出话题，第二、三段分别举例介绍没有手机之前人们是如何联系彼此的，所以文章主旨是过去人们保持联系的方式，对应选项B。 02 My name is Li Liang. I grew up in a small village far from the town. Our village was surrounded by mountains, and a wide river ran between our village and my school. Thirty years ago, my friends and I had to cross this river to get to school. There was no bridge at that time, so we used a simple and narrow ropeway to go across the river. We held on to the rope tightly and pulled ourselves over the rushing water below. It was tiring and scary, but we had no other choice. Thanks to the local government, the villagers’ dream has come true.There is a wide bridge over the river now. Moreover, the villagers now live in new buildings and work in factories in the town. As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I have had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year, I graduated from university. To answer the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to work as an engineer to help build my hometown along with some of my friends. In fact, thanks to the Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place all over China in the past few years. China has also made a lot of achievements such as 5G, high-speed railways, and the Beidou Navigation System. Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects, such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合发展) and ecological tourism, to increase people’s income and improve their quality of life. More and more people are willing to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. Where there are dreams, efforts and unity, there is a way. I believe that Chinese people will continue to pull together and work hard to achieve more in the future. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did Li Liang and his friends get to school thirty years ago? A．By boat. B．By ropeway. C．By bike. D．By bus. 2．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the first paragraph? A．The depth of the river. B．The height of the mountain. C．The way of getting to school. D．The dream of building a bridge. 3．What can we infer about Li Liang from the text? A．He disliked his hometown when he was young. B．He wants to find a job in a big city in the future. C．He is proud of the great changes in his hometown. D．He thinks building a bridge was a waste of money. 4．What does the writer mean by saying “Where there are dreams, efforts and unity, there is a way.”? A．He thinks we should speak less and do more. B．He thinks dreams, efforts and unity can bring success. C．He thinks unity is the only thing that leads to success. D．He thinks dreams are more important than anything else. 5．What does the text mainly talk about? A．China has developed many new technologies like 5G. B．More young people choose to work in their hometowns now. C．The local government has made great efforts to help the villagers. D．Great changes have taken place in Li Liang’s hometown and across China. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，通过李亮的视角，讲述了他家乡三十年来的巨大变化，以及他大学毕业后选择回家乡建设的故事，同时展现了中国在乡村振兴和科技发展方面的成就，表达了团结奋斗实现梦想的主题。 【详解】 1．文章第1段提到“Thirty years ago, my friends and I had to cross this river to get to school...we used a simple and narrow ropeway to go across the river.”，李亮和朋友们三十年前通过索道（ropeway）过河上学。 2．文章第1段中提到“We held on to the rope tightly and pulled ourselves over the rushing water below. It was tiring and scary...”，这里的“It”指代前文描述的通过索道过河这一过程/方式，即上学的方式。 3．文章第3段提到“To answer the call of rural revitalization, I chose to work as an engineer to help build my hometown...”以及“In fact, thanks to the Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place all over China in the past few years.”，可以看出李亮响应号召回乡建设家乡，并对家乡及中国发生的巨大变化感到自豪和认同。 4．文章最后一段提到“Where there are dreams, efforts and unity, there is a way.”这句话是对全文的总结，意思是只要有梦想、努力和团结，就能找到出路/取得成功，强调了这三者对于实现目标的重要性。 5．文章通篇以李亮的个人经历为线索，从过去过河上学难到现在有桥可走，从过去想离开到现在的返乡建设，并结合了乡村振兴、5G、高铁等国家层面的成就，主要讲述了李亮家乡以及整个中国发生的巨大变化。 03 Under the hot sun, a young girl jumped onto a tractor and started it. As it moved across the farmland, the dry ground was turned soft and ready for planting. She is Shen Yanfen, a post-90s new farmer. Born in Guangzhou, Shen studied modern business management at university and once worked in Shenzhen. In 2020, she returned to her hometown because of her father. “My father was getting older. He hoped I could make his cooperative (合作社) stronger to help with farming,” she said. At first, Shen’s new job was difficult. Local cooperative farmers didn’t think a girl from the city could farm. To make them believe in her, Shen learnt to operate the farm machines and took many farming courses. After a year, she became one of the first women to drive farm machines in her hometown. While working, Shen noticed traditional farm work was slow. She wanted to make it modern, so she brought in new machines. She also trained a group of young people to use them. Later, her cooperative used machines for all farm work. To make the farm work much more efficient, she brought five local cooperatives together and set up Guangzhou’s first agricultural machinery cooperative union. After about two years, it grew to eight members. With the union, farm teams worked together and were able to do bigger tasks in a shorter time. Under the leadership of Shen, the union made about 3,000 mu of wasteland good for farming. But Shen didn’t stop there. In 2023, Shen built a rice brand with her team to sell their rice. They shared it on TV and online platforms. Soon, more people knew about the rice so farmers in the union made more money. Now Shen has a big dream: to turn the countryside into a great place for young people to achieve their own dreams. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving opinions. C．By asking a question. D．By describing a situation. 2．What is the CORRECT order of Shen’s experiences? ①She worked in Shenzhen.            ②She took farming courses. ③She returned to her hometown.        ④She became a farm machine driver. A．①③②④ B．①③④② C．③②①④ D．③②④① 3．Why did Shen set up the union and the rice brand? A．To turn wasteland into good farmland. B．To finish farm work faster and earn more. C．To prove a city girl could be a good farmer. D．To compete with other cooperatives in the area. 4．Which can best describe Shen Yanfen according to the passage? A．A new farmer who helps her hometown develop. B．A great seller who is good at selling farm machines. C．A wise leader who guides the farmers to work in the city. D．A popular worker who teaches how to do traditional farm work. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了90后新农人沈艳芬放弃城市工作、返乡助农，通过学习农机、引进设备、成立农机合作社联盟、打造大米品牌，带动家乡农业发展、助力乡村振兴的励志故事。 【详解】 1．根据文章第一段“Under the hot sun, a young girl jumped onto a tractor and started it. As it moved across the farmland, the dry ground was turned soft and ready for planting.”可知，作者开头描写了一位年轻女孩驾驶拖拉机在农田里工作的场景，由此引出沈艳芬的故事。 2．根据文章第二段“Born in Guangzhou, Shen studied modern business management at university and once worked in Shenzhen.”可知，她先在深圳工作；根据文章第二段“In 2020, she returned to her hometown”可知，之后她回到家乡；根据文章第三段“Shen learnt to operate the farm machines and took many farming courses.”可知，回乡后她学习操作农机并参加农业课程；根据文章第三段“After a year, she became one of the first women to drive farm machines in her hometown.”可知，一年后她成为家乡最早驾驶农机的女性之一。因此正确顺序为①③②④。 3．根据文章第五段“With the union, farm teams worked together and were able to do bigger tasks in a shorter time.”可知，成立合作社联合社可以让农场团队共同工作，在更短的时间内完成更大的任务；根据文章第六段“Soon, more people knew about the rice so farmers in the union made more money.”可知，打造大米品牌让更多人了解他们的大米，从而使联合社的农民赚到更多的钱。因此，沈艳芬成立联合社和打造大米品牌是为了提高农活效率并增加收入。 4．全文讲述沈艳芬返乡务农，革新农业生产方式、整合合作社资源、打造农产品品牌，全方位带动家乡农业和乡村发展，她是助力家乡发展的新农人。 04 On 14 November 2025, Gen Zers Research Centre published a report. Based on a survey of Gen Zers (people born between 1995 and 2010) in 31 countries, it shows that young people around the world are increasingly interested in China. ▲ Gen Zers not only love China’s traditional culture, but also experience it in creative ways. For example, after learning Chinese customs and visiting historical places, Ukrainian artist Yelizaveta now tries to combine (结合) Chinese and Western art styles in her works. By studying the deeper meanings in Chinese paintings, she creates new works with a mixed style. They attract young people worldwide. Apart from China’s long history and culture, Gen Zers are now interested in its modern life. Nguyen, a 22-year-old woman from Vietnam, visited the Great Wall during China’s National Day holiday. She said that China’s high-speed trains and public services have changed her understanding of long-distance travel.They stay well organized even during busy holidays. She added, “Mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay are not just convenient but also show the quality of modern life.” Gen Zers have also come to understand China’s growing role in the world. August Hagen from Norway noticed that China has won more trust and has brought shared progress to the world. He said, “China has made great progress in recent years. It has a greater voice internationally. This makes China an active and key member of the global team, helping to build a better world with others.” 1．Which of the following can be put in“ ▲ ” in Paragraph 1? A．They are interested in Chinese history. B．They want to visit historical places in China. C．They want to learn customs of different countries. D．They are attracted by its culture and development. 2．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．New works. B．Chinese paintings. C．Western art styles. D．Deeper meanings. 3． changed Nguyen’s understanding of long-distance travel. ①Busy holidays    ②High-speed trains ③Public services    ④Mobile payments A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 4．How does the writer develop the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By comparing facts. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Which Country Gen Zers Like Best B．Where Gen Zers Like to Travel in China C．Why China Is Popular Among Gen Zers D．How Gen Zers Experience Chinese Culture 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述Z世代越来越对中国感兴趣，从中国传统文化、现代生活、国际影响力三个方面举例说明中国受到Z世代喜爱的原因。 【详解】 1．第一段第2句“it shows that young people around the world are increasingly interested in China.”，后文分别从文化、现代发展、国际地位展开，D选项“They are attracted by its culture and development.”起到承上启下的作用。 2．第二段第3句“By studying the deeper meanings in Chinese paintings, she creates new works with a mixed style.”，下一句“They attract young people worldwide.”中They指代前面的new works。 3．第三段第3句“She said that China’s high-speed trains and public services have changed her understanding of long-distance travel.”，是高铁和公共服务改变了她对长途旅行的看法，对应②③。 4．文中举了Ukrainian artist Yelizaveta、Vietnam的Nguyen、Norway的August Hagen的例子来展开文章，是通过举例子的方式行文。 5．全文介绍Z世代对中国感兴趣的几方面原因，解释为什么中国在Z世代中受欢迎。C选项“Why China Is Popular Among Gen Zers”概括全文主旨。 05 It’s widely recognized that China is changing and developing rapidly. Some young people at home and abroad have shared their thoughts online. Carmon， Beijing I’m proud of China and I want to do my part for the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will return to China and start a business. I believe I can bring new ideas and help my country develop. Zhou Li, Guang Xi My hometown used to be poor, but it has changed a lot. Most people in my hometown have a good standard of living and some can now afford (买得起) cars. Big supermarkets and shopping malls have appeared. Highways and railways have linked it to other cities. I’m very pleased with these changes. Jackson, Oxford I studied in Beijing for four years starting from 2010. When I went back recently, I couldn’t believe the changes. For example, e-payment and modern housing have made life more convenient. I admire Chinese people’s determination (决心) to succeed, family values and sense of responsibility. I think these qualities will be important for China to continue developing. Susan, Hong Kong I hope that China will become a more successful and powerful country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can overcome them if we work together. 1．Where is Carmon now? A．In China. B．In America. C．In Canada. D．In England. 2．What can we learn about Zhou Li’s hometown now? A．There are few cars on the road. B．People there don’t have enough water. C．Most people live in modern housing. D．There are modern shops and better transport. 3．In which year might Jackson have left Beijing? A．2006. B．2010. C．2014. D．2018. 4．How does Susan feel about the future of China? A．Proud. B．Hopeful. C．Worried. D．Uncertain. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce new technology in China. B．To encourage people to move to China. C．To describe the history of China’s cities. D．To share opinions on China’s development. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕中国的快速发展，呈现了四位来自不同地区的年轻人在网上分享的相关看法，表达了对中国未来发展的信心与期待。 【详解】 1．根据Carmon的发言“When I finish my training in Canada, I will return to China and start a business.”可知，Carmon目前正在加拿大接受培训，因此他现在身处加拿大。 2．根据Zhou Li的发言“Big supermarkets and shopping malls have appeared. Highways and railways have linked it to other cities.”可知，他的家乡现在有现代化的商店和更好的交通。 3．根据Jackson的发言“I studied in Beijing for four years starting from 2010.”可推知，Jackson 2010年开始在北京学习，学习时长为四年，由此计算得出他离开北京的时间可能是2014年。 4．根据Susan的发言“I hope that China will become a more successful and powerful country... I am sure we can overcome them if we work together.”可推知，Susan对中国的未来充满希望。 5．根据文章开头总起句“Some young people at home and abroad have shared their thoughts online.”以及全文四位年轻人围绕中国发展的分享内容，可推知文章的主要目的是分享不同人对中国发展的看法。 Unit 2 钦佩的人 01 On March 14 in 2018, one of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British scientist, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK. Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theory became the important base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time (《时间简史》), which has sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN. Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and positive attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was told that he had a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well.” he once said. Hawking travelled around the world to attend science meetings, visiting every continent, including Antarctica. He was also a fan of popular culture and appeared on TV shows such as Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory. He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero-gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day. In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he first knew his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said peacefully. 1．Why did Hawking write A Brief History of Time? A．He thought the book would be very popular. B．He wanted to be the greatest scientist like Albert Einstein. C．He hoped to make more money by selling the book. D．He tried to make common people know about the universe easily. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．He travelled around the world just in order to pay a visit to every continent. B．Although Hawking had a serious illness, he still had a wonderful and meaningful life. C．He was a fan of up-to-date culture and hosted TV shows such as Star Trek. D．He was so positive that he still felt satisfied when he was first told he had a serious illness. 3．What is the author’s purpose in writing the article? A．To tell us the brightest star went dark and Hawking died. B．To introduce Hawking’s famous book A Brief History of Time. C．To describe how Hawking overcame his serious physical illness. D．To introduce Hawking’s life to help people remember him. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了科学家霍金的生平经历。他得了严重的疾病，但是这没有阻止他过着丰富多彩，有意义的生活。 【详解】 1．根据第三段“He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe.”可知，霍金创作《时间简史》的目的是帮助普通人轻松了解宇宙，对应D选项“He tried to make common people know about the universe easily.”。 2．根据第五段“But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life.”可知，尽管霍金身患重病，但这并没有阻止他过上充实而多彩的生活。对应B选项“Although Hawking had a serious illness, he still had a wonderful and meaningful life.”。 3．根据全文可知，本文介绍了科学家霍金的学术成就、人生经历与精神品质，整体目的是通过介绍他的生平让人们铭记这位伟大的科学家，对应D选项“To introduce Hawking’s life to help people remember him.”。 02 Ieoh Ming Pei is a Chinese-American architect (建筑师) known as the master (大师) of modern architecture (建筑). He won many important awards in architecture. Pei designed some of the world’s most special buildings and famous landmarks (地标). He incorporated both eastern and western ideas into his designs. He was born in Guangzhou, China in 1917. His family dates back to the Ming Dynasty, during which they moved to Suzhou—then the center of economy (经济) and culture in China. They became rich through the sale of medicinal herbs. Pei spent his holidays there visiting many gardens and family shrines (宗祠). He loved the interesting rocks, stone bridges and waterfalls. Pei moved with his family to Shanghai at the age of ten. The city’s international architectural styles had a lasting influence on him, from the Bund waterfront area to the Park Hotel. His interest in architecture was developing. Pei enjoyed watching American films and it was through this that he decided to move to the United States to study architecture. In 1942, he got married. Under his wife’s influence, he changed from another university to Harvard (哈佛大学) to study architecture. There he was given the chance to study modern architecture. Later, he set up his own company called I.M.Pei & Associates. Pei spent a long lifetime creating amazing buildings. What Pei valued most in architecture, he said, was that the buildings could “stand (经受) the test of time”. He didn’t just want to solve problems but also to produce “an architecture of ideas”. 1．The underlined word “incorporated” in Paragraph 1 probably means A．changed B．put together C．separated D．refused 2．How did Pei decide to move to America to study architecture? A．Shanghai’s global architectural styles influenced him. B．He was encouraged by his family. C．He was interested in watching American films. D．His friends asked him to go abroad for further study. 3．Which is the right order of the events of Ieoh Ming Pei? ①Pei studied modern architecture at Harvard. ②Pei spent holidays visiting Suzhou gardens. ③Pei had his own company. ④Pei was born in Guangzhou, China. A．④②③① B．④③②① C．④②①③ D．③①②④ 4．Which word can best describe Ieoh Ming Pei according to the passage? A．Creative. B．Careful. C．Patient. D．Brave 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了著名美籍华裔建筑师贝聿铭的生平经历、建筑成就及设计理念。文章讲述了他从出生到求学的成长过程，以及他将东西方理念融入设计、追求经得起时间考验的建筑思想。 【详解】 1．根据文章第 1 段“He incorporated both eastern and western ideas into his designs.”可推知，贝聿铭将东西方理念结合到设计中，“incorporated”在此处意为“融合、组合”，与“put together”含义相近。 2．根据文章第 4 段“Pei enjoyed watching American films and it was through this that he decided to move to the United States to study architecture.”可推知，贝聿铭是因为喜欢观看美国电影而决定去美国学习建筑，选项C符合文意。 3．根据文章第 2 段“He was born in Guangzhou, China in 1917.”可知④排第一；根据第 2 段“Pei spent his holidays there visiting many gardens...”可知②排第二；根据第 4 段“changed from another university to Harvard... to study architecture.”可知①排第三；根据第 4 段“Later, he set up his own company...”可知③排第四。正确顺序为④②①③。 4．根据文章第 1 段“Pei designed some of the world’s most special buildings”及第 5 段“produce ‘an architecture of ideas’”可推知，贝聿铭设计了许多特别的建筑并追求有思想的建筑，说明他具有创造力，选项A符合文意。 03 A Star Woman—Wang Zhenyi Wang Zhenyi was a great woman scientist in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, girls were not allowed to receive formal education and could not go to school. Luckily, her father encouraged her to read books and teach herself. She was hard-working and curious about the world around her. Slowly, she became deeply interested in astronomy (天文学), maths, geography, medicine and poems. In 1786, she decided to give much attention to astronomy, maths and poems. After years of hard work, she made a lot of achievements. Wang Zhenyi (1768—1797) Her achievements · Found out when the eclipses (日食； 月食) of the sun and the moon would happen. · Learned a lot about how the sun, the moon and Earth move in space. · Made some new rules in maths. · Wrote many books and beautiful poems. Sadly, Wang Zhenyi died when she was only 29 years old. Even though her life was short, her ideas and discoveries live on. In 2000, an asteroid was named after her to honour her great contributions (贡献). Her strong will and hard work continue to encourage people, especially young girls, to keep learning and fighting for their dreams today. 1．When was Wang Zhenyi born? A．In 1768. B．In 1786. C．In 1797. D．In 2000. 2．According to the passage, what did Wang Zhenyi decide to give much attention to? A．Maths, geography and medicine. B．Astronomy, maths and poems. C．Astronomy, medicine and poems. D．Astronomy, medicine and geography. 3．Which of the following are achievements of Wang Zhenyi? ① Found out the happening time of the eclipses. ② Learned about how the sun moves in space. ③ Wrote books and made rules in maths. ④ Discovered a new planet. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 4．Why was an asteroid named after Wang Zhenyi? A．Because she lived a short life. B．Because she wrote many poems for the asteroid. C．Because she discovered the asteroid. D．Because she made great contributions. 5．In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage? A．Health. B．Business. C．Sports. D．People. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了清代女科学家王贞仪的生平经历、主要成就与后世影响，展现了她刻苦自学、勇于探索的精神，其事迹至今仍激励着人们追逐梦想。 【详解】 1．图片下方标注的内容表明“Wang Zhenyi (1768—1797)”，可知，王贞仪出生于1768年。 2．第一段提到“In 1786, she decided to give much attention to astronomy, maths and poems.”，可知，王贞仪决定重点研究天文学、数学和诗歌。 3．Her achievements板块提到“Found out when the eclipses of the sun and the moon would happen.”、“Learned a lot about how the sun, the moon and Earth move in space.”以及“Made some new rules in maths.”和“Wrote many books and beautiful poems.”，可知①②③均是王贞仪的成就。 4．最后一段说明“In 2000, an asteroid was named after her to honour her great contributions.”，可知人们以王贞仪的名字命名行星，是为了纪念她的伟大贡献。 5．全文围绕王贞仪的人生经历、学术成就与精神影响展开，属于人物介绍类内容，因此最可能出现在杂志的人物板块。 04 The Man Who Built a “Big Eye” in the Mountains In a quiet valley in Guizhou, there is a huge “eye” looking up at the sky. It is FAST, the world’s largest radio telescope. The man behind it was Nan Rendong. Nan Rendong was born in 1945. As a young scientist, he worked in Beijing. In 1994, he had an idea: China should build its own large radio telescope. Many people thought it was impossible—it would cost a lot of money and take many years. Nan did not give up. To find the best place for the telescope, he travelled across the mountains of Guizhou for twelve years. He walked through deep valleys and climbed over high hills, often sleeping in small village houses. ▲ He read maps, visited villages and talked with local people until he finally found a bowl-shaped valley in Pingtang. Building FAST was even harder. Nan worked day and night with his team. He was already over sixty, but he still climbed the mountain to check every part of the project. In 2016, FAST was finished. Sadly, Nan Rendong died of illness in 2017, only one year after his dream came true. Today, FAST is listening to signals from space. Nan Rendong is gone, but the “big eye” he left behind keeps looking at the stars—and so do all the people who were inspired by him. 1．Where is FAST? A．In a valley in Guizhou. B．On a hill in Beijing. C．Near a river in Yunnan. D．On a farm in Gansu. 2．Which of the following should be put in “▲”? A．He was afraid of the dark valleys. B．He gave up his idea many times. C．He wanted to find a proper place for the telescope. D．He asked other countries to build it. 3．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The cost of building FAST. B．The size of FAST. C．The team members of FAST. D．The difficulty of building FAST. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain how a telescope works. B．To introduce a scientist and his great work. C．To tell us about the weather in Guizhou. D．To ask students to become scientists. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了南仁东，讲述他耗费多年时间选址，带领团队在贵州建成 FAST “中国天眼” 的事迹。 【详解】 1．根据原文第一段“In a quiet valley in Guizhou, there is a huge "eye" looking up at the sky. It is FAST, the world's largest radio telescope.”可知，FAST在贵州的一处山谷里。 2．根据原文第三段“To find the best place for the telescope, he travelled across the mountains of Guizhou for twelve years. He walked through deep valleys and climbed over high hills, often sleeping in small village houses.”可知，他想要为望远镜找到一处合适的地点。 3．根据原文第四段“Building FAST was even harder. Nan worked day and night with his team.” 可知，本段讲述建造FAST的艰难，其余选项只是局部信息，不能概括本段，故选D。 4．整篇文章介绍科学家南仁东以及他建造FAST这项伟大的工作，其余选项不能概括全文，故选B。 05 The Postman of Long Valley Uncle Zhou has been a postman in Long Valley for thirty years. Every morning at six, he puts on his green bag and sets off on his old motorbike. The road winds through two mountains and a river, and it takes him nearly four hours to finish one round. I grew up in Long Valley. When I was nine, I loved stories, but there was no bookshop in our village, and the school had only a few old books. One rainy afternoon, Uncle Zhou knocked on our door. “A parcel for you,” he said, and handed me a package. Inside were two storybooks. Later, my mother told me that Uncle Zhou had bought them with his own money after he heard me say I had nothing to read. From then on, a new parcel came almost every month—books about animals, about the sea, and about people who made a difference. Uncle Zhou never said much. Once I asked him why he did this. He just smiled. “A letter brings news,” he said, “but a book brings a road.” Last year, I left Long Valley to study in the city. On the day I left, Uncle Zhou was at the bus stop as usual, his green bag on his shoulder. He handed me a book and said, “Read it when you miss home.” That book still sits on my desk. Uncle Zhou may never be famous, but he has delivered more than letters. He has delivered hope to a small valley—one parcel at a time. 1．Which of the following is the correct order of the events? ① The writer received two storybooks on a rainy afternoon. ② Uncle Zhou became a postman in Long Valley. ③ The writer left Long Valley for the city. ④ The writer asked Uncle Zhou why he sent the books. A．②→①→④→③ B．②→④→①→③ C．①→②→④→③ D．④→②→①→③ 2．Why did Uncle Zhou buy books for the writer? A．Because the writer’s mother asked him to. B．Because he wanted to sell them in the village. C．Because the school gave him the money. D．Because he heard the writer had nothing to read. 3．How did Uncle Zhou travel around Long Valley? A．By bike. B．On foot. C．By motorbike. D．By bus. 4．What is Uncle Zhou like according to the passage? A．Quiet but kind. B．Strict and serious. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Rich and proud. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了周叔叔在长谷当了三十年邮递员，得知作者没有书可读后，自掏腰包不断寄书给作者，给山谷带来希望的故事。 【详解】 1．根据原文第1段“Uncle Zhou has been a postman in Long Valley for thirty years.”，可知事件②周叔叔成为长谷的邮递员最先发生。 根据原文第2段“One rainy afternoon, Uncle Zhou knocked on our door. …Inside were two storybooks.”，可知之后发生事件①作者在一个下雨的下午收到两本故事书。 根据原文第3段“Once I asked him why he did this.”，可知接着发生事件④作者询问周叔叔送书的原因。 根据原文第4段“Last year, I left Long Valley to study in the city.”，可知最后发生事件③作者离开长谷去往城市。 2．根据原文第2段“Later, my mother told me that Uncle Zhou had bought them with his own money after he heard me say I had nothing to read.”可知周叔叔听说作者没有书可读，便自己掏钱买书，对应选项D。 3．根据原文第1段“Every morning at six, he puts on his green bag and sets off on his old motorbike.”可知他骑旧摩托车出发，对应选项C。 4．根据原文第3段“Uncle Zhou never said much.”以及他自掏腰包送书给作者的情节。可知周叔叔话不多，但是热心善良，对应选项A。 Unit 3学习方法和策略 01 Tom was a slow reader. Words seemed to jump on the page, and he often lost his place. His reading teacher, Mrs Green, suggested a method called “chunking” — reading groups of words together instead of one word at a time. At first Tom thought it wouldn’t work. But Mrs Green gave him short passages and asked him to mark natural word groups with a pencil. “Read them as phrases, not letters,” she said. Tom practised for ten minutes every day after school. After two months, his reading speed doubled. More importantly, he understood more because his brain wasn’t busy decoding (解码) single letters. “I actually enjoy reading now,” Tom told his mum. Mrs Green explained, “Many students read slowly simply because they try to say every sound. Chunking trains your eyes to take in more at a glance.” She added that this skill also helps with memory and focus. 1．What problem did Tom have at first? A．He couldn’t remember new words. B．He disliked all kinds of books. C．He read slowly and lost his place easily. D．He had trouble writing compositions. 2．What does “chunking” mean in the passage? A．Reading word by word carefully. B．Reading groups of words together. C．Listening to audio books. D．Memorizing whole passages by heart. 3．How long did Tom practise every day? A．Ten minutes. B．Five minutes. C．Half an hour. D．One hour. 4．Why did chunking help Tom understand more? A．Because his brain focused on meaning, not single letters. B．Because his teacher gave him easier books. C．Because he read aloud all the time. D．Because he used a dictionary for every word. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Great Teacher’s Life B．How Chunking Changed a Slow Reader C．The Importance of Writing Diaries D．Why Reading Is Boring 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述阅读较慢的Tom在老师的指导下运用“chunking”阅读法进行练习，最终阅读速度与理解能力得以提升，并介绍了这一阅读方法的益处。 【详解】 1．根据开头“Tom was a slow reader. Words seemed to jump on the page, and he often lost his place.”可知，Tom一开始的问题是阅读速度慢，还经常读串行。 2．根据第一段“His reading teacher, Mrs Green, suggested a method called “chunking” — reading groups of words together instead of one word at a time.”可知，“chunking”的含义是将单词分组放在一起阅读。 3．根据第二段“Tom practised for ten minutes every day after school.”可知，Tom每天练习的时长是十分钟。 4．根据第三段“More importantly, he understood more because his brain wasn’t busy decoding single letters.”可知，分组阅读能帮助Tom提升理解能力是因为他的大脑不用忙着解码单个字母，可以专注于内容含义。 5．全文围绕阅读速度慢的Tom在老师的指导下学习“chunking”阅读法，最终提升阅读速度与理解能力的故事展开，因此最佳标题是“How Chunking Changed a Slow Reader”。 02 What makes a good learner? Good learners are not always those who get the highest scores. Instead, they have useful learning habits and active learning skills. Good learners often think actively. They do not just wait for teachers to give answers. When they read textbooks, they note down important points and raise questions. For example, if they cannot understand a grammar rule, they will mark it and try to find answers in books or ask classmates for help. They also know how to make good use of time. They make small daily learning plans instead of cramming all work before tests. Besides, good learners are not afraid of mistakes. Mistakes are valuable for study. When they make mistakes in exercises, they will analyze why they go wrong and correct them in time. They will review these wrong points regularly. Some students hate making mistakes and avoid difficult tasks. In fact, this will slow down their progress. Good learners also know to reflect on their learning. Every week, they will think about what they have learned and what they still need to improve. Active learning does not mean studying day and night, but learning in smart ways. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．How to get high scores in exams. B．Good learners think actively and manage time well. C．Ways to ask teachers for help. D．How to take notes in class. 2．The underlined word “cramming” in paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．临时突击 B．反复复习 C．认真预习 D．整理笔记 3．Why does the writer think mistakes are valuable? A．Mistakes can help us make progress. B．Mistakes mean you are a bad learner. C．We should avoid making any mistakes. D．Mistakes can bring higher scores directly. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about good learners? A．They only wait for teachers’ answers. B．They never make mistakes in study. C．They will reflect on their learning from time to time. D．They keep studying without any rest all day. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to avoid study mistakes. B．How to finish homework quickly. C．The importance of high marks. D．What makes a good learner. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了什么是好的学习者，指出好学习者并非只看分数，而是拥有积极思考、善用时间、正视错误及定期反思等学习习惯和技能。 【详解】 1．根据第二段“Good learners often think actively”和“They also know how to make good use of time”可知，本段核心是好学习者积极思考并管理好时间。 2．根据第二段“They make small daily learning plans instead of cramming all work before tests”可知，cramming与制定每日计划相反，指考前突击。 3．根据第三段“Some students hate making mistakes and avoid difficult tasks. In fact, this will slow down their progress”可知，害怕犯错、避免难题会减缓进步，反过来理解则是错误可以帮助我们取得进步。 4．根据最后一段“Good learners also know to reflect on their learning. Every week, they will think about...”可知，好学习者会时常反思学习。 5．根据第一段“What makes a good learner?”及全文围绕好学习者的习惯展开可知，该标题最能概括全文。 03 Active learning plays an important role in our school life. Many students believe learning is just listening to teachers and memorizing knowledge. However, active learning requires more than that. It pushes students to take part in learning activities, discuss problems with partners and think over knowledge by themselves. Group discussion is one common active‑learning way. When students work in groups, they share different ideas. One student may have trouble understanding a passage, while group partners can offer new explanations. Through talking with each other, students can see problems from more sides. But group work does not mean chatting freely. Everyone should focus on the learning task. Taking notes is also a helpful skill for active learners. It is not copying every word teachers say. Smart learners select key information, write down their own thoughts and mark confusing parts. These notes become helpful materials for later review. Another useful strategy is self‑questioning. After reading a text, you may ask yourself: What is the main idea? What do I still not understand? These questions guide you to check your learning results. No one becomes a good learner overnight. If you keep practicing these active‑learning skills little by little, you will gradually improve your study. 1．What does active learning require? A．Only listen and memorize what teachers say B．Finish homework as fast as possible C．Take part in activities and think on our own D．Get high scores in every test 2．What benefit can group discussion bring us? A．We can chat with classmates for fun. B．We can see problems from different sides. C．We don’t need to think by ourselves. D．We can finish homework without effort. 3．What is smart note‑taking according to the text? A．Copy all the words from teachers B．Copy answers from classmates C．Write down nothing in class D．Write down key points and your own ideas 4．What does “self‑questioning” mean in the passage? A．Ask others lots of difficult questions B．Question everything your teacher tells you C．Check your own learning by asking yourself questions D．Give up when you meet hard questions 5．What can we learn from the text? A．Good learners form good learning habits step by step B．Group work always helps everyone get good grades C．Memorizing is the only way for learning D．We should never ask ourselves questions 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了主动学习的概念及三种具体策略（小组讨论、做笔记、自我提问），并指出成为优秀学习者需要逐步练习。 【详解】 1．根据第一段“However, active learning requires more than that. It pushes students to take part in learning activities, discuss problems with partners and think over knowledge by themselves.”可知，主动学习要求学生参与学习活动并且独立思考。 2．根据第二段“Through talking with each other, students can see problems from more sides.”可知，小组讨论能让我们从不同角度看待问题。 3．根据第三段“Smart learners select key information, write down their own thoughts and mark confusing parts.”可知，聪明的记笔记方式是记下重点和自己的想法。 4．根据第四段“After reading a text, you may ask yourself: What is the main idea? What do I still not understand? These questions guide you to check your learning results.”可知，self‑questioning指通过自问问题来检查自己的学习情况。 5．根据第五段“If you keep practicing these active-learning skills little by little, you will gradually improve your study.”可知，优秀学习者是逐步养成良好学习习惯的。 04 Do you ever feel like your study habits just don’t work? Do you wonder what you could do to do better in class or in exams? Then maybe you need to study smarter, not harder. Here are some useful tips for you. Reading is not studying. Simply reading texts or notes can’t help us understand knowledge deeply. Real studying is making meaning from the text. This includes making connections to lessons, giving examples and planning your own learning. All of the work will help you to really study for your lessons. It’s good to be intensive (集中的). You will achieve more if you study intensively.Intensive study times are short and allow you to get work done fast. Shorter, intensive study times are more useful than drawn-out studying. In fact, one of the best study methods is to break up your study time into different parts. Intensive study times can last 30 or 45 minutes. And then take a break. This way, you will better remember the information. Silence isn’t always golden. Know where you study the best. The library may not be the best place for you. It’s important to consider what environment works the best for you. You might find that you focus better with some sound. Some people find that listening to classical music while studying helps them study, while others find this is bad for them. The point is that the silence of the library may be just as bad as (or worse than) the noise of a sports centre. 1．Why does the writer ask two questions in Paragraph 1? A．To compare different study habits. B．To introduce the topic of the passage. C．To help find out your learning problems. D．To make the readers interested in the topic. 2．What’s real studying from the passage? A．Planning study time. B．Reading notes again. C．Reading texts simply. D．Making meaning from texts. 3．What does the underlined word “drawn-out” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Long. B．Easy. C．Fast. D．Active. 4．What is the writer’s opinion on studying in silence? A．It doesn’t help focus. B．It stops students focusing. C．It works the best for study. D．It may not be fit for everyone. 5．Where may the passage come from? A．A student guidebook. B．A teacher’s lesson plan. C．A blog about exam answers. D．A book on time management. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何让学习更高效的一些技巧，包括区分阅读与真正的学习、集中精力学习的重要性以及选择合适的学习环境。 【详解】 1．原文第一段提出两个问题后紧接着说明“Then maybe you need to study smarter, not harder. Here are some useful tips for you.”，作者用开篇的两个日常学习相关的问题引出后文要介绍的“巧学习”的实用建议，核心作用是引出全文的主题。 2．原文第二段明确给出定义“Real studying is making meaning from the text.（真正的学习是从课文中找出意义）”，“Making meaning from texts”符合题意。 3．原文第三段提到“Shorter, intensive study times are more useful than drawn-out studying.”，前半句指出“短时间的集中学习”效果更好，用than形成对比逻辑，和“短的”相对的含义就是“漫长持久的”，因此drawn-out的词义和“Long”相符。 4．原文第四段开篇就提出“Silence isn’t always golden. Know where you study the best.”，后续进一步说明“The point is that the silence of the library may be just as bad as ( or worse than) the noise of a sports centre.”，可见作者认为安静的学习环境并不一定适合所有人，适合的学习环境是因人而异的。 5．整篇文章面向学生群体，分享实用的高效学习技巧，最有可能出自学生指导手册。 05 Putting things off is something a lot of students are troubled with. Between schoolwork, after-school activities and everyday worries, there are too many things you have to deal with every day. But if you keep putting them off, they can snowball. You might start falling behind and your grades might get lower. In fact, almost every student faces this problem at some point. One smart way to fight back is to break big tasks into little pieces. Huge projects can feel like a mountain. But if you cut them into smaller steps, it will make it less scary. For example, you’ve got to write a five-page paper. Just tell yourself, “Today, I’ll choose my topic and write a little. I’ll take care of more tomorrow.” Step by step, it gets done. The “work and rest” way is also a smart choice for being efficient. Set a clock for 25 minutes—go all in, full attention. Then take a five-minute break. Have some cookies. Walk around. Once you get going, it’s easier to keep it up. 　▲　 Put away your phones and any kind of toys. Find a quiet place to avoid getting interrupted (打扰). The less noise, the better your mind can pay attention. And don’t forget to treat yourself. For example, listen to your favourite song, or watch an interesting TV program. These little things keep you going. Change doesn’t happen in a short time, so stick to it every day. Finally, with effort, you are sure to see improvements. 1．What may happen if students keep putting off their tasks？ A．They will have more free time. B．They will fall behind and get lower grades. C．They will become more creative. D．They will finish tasks faster. 2．What does the underlined word “snowball” in Paragraph 1 probably mean？ A．Become smaller and smaller. B．Become bigger and more serious. C．Disappear completely. D．Change into something new. 3．How does Paragraph 2 develop？ A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers. C．By telling a story. D．By showing different ideas. 4．Which of the following can we put in “　▲　” in Paragraph 4？ A．Always work with your friends. B．Stay away from things that pull your attention. C．Listen to music while studying. D．Take a longer break after each task. 5．What is the best title for the passage？ A．How to Get Better Grades Quickly. B．The Importance of Taking Breaks. C．Smart Ways to Stop Procrastination. D．Why Students Love to Put Off Things. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文探讨了学生面临的拖延症问题，并提出了分解任务、劳逸结合、远离干扰及自我奖励等克服拖延的有效方法。 【详解】 1．第一段指出拖延的后果：“You might start falling behind and your grades might get lower”，这直接说明拖延会导致落后和成绩下降。 2．第一段中“they can snowball”所在句子为“But if you keep putting them off, they can snowball.”，结合后文“You might start falling behind and your grades might get lower”可知，拖延的后果会像滚雪球一样变得越来越严重。 3．第二段通过列举“write a five-page paper”和“choose my topic and write a little”等具体实例，说明如何将大任务分解为小步骤。 4．第四段指出要“Put away your phones and any kind of toys. Find a quiet place to avoid getting interrupted”，这些行为都是为了远离分散注意力的东西。 5．文章第一段引出拖延问题，第二至五段分别介绍“break big tasks into little pieces”“work and rest”“put away your phones”和“treat yourself”等具体方法，因此标题应概括这些克服拖延的明智方法。 Unit 4记忆力 01 The “Memory Palace” Trick People in ancient Greece used a smart trick to remember long speeches: the memory palace.   Here is how it works. Imagine a house you know well—your home. Then put each thing you want to remember in a different place: the key on the sofa, the word list on the fridge, the date on the wall clock. When you need to recall them, just “walk” through your house in your mind. Amazing fact: Your brain is better at remembering places than plain words. That is why this method still helps students today. Challenge:   ① Choose 10 English words.   ② Place each word in a room of your “palace”.   ③ Close your eyes and walk through it.   ④ Write down how many you remember. Try it further: The next time you prepare for an exam, build a new memory palace—maybe your school, your grandparents’ yard, or even a zoo in your head. 1．How does the writer introduce the memory palace? A．By telling a personal story. B．By explaining the steps clearly. C．By arguing against old methods. D．By interviewing famous scientists. 2．Why is the memory palace useful according to the text? A．Because the brain remembers places better than plain words. B．Because it needs no practice at all. C．Because it only works for maths. D．Because it replaces sleep. 3．What is the purpose of “Challenge” in the text? A．To test readers’ writing speed. B．To let readers practise the method at once. C．To teach readers how to build a house. D．To show that memory cannot be trained. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了古希腊的“记忆宫殿”技巧，解释了其工作原理和科学依据，并通过挑战环节鼓励读者亲自尝试该方法来提升记忆效果。 【详解】 1．根据第二段“Here is how it works. Imagine a house you know well... Then put each thing you want to remember in a different place...”可推知作者通过清晰地解释操作步骤来介绍记忆宫殿，与选项B描述一致。 2．根据第三段“Your brain is better at remembering places than plain words. That is why this method still helps students today.”可推知该方法有用是因为大脑更擅长记忆地点而非单纯的单词，对应选项A。 3．根据“Challenge”部分列出的步骤“① Choose 10 English words. ② Place each word in a room of your ‘palace’...”可推知这部分旨在引导读者立即动手练习该方法，对应选项B。 02 Do you often forget what you have studied, or walk into a room and forget why you went there? You are not alone. Our brains are not designed to remember everything, but the good news is that memory can be trained. In fact, many people have improved their memory with simple methods. Take Li Wei, a 16-year-old student from Shanghai, for example. He used to be very forgetful. He often forgot to bring his homework, and he could not remember English words for more than two days. He felt upset and believed he had a “bad memory”. His grades were dropping because of his poor memory. One day, he read about a memory winner. The winner said that anyone could improve their memory with the right training. Li Wei decided to give it a try. First, he learned to associate new information with something he already knew. For example, to remember the word “memorize”, he connected it with “memory”. This technique is called word association. This method was so useful that he could remember 30 new English words a week. He also started using spaced repetition (重复）. Instead of repeating a word 20 times in one sitting, he reviewed it after one day, then three days, then one week. After two months, his memory improved greatly. He never forgot his homework again. He also encouraged his classmates to join him. Now, Li Wei wants to share his method with others. He is starting a “Memory Training Group” at his school. The group meets twice a week. Members take short memory tests and share their own tips. 1．What problem did Li Wei have before he trained his memory? A．He often missed school. B．He had no friends. C．He hated studying. D．He could not remember English words. 2．What does the underlined word “associate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Forget. B．Connect. C．Repeat. D．Write. 3．Why did Li Wei use spaced repetition? A．To learn more words in one night. B．To remember words without studying. C．To remember words longer. D．To make words more difficult. 4．What is the correct order of the passage? ① Li Wei shared his method and started a memory training group. ② Li Wei was very forgetful and couldn’t remember English words. ③ Li Wei learned word association and spaced repetition to improve his memory. ④ Li Wei read something about a memory winner. A．④→②→③→① B．②→④→③→① C．②→①→④→③ D．③→④→①→② 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Forgetful Student. B．How to Train Your Memory. C．The Importance of Sleep. D．Li Wei’s School Life. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述上海16岁学生李伟原本记忆力很差，后来学习单词联想、间隔重复两种方法训练记忆力，记忆力得到显著提升，并创办记忆训练小组分享经验，告诉读者记忆力可以通过简单方法训练。 【详解】 1．原文第二段指出：“He often forgot to bring his homework, and he could not remember English words for more than two days.”，说明李伟在训练记忆力之前，无法记住英语单词，因此应选D。 2．原文第三段指出：“First, he learned to associate new information with something he already knew. For example, to remember the word 'memorize', he connected it with 'memory'.”，后文用connected来解释associate，单词associate含义为联系、关联，和Connect同义，因此应选B。 3．原文第三段指出：“Instead of repeating a word 20 times in one sitting, he reviewed it after one day, then three days, then one week.”，间隔重复通过多次分时段复习，目的是延长单词记忆时长，因此应选C。 4．通读全文，事件先后顺序：②李伟十分健忘，记不住英语单词（第二段）→④李伟读到关于记忆冠军的内容（第二段）→③李伟学习单词联想和间隔重复法改善记忆力（第三段）→①李伟分享方法，创办记忆训练小组（第四段），顺序为②→④→③→①，因此应选B。 5．全文以李伟的亲身经历作为例子，介绍训练记忆力的可行办法，文章核心主题是如何训练记忆力，How to Train Your Memory最适合作为标题，因此应选B。 03 Most people hope to have a good memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved? Luckily, hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a definite (确定的) answer. ★. First of all, it is necessary to have a healthy eating habit. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E helps you have a better memory. Doing exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen (氧气) for the brain. Running, riding a bike, swimming and even walking two or three times a week are helpful. Moreover, getting enough sleep is important. Only when your brain gets a good rest, can it work well. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become. Memory skills help you remember things better. Chunking is a way of remembering a piece of information by cutting it into smaller ones. For example, to memorize a ten-digit (数字) telephone number 2127983630, you can divide the digits into three groups: first 212, then 798, and last 3630. This method is far more effective than remembering a string (字符串) of 10 digits. However, memory skills will hardly work if you don’t understand the information. What’s more, only a regular review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as often as possible. Human brains are like muscles that need nutrition (营养) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory. 1．How many ways of keeping a healthy lifestyle are mentioned in the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．Which of the following can be put in ★? A．Getting enough sleep is important. B．Human brains don’t need nutrition or exercise. C．A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain memory active. D．Memory skills are helpful for you to remember things. 3．Which of the following patterns best shows the “chunking” way to memorize the telephone number 3147983689? A．3147983689. B．314 | 798 | 3689. C．3147 | 9836 | 89. D．314798 | 3689. 4．Why should we review what we’ve learned regularly? A．To make the memory last long. B．To show that we are hard-working. C．To follow our teachers’ advice. D．To do homework right and finish it early. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Not everyone has a good memory. B．Memory can be improved in some ways. C．Memory skills are not difficult to learn. D．It’s important to have a healthy lifestyle. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了可以通过养成健康生活方式和运用记忆技巧这两种方法来提升记忆力。 【详解】 1．第二段介绍健康生活方式：“have a healthy eating habit”、“Doing exercise”、“getting enough sleep”，一共提到三种保持健康生活方式的方法。 2．第二段整段围绕健康生活方式对记忆力的作用展开，后文分别讲健康饮食、运动、充足睡眠，“A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain memory active.”总起本段，放在★处最合适。 3．第三段举例说明chunking：“memorize a ten-digit telephone number...divide the digits into three groups: first 212, then 798, and last 3630”，也就是把10位数字分成3组，对应314 | 798 | 3689。 4．第三段说明：“only a regular review can make the memory last long”，说明定期复习是为了让记忆长久保持。 5．文章开头提问“Can memory be improved?”，结尾总结“If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory.”，主旨是记忆力可以通过一些方法得到提升。 04 On Monday, I stopped my car in front of my daughter Juliet’s middle school. She jumped in the front seat, feeling down. She asked me to help her study for her science test. “Dad, I need to memorize a unit about the Reproductive Cycle of Plants. And I can hardly make it.” “You know, memorizing seems like the best way to study, but in fact you can do better in tests if you work on trying to understand the material.” Juliet was open to my advice. It was Monday afternoon and we had two nights to study before the test on Wednesday. I suggested a plan. “Tomorrow night, you are going to teach the material to me. Tonight, read the unit. Prepare to teach.” Asking her to teach me was an unusual idea but I decided to do it. Studies show teaching somebody else is a very useful way to learn. Even if you don’t do the teaching, the act of preparing to teach leads to more learning than just trying your best to memorize the material. On Tuesday afternoon, Juliet sat down with her science book facing me and said, “Okay, Dad, let’s study.” I wanted her to teach me. But false starts happened. I couldn’t be too hard on her. So instead, we started with me asking her some simple questions. She knew some but not others. When she didn’t know the answers, I encouraged her to check the book. She started checking things that didn’t make sense. And she was actively trying to test her understanding. I was happy to see it. She wasn’t memorizing. She was trying to make sense of things, which was exactly what I had hoped she would do. 1．Why did Juliet feel down? A．Because she failed her science test. B．Because she knew nothing about plants. C．Because she couldn’t follow her teacher. D．Because she had trouble memorizing a unit. 2．In the writer’s opinion, which is the key to the best learning for Juliet? A．Memorizing. B．Testing. C．Questioning. D．Understanding. 3．What does the underlined phrase “make sense” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Be interesting. B．Be clear. C．Be stupid. D．Be typical. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．The father was too hard on his daughter. B．The daughter understood the unit at last. C．The father gave up letting his daughter teach him. D．The daughter finally learned the unit by memorizing. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Creative Father B．An Unexpected Test C．Learning from Teaching D．Preparing for Teaching 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了父亲通过引导女儿Juliet采用“以教促学”的方法复习科学考试，帮助她摆脱死记硬背的苦恼，转而通过主动查阅思考、检验理解来真正掌握知识的生动故事。 【详解】 1．根据第一段第二句“She jumped in the front seat, feeling down.”以及第二段中Juliet所说的话“‘Dad, I need to memorize a unit about the Reproductive Cycle of Plants. And I can hardly make it.’”可知，Juliet感到沮丧的原因是她需要背诵关于植物繁殖周期的单元，但自己几乎背不下来，即在识记该单元知识时遇到了困难。 2．第三段中父亲对Juliet建议道：“‘You know, memorizing seems like the best way to study, but in fact you can do better in tests if you work on trying to understand the material.’”，说明在作者看来，死记硬背并非良策，深入去理解学习材料才是取得优异成绩的关键。 3．根据第六段末句“When she didn’t know the answers, I encouraged her to check the book.”以及第七段后文“And she was actively trying to test her understanding…She wasn’t memorizing. She was trying to make sense of things…”可知，在父亲的鼓励下，Juliet开始翻书查阅那些她先前不会、尚未明白的内容，从而检验自己的理解程度。由此结合上下文语境推断，画线短语“make sense”在此处指知识点“清楚明白/通俗易懂”。 4．根据第七段中“And she was actively trying to test her understanding…She wasn’t memorizing. She was trying to make sense of things, which was exactly what I had hoped she would do.”可知，Juliet不再机械背诵，而是通过主动查书思考去弄懂知识并检验理解，这表明女儿最终彻底理解了该单元的知识。 5．文章开篇指出女儿因死记硬背而苦恼，随后父亲提出了“以教促学”的创新方案，第五段阐明了科学依据：“Studies show teaching somebody else is a very useful way to learn.”，并在文末展现了女儿通过为父亲讲授答疑从而真正理解知识的成效。因此，全文紧紧围绕通过扮演讲授者来深化学习这一核心方法展开。 05 Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for many years say that they are still trying to find out what it is. We do know that memory is not just one thing stored (存储) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain. The human brain is very small and light. But it needs about 20% of the oxygen that our body takes in. We can’t think well if our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, so always make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something! Why do you forget things sometimes? The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning. For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you didn’t record the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory. Here are some ways: ·When you want to remember something, tell a friend about it. This way the new information becomes more memorable. Later on, think about the conversation with your friend. It will help you remember the information. ·Don’t over-train your brain. When you’ve remembered a list of new vocabulary, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time! But remember: you do have to practise your new vocabulary as soon as possible! ·If you want to remember big things, break them down into smaller parts. It’s easier to remember 764598304126 if you break it into four smaller bits: 764-598-304-126. ·If you want to remember a piece of information, but you can’t, don’t get angry. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed. In short, none of the ways can make your memory 100% perfect, but all of them are helpful. 1．Where is memory stored in your brain? A．In the left brain. B．All over the brain. C．In the right brain. D．Some parts of the brain. 2．What can you do to improve your memory according to the passage? ①Be relaxed when you study. ②Over-train your brain. ③Break the things down into smaller parts. ④Talk with your friends about the things you want to remember. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 3．According to the passage, the writer probably agrees with ________. A．learning at least 100 new words at a time B．remembering long numbers by writing C．getting angry when you can’t remember some information D．getting enough oxygen when you remember things 4．What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? A．What the human brain is and where the memory is stored. B．When we think well and how we remember everything. C．Why we forget something and how we improve our memory. D．What memory is made up of and who can have a good memory. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了记忆的存储位置、大脑需氧量、遗忘原因及提高记忆力的方法。 【详解】 1．第一段指出“Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain.”，说明记忆储存在大脑各处。 2．第四段指出“No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory. Here are some ways:”，随后列举了具体方法，包括“tell a friend about it”（④）、“Don’t over-train your brain”（②）、“break them down into smaller parts”（③）以及“Relax when you study”（①）。其中②与文中“Don’t over-train your brain.”矛盾，因此①③④正确。 3．第二段指出“always make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something!”，说明作者同意记忆时确保足够的氧气。 4．第四段指出“No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory.”，结合全文对遗忘原因和提高记忆方法的介绍，说明文章主要探讨遗忘原因及提高记忆力的方法。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $