专题05 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，安徽专用）九年级英语上学期

专题05 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C Passage 2 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C Passage 3 1．B 2．C 3．A Passage 4 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．B 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 1．C 2．C 3．B Passage 2 1．B 2．C 3．D 主题03 人与自我——寓言故事 Passage 1 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B Passage 2 1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C Passage 3 1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A Passage 4 1．A 2．C 3．D 主题04 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 1．B 2．D 3．C Passage 2 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C Passage 3 1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C Passage 4 1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C Passage 5 1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D Passage 2 1．B 2．A 3．C Passage 3 1．D 2．D 3．C 4．C Passage 4 1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 1．D 2．B 3．C 主题03 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D Passage 2 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C Passage 3 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B Passage 4 1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 主题04 人与社会——发明创造 Passage 1 1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B Passage 2 1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B Passage 3 1．D 2．D 3．A / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）Jane used to be short of confidence. She was heavy and a number of her classmates often laughed at her. As a result, Jane became very shy. She was scared to say hello to strangers. She was always silent and seldom asked simple questions or spoke aloud in front of others. It seemed that she felt afraid of everything in her life. She used to believe that she would be like this all her life. But one day, her friend Paul’s words made her understand how to deal with her shyness. He inspired Jane to be better. He said, “It does require a lot of courage and hard work to make it. But if you never try, your life is only going to get worse.” Jane was deeply touched by what Paul said and she made a decision to change herself. She started by losing weight. And she took up exercising. At the same time, she followed a strict diet (日常饮食). Although she thought about giving up many times, she fought on. After 6 months, she lost a lot of weight-she was 90 pounds lighter than before. She was so excited to realize that everything is possible. Great changes had taken place since then. A few months later, Jane heard about a speech competition at her school. She plucked up (鼓起) courage to sign up for the competition. For the first time, she dared to speak aloud in public and shared her own story in the competition. In the end, she got a big prize! That made her proud of herself. After the competition, Jane made a to-do list (清单) and tried her best to finish the things one by one. She becomes more confident than she used to be. She is still making progress now. 1．What does the underlined word “inspired” probably mean? A．Promised. B．Forced. C．Controlled. D．Encouraged. 2．What can we know about Jane according to the text? A．She did nothing after the competition. B．Paul’s words made her change herself. C．Paul helped Jane win the speech competition. D．She never thought about giving up during weight losing. 3．Which is the right order of the following events? ①Paul gave Jane his advice on making a change.        ②Jane was afraid to greet strangers. ③Jane got a big prize in the speech competition.        ④Jane made a to-do list. A．①③④② B．①④②③ C．②①③④ D．②③①④ 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Shy Girl B．Jane’s Best Friend C．A Successful Change D．A Wonderful Speech Competition 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了曾经害羞不自信的女孩Jane，在朋友Paul的鼓励下，通过减肥、参加演讲比赛等一系列努力，最终成功改变自我，变得自信不断进步的故事。 【详解】1．根据第二段“But one day, her friend Paul’s words made her understand how to deal with her shyness. He inspired Jane to be better.”可知，Paul的话让她懂得如何应对害羞，激励她变得更好。Encouraged意为“鼓励”，和inspired含义相近。 2．根据第三段“Jane was deeply touched by what Paul said and she made a decision to change herself.”可知，Paul的话促使她改变自己。 3．根据第一段“Jane became very shy. She was scared to say hello to strangers”，第二段“It does require a lot of courage and hard work to make it. But if you never try, your life is only going to get worse.”，第四段“In the end, she got a big prize!”，最后一段“After the competition, Jane made a to-do list”可知，一开始Jane害怕和陌生人打招呼②，然后Paul给出建议①，之后Jane参加演讲比赛获奖③，比赛之后她制作待办清单④。顺序为②①③④。 4．全文围绕Jane从自卑害羞，通过努力成功改变自己的经历展开。“A Successful Change”最适合作为标题。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中） A Simple Table Brings a Neighborhood Together Ten years ago, Kristin moved to Texas and wanted to connect with her new neighbors. She found that planning big events needed too much preparation. One day, Kristin bought a few picnic tables from Lowe’s for a party. The Lowe’s driver set one table down in her front yard (院子) by mistake. After the party, she painted the table light green—her favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk. That green table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games and ate snacks. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. Slowly, neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. The table became a welcoming meeting point where people naturally met together. Kristin believes people don’t like to invite others inside because they feel their home isn’t perfect. The green table took away that worry. I’ve learned that treating guests doesn’t always need a perfect home or a big party. At the picnic table, all I have to do is show up. “For Kristin, this small change helped her feel less lonely and make friends with her neighbors. People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved,” she says. 1．Why did Kristin put a picnic table in her front yard? A．Because there was no room in her backyard. B．Because the driver accidentally left it there. C．Because she wanted colorful furniture for her garden. D．Because her children needed a place to play outside. 2．What did Kristin do with the picnic table? A．She painted it light green. B．She used it only for big parties. C．She returned it to the store. D．She gave it to her neighbors. 3．Why did the green table make it easier for people to connect? A．Because the color green made people feel happy. B．Because it took away the worry of having a perfect home. C．Because it was in the backyard where it was more private. D．Because Kristin always prepared free meals there. 4．What will probably happen next in this neighborhood? A．Kristin will start a business selling green tables. B．The city government will make rules against front yard tables. C．More neighbors will put their own tables in their front yards. D．People will get tired of the table and stop visiting. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Kristin因送货司机失误将野餐桌留在前院，随后将其漆成绿色并用作社区连接点的故事。核心探讨了简单的改变如何消除人们对完美家居的担忧，从而促进邻里间的交流与关爱。 【详解】1．根据第二段中“The Lowe’s driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake.”可知，野餐桌最初出现在前院是因为司机失误将其留在那里，这是桌子放置在前院的直接原因。 2．根据第二段中“After the party, she painted the table light green...and put it in the front yard”可知，Kristin对桌子做的处理是将其漆成了浅绿色。 3．根据第四段中“Kristin believes people don’t like to invite others inside because they feel their home isn’t perfect. The green table took away that worry.”可知，绿色桌子让人们不再担心家里不够完美，从而更容易与人建立联系。 4．根据文章标题“A Simple Table Brings a Neighborhood Together”及最后一段提到的这种方式帮助人们交朋友、感受爱，可推知这种成功的邻里互动方式会被更多邻居效仿，更多邻居会在前院放置自己的桌子。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）My mom often says, “You can’t always get what you want!” At first, I didn’t understand. I thought if I wanted something, I worked hard on it and then I could get it. But last year, a small story changed my mind. I really wanted a new bicycle. All my friends had cool ones with bright colors and they even rode together after school every day. I begged (乞求) my parents for months. But on my birthday, they gave me an old wooden bookshelf (书架) instead. I was so sad that I even cried. I thought they didn’t listen to me and didn’t care about my wishes at all. Later, my mom sat by me and said softly, “We know you want a bike, but your old one still works well. This bookshelf can hold all your storybooks. You’ve been saying no space for them, right?” I looked at my messy room and found that the books were everywhere. Then I started putting them on the shelf one by one. After that, my room became tidy and bright! Now I finally understand my mother’s words. Life is like this—sometimes we focus (关注) too much on what we want, but what we need is already there, making our lives better. 1．What did the writer think about getting what he wanted in paragraph 1? A．It’s impossible to get it through hard work. B．Hard work will help us get it. C．Parents will decide whether we can get it or not. D．If our friends help us, we can get it. 2．How did the writer feel when he got the bookshelf? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Sad. D．Surprised. 3．What lesson did the writer learn according to the text? A．Focus on needs, not just wants. B．No pains, no gains. C．Follow parents’ words, then live better. D．Read much, but not too many books. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者通过一次生日礼物的经历，明白了生活不应只关注想要的东西，而应珍惜已经拥有的所需之物。 【详解】1．第一段指出作者原本的想法：“I thought if I wanted something, I worked hard on it and then I could get it.”，这直接说明作者认为努力工作就能得到想要的东西。 2．第二段说明作者收到书架时的感受：“I was so sad that I even cried.”，这直接说明作者感到难过。 3．最后一段点明主旨：“sometimes we focus too much on what we want, but what we need is already there, making our lives better.”，这说明作者学到了应关注需求而非仅仅是想要的东西。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）When it comes to delicious food, nothing beats our grandma’s cooking. Well, maybe except more grandmas’ cooking in the same kitchen, that is what goes on at Enoteca Maria, an Italian restaurant in New York City. The restaurant hires (雇佣) grandmas from all over the world, instead of actual cooks. The owner of Enoteca Maria, Jody Scaravella, came up with the idea of placing grandmothers in a restaurant kitchen. After losing his mother, grandmother and sister, Jody missed sitting down with family for home-cooked meals. He wanted to create a place to go out for a home-cooked meal and Enoteca Maria was born in 2007. The first grandma cooks of the restaurant came from different parts of Italy. They would take turns to cook their own special dishes. Sometimes, they would have friendly competitions of whose dish was best. Over time, Jody decided to invite grandmas worldwide. Today, the restaurant has grandmas from around 30 countries, like Brazil, China and Japan. They take turns to work in the kitchen. The restaurant is only open three days a week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Its website lists the menu for each of these days. Half of the menu is fixed and it’s all Italian dishes. The other half changes daily and it includes dishes from around the world. Each night, one of the grandmas designs (设计) a fresh menu. It usually includes traditional dishes from her home country and the food she loves best. How do people like the food? Well, the restaurant is full of people on most nights. As the grandmas happily work in the kitchen, business is running (经营) at full speed at this restaurant! 1．Why did Jody Scaravella create Enoteca Maria? A．He wanted to hire professional cooks. B．He wanted to sell Italian special dishes. C．He missed home-cooked family meals. D．He hoped to travel around the world. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The first grandma cooks were from the same place. B．The first grandma cooks cooked the same dishes every day. C．The first grandma cooks sometimes had friendly cooking competitions. D．The first grandma cooks refused to work with other grandmas. 3．Who designs a fresh menu each night? A．A professional cook. B．One of the grandmas. C．Jody Scaravella himself. D．A customer in the restaurant. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Grandmas’ Special Cooking Skills B．A Restaurant Run by Grandmas C．Popular Italian Dishes Worldwide D．Jody Scaravella’s Life Story 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍纽约一家名叫Enoteca Maria的特色餐厅，讲述老板创办餐厅的缘由、介绍餐厅聘请各国奶奶掌厨、轮换推出各国家常菜的经营模式与火爆经营现状。 【详解】1．根据文章第二段“After losing his mother, grandmother and sister, Jody missed sitting down with family for home-cooked meals. He wanted to create a place to go out for a home-cooked meal...”可知Jody创办这家餐厅是因为他怀念与家人共进家常菜的感觉（He missed home-cooked family meals）。 2．根据文章第三段“Sometimes, they would have friendly competitions of whose dish was best.”可知最初的祖母厨师们有时会进行友好的厨艺比拼（The first grandma cooks sometimes had friendly cooking competitions）。 3．根据文章最后一段“Each night, one of the grandmas designs a fresh menu.”可知每晚由其中一位祖母设计新菜单（One of the grandmas）。 4．通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了纽约一家名为Enoteca Maria的餐厅，其独特之处在于雇佣来自世界各地的祖母而不是专业厨师来做饭。B选项“一家由祖母经营的餐厅”最能概括文章主旨。 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）Over the past five years, Miao Zhenjie has been teaching the skills of porcelain carving (刻瓷) . Her students are children with hearing problems at a special school in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Miao began learning to carve porcelain in 1997. One day, she saw an artist carving a cute dog on a white porcelain bowl. She was interested. Then she decided to learn the skills. The art of porcelain carving has a long history and was popular during the Qing Dynasty. Different pictures, including humans, flowers, birds and buildings, can be created on the porcelain with special tools. According to Miao, different from many traditional forms of art, porcelain carvings can be kept for a long time. However, it’s not easy to carve on the porcelain. It needs precision (精确) and great painting skills. To let more people learn about the traditional culture, Miao began teaching at the school in 2018. “I found that the students with hearing problems are good learners of the art, because they are not easily influenced (影响) by different sounds when carving,” she said. “They also have their own understanding of the art.” “I will continue to help the students learn the skills and create more beautiful works of art. I also hope more people can enjoy the traditional art,” she said. 1．What made Miao Zhenjie have the idea of learning porcelain carving? A．A special tool. B．A beautiful picture. C．Seeing an artist doing porcelain carving. D．Visiting a special school in Taiyuan, Shanxi. 2．What makes the students with hearing problems good learners of porcelain carving? A．They are patient and creative. B．They can use the carving tools well. C．They are not easily influenced by different sounds. D．They have a good understanding of painting. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we see the text? A．History. B．People. C．Travel D．Science. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍苗振洁学习刻瓷技艺的缘由，讲述她在太原特校教授听障孩子刻瓷、传承传统刻瓷文化的故事，以及她未来继续推广这项传统艺术的心愿。 【详解】1．根据文章第二段“One day, she saw an artist carving a cute dog on a white porcelain bowl. She was interested. Then she decided to learn the skills.”可知苗振洁是因为看到一位艺术家正在白瓷碗上刻瓷，从而产生了兴趣并决定学习。 2．根据文章第三段“because they are not easily influenced (影响) by different sounds when carving. ”可知苗振洁认为听障学生是这门艺术的优秀学习者，是因为他们在刻瓷过程中不容易受到不同声音的影响。 3．通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了苗振洁学习刻瓷技艺以及她教授听障儿童传承传统文化的人物事迹，重点在于“人”的故事，而非单纯的历史、旅游或科学介绍。因此，这篇文章最可能出现在报纸的“人物”版块。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）Xie Hongxing is a 39-year-old man from Fujian Province. He spent 46 days making a small model of China’s Tiangong space station—with bamboo! This work mixes traditional bamboo weaving (编织) and modern space themes. Xie grew up near Wuyi Mountain. He used over ten kinds of local bamboo. Once he spent seven hours weaving a small Chinese national flag with dyed (染色的) bamboo strips (条带). Xie shares his work online. He posts videos on Douyin (with 27,000 followers, including many people in Jiangxi and Guangdong) and Sina Weibo (with millions of views). His niece helps him make these videos, which show beautiful scenery and his weaving steps: cutting bamboo, peeling its skin, making thin strips, boiling them, and drying them in the shade. Now he’s working on a small model of China’s third aircraft carrier. He learned bamboo weaving hard—once he even left home to study from a master in Sichuan. Now, his Wuyi Mountain bamboo weaving is a provincial intangible cultural heritage (省级非物质文化遗产). He teaches it for free to people with physical challenges and at a local university, hoping more young people will love this traditional craft. 1．What special natural material did Xie use to make the Tiangong space station model? A．Wood. B．Bamboo. C．Grass. D．Stone. 2．Where did Xie learn the weaving craft from a master? A．In Fujian Province. B．In Jiangxi Province. C．In Sichuan Province. D．In Guangdong Province. 3．Why did Xie teach the craft for free? A．Because he was asked to do so by the government. B．Because he wanted to make money from selling craft products. C．Because he needed many people to help him make short videos. D．Because he hoped more people could learn and pass on the craft. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了福建男子谢宏星用竹子制作天宫空间站模型，融合传统技艺与现代主题，并通过网络分享，致力于传承省级非遗竹编工艺。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He spent 46 days making a small model of China’s Tiangong space station—with bamboo!”可知，谢宏星用竹子制作了天宫空间站模型。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He learned bamboo weaving hard—once he even left home to study from a master in Sichuan.”可知，谢宏星曾去四川省向一位大师学习竹编技艺。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“He teaches it for free to people with physical challenges and at a local university, hoping more young people will love this traditional craft.”可知，谢宏星免费教授竹编技艺是希望更多人能够学习和传承这一传统工艺。故选D。 主题03 人与自我——寓言故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Once upon a time, there was a young man named Tom. He lived in a small village. He was very lazy and didn’t like to work. He spent most of his time playing games and sleeping. His parents were very worried about him. One day, his father said to him, “Tom, you are already 20 years old. You should find a job to support yourself. Otherwise, you will have no food to eat in the future. ” Tom didn’t listen to his father. He thought his parents would always support him. One year later, his parents passed away. Tom had no one to support him. He had to look for a job. But he was not good at anything. No one wanted to hire him. He became very poor and hungry. One day, he was walking on the street. He saw a farmer working in the field. The farmer was very tired, but he kept working. Tom asked the farmer, “Why are you working so hard?” The farmer said, “I work hard to grow crops. Then I can sell them and make money. I can also feed my family. If I don’t work hard, I will have nothing.” Tom thought about the farmer’s words. He realized that he was wrong. He decided to change himself. He found a job as a worker in a factory. He worked hard every day. After a few years, he saved some money. He opened his own shop. He became successful and happy. 1．Why did Tom’s father ask him to find a job? A．Because his father didn’t want to support him. B．Because Tom was old enough to support himself. C．Because his father wanted him to be successful. D．Because Tom was good at working. 2．What happened to Tom after his parents passed away? A．He became rich. B．He found a good job. C．He became poor and hungry. D．He opened his own shop. 3．What did Tom learn from the farmer? A．He should work hard to get what he wants. B．He found a good job. C．He should ask others for help. D．He opened his own shop. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Lazy people will always be happy. B．Hard work can lead to success. C．Parents should always support their children. D．It’s not necessary to work hard. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了懒惰青年Tom在父母去世后因生活所迫，受农民启发而努力工作，最终获得成功和幸福的故事。 【详解】1．根据文章第二段“Tom, you are already 20 years old. You should find a job to support yourself.”可知，父亲让Tom找工作是因为他年龄已经足够大，应该自食其力。 2．根据文章第三段“He became very poor and hungry.”可知，父母去世后，Tom变得非常贫穷和饥饿。 3．根据文章第四段“If I don’t work hard, I will have nothing.”及第五段“He worked hard every day. After a few years, he saved some money. He opened his own shop.”可推知，Tom从农民的话中领悟到只有努力工作才能得到想要的东西。 4．通读全文可知，故事核心是Tom摒弃懒惰、努力工作最终收获成功，印证了努力才能通向成功的道理。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽六安·期中）Once, a wise old man came to a small village. He introduced himself as a traveler looking for a hot meal and a place to sleep. But the villagers were nervous and said they had little food because of a poor harvest (收成). The old man smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I can make stone soup for all of us. I just need a big pot, water, and firewood.” Curiously (好奇地), the villagers brought what he needed. The old man took out a smooth stone from a silk bag and dropped it into the boiling water. “This will be a fine soup,” he said, “but a bit of cabbage would make it better.” One villager went home and brought some cabbage. “With some salted beef, it would be amazing,” the man added. The butcher (屠夫) heard and brought beef. Then the old man mentioned onions, potatoes, and carrots, and soon more people brought vegetables. The pot was filled with food. The soup smelled so good that even the baker brought fresh bread. The villagers shared the meal, laughed, and told stories. It was the best soup they had ever tasted. Then, the mayor (市长) offered to buy the magic stone, but the old man refused. “The soup came not from the stone, but from people working together,” he said. “You don’t need the stone—you just need each other.” Then he smiled and went to sleep. 1．Why did the old man say he would make stone soup? A．He wanted to show his cooking skills. B．He had no money to buy food. C．He wanted to help the villagers share what they had. D．He needed food for his long journey. 2．What made the villagers decide to bring more food to the pot? A．The mayor told them to do so. B．They were afraid of being poor. C．They wanted to cheat the traveler. D．The traveler’s words encouraged them to join in. 3．How did the villagers’ feelings change during the story? A．From excited to upset. B．From nervous to relaxed. C．From unhappy to angry. D．From tired to bored. 4．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．A Clever Mayor B．The Beautiful Stone C．The Magic of Sharing D．The Poor Village 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了智慧老人通过“石头汤”的故事，引导村民分享各自的食物，最终大家一起煮出美味汤的故事，揭示了分享与合作的魔力。 【详解】1．根据最后一段老人所说“The soup came not from the stone, but from people working together. You don’t need the stone—you just need each other.”可知，老人做石头汤的真正目的是让村民分享各自的食物、一起合作。 2．根据第三段老人先后提到“cabbage”“salted beef”“onions, potatoes, and carrots”，村民们听后纷纷回家拿来这些食材可知，是老人的话鼓励他们加入其中、分享食物。 3．根据第一段“the villagers were nervous”以及第四段“The villagers shared the meal, laughed, and told stories. It was the best soup they had ever tasted.”可知，村民一开始感到紧张，后来变得放松、开心。 4．通读全文可知，文章通过老人做“石头汤”的故事，揭示了分享与合作的魔力。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）Once upon a time, there was a rich businessman who was very proud of his wealth (财富). He was busy making money every day. Although he had a lot of wealth, the businessman’s mind was restless and never at peace. One day, he met a sage on the way. The sage smiled and asked, “Son, why do you look so troubled?” The businessman replied, “I am rich, but my mind is never at peace.” The sage said, “Come to the nearby forest tomorrow morning before sunrise. I will show you true wealth.” Next morning, the businessman reached the forest before time. The sage took him to a cave (洞穴) and said, “Inside this cave, you will see many treasures. The very first treasure you notice is your true wealth. But remember, you can only pick one.” The businessman went in. The cave was filled with treasures. His greed (贪婪) began to grow, he thought, “Let me look a little more...” and kept searching. Time passed. When the sun rose, suddenly the businessman was driven out of the cave, then the cave was closed. He cried because he got nothing in the cave. Finally, the sage’s voice came, “You failed to know true wealth—it was time and satisfaction. In your greed, you got nothing.” 1．Why did the sage ask the businessman to go to the forest? A．To punish him for his greed. B．To show him how to become richer. C．To give him all the treasures in the cave. D．To teach him a lesson about true wealth. 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “one” refer to (指的是)? A．A room. B．A cave. C．A day. D．A treasure. 3．What happened when the sun rose? A．The sage left the forest. B．The cave door closed. C．The businessman got many treasures. D．The businessman found peace. 4．Which of the following words can best describe the sage? A．Wise. B．Brave. C．Friendly. D．Humorous. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，讲述了一位富有的商人因贪婪而失去真正财富的故事，通过智者的引导揭示了真正的财富并非物质。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“Come to the nearby forest tomorrow morning before sunrise. I will show you true wealth.”可知，智者让商人去森林是为了让他知道什么才是真正的财富。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Inside this cave, you will see many treasures...But remember, you can only pick one.”可知，洞穴里有很多珍宝，商人只能选一件，所以此处one指代一件珍宝。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“When the sun rose, suddenly the businessman was driven out of the cave, then the cave was closed.”可知，太阳升起时，洞穴门关上了。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，智者通过洞穴考验揭示哲理，其行为体现智慧。故选A。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽阜阳·期中）Once upon a time, there was a grasshopper (蚱蜢) who didn’t like to work. He spent his time singing and playing music all day long. One lovely spring day, the grasshopper was singing his favorite song with a guitar in his hands, when a little ant passed by. “Little ant, why don’t you come and sing along to my songs?” The grasshopper asked. “I must prepare for the winter, and so should you,” the ant answered. The grasshopper laughed. That sounded like too much work and quite boring. Besides, winter was such a long way away and he had plenty to eat at the moment. So the grasshopper continued enjoying his life while the ant was busy working day and night. The ant advised him to prepare for the winter but he refused to accept the ant’s advice. But winter came earlier than usual that year and the grasshopper became worried because he hadn’t made any preparations. He saw the ant was happy in his warm house with his food. But he was cold and running out of food. “The little ant was right,” he thought sadly. “I must not be so silly next year. I should have prepared earlier.” Luckily, the ant was glad to share with him, and the grasshopper learned how important it was to work hard and be prepared. 1．What was the grasshopper doing when the ant passed by? A．Singing. B．Thinking. C．Eating. D．Sleeping. 2．What did the grasshopper think of the ant’s advice? A．He accepted it. B．He thought it useful. C．He didn’t follow it. D．He shared it with others. 3．What lesson did the grasshopper learn from his experience? A．Two heads are better than one. B．True friendship lasts for a lifetime. C．A good beginning is key to success. D．It’s important to work hard and get ready. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了一只蚱蜢因不愿劳动、只顾玩乐，不听蚂蚁提前储备过冬物资的劝告，冬天来临时陷入困境，最终在蚂蚁帮助下明白努力工作、提前准备的重要性的故事。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“One lovely spring day, the grasshopper was singing his favorite song with a guitar in his hands, when a little ant passed by.”可知，蚂蚁路过时，蚱蜢正在唱歌。故选A。 2． 细节理解题。根据“The grasshopper laughed... he refused to accept the ant’s advice.”可知，蚱蜢没有听从蚂蚁的建议。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“the grasshopper learned how important it was to work hard and be prepared.”可知，蚱蜢学到的教训是“努力工作、提前准备很重要”。故选D。 主题04 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽蚌埠·期中）A husband and wife moved to a new apartment. The apartment had a beautiful view of the neighboring building. Every morning after getting up, the wife would look out of the window to see what was happening in the neighborhood. One day, as the wife was looking through the window, she saw a neighboring woman hanging out her clothes to dry. “Look at her dirty clothes,” she said to her husband. However, he went on reading the newspaper and didn’t pay any attention to her words. “Perhaps her soap is bad or she does not know how to wash. I will go to teach her someday!” the wife said to herself. As days went by, every time the neighboring woman hung out her clothes, the wife would be surprised at how dirty they looked. She couldn’t understand why she could never wash them clean. Then, one day, after she looked through the window as usual, she shouted excitedly, “Oh, look! Her clothes are clean today. The neighboring woman has finally learned how to wash clothes!” To this, her husband answered calmly, “No. Today I just woke up a little bit earlier and washed the window.” 1．What did the wife plan to do? A．Buy her neighbour some new clothes. B．Teach her neighbour how to wash clothes. C．Pay no attention to her neighbour’s clothes. D．Ask her husband to see what was happening. 2．What made things different? A．The neighbour learned how to wash clothes. B．The neighbour bought a new washing machine. C．She had a new pair of glasses. D．Her husband cleaned the window. 3．What lesson can we learn from this story? A．Don’t look down on anyone. B．Everyone has his or her own good sides. C．Things are not always as they seem. D．Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一对夫妇搬到新公寓后，妻子每天早晨通过窗户观察邻居晾晒的衣服，误以为邻居不会洗衣服，直到丈夫清洗窗户后，妻子才发现问题出在窗户上。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“Perhaps her soap is bad or she does not know how to wash. I will go to teach her someday!” the wife said to herself. 可知，妻子计划去教邻居如何洗衣服。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“To this, her husband answered calmly, ‘No. Today I just woke up a little bit earlier and washed the window.’” 可知，丈夫清洗了窗户，所以妻子看到的衣服是干净的。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据整个故事的情节，妻子误以为邻居不会洗衣服，直到丈夫清洗窗户后，她才意识到问题出在窗户上。由此可知，事情并不总是表面看起来的那样。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽铜陵·期中）Every girl dreams, and Lisa is no exception. She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员). “Swan Lake” is her favorite. She hopes one day her dream will come true. She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers are sure she is a good student. One day she saw a poster that a famous ballerina group will be performing in her hometown. Confidence filled her heart and she was so excited. Her thoughts soon ran wild. “I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills,” she whispered to herself. When the troupe (舞团) arrived, Lisa put on her ballet outfit (芭蕾舞装) and hid in the dressing room. To her luck, the leader entered and she timidly (胆怯地) knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses. The thorns (刺) hurt her hand but she didn’t mind the pain. The leader watched her action as she told him her dream. “Alright, you dance and then I will give you my conclusion.” But halfway through the dance he stopped her and said, “I’m sorry you’re not good enough!” On hearing this Lisa ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was upset. Though heartbroken, Lisa did not give up. She practiced even harder, day after day, believing that one day she would prove herself. A year later, the same troupe returned to her town. Lisa, stronger and more skilled, went to see the leader again. This time, she danced with all her heart and soul. The leader watched intently, and when she finished, he smiled. “I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns hurt your fingers but you carried on bravely. I told you that you were not good enough. In fact, I tell this to every student to test their determination. But you did not give up. You came back, and today, you have shown not only skills but true spirit. Welcome to our troupe.” Lisa’s perseverance (毅力) had finally paid off. Her dream had come true. 1．What is Lisa’s dream? A．To become a famous singer. B．To be a ballerina. C．To be a teacher of ballet. D．To watch “Swan Lake” performance. 2．Why did Lisa hide in the dressing room? A．She was afraid of being late for the show. B．She wanted to meet the leader and show her skills. C．She lost her way in the theater. D．She was waiting for a friend. 3．What kind of girl do you think Lisa is? A．Shy and quiet. B．Brave and dream-catching. C．Careless and forgetful. D．Proud and confident. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Roses are important for ballerinas. B．Dancing leads to success. C．Never give up easily if you want to succeed. D．Leaders always tell the truth to students. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了女孩Lisa追求芭蕾舞梦想的故事。她通过坚持不懈的努力，最终实现了自己的梦想。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina...She hopes one day her dream will come true.”可知，Lisa的梦想是成为一名芭蕾舞演员。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills...Lisa put on her ballet outfit and hid in the dressing room.”可知，她躲在化妆间是为了见负责人并展示自己的技能。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第2段“Though heartbroken, Lisa did not give up. She practiced even harder, day after day...”可推断Lisa是一个勇敢且追求梦想的女孩。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“you did not give up...today, you have shown not only skills but true determination.”和“Lisa’s perseverance had finally paid off. Her dream had come true.”以及全文内容可知文章传达的核心道理是“如果想要成功，就不要轻易放弃”。故选C。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮北·期中）  Every day, a ten-year-old boy would go on a walk up the hill with his father. One day, the boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who reaches the top of the hill first wins.” His father smiled and agreed.     Then, both of them started running. After a while, the father suddenly stopped. “Are you tired, Dad?” the boy asked. “No. There are some small stones in my shoes. I need to take them out,” the father replied. The boy said he had stones in his shoes, too, but he decided to clear them out after reaching the hilltop. He quickly ran ahead while his father stopped to remove the stones.    Soon, the boy began to feel a lot of pain in his feet and had to slow down. His father caught up and asked, “Why don’t you get stones out of your shoes first?” “I don’t have time for that,” said the boy.     Before long, the father overtook the boy. The boy couldn’t even walk because of the pain. He stopped there and cried for help. The father quickly turned back, took off his shoes and noticed that the boys’ feet were injured. He carried him home and carefully treated his injuries.      “I told you to clear the stones first,” the father said.       “I thought if I stopped, I wouldn’t win the race,” the boy said. “It’s not like that. If any problems come in our life, we should not put them off carelessly just because we think we don’t have time. That may make things worse,” the father said. “It would have taken you just one minute to clear those stones, but now, you’ll have to stand the pain for one week as a result.” 1．Why did the father stop suddenly? A．He was tired. B．He heard a cry. C．He needed to clear the stones. D．Some stones blocked his way ahead. 2．What does the underlined word “overtook” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Passed. B．Noticed. C．Carried. D．Worried. 3．What was the result of the race? A．The father won the race. B．Neither of them finished the race. C．The son finished the race with help. D．They reached the top at the same time. 4．What might the son learn from his father’s words? A．Accidents will happen. B．The one who laughs last laughs best. C．It’s important to solve problems in time. D．One should make good use of every minute. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇哲理记叙文，主要讲述了十岁男孩和父亲爬山比赛时，男孩为了赢比赛不顾鞋里的石子继续奔跑，最终脚被磨伤无法前行，父子俩都没能完成比赛，父亲借此教导男孩遇到问题要及时解决，切勿拖延，否则只会让事情变得更糟的故事。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“No, there are some small stones in my shoes. I need to take them out.”可知，爸爸突然停下来是因为鞋里有小石子，需要把它们拿出来，故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“He quickly ran ahead while his father stopped to remove the stones.”和“the father quickly turned back.”可猜测此处是说爸爸超过了男孩，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“the father quickly turned back,... he carried him home and carefully treated his injuries.”可判断父子二人都没有继续向山顶前进，因此两人都没能完成比赛，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“If any problems come in our life, we should not put them off carelessly just because we think we don’t have time. That may make things worse.”可知，父亲想教导男孩遇到问题要及时解决，切勿拖延，所以推断男孩从父亲的话中能学到这个道理，故选C。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）It was a very sunny day. Molly was picking apples with her dad on the farm. She was careful to pick the big and sweet apples only because she wanted to make the best apple sauce (酱) to take part in her town’s Best Apple Sauce Competition. She wanted everything to be perfect. “Molly, I am coming!” said Sam, Molly’s little brother, with a small bag in his hand. “Go and pick apples over there.” Molly said, pointing to an old apple tree with small, sour (酸的) apples. She did not want any mistakes with her apple sauce. Sam happily walked away to pick the small apples. Soon he showed Molly his bag and said excitedly, “I have got so many!” Molly did not care. She hoped Sam would stay out of the way so she could rush home and take the perfect apple sauce. As soon as they got home, Molly washed the beautiful apples. Dad helped her cut them and put them into the big pot on the stove. As the apples softened, the kitchen began to smell so sweet. Suddenly, Sam put his small, sour apples into the pot before Molly could stop him. “No!” Molly cried in anger, trying to pull out Sam’s apples. But it was too late. “It’s OK,” Dad said. “Maybe it won’t be so bad.” But Molly wasn’t so sure. Finally, all the apples turned into apple sauce. Molly refused to try the sauce at first. Dad held a spoon to Molly’s mouth, and she tasted just a little. “Wow!” her eyes lit up. “This tastes amazing!” Dad smiled. “See? Things may not go as planned. Sometimes mistakes can turn out to be good surprises.” Molly nodded with a shy smile. She hugged Sam and said, “We will win first place together this year.” 1．What kind of apples did Molly pick? A．Big and sweet. B．Big but sour. C．Small but sweet. D．Small and sour. 2．What attitude did Molly have towards the apple sauce competition? A．Cold. B．Calm. C．Relaxed. D．Devoted. 3．Why did Molly refuse to taste the apple sauce at first? A．Because it was too hot for her. B．Because her dad did not help her. C．Because she thought it would be bad. D．Because Sam had tasted it already. 4．What lesson could Molly learn from this experience? A．The value of teamwork is important. B．Perfect things often bring us good luck. C．Sometimes wonderful things are unplanned. D．New ideas usually come from careful planning. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了Molly为比赛精心准备苹果酱，弟弟误加酸苹果致其担忧，结果苹果酱意外美味，让她明白意外有时也有惊喜 。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“She was careful to pick the big and sweet apples only because she wanted to make the best apple sauce (酱) to take part in her town’s Best Apple Sauce Competition.”可知，Molly只仔细挑选又大又甜的苹果，因为她想制作最好的苹果酱参加比赛。所以Molly挑选的苹果是又大又甜的。故选A。 2．观点态度题。根据“She was careful to pick the big and sweet apples only because she wanted to make the best apple sauce (酱) to take part in her town’s Best Apple Sauce Competition. She wanted everything to be perfect.”可知，Molly仔细挑选苹果，想制作最好的苹果酱参加比赛，希望一切都完美，说明她对比赛很投入、专注。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“‘No!’ Molly cried in anger, trying to pull out Sam’s apples. But it was too late. ‘It’s OK,’ Dad said. ‘Maybe it won’t be so bad.’ But Molly wasn’t so sure.”以及“Molly refused to try the sauce at first.”可知，Sam把酸苹果放进锅里后，Molly很生气，觉得可能不好，爸爸安慰她也许不会那么糟，但她不确定，所以一开始拒绝品尝苹果酱，是因为她觉得可能会不好。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“‘See? Things may not go as planned. Sometimes mistakes can turn out to be good surprises.’ Molly nodded with a shy smile.”可知，爸爸说事情可能不会按计划进行，有时候错误会变成惊喜，Molly点头微笑，说明她从这个经历中学到了有时候美好的事情是计划之外的。故选C。 Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Some people have a very poor sense of direction. Unluckily, I am one of them. I have visited a place many times but I may still get lost there next time. When I was a little girl, I never dared to ask strangers the way. So I used to walk around in circles and hoped that by chance I would get to the place I was going to. Now, I am no longer too shy to ask people for directions, but I often receive wrong information. So I try to avoid giving people wrong directions. If anyone asks me the way somewhere, I always say, “Sorry, I am a stranger here.” Once on my way to work I was stopped by a man. He asked me if I could tell him the way to the Friendship Building. I gave him my usual reply. But just as I walked on only a few steps. I realized that he had asked the way to my office building. However, I had no time to turn back and look for him. I was rushing to meet with someone at my office and I didn’t want to keep him waiting. When I just got to my office, the secretary showed in the man who had asked me for directions. Imagine how embarrassed I was and how surprised he was when we saw each other! 1．Why does the writer always refuse to give people directions? A．Because she’s a stranger to the city. B．Because she doesn’t know the people. C．Because she has no time to help others. D．Because she’s afraid of giving wrong directions. 2．Why did the man stop the writer on the way? A．To sell her something. B．To ask for the time. C．To make friends with her. D．To ask for the direction. 3．What does the underlined word “embarrassed” in the last paragraph mean in Chinese? A．尴尬的 B．困惑的 C．激动的 D．拮据的 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The writer is too shy to give others directions. B．The writer has a very poor sense of direction. C．The writer never got lost when she was young. D．The man was quite nervous when he saw the writer. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者方向感很差，以前不敢问路，现在虽然敢问了但常给出错误信息，所以总是拒绝给人指路。一次上班路上作者拒绝给一个男人指路，结果到办公室发现那个男人竟是自己要见的人，场面十分尴尬。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Now, I am no longer too shy to ask people for directions, but I often receive wrong information. So I try to avoid giving people wrong directions. If anyone asks me the way somewhere, I always say, ‘Sorry, I am a stranger here.’”可知，作者拒绝给人指路是因为她害怕给出错误的方向。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Once on my way to work I was stopped by a man. He asked me if I could tell him the way to the Friendship Building.”可知，这个男人拦住作者是为了问路。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“Imagine how embarrassed I was and how surprised he was when we saw each other!”以及前文作者拒绝给男人指路，结果男人竟是自己要见的人这一情境，可以推断“embarrassed”意为“尴尬的”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Some people have a very poor sense of direction. Unluckily, I am one of them.”可知，作者方向感很差。故选B。 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽黄山·期中）With the winter vacation coming, I realized I needed to find a part-time job, because I didn’t want to ask my parents for money. I had imagined having a job at a winter camp where I could play games with children. In fact, the only job I could find was cleaning up tables at a local store. At first, I wanted to give up the job because getting up too early in the morning made me unhappy, and I would never forget how tired I felt on my first day. But I’ll never forget sitting together and talking about our days with my workmates, either. I felt good to be a member of them now. After working at the store for almost one year, I was used to getting up so early, because I knew there would be a few good moments every day there. Working at the store, I’ve learned to grow into a boy that can depend on myself and get along well with others. And I’m not the shy person that I used to be. Meeting an impolite customer might make me feel bad, but very soon I could deal with it without difficulty. The job has given me so much, and I can’t wait to go back to the store and continue to grow from my experience. 1．How did the writer feel at first when he found the job at the local store? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Excited. D．Satisfied. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．He didn’t want to go back to the store. B．He had few good moments at the store. C．He improved himself after working at the store. D．He forgot talking about their days with his workmates. 3．The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．being a shy person B．meeting a rude customer C．growing from the experience D．getting along well with his workmates 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．My Workmates B．A Tiring Job C．A Local Store D．A Meaningful Work Experience 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文讲述作者寒假在一家商店兼职的经历，介绍这份工作从最初令人疲惫到给自己带来成长与收获的全过程。 【详解】1．根据第一段作者想象去冬令营玩游戏，结果只能在商店清理桌子，以及第二段“At first, I wanted to give up the job because…made me unhappy”可知，实际工作与预期不符且起初让作者不开心，因此感到失望。 2．根据最后一段“Working at the store, I’ve learned to grow into a boy that can depend on myself…I’m not the shy person that I used to be.”可知，作者在商店工作后学会了独立并克服了害羞，实现了自我提升。 3．根据最后划线词前文“Meeting an impolite customer might make me feel bad, but very soon I could deal with it…”可知，it指代的是前文提到的“遇到不礼貌的顾客”这一情况，impolite意为不礼貌的，与选项B中的rude（粗鲁的）同义。 4．文章主要讲述了作者通过兼职工作学会了独立、与人相处并克服害羞，认为这份工作让自己成长了很多，收获颇丰。选项D“一次有意义的工作经历”最能概括全文主旨。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）I still remember the first day when I walked into the middle school. I was a shy 12-year-old boy, holding my books tightly. Every new face in the classroom made me feel nervous. But as time passed, I’ve changed a lot. In primary school, I hated speaking in front of others. During a class talk in Grade 7, my voice shook so much that I could hardly finish what I wanted to say. But last month, I took part in a competition and shared my ideas confidently in front of the whole school. When I saw my classmates looking at me with admiration (钦佩), I really felt I had grown. As for studies, I used to need my parents to watch over me. But now, I can manage my studies by myself. I make a weekly plan, dividing time among all subjects. I also read other books, which has helped me learn more and get better grades. As for friends, I used to stay alone in the corner. I joined the school art club, where I met friends who like the same things. In it, I learned how great friendship and working together can be. Middle school has been a great time of growing up. These changes have made me not just a better student, but also more confident and better at making friends. I’m excited to see how I’ll change next as I keep going through this journey. 1．How did the writer feel during the class talk in Grade 7? A．Relaxed. B．Nervous. C．Happy. D．Bored. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to (指的是) ? A．The school art club. B．The corner. C．The weekly plan. D．The class talk. 3．What can we infer (推断) from the text? A．The writer will leave the art club soon. B．The writer used to have many friends. C．The writer is looking forward to more changes. D．The writer’s parents still help with homework. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者进入中学后的成长变化，包括性格变得自信、学习更加自主以及结交了朋友，表达了对未来的期待。 【详解】1．第二段提到：“During a class talk in Grade 7, my voice shook so much that I could hardly finish what I wanted to say. ”，暗示作者当时感到非常紧张（Nervous）。 2．第四段提到：“ I joined the school art club, where I met friends who like the same things. In it, I learned”，作者加入了学校艺术俱乐部，并在那里学到了友谊和合作的重要性。代词it指代前文提到的“the school art club”。 3．文章最后一句提到：“I’m excited to see how I’ll change next as I keep going through this journey.”，表明作者对未来的变化感到兴奋，即期待更多的变化（looking forward to more changes）。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）In a small museum in London, I stood in front of a painting called Vase of Flowers by Monet. It was a peaceful moment, and I felt connected to the world in a way I hadn’t for a long time. Earlier that year, I had surgery for a tumor (肿瘤) behind my eye. The doctors told me I would likely survive, but I would slowly lose sight in my affected eye. As time passed, both of my eyes became blurry, and I found it hard to recognize faces or walk down familiar streets. The world seemed to disappear into a mist (薄雾). During my trip to London, I often felt dizzy and lost. I stumbled through the subway, not sure of where I was. But standing before Monet’s painting, something changed. I realized that my blurry vision, like Monet’s own failing eyesight, had its own beauty. Monet had once refused surgery for his cataracts 白内障), choosing to see the world in a softer way. As I looked at his painting, I understood that seeing the world differently could also be beautiful. For the first time, I felt at peace with my changing sight. I no longer needed to see everything clearly. Beauty, I realized, is not always about sharp edges but about accepting the softness of the world. 1．What does the underlined word “blurry” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Blind. B．Bright. C．Colorful. D．Unclear. 2．Why is Monet mentioned in the passage? A．To introduce a popular art style. B．To explain the history of a museum. C．To show the writer’s knowledge of art. D．To compare his situation with the writer’s. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．True beauty can only be seen clearly. B．The writer’s eyesight will soon improve. C．The writer learned to accept his condition. D．The writer will become a painter himself. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．My Trip to London. B．The Story of Monet. C．Beauty Through the Mist. D．How to Protect Your Eyes. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者因眼部手术视力变得模糊，在伦敦博物馆观赏莫奈画作后，明白朦胧的视野同样可以感受美好，学会接纳自身视力状况的故事。 【详解】1．根据文中第二段“but I would slowly lose sight in my affected eye... I found it hard to recognize faces or walk down familiar streets. The world seemed to disappear into a mist”，后文提到看不清人脸、街道，世界像笼罩薄雾，由此推断blurry表示视线模糊不清。 2．根据文中第三段“I realized that my blurry vision, like Monet's own failing eyesight, had its own beauty. Monet had once refused surgery for his cataracts”，作者把自己视力衰退的经历和莫奈视力变差的经历放在一起对比，以此抒发内心感悟。 3．根据文中最后一段“I felt at peace with my changing sight... Beauty, I realized, is not always about sharp edges but about accepting the softness of the world”，可以看出作者已经坦然接受自己视力变差的现状。 4．通读全文，故事围绕模糊朦胧的视线与莫奈朦胧画作展开，核心表达薄雾朦胧之中也蕴藏美好。A“我的伦敦之行”只是故事发生的背景；B“莫奈的故事”只是文中举例内容；D“如何保护眼睛”完全偏离文章中心。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）This is interesting to me because I’ve noticed the change in Chinese products (产品) over time in Pakistan. It’s true that during the 1990s, Chinese products were thought of as something of low quality (质量). They were bought by the poor and not expected to last long. I remember they were cheap toys, etc. Last month, I was in the market to buy some sheep. While talking with the sheep keeper, I noticed something like a radio around his neck. I asked him what it was. He showed it to me and I was surprised to see that it was a cool music player. There was also a cell casing (电池外壳) on the back. I asked him where he got this and why. His reply was: “I get bored when I take my sheep out to the mountains for feeding. So I got this from the local shop that sells Chinese products. I can keep it charged (充电) using the sun only and have a few cheap cells to keep it going when needed. I can listen to the radio, some songs on the player. This helps me pass the time when I have to feed my sheep.” But why this player? Why not some others? “It’s made in China and cheap enough for me to afford. Another reason is that I couldn’t find anything else that met my needs like this one.” It’s clear that “made in China” really doesn’t mean what it used to. 1．The sheep keeper used the music player to ________. A．practice singing B．get more business C．help his sheep eat more D．kill time in the mountains 2．Where did the sheep keeper get the music player? A．From the writer. B．From a local shop. C．From a Chinese friend. D．From a Chinese market. 3．In the sheep keeper’s opinion, the music player ________. A．was popular with the local people B．could be better C．looked like a radio D．was cheap and useful 4．The writer writes the passage mainly to ________. A．tell a story of a Pakistani farmer B．introduce Chinese products in Pakistan C．explain the great change in Chinese products D．show the friendship between China and Pakistan 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要描述了作者在巴基斯坦市场上发现中国产品的质量和形象发生了变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“I get bored when I take my sheep out to the mountains for feeding. So I got this from the local shop that sells Chinese products.”可知，牧羊人用音乐播放器在山里消磨时间。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“So I got this from the local shop that sells Chinese products.”可知，牧羊人从一家当地的商店买来的音乐播放器。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“I can keep it charged (充电) using the sun only and have a few cheap cells to keep it going when needed. I can listen to the radio, some songs on the player. This helps me pass the time when I have to feed my sheep.”可知，牧羊人认为这个中国制造的音乐播放器便宜且能消磨时间。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据通读全文，结合第一段内容“This is interesting to me because I’ve noticed the change in Chinese products (产品) over time in Pakistan.”可知，本文主要描述了作者在巴基斯坦市场上发现中国产品的质量和形象发生了变化，即作者主要解释中国产品的巨大变化。故选C。 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）Knife and scissors sharpening (磨剪刀) was once a popular job many years ago in China. This traditional craft (工艺) has almost disappeared (消失) in modern times. But Chen Guangfu, a 79-year-old man, has been doing the traditional business in Shenzhen for 26 years. Most of the time, he travels from one place to another with his tools. He told Shenzhen Evening News that he would keep on this traditional handcraft work as long as he can, not only for money, but also for a strong feeling of love. He is doing this job as an art form. Over the past 26 years, the craftsman has seen the changes of the city, and experienced the disappearance of the traditional job. With the development of the clothing industry, a large number of craftsmen like Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city. So knife sharpeners are rarely found in the city today. Chen said he would keep on doing the job as long as he is needed. “Now it doesn’t matter to me whether I make money or not from the job. I just want to keep this skill.” 1．What does the underlined word “rarely” probably mean? A．Always. B．Often. C．Never. D．Hardly. 2．Which is NOT Chen Guangfu’s opinion on his traditional skill? A．Chen would continue doing the job if he is needed. B．Chen wants to keep this skill only because of money. C．Chen does the traditional skill for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen does this job as an art form. 3．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Knife and scissors sharpening. B．The development of the clothing industry. C．A craftsman in knife and scissors sharpening business. D．How to sharpen knives and scissors. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了在深圳以磨刀和磨剪刀为生的手艺人陈光甫的故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Over the past 26 years, the craftsman has seen the changes of the city, and experienced the disappearance of the traditional job...Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city ”可知，此处是指随着社会的发展，越来越多的服装厂迁出城市，很多传统工作消失了，如今在城市里几乎很难找到磨刀器；据此可知“rarely”意为“几乎不”，与hardly同义。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“He told Shenzhen Evening News that he would keep on this traditional handcraft work as long as he can, not only for money, but also for a strong feeling of love. He is doing this job as an art form.”可知，他告诉《深圳晚报》，他会尽可能地坚持这项传统手工艺，不仅是为了钱，也是为了一种强烈的爱。他把这项工作当作一种艺术形式。选项B“陈想保留这项技能只是因为钱。”与原文不符。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。综合全文可知，本文主要讲述了一位以磨刀和磨剪刀为生的手艺人——陈光甫的故事；选项C“一个刀剪磨工”适合作为文章的标题。故选C。 主题03 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽蚌埠·期中）Recently, several unhappy things happened to Gina. One afternoon she called a friend to talk about them. After hearing her words, the friend invited her to her home for tea and said, “All trouble will disappear after tasting tea.” Gina couldn’t believe her, but she still decided to go for relaxation. At the friend’s home, her friend took out a square box and said, “I asked someone to buy the tea from China. It’s said that there are five tastes.” Then, her friend opened the box slowly, took out a spoon of tea carefully, put it into a teapot gingerly, and then poured in boiled water softly. Only one minute later, the friend poured out a cup of tea and asked Gina to taste it. Gina drank it but nearly puked (吐) it out. She shouted, “Is this tea? It tastes like medicine!” The friend just smiled. She repoured boiled water into the teapot. After a minute, the friend poured out another cup and asked Gina to try the second one. Gina took a drink and found it was not as terrible as the first one but still bitter (苦的). This time she didn’t shout. When Gina drank the fifth cup, a sunny smile shone on her face. She said, “It tastes good! I’ve never tasted such a wonderful flavor (味道).” The friend said, “Life is just like this! Only when we taste it patiently can we feel happy.” 1．Where did Gina’s friend invite her to drink tea? A．At Gina’s home. B．In a coffee shop. C．At the friend’s home. D．In a teahouse. 2．What does “gingerly” mean in paragraph 2? A．Carefully. B．Suddenly. C．Heavily. D．Carelessly. 3．What does tea taste like to Gina? A．From terrible to wonderful. B．From wonderful to terrible. C．From terrible to terrible. D．From wonderful to wonderful. 4．What does Gina’s friend want to tell her? A．Life is bitter, just like a cup of tea. B．Life is good, just like a cup of tea. C．Life is bitter or good, just like a cup of tea. D．Life is bitter and good, just like cups of tea. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了Gina在遭遇不顺时，朋友邀请她到家里喝茶的故事。通过品尝从苦涩到甘美的五种茶味，朋友向Gina揭示了生活的哲理：生活就像品茶一样，既有苦也有甜，只有耐心品味，才能感受到最终的甜蜜与幸福。 【详解】1．第一段明确指出：“...the friend invited her to her home for tea...”，第二段也提到“At the friend’s home...”，说明朋友是邀请Gina去她自己家里喝茶。 2．第二段中描述朋友泡茶的动作：“took out a spoon of tea carefully, put it into a teapot gingerly, and then poured in boiled water softly.”。这里“carefully”（小心地）和“softly”（轻柔地）提供了语境线索，“gingerly”意为“小心翼翼地、谨慎地”，与“Carefully”意思相近。Suddenly（突然地）、Heavily（沉重地）、Carelessly（粗心地）均不符合语境。 3．根据第三段“It tastes like medicine!”和第五段“It tastes good! I’ve never tasted such a wonderful flavor”可知，第一杯茶味道糟糕，第五杯茶味道美妙，整体是从糟糕到美妙。 4．根据最后一段“Life is just like this! Only when we taste it patiently can we feel happy.”及全文品茶过程可知，朋友想告诉Gina生活像茶一样有苦有甜，需要耐心品味。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽滁州·期中）I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. The job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. I have seen wars, poverty (贫困) and death, but I have also seen courage (勇气), hope and happiness. In India, I saw many homeless children. They lived in the streets begging (乞讨) or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within (在……内) one year she looked after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them and taught them. She gave them hope. Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake. I found an old lady whose house was broken down. Her son was missing and people said there was no chance that he was still alive (活着的). But the lady didn’t give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time. She didn’t stop until she found her son. He was alive. Here in China, I was surprised when I met a young boy who had spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming. In life, we need models that we can learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness (美德) of these three people. 1．How long has the writer worked as a news reporter? A．For 5 years. B．For 10 years. C．For 15 years. D．For 20 years. 2．What did Rosa do for the homeless children in India? A．She gave them money to buy food. B．She opened a home and took care of them. C．She helped them find their parents. D．She taught them to beg in the streets. 3．Why did the old lady in Turkey move heavy stones? A．To build a new house for her son. B．To look for her missing son. C．To clear the road after the earthquake. D．To get stones for selling. 4．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To ask people to fight against the bad people. B．To ask people to get along well with others. C．To ask people to live with hope and courage. D．To ask people to see the world with their own eyes. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了一位记者15年职业生涯中遇到的三个故事：印度的Rosa救助无家可归的孩子、土耳其地震中老妇人坚持救子、中国住院男孩的乐观，这些故事让记者学会以希望和勇气面对生活。 【详解】1．文章开头提到“I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years”，说明作者做记者已有15年。 2．文中提到“Rosa opened a home for them...she looked after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them and taught them”，说明Rosa为流浪儿童开了收容所并照顾他们。 3．文中提到“Her son was missing...For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time...until she found her son”，说明老妇人搬石头是为了寻找失踪的儿子。 4．文章结尾提到“When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people”，说明文章的目的是呼吁人们带着希望和勇气生活。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）At the age of 16, Einstein always played with a group of mischievous (顽皮捣蛋的) kids. Because he was so busy playing, he didn’t study enough and failed his final exam. One morning, when Einstein was holding a fishing rod (钓鱼竿) and was about to go fishing with his friends, his father stopped him and said calmly, “Einstein, you spent so much time playing that you failed your exam. I’m worried about your future.” “What are you worried about? Jack and Robert also failed, but don’t they still get to go fishing?” “My boy, you can’t think like that,” his dad said. “There is a story that people tell in our hometown. I will tell it to you now.” “There were two cats playing on a roof. One cat got caught off guard and fell down the chimney (烟囱) while holding the other cat. When the two cats climbed out of the chimney, one of the cats had soot (烟灰) on his face, while the other cat’s face was clean. Seeing the dirty cat, the clean cat thought its face must be dirty, so it quickly ran to the river and washed its face. The dirty cat saw the clean cat and thought its face was also clean, so it just swaggered down the street.” “Einstein, no one can be your ‘mirror’. You have to think for yourself. If you just do what everyone else does, you will never learn.” Hearing this, Einstein put down his fishing rod and returned to his room. He decided to pay more attention to his studies and less attention to what his friends were doing. This allowed him to be successful. 1．What was Einstein’s main problem according to his father? A．He was not good at math. B．He didn’t play often enough. C．He always played with mischievous kids. D．He didn’t take his final exam. 2．What does the underlined word “swaggered” in the text show? A．The cat felt very confident. B．The cat felt foolish. C．The cat ran very quickly. D．The cat was too fat to walk. 3．What lesson did Einstein learn from his father? A．There are no shortcuts to success. B．Friends are like a mirror of ourselves. C．Geniuses are one step away from being fools. D．Don’t look to others when deciding how to behave. 4．How did Einstein feel at the end of the story? A．Disappointed by the fable. B．Ashamed about what he did. C．Excited about fishing again. D．Angry about what his father said. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了16岁的爱因斯坦整日和顽皮的孩子玩耍、荒废学业，父亲通过讲述两只猫掉烟囱的故事，启发爱因斯坦不能以他人为镜子、要独立思考，爱因斯坦听后改正错误，专注学习最终获得成功的故事。 【详解】1．第一段“At the age of 16, Einstein always played with a group of mischievous (顽皮捣蛋的) kids. Because he was so busy playing, he didn’t study enough and failed his final exam”，爱因斯坦的主要问题是总是和一群顽皮的孩子一起玩，导致荒废学业。 2．第六段“The dirty cat saw the clean cat and thought its face was also clean, so it just swaggered down the street”，脏脸猫不知道自己脸脏，以为没有问题，因此状态十分放松自信，“swaggered”意为大摇大摆地走，显示了猫当时非常自信（confident）的状态。 3．第七段父亲的话“Einstein, no one can be your ‘mirror’. You have to think for yourself. If you just do what everyone else does, you will never learn”，爱因斯坦学到的教训是：不能一味参照他人的行为来决定自己该怎么做。 4．最后一段“Hearing this, Einstein put down his fishing rod and returned to his room. He decided to pay more attention to his studies and less attention to what his friends were doing”，爱因斯坦认识到了自己之前贪玩犯错的行为，为此感到羞愧才会做出改变。 Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽宿州·期中）When I started Grade 7, I was taller than all the other students in the school and most of the teachers. You may think it is cool to be tall, but I was never very athletic. Other kids could do things in sports that I just couldn’t do, like hitting or throwing a baseball. I was the world’s worst thrower. In Grade 8, we got a new teacher. He took a look at me and said, “This school needs a basketball team and you are going to be the star!” I laughed, and my friends laughed even harder. “Darlene doesn’t even know what a basketball is!” joked one of my friends. The new teacher said, “Don’t worry. I’ll show you what she can do.” Every day after school, I practiced shooting with the new teacher. But after a few weeks, I had about five out of ten shots (投篮) landing in the basket. I still wasn’t very good. But I was so tall that if someone took a shot, I was usually the first one to reach the ball after it came down. The season came and went. We didn’t do very well, but I learned something about myself. I’m in Grade 9 now and not good enough yet to make it to the high school team. But I think I will be next year. It’s exciting to discover something about yourself and to know that you are what you make of yourself. 1．What does the underlined word “athletic” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．善于交际的 B．乐于助人的 C．善于运动的 D．勤于思考的 2．Why did Darlene and her friends laugh? A．Because the teacher told them a joke. B．Because the teacher understood them. C．Because they were happy to see the teacher. D．Because they didn’t believe what the teacher said. 3．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Darlene’s future plans. B．The progress Darlene made. C．How Darlene’s friends helped her. D．How Darlene got interested in basketball. 4．What will Darlene probably do next year? A．She will do well in shooting. B．She will become a great center. C．She will be the star of her basketball team. D．She will be on the high school basketball team. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了作者上七年级时个子很高，但运动能力差。八年级新老师鼓励她打篮球，她刻苦练习虽进步不大，但凭借身高优势抢球。这段经历让她认识到，自己可以塑造自己。 【详解】1．第二段划线词后的句子“Other kids could do things in sports that I just couldn’t do.”表明，作者不擅长体育运动，因此athletic在此处意为“擅于运动的”。 2．第二段作者提到自己从不擅长运动，以及第四段朋友开玩笑说“Darlene doesn’t even know what a basketball is!”表明，她们大笑是因为不相信老师说的“你会成为明星”这句话，觉得不可思议。 3．第五段主要描述了Darlene每天放学后练习投篮，几周后十投五中，并且利用身高优势抢球的过程。这主要讲述了她在训练期间取得的进步和表现。 4．最后一段中的“I’m in Grade 9 now and not good enough yet to make it to the high school team. But I think I will be next year.”表明，她明年很可能会进入高中篮球队。 主题04 人与社会——发明创造 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）Wang Lechen, a 13-year-old girl from Hefei, made an amazing invention that surprised everyone. She created a dish detergent (清洁剂) that people can actually eat! The idea came when Wang saw her mother washing grapes with flour water. She wondered: Could flour clean dishes like soap? This simple question started her scientific journey. Wang spent months doing experiments. She mixed wheat flour, baking soda, and other food ingredients. The biggest challenge was keeping the mixture stable (稳定). Finally, she used ultrasonic waves (超声波) to solve this problem. Her detergent works as well as regular soap but is completely safe. In 2024, Wang’s invention won the gold medal in a national science competition. She also got two national patents (专利). Her success didn’t stop there. In 2025, she became Anhui Province’s only student to be named a national “New Era Good Youth”. Why is Wang’s invention important? Regular detergents have chemicals that can harm our health and environment. Her edible detergent solves both problems. It shows that young students can create real solutions to everyday problems. 1．How did Wang get the idea for her invention? A．From a school science class. B．By reading a book about chemicals. C．By watching her mother in the kitchen. D．From an accident during an experiment. 2．What does the underlined phrase “this problem” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．How to clean dishes well. B．How to win the science competition. C．How to make the mixture stable. D．How to find the right ingredients. 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．Wang’s main achievements. B．The process of getting a patent. C．How to become a “Good Youth”. D．The details of the science competition. 4．What can we infer about Wang Lechen from the passage? A．She is good at cooking. B．She is creative and hard-working. C．She wants to be a famous scientist. D．She does not like using regular soap. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了来自合肥的13岁女孩Wang Lechen发明可食用洗洁精的故事，介绍了她的灵感来源、研发过程、取得的成就以及该发明的重要意义。 【详解】1．根据第二段“The idea came when Wang saw her mother washing grapes with flour water.”可知，Wang Lechen的发明灵感来源于看到妈妈在厨房用面粉水洗葡萄。 2．根据第三段“The biggest challenge was keeping the mixture stable. Finally, she used ultrasonic waves to solve this problem.”可知，“this problem”指代前文提到的“保持混合物稳定”这一挑战。 3．第四段列举了Wang Lechen在2024年获得金奖、获得两项国家专利以及在2025年被评为“新时代好少年”等荣誉，主要讲述了她的主要成就。 4．根据文章第2段“The idea came when Wang saw her mother washing grapes with flour water. She wondered: Could flour clean dishes like soap? This simple question started her scientific journey.”和第3段“Wang spent months doing experiments. She mixed wheat flour, baking soda, and other food ingredients. The biggest challenge was keeping the mixture stable. Finally, she used ultrasonic waves to solve this problem.”可知，Wang Lechen能从生活小事中发现问题、提出创新设想，并花费数月时间反复实验、克服难题，这充分体现了她既富有创造力，又勤奋刻苦的特点。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）It has been more than two thousand years since we began to use an umbrella on rainy days. However, people often felt it not convenient to hold an umbrella while working. Then the rubber (橡胶) raincoat was invented by an Englishman named Macintosh in 1823. In 1492, Columbus, a well-known Italian voyager, discovered the New World-America. He brought a lot of things to Europe from America. Rubber was one of them, but people didn’t know the use of rubber at that time. In 1770, people found that the rubber could be used as erasers. Macintosh was a worker in an eraser factory in Scotland. One day he spilled (洒出) the rubber liquid (液体) over his clothes carelessly when making erasers. He was too busy to clean it and went back home wearing the dirty clothes. On the way home, it rained heavily. Having no umbrella, Macintosh had to run home quickly. When he got home, he took off the wet clothes. To his surprise, the area of the clothes with rubber wasn’t wet. “Why not make a rubber raincoat?” Macintosh thought. The next day he brushed the rubber liquid all over a coat. He wore the “rubber coat” on rainy days and took a walk in the field to test if it could really keep off the rain. Surprisingly, the clothes inside the “rubber coat” weren’t wet at all. The rubber raincoat was created in this way by chance. The rubber raincoats soon appeared on the market. However, they were sticky (黏的) in summer and hardened in winter. Year after year, people kept on improving the raincoats. Today raincoats are widely used in our daily life. 1．The rubber raincoat was invented by ________. A．a Chinese. B．an Italian. C．an Englishman. D．an American. 2．What did Columbus bring to Europe in 1492? A．Rubber. B．Umbrellas. C．Erasers. D．Raincoats. 3．Why did Macintosh wear the “rubber coat” on rainy days? A．To show his nice “rubber coat”. B．To sell it to a farmer. C．To test if it could keep off the rain. D．To go to work in the field. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Macintosh worked in a market in Scotland. B．The rubber raincoat was created by chance. C．The first rubber raincoat was sticky in winter. D．The umbrella was invented after the rubber raincoat. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了橡胶雨衣的发明创造。下雨天拿雨伞工作是很不方便的，后来，橡胶雨衣是被一个叫做Macintosh的英国人在1823年发明的。后来人们不断改进雨衣。今天雨衣在我们的日常生活中被广泛使用。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“Then the rubber raincoat was invented by an Englishman named Macintosh in 1823.”可知，在1823年，一个名叫Macintosh的英国人发明了橡胶雨衣。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 1492, Columbus, a well-known Italian voyager, discovered the New World-America. He brought a lot of things to Europe from America. Rubber was one of them”可知，Columbus把橡胶带到了欧洲。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“He wore the “rubber coat” on rainy days and took a walk in the field to test if it could really keep off the rain.”可知，他在下雨天穿着“橡胶外套”，在田野里散步，测试它是否真的可以挡雨。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“The rubber raincoat was created in this way by chance.”可知，橡胶雨衣就是这样偶然创造出来的。故选B。 Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽宿州·期中）Richard Turere has always enjoyed making things using old objects. For example, when he was quite young, he made fans (风扇) for his parents’ house from car parts and things he found in the yard. Richard lives near the Nairobi National Park in Kenya. It is home to rhinos, giraffes, lions and many other animals that live in Kenya. When he was nine, Richard began to look after his family’s cows and sheep. The big problem was the lions. “I grew up hating lions,” says Richard. “They used to come at night and feed on our cows when we were sleeping.” Then one night, as he was walking around the cowshed (牛棚) with a flashlight in his hand, he noticed the lions didn’t come that day. Richard realized that lions are scared of a moving light. So he had an idea. Using some used parts from a car and a motorcycle (摩托车), Richard set up some flashing lights to trick the lions into thinking that people were walking around the cowshed. The lions didn’t come near. Soon other families were using his “lion lights”. They have not only helped the farmers but also the lions. Now, across Kenya, Richard’s idea has been used by farmers to protect their animals. Richard has been accepted into one of Kenya’s top schools. “One year ago, I was just a boy looking after my father’s cows. Now I want to be an engineer or a pilot.” 1．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．The houses. B．The parks. C．The yards. D．The lions. 2．What can we learn from the text? A．Richard made fans for his neighbors when he was young. B．Richard thought it was boring to work on the farm. C．Richard enjoys visiting the Nairobi National Park. D．Richard studies in one of Kenya’s top schools. 3．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Young Boy, Big Invention B．Richard Turere’s Dream C．Farmers’ Life in Kenya D．The Dangers of Lions 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇人物记叙文，讲述肯尼亚男孩Richard Turere擅长利用废旧物品动手制作，他发现狮子惧怕移动光源，便用汽车、摩托车废旧零件造出闪光装置驱赶狮子保护家畜，这项发明造福当地农户，他也因此进入肯尼亚顶尖学校，立志成为工程师或飞行员。 【详解】1．根据第三段原文“The big problem was the lions. ‘I grew up hating lions,’ says Richard. ‘They used to come at night and feed on our cows when we were sleeping.’”可知，前文主语为lions，代词They用来指代前文提到的狮子。 2．根据最后一段“Richard has been accepted into one of Kenya’s top schools.”可知，Richard已被肯尼亚顶尖学校之一录取，即他在那里学习。 3．文章主要讲述了少年Richard利用废旧物品发明“狮子灯”，既保护了牲畜又拯救了狮子的故事。选项A“Young Boy, Big Invention”准确概括了人物身份及其发明的重要意义，最适合作为标题。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）Jane used to be short of confidence. She was heavy and a number of her classmates often laughed at her. As a result, Jane became very shy. She was scared to say hello to strangers. She was always silent and seldom asked simple questions or spoke aloud in front of others. It seemed that she felt afraid of everything in her life. She used to believe that she would be like this all her life. But one day, her friend Paul’s words made her understand how to deal with her shyness. He inspired Jane to be better. He said, “It does require a lot of courage and hard work to make it. But if you never try, your life is only going to get worse.” Jane was deeply touched by what Paul said and she made a decision to change herself. She started by losing weight. And she took up exercising. At the same time, she followed a strict diet (日常饮食). Although she thought about giving up many times, she fought on. After 6 months, she lost a lot of weight-she was 90 pounds lighter than before. She was so excited to realize that everything is possible. Great changes had taken place since then. A few months later, Jane heard about a speech competition at her school. She plucked up (鼓起) courage to sign up for the competition. For the first time, she dared to speak aloud in public and shared her own story in the competition. In the end, she got a big prize! That made her proud of herself. After the competition, Jane made a to-do list (清单) and tried her best to finish the things one by one. She becomes more confident than she used to be. She is still making progress now. 1．What does the underlined word “inspired” probably mean? A．Promised. B．Forced. C．Controlled. D．Encouraged. 2．What can we know about Jane according to the text? A．She did nothing after the competition. B．Paul’s words made her change herself. C．Paul helped Jane win the speech competition. D．She never thought about giving up during weight losing. 3．Which is the right order of the following events? ①Paul gave Jane his advice on making a change.        ②Jane was afraid to greet strangers. ③Jane got a big prize in the speech competition.        ④Jane made a to-do list. A．①③④② B．①④②③ C．②①③④ D．②③①④ 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Shy Girl B．Jane’s Best Friend C．A Successful Change D．A Wonderful Speech Competition Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中） A Simple Table Brings a Neighborhood Together Ten years ago, Kristin moved to Texas and wanted to connect with her new neighbors. She found that planning big events needed too much preparation. One day, Kristin bought a few picnic tables from Lowe’s for a party. The Lowe’s driver set one table down in her front yard (院子) by mistake. After the party, she painted the table light green—her favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk. That green table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games and ate snacks. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. Slowly, neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. The table became a welcoming meeting point where people naturally met together. Kristin believes people don’t like to invite others inside because they feel their home isn’t perfect. The green table took away that worry. I’ve learned that treating guests doesn’t always need a perfect home or a big party. At the picnic table, all I have to do is show up. “For Kristin, this small change helped her feel less lonely and make friends with her neighbors. People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved,” she says. 1．Why did Kristin put a picnic table in her front yard? A．Because there was no room in her backyard. B．Because the driver accidentally left it there. C．Because she wanted colorful furniture for her garden. D．Because her children needed a place to play outside. 2．What did Kristin do with the picnic table? A．She painted it light green. B．She used it only for big parties. C．She returned it to the store. D．She gave it to her neighbors. 3．Why did the green table make it easier for people to connect? A．Because the color green made people feel happy. B．Because it took away the worry of having a perfect home. C．Because it was in the backyard where it was more private. D．Because Kristin always prepared free meals there. 4．What will probably happen next in this neighborhood? A．Kristin will start a business selling green tables. B．The city government will make rules against front yard tables. C．More neighbors will put their own tables in their front yards. D．People will get tired of the table and stop visiting. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）My mom often says, “You can’t always get what you want!” At first, I didn’t understand. I thought if I wanted something, I worked hard on it and then I could get it. But last year, a small story changed my mind. I really wanted a new bicycle. All my friends had cool ones with bright colors and they even rode together after school every day. I begged (乞求) my parents for months. But on my birthday, they gave me an old wooden bookshelf (书架) instead. I was so sad that I even cried. I thought they didn’t listen to me and didn’t care about my wishes at all. Later, my mom sat by me and said softly, “We know you want a bike, but your old one still works well. This bookshelf can hold all your storybooks. You’ve been saying no space for them, right?” I looked at my messy room and found that the books were everywhere. Then I started putting them on the shelf one by one. After that, my room became tidy and bright! Now I finally understand my mother’s words. Life is like this—sometimes we focus (关注) too much on what we want, but what we need is already there, making our lives better. 1．What did the writer think about getting what he wanted in paragraph 1? A．It’s impossible to get it through hard work. B．Hard work will help us get it. C．Parents will decide whether we can get it or not. D．If our friends help us, we can get it. 2．How did the writer feel when he got the bookshelf? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Sad. D．Surprised. 3．What lesson did the writer learn according to the text? A．Focus on needs, not just wants. B．No pains, no gains. C．Follow parents’ words, then live better. D．Read much, but not too many books. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）When it comes to delicious food, nothing beats our grandma’s cooking. Well, maybe except more grandmas’ cooking in the same kitchen, that is what goes on at Enoteca Maria, an Italian restaurant in New York City. The restaurant hires (雇佣) grandmas from all over the world, instead of actual cooks. The owner of Enoteca Maria, Jody Scaravella, came up with the idea of placing grandmothers in a restaurant kitchen. After losing his mother, grandmother and sister, Jody missed sitting down with family for home-cooked meals. He wanted to create a place to go out for a home-cooked meal and Enoteca Maria was born in 2007. The first grandma cooks of the restaurant came from different parts of Italy. They would take turns to cook their own special dishes. Sometimes, they would have friendly competitions of whose dish was best. Over time, Jody decided to invite grandmas worldwide. Today, the restaurant has grandmas from around 30 countries, like Brazil, China and Japan. They take turns to work in the kitchen. The restaurant is only open three days a week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Its website lists the menu for each of these days. Half of the menu is fixed and it’s all Italian dishes. The other half changes daily and it includes dishes from around the world. Each night, one of the grandmas designs (设计) a fresh menu. It usually includes traditional dishes from her home country and the food she loves best. How do people like the food? Well, the restaurant is full of people on most nights. As the grandmas happily work in the kitchen, business is running (经营) at full speed at this restaurant! 1．Why did Jody Scaravella create Enoteca Maria? A．He wanted to hire professional cooks. B．He wanted to sell Italian special dishes. C．He missed home-cooked family meals. D．He hoped to travel around the world. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The first grandma cooks were from the same place. B．The first grandma cooks cooked the same dishes every day. C．The first grandma cooks sometimes had friendly cooking competitions. D．The first grandma cooks refused to work with other grandmas. 3．Who designs a fresh menu each night? A．A professional cook. B．One of the grandmas. C．Jody Scaravella himself. D．A customer in the restaurant. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Grandmas’ Special Cooking Skills B．A Restaurant Run by Grandmas C．Popular Italian Dishes Worldwide D．Jody Scaravella’s Life Story 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）Over the past five years, Miao Zhenjie has been teaching the skills of porcelain carving (刻瓷) . Her students are children with hearing problems at a special school in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Miao began learning to carve porcelain in 1997. One day, she saw an artist carving a cute dog on a white porcelain bowl. She was interested. Then she decided to learn the skills. The art of porcelain carving has a long history and was popular during the Qing Dynasty. Different pictures, including humans, flowers, birds and buildings, can be created on the porcelain with special tools. According to Miao, different from many traditional forms of art, porcelain carvings can be kept for a long time. However, it’s not easy to carve on the porcelain. It needs precision (精确) and great painting skills. To let more people learn about the traditional culture, Miao began teaching at the school in 2018. “I found that the students with hearing problems are good learners of the art, because they are not easily influenced (影响) by different sounds when carving,” she said. “They also have their own understanding of the art.” “I will continue to help the students learn the skills and create more beautiful works of art. I also hope more people can enjoy the traditional art,” she said. 1．What made Miao Zhenjie have the idea of learning porcelain carving? A．A special tool. B．A beautiful picture. C．Seeing an artist doing porcelain carving. D．Visiting a special school in Taiyuan, Shanxi. 2．What makes the students with hearing problems good learners of porcelain carving? A．They are patient and creative. B．They can use the carving tools well. C．They are not easily influenced by different sounds. D．They have a good understanding of painting. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we see the text? A．History. B．People. C．Travel D．Science. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）Xie Hongxing is a 39-year-old man from Fujian Province. He spent 46 days making a small model of China’s Tiangong space station—with bamboo! This work mixes traditional bamboo weaving (编织) and modern space themes. Xie grew up near Wuyi Mountain. He used over ten kinds of local bamboo. Once he spent seven hours weaving a small Chinese national flag with dyed (染色的) bamboo strips (条带). Xie shares his work online. He posts videos on Douyin (with 27,000 followers, including many people in Jiangxi and Guangdong) and Sina Weibo (with millions of views). His niece helps him make these videos, which show beautiful scenery and his weaving steps: cutting bamboo, peeling its skin, making thin strips, boiling them, and drying them in the shade. Now he’s working on a small model of China’s third aircraft carrier. He learned bamboo weaving hard—once he even left home to study from a master in Sichuan. Now, his Wuyi Mountain bamboo weaving is a provincial intangible cultural heritage (省级非物质文化遗产). He teaches it for free to people with physical challenges and at a local university, hoping more young people will love this traditional craft. 1．What special natural material did Xie use to make the Tiangong space station model? A．Wood. B．Bamboo. C．Grass. D．Stone. 2．Where did Xie learn the weaving craft from a master? A．In Fujian Province. B．In Jiangxi Province. C．In Sichuan Province. D．In Guangdong Province. 3．Why did Xie teach the craft for free? A．Because he was asked to do so by the government. B．Because he wanted to make money from selling craft products. C．Because he needed many people to help him make short videos. D．Because he hoped more people could learn and pass on the craft. 主题03 人与自我——寓言故事 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Once upon a time, there was a young man named Tom. He lived in a small village. He was very lazy and didn’t like to work. He spent most of his time playing games and sleeping. His parents were very worried about him. One day, his father said to him, “Tom, you are already 20 years old. You should find a job to support yourself. Otherwise, you will have no food to eat in the future. ” Tom didn’t listen to his father. He thought his parents would always support him. One year later, his parents passed away. Tom had no one to support him. He had to look for a job. But he was not good at anything. No one wanted to hire him. He became very poor and hungry. One day, he was walking on the street. He saw a farmer working in the field. The farmer was very tired, but he kept working. Tom asked the farmer, “Why are you working so hard?” The farmer said, “I work hard to grow crops. Then I can sell them and make money. I can also feed my family. If I don’t work hard, I will have nothing.” Tom thought about the farmer’s words. He realized that he was wrong. He decided to change himself. He found a job as a worker in a factory. He worked hard every day. After a few years, he saved some money. He opened his own shop. He became successful and happy. 1．Why did Tom’s father ask him to find a job? A．Because his father didn’t want to support him. B．Because Tom was old enough to support himself. C．Because his father wanted him to be successful. D．Because Tom was good at working. 2．What happened to Tom after his parents passed away? A．He became rich. B．He found a good job. C．He became poor and hungry. D．He opened his own shop. 3．What did Tom learn from the farmer? A．He should work hard to get what he wants. B．He found a good job. C．He should ask others for help. D．He opened his own shop. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Lazy people will always be happy. B．Hard work can lead to success. C．Parents should always support their children. D．It’s not necessary to work hard. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽六安·期中）Once, a wise old man came to a small village. He introduced himself as a traveler looking for a hot meal and a place to sleep. But the villagers were nervous and said they had little food because of a poor harvest (收成). The old man smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I can make stone soup for all of us. I just need a big pot, water, and firewood.” Curiously (好奇地), the villagers brought what he needed. The old man took out a smooth stone from a silk bag and dropped it into the boiling water. “This will be a fine soup,” he said, “but a bit of cabbage would make it better.” One villager went home and brought some cabbage. “With some salted beef, it would be amazing,” the man added. The butcher (屠夫) heard and brought beef. Then the old man mentioned onions, potatoes, and carrots, and soon more people brought vegetables. The pot was filled with food. The soup smelled so good that even the baker brought fresh bread. The villagers shared the meal, laughed, and told stories. It was the best soup they had ever tasted. Then, the mayor (市长) offered to buy the magic stone, but the old man refused. “The soup came not from the stone, but from people working together,” he said. “You don’t need the stone—you just need each other.” Then he smiled and went to sleep. 1．Why did the old man say he would make stone soup? A．He wanted to show his cooking skills. B．He had no money to buy food. C．He wanted to help the villagers share what they had. D．He needed food for his long journey. 2．What made the villagers decide to bring more food to the pot? A．The mayor told them to do so. B．They were afraid of being poor. C．They wanted to cheat the traveler. D．The traveler’s words encouraged them to join in. 3．How did the villagers’ feelings change during the story? A．From excited to upset. B．From nervous to relaxed. C．From unhappy to angry. D．From tired to bored. 4．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．A Clever Mayor B．The Beautiful Stone C．The Magic of Sharing D．The Poor Village Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽池州·期中）Once upon a time, there was a rich businessman who was very proud of his wealth (财富). He was busy making money every day. Although he had a lot of wealth, the businessman’s mind was restless and never at peace. One day, he met a sage on the way. The sage smiled and asked, “Son, why do you look so troubled?” The businessman replied, “I am rich, but my mind is never at peace.” The sage said, “Come to the nearby forest tomorrow morning before sunrise. I will show you true wealth.” Next morning, the businessman reached the forest before time. The sage took him to a cave (洞穴) and said, “Inside this cave, you will see many treasures. The very first treasure you notice is your true wealth. But remember, you can only pick one.” The businessman went in. The cave was filled with treasures. His greed (贪婪) began to grow, he thought, “Let me look a little more...” and kept searching. Time passed. When the sun rose, suddenly the businessman was driven out of the cave, then the cave was closed. He cried because he got nothing in the cave. Finally, the sage’s voice came, “You failed to know true wealth—it was time and satisfaction. In your greed, you got nothing.” 1．Why did the sage ask the businessman to go to the forest? A．To punish him for his greed. B．To show him how to become richer. C．To give him all the treasures in the cave. D．To teach him a lesson about true wealth. 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “one” refer to (指的是)? A．A room. B．A cave. C．A day. D．A treasure. 3．What happened when the sun rose? A．The sage left the forest. B．The cave door closed. C．The businessman got many treasures. D．The businessman found peace. 4．Which of the following words can best describe the sage? A．Wise. B．Brave. C．Friendly. D．Humorous. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽阜阳·期中）Once upon a time, there was a grasshopper (蚱蜢) who didn’t like to work. He spent his time singing and playing music all day long. One lovely spring day, the grasshopper was singing his favorite song with a guitar in his hands, when a little ant passed by. “Little ant, why don’t you come and sing along to my songs?” The grasshopper asked. “I must prepare for the winter, and so should you,” the ant answered. The grasshopper laughed. That sounded like too much work and quite boring. Besides, winter was such a long way away and he had plenty to eat at the moment. So the grasshopper continued enjoying his life while the ant was busy working day and night. The ant advised him to prepare for the winter but he refused to accept the ant’s advice. But winter came earlier than usual that year and the grasshopper became worried because he hadn’t made any preparations. He saw the ant was happy in his warm house with his food. But he was cold and running out of food. “The little ant was right,” he thought sadly. “I must not be so silly next year. I should have prepared earlier.” Luckily, the ant was glad to share with him, and the grasshopper learned how important it was to work hard and be prepared. 1．What was the grasshopper doing when the ant passed by? A．Singing. B．Thinking. C．Eating. D．Sleeping. 2．What did the grasshopper think of the ant’s advice? A．He accepted it. B．He thought it useful. C．He didn’t follow it. D．He shared it with others. 3．What lesson did the grasshopper learn from his experience? A．Two heads are better than one. B．True friendship lasts for a lifetime. C．A good beginning is key to success. D．It’s important to work hard and get ready. 主题04 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽蚌埠·期中）A husband and wife moved to a new apartment. The apartment had a beautiful view of the neighboring building. Every morning after getting up, the wife would look out of the window to see what was happening in the neighborhood. One day, as the wife was looking through the window, she saw a neighboring woman hanging out her clothes to dry. “Look at her dirty clothes,” she said to her husband. However, he went on reading the newspaper and didn’t pay any attention to her words. “Perhaps her soap is bad or she does not know how to wash. I will go to teach her someday!” the wife said to herself. As days went by, every time the neighboring woman hung out her clothes, the wife would be surprised at how dirty they looked. She couldn’t understand why she could never wash them clean. Then, one day, after she looked through the window as usual, she shouted excitedly, “Oh, look! Her clothes are clean today. The neighboring woman has finally learned how to wash clothes!” To this, her husband answered calmly, “No. Today I just woke up a little bit earlier and washed the window.” 1．What did the wife plan to do? A．Buy her neighbour some new clothes. B．Teach her neighbour how to wash clothes. C．Pay no attention to her neighbour’s clothes. D．Ask her husband to see what was happening. 2．What made things different? A．The neighbour learned how to wash clothes. B．The neighbour bought a new washing machine. C．She had a new pair of glasses. D．Her husband cleaned the window. 3．What lesson can we learn from this story? A．Don’t look down on anyone. B．Everyone has his or her own good sides. C．Things are not always as they seem. D．Actions speak louder than words. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽铜陵·期中）Every girl dreams, and Lisa is no exception. She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员). “Swan Lake” is her favorite. She hopes one day her dream will come true. She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers are sure she is a good student. One day she saw a poster that a famous ballerina group will be performing in her hometown. Confidence filled her heart and she was so excited. Her thoughts soon ran wild. “I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills,” she whispered to herself. When the troupe (舞团) arrived, Lisa put on her ballet outfit (芭蕾舞装) and hid in the dressing room. To her luck, the leader entered and she timidly (胆怯地) knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses. The thorns (刺) hurt her hand but she didn’t mind the pain. The leader watched her action as she told him her dream. “Alright, you dance and then I will give you my conclusion.” But halfway through the dance he stopped her and said, “I’m sorry you’re not good enough!” On hearing this Lisa ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was upset. Though heartbroken, Lisa did not give up. She practiced even harder, day after day, believing that one day she would prove herself. A year later, the same troupe returned to her town. Lisa, stronger and more skilled, went to see the leader again. This time, she danced with all her heart and soul. The leader watched intently, and when she finished, he smiled. “I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns hurt your fingers but you carried on bravely. I told you that you were not good enough. In fact, I tell this to every student to test their determination. But you did not give up. You came back, and today, you have shown not only skills but true spirit. Welcome to our troupe.” Lisa’s perseverance (毅力) had finally paid off. Her dream had come true. 1．What is Lisa’s dream? A．To become a famous singer. B．To be a ballerina. C．To be a teacher of ballet. D．To watch “Swan Lake” performance. 2．Why did Lisa hide in the dressing room? A．She was afraid of being late for the show. B．She wanted to meet the leader and show her skills. C．She lost her way in the theater. D．She was waiting for a friend. 3．What kind of girl do you think Lisa is? A．Shy and quiet. B．Brave and dream-catching. C．Careless and forgetful. D．Proud and confident. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Roses are important for ballerinas. B．Dancing leads to success. C．Never give up easily if you want to succeed. D．Leaders always tell the truth to students. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮北·期中）  Every day, a ten-year-old boy would go on a walk up the hill with his father. One day, the boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who reaches the top of the hill first wins.” His father smiled and agreed.     Then, both of them started running. After a while, the father suddenly stopped. “Are you tired, Dad?” the boy asked. “No. There are some small stones in my shoes. I need to take them out,” the father replied. The boy said he had stones in his shoes, too, but he decided to clear them out after reaching the hilltop. He quickly ran ahead while his father stopped to remove the stones.    Soon, the boy began to feel a lot of pain in his feet and had to slow down. His father caught up and asked, “Why don’t you get stones out of your shoes first?” “I don’t have time for that,” said the boy.     Before long, the father overtook the boy. The boy couldn’t even walk because of the pain. He stopped there and cried for help. The father quickly turned back, took off his shoes and noticed that the boys’ feet were injured. He carried him home and carefully treated his injuries.      “I told you to clear the stones first,” the father said.       “I thought if I stopped, I wouldn’t win the race,” the boy said. “It’s not like that. If any problems come in our life, we should not put them off carelessly just because we think we don’t have time. That may make things worse,” the father said. “It would have taken you just one minute to clear those stones, but now, you’ll have to stand the pain for one week as a result.” 1．Why did the father stop suddenly? A．He was tired. B．He heard a cry. C．He needed to clear the stones. D．Some stones blocked his way ahead. 2．What does the underlined word “overtook” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Passed. B．Noticed. C．Carried. D．Worried. 3．What was the result of the race? A．The father won the race. B．Neither of them finished the race. C．The son finished the race with help. D．They reached the top at the same time. 4．What might the son learn from his father’s words? A．Accidents will happen. B．The one who laughs last laughs best. C．It’s important to solve problems in time. D．One should make good use of every minute. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）It was a very sunny day. Molly was picking apples with her dad on the farm. She was careful to pick the big and sweet apples only because she wanted to make the best apple sauce (酱) to take part in her town’s Best Apple Sauce Competition. She wanted everything to be perfect. “Molly, I am coming!” said Sam, Molly’s little brother, with a small bag in his hand. “Go and pick apples over there.” Molly said, pointing to an old apple tree with small, sour (酸的) apples. She did not want any mistakes with her apple sauce. Sam happily walked away to pick the small apples. Soon he showed Molly his bag and said excitedly, “I have got so many!” Molly did not care. She hoped Sam would stay out of the way so she could rush home and take the perfect apple sauce. As soon as they got home, Molly washed the beautiful apples. Dad helped her cut them and put them into the big pot on the stove. As the apples softened, the kitchen began to smell so sweet. Suddenly, Sam put his small, sour apples into the pot before Molly could stop him. “No!” Molly cried in anger, trying to pull out Sam’s apples. But it was too late. “It’s OK,” Dad said. “Maybe it won’t be so bad.” But Molly wasn’t so sure. Finally, all the apples turned into apple sauce. Molly refused to try the sauce at first. Dad held a spoon to Molly’s mouth, and she tasted just a little. “Wow!” her eyes lit up. “This tastes amazing!” Dad smiled. “See? Things may not go as planned. Sometimes mistakes can turn out to be good surprises.” Molly nodded with a shy smile. She hugged Sam and said, “We will win first place together this year.” 1．What kind of apples did Molly pick? A．Big and sweet. B．Big but sour. C．Small but sweet. D．Small and sour. 2．What attitude did Molly have towards the apple sauce competition? A．Cold. B．Calm. C．Relaxed. D．Devoted. 3．Why did Molly refuse to taste the apple sauce at first? A．Because it was too hot for her. B．Because her dad did not help her. C．Because she thought it would be bad. D．Because Sam had tasted it already. 4．What lesson could Molly learn from this experience? A．The value of teamwork is important. B．Perfect things often bring us good luck. C．Sometimes wonderful things are unplanned. D．New ideas usually come from careful planning. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Some people have a very poor sense of direction. Unluckily, I am one of them. I have visited a place many times but I may still get lost there next time. When I was a little girl, I never dared to ask strangers the way. So I used to walk around in circles and hoped that by chance I would get to the place I was going to. Now, I am no longer too shy to ask people for directions, but I often receive wrong information. So I try to avoid giving people wrong directions. If anyone asks me the way somewhere, I always say, “Sorry, I am a stranger here.” Once on my way to work I was stopped by a man. He asked me if I could tell him the way to the Friendship Building. I gave him my usual reply. But just as I walked on only a few steps. I realized that he had asked the way to my office building. However, I had no time to turn back and look for him. I was rushing to meet with someone at my office and I didn’t want to keep him waiting. When I just got to my office, the secretary showed in the man who had asked me for directions. Imagine how embarrassed I was and how surprised he was when we saw each other! 1．Why does the writer always refuse to give people directions? A．Because she’s a stranger to the city. B．Because she doesn’t know the people. C．Because she has no time to help others. D．Because she’s afraid of giving wrong directions. 2．Why did the man stop the writer on the way? A．To sell her something. B．To ask for the time. C．To make friends with her. D．To ask for the direction. 3．What does the underlined word “embarrassed” in the last paragraph mean in Chinese? A．尴尬的 B．困惑的 C．激动的 D．拮据的 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The writer is too shy to give others directions. B．The writer has a very poor sense of direction. C．The writer never got lost when she was young. D．The man was quite nervous when he saw the writer. 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽黄山·期中）With the winter vacation coming, I realized I needed to find a part-time job, because I didn’t want to ask my parents for money. I had imagined having a job at a winter camp where I could play games with children. In fact, the only job I could find was cleaning up tables at a local store. At first, I wanted to give up the job because getting up too early in the morning made me unhappy, and I would never forget how tired I felt on my first day. But I’ll never forget sitting together and talking about our days with my workmates, either. I felt good to be a member of them now. After working at the store for almost one year, I was used to getting up so early, because I knew there would be a few good moments every day there. Working at the store, I’ve learned to grow into a boy that can depend on myself and get along well with others. And I’m not the shy person that I used to be. Meeting an impolite customer might make me feel bad, but very soon I could deal with it without difficulty. The job has given me so much, and I can’t wait to go back to the store and continue to grow from my experience. 1．How did the writer feel at first when he found the job at the local store? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Excited. D．Satisfied. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．He didn’t want to go back to the store. B．He had few good moments at the store. C．He improved himself after working at the store. D．He forgot talking about their days with his workmates. 3．The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．being a shy person B．meeting a rude customer C．growing from the experience D．getting along well with his workmates 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．My Workmates B．A Tiring Job C．A Local Store D．A Meaningful Work Experience Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽芜湖·期中）I still remember the first day when I walked into the middle school. I was a shy 12-year-old boy, holding my books tightly. Every new face in the classroom made me feel nervous. But as time passed, I’ve changed a lot. In primary school, I hated speaking in front of others. During a class talk in Grade 7, my voice shook so much that I could hardly finish what I wanted to say. But last month, I took part in a competition and shared my ideas confidently in front of the whole school. When I saw my classmates looking at me with admiration (钦佩), I really felt I had grown. As for studies, I used to need my parents to watch over me. But now, I can manage my studies by myself. I make a weekly plan, dividing time among all subjects. I also read other books, which has helped me learn more and get better grades. As for friends, I used to stay alone in the corner. I joined the school art club, where I met friends who like the same things. In it, I learned how great friendship and working together can be. Middle school has been a great time of growing up. These changes have made me not just a better student, but also more confident and better at making friends. I’m excited to see how I’ll change next as I keep going through this journey. 1．How did the writer feel during the class talk in Grade 7? A．Relaxed. B．Nervous. C．Happy. D．Bored. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to (指的是) ? A．The school art club. B．The corner. C．The weekly plan. D．The class talk. 3．What can we infer (推断) from the text? A．The writer will leave the art club soon. B．The writer used to have many friends. C．The writer is looking forward to more changes. D．The writer’s parents still help with homework. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）In a small museum in London, I stood in front of a painting called Vase of Flowers by Monet. It was a peaceful moment, and I felt connected to the world in a way I hadn’t for a long time. Earlier that year, I had surgery for a tumor (肿瘤) behind my eye. The doctors told me I would likely survive, but I would slowly lose sight in my affected eye. As time passed, both of my eyes became blurry, and I found it hard to recognize faces or walk down familiar streets. The world seemed to disappear into a mist (薄雾). During my trip to London, I often felt dizzy and lost. I stumbled through the subway, not sure of where I was. But standing before Monet’s painting, something changed. I realized that my blurry vision, like Monet’s own failing eyesight, had its own beauty. Monet had once refused surgery for his cataracts 白内障), choosing to see the world in a softer way. As I looked at his painting, I understood that seeing the world differently could also be beautiful. For the first time, I felt at peace with my changing sight. I no longer needed to see everything clearly. Beauty, I realized, is not always about sharp edges but about accepting the softness of the world. 1．What does the underlined word “blurry” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Blind. B．Bright. C．Colorful. D．Unclear. 2．Why is Monet mentioned in the passage? A．To introduce a popular art style. B．To explain the history of a museum. C．To show the writer’s knowledge of art. D．To compare his situation with the writer’s. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．True beauty can only be seen clearly. B．The writer’s eyesight will soon improve. C．The writer learned to accept his condition. D．The writer will become a painter himself. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．My Trip to London. B．The Story of Monet. C．Beauty Through the Mist. D．How to Protect Your Eyes. Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·安徽合肥·期中）This is interesting to me because I’ve noticed the change in Chinese products (产品) over time in Pakistan. It’s true that during the 1990s, Chinese products were thought of as something of low quality (质量). They were bought by the poor and not expected to last long. I remember they were cheap toys, etc. Last month, I was in the market to buy some sheep. While talking with the sheep keeper, I noticed something like a radio around his neck. I asked him what it was. He showed it to me and I was surprised to see that it was a cool music player. There was also a cell casing (电池外壳) on the back. I asked him where he got this and why. His reply was: “I get bored when I take my sheep out to the mountains for feeding. So I got this from the local shop that sells Chinese products. I can keep it charged (充电) using the sun only and have a few cheap cells to keep it going when needed. I can listen to the radio, some songs on the player. This helps me pass the time when I have to feed my sheep.” But why this player? Why not some others? “It’s made in China and cheap enough for me to afford. Another reason is that I couldn’t find anything else that met my needs like this one.” It’s clear that “made in China” really doesn’t mean what it used to. 1．The sheep keeper used the music player to ________. A．practice singing B．get more business C．help his sheep eat more D．kill time in the mountains 2．Where did the sheep keeper get the music player? A．From the writer. B．From a local shop. C．From a Chinese friend. D．From a Chinese market. 3．In the sheep keeper’s opinion, the music player ________. A．was popular with the local people B．could be better C．looked like a radio D．was cheap and useful 4．The writer writes the passage mainly to ________. A．tell a story of a Pakistani farmer B．introduce Chinese products in Pakistan C．explain the great change in Chinese products D．show the friendship between China and Pakistan 主题02 人与社会——传统工艺 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）Knife and scissors sharpening (磨剪刀) was once a popular job many years ago in China. This traditional craft (工艺) has almost disappeared (消失) in modern times. But Chen Guangfu, a 79-year-old man, has been doing the traditional business in Shenzhen for 26 years. Most of the time, he travels from one place to another with his tools. He told Shenzhen Evening News that he would keep on this traditional handcraft work as long as he can, not only for money, but also for a strong feeling of love. He is doing this job as an art form. Over the past 26 years, the craftsman has seen the changes of the city, and experienced the disappearance of the traditional job. With the development of the clothing industry, a large number of craftsmen like Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city. So knife sharpeners are rarely found in the city today. Chen said he would keep on doing the job as long as he is needed. “Now it doesn’t matter to me whether I make money or not from the job. I just want to keep this skill.” 1．What does the underlined word “rarely” probably mean? A．Always. B．Often. C．Never. D．Hardly. 2．Which is NOT Chen Guangfu’s opinion on his traditional skill? A．Chen would continue doing the job if he is needed. B．Chen wants to keep this skill only because of money. C．Chen does the traditional skill for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen does this job as an art form. 3．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Knife and scissors sharpening. B．The development of the clothing industry. C．A craftsman in knife and scissors sharpening business. D．How to sharpen knives and scissors. 主题03 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽蚌埠·期中）Recently, several unhappy things happened to Gina. One afternoon she called a friend to talk about them. After hearing her words, the friend invited her to her home for tea and said, “All trouble will disappear after tasting tea.” Gina couldn’t believe her, but she still decided to go for relaxation. At the friend’s home, her friend took out a square box and said, “I asked someone to buy the tea from China. It’s said that there are five tastes.” Then, her friend opened the box slowly, took out a spoon of tea carefully, put it into a teapot gingerly, and then poured in boiled water softly. Only one minute later, the friend poured out a cup of tea and asked Gina to taste it. Gina drank it but nearly puked (吐) it out. She shouted, “Is this tea? It tastes like medicine!” The friend just smiled. She repoured boiled water into the teapot. After a minute, the friend poured out another cup and asked Gina to try the second one. Gina took a drink and found it was not as terrible as the first one but still bitter (苦的). This time she didn’t shout. When Gina drank the fifth cup, a sunny smile shone on her face. She said, “It tastes good! I’ve never tasted such a wonderful flavor (味道).” The friend said, “Life is just like this! Only when we taste it patiently can we feel happy.” 1．Where did Gina’s friend invite her to drink tea? A．At Gina’s home. B．In a coffee shop. C．At the friend’s home. D．In a teahouse. 2．What does “gingerly” mean in paragraph 2? A．Carefully. B．Suddenly. C．Heavily. D．Carelessly. 3．What does tea taste like to Gina? A．From terrible to wonderful. B．From wonderful to terrible. C．From terrible to terrible. D．From wonderful to wonderful. 4．What does Gina’s friend want to tell her? A．Life is bitter, just like a cup of tea. B．Life is good, just like a cup of tea. C．Life is bitter or good, just like a cup of tea. D．Life is bitter and good, just like cups of tea. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽滁州·期中）I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. The job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. I have seen wars, poverty (贫困) and death, but I have also seen courage (勇气), hope and happiness. In India, I saw many homeless children. They lived in the streets begging (乞讨) or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within (在……内) one year she looked after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them and taught them. She gave them hope. Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake. I found an old lady whose house was broken down. Her son was missing and people said there was no chance that he was still alive (活着的). But the lady didn’t give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time. She didn’t stop until she found her son. He was alive. Here in China, I was surprised when I met a young boy who had spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming. In life, we need models that we can learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness (美德) of these three people. 1．How long has the writer worked as a news reporter? A．For 5 years. B．For 10 years. C．For 15 years. D．For 20 years. 2．What did Rosa do for the homeless children in India? A．She gave them money to buy food. B．She opened a home and took care of them. C．She helped them find their parents. D．She taught them to beg in the streets. 3．Why did the old lady in Turkey move heavy stones? A．To build a new house for her son. B．To look for her missing son. C．To clear the road after the earthquake. D．To get stones for selling. 4．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To ask people to fight against the bad people. B．To ask people to get along well with others. C．To ask people to live with hope and courage. D．To ask people to see the world with their own eyes. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）At the age of 16, Einstein always played with a group of mischievous (顽皮捣蛋的) kids. Because he was so busy playing, he didn’t study enough and failed his final exam. One morning, when Einstein was holding a fishing rod (钓鱼竿) and was about to go fishing with his friends, his father stopped him and said calmly, “Einstein, you spent so much time playing that you failed your exam. I’m worried about your future.” “What are you worried about? Jack and Robert also failed, but don’t they still get to go fishing?” “My boy, you can’t think like that,” his dad said. “There is a story that people tell in our hometown. I will tell it to you now.” “There were two cats playing on a roof. One cat got caught off guard and fell down the chimney (烟囱) while holding the other cat. When the two cats climbed out of the chimney, one of the cats had soot (烟灰) on his face, while the other cat’s face was clean. Seeing the dirty cat, the clean cat thought its face must be dirty, so it quickly ran to the river and washed its face. The dirty cat saw the clean cat and thought its face was also clean, so it just swaggered down the street.” “Einstein, no one can be your ‘mirror’. You have to think for yourself. If you just do what everyone else does, you will never learn.” Hearing this, Einstein put down his fishing rod and returned to his room. He decided to pay more attention to his studies and less attention to what his friends were doing. This allowed him to be successful. 1．What was Einstein’s main problem according to his father? A．He was not good at math. B．He didn’t play often enough. C．He always played with mischievous kids. D．He didn’t take his final exam. 2．What does the underlined word “swaggered” in the text show? A．The cat felt very confident. B．The cat felt foolish. C．The cat ran very quickly. D．The cat was too fat to walk. 3．What lesson did Einstein learn from his father? A．There are no shortcuts to success. B．Friends are like a mirror of ourselves. C．Geniuses are one step away from being fools. D．Don’t look to others when deciding how to behave. 4．How did Einstein feel at the end of the story? A．Disappointed by the fable. B．Ashamed about what he did. C．Excited about fishing again. D．Angry about what his father said. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·安徽宿州·期中）When I started Grade 7, I was taller than all the other students in the school and most of the teachers. You may think it is cool to be tall, but I was never very athletic. Other kids could do things in sports that I just couldn’t do, like hitting or throwing a baseball. I was the world’s worst thrower. In Grade 8, we got a new teacher. He took a look at me and said, “This school needs a basketball team and you are going to be the star!” I laughed, and my friends laughed even harder. “Darlene doesn’t even know what a basketball is!” joked one of my friends. The new teacher said, “Don’t worry. I’ll show you what she can do.” Every day after school, I practiced shooting with the new teacher. But after a few weeks, I had about five out of ten shots (投篮) landing in the basket. I still wasn’t very good. But I was so tall that if someone took a shot, I was usually the first one to reach the ball after it came down. The season came and went. We didn’t do very well, but I learned something about myself. I’m in Grade 9 now and not good enough yet to make it to the high school team. But I think I will be next year. It’s exciting to discover something about yourself and to know that you are what you make of yourself. 1．What does the underlined word “athletic” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．善于交际的 B．乐于助人的 C．善于运动的 D．勤于思考的 2．Why did Darlene and her friends laugh? A．Because the teacher told them a joke. B．Because the teacher understood them. C．Because they were happy to see the teacher. D．Because they didn’t believe what the teacher said. 3．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Darlene’s future plans. B．The progress Darlene made. C．How Darlene’s friends helped her. D．How Darlene got interested in basketball. 4．What will Darlene probably do next year? A．She will do well in shooting. B．She will become a great center. C．She will be the star of her basketball team. D．She will be on the high school basketball team. 主题04 人与社会——发明创造 Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·安徽安庆·期中）Wang Lechen, a 13-year-old girl from Hefei, made an amazing invention that surprised everyone. She created a dish detergent (清洁剂) that people can actually eat! The idea came when Wang saw her mother washing grapes with flour water. She wondered: Could flour clean dishes like soap? This simple question started her scientific journey. Wang spent months doing experiments. She mixed wheat flour, baking soda, and other food ingredients. The biggest challenge was keeping the mixture stable (稳定). Finally, she used ultrasonic waves (超声波) to solve this problem. Her detergent works as well as regular soap but is completely safe. In 2024, Wang’s invention won the gold medal in a national science competition. She also got two national patents (专利). Her success didn’t stop there. In 2025, she became Anhui Province’s only student to be named a national “New Era Good Youth”. Why is Wang’s invention important? Regular detergents have chemicals that can harm our health and environment. Her edible detergent solves both problems. It shows that young students can create real solutions to everyday problems. 1．How did Wang get the idea for her invention? A．From a school science class. B．By reading a book about chemicals. C．By watching her mother in the kitchen. D．From an accident during an experiment. 2．What does the underlined phrase “this problem” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．How to clean dishes well. B．How to win the science competition. C．How to make the mixture stable. D．How to find the right ingredients. 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．Wang’s main achievements. B．The process of getting a patent. C．How to become a “Good Youth”. D．The details of the science competition. 4．What can we infer about Wang Lechen from the passage? A．She is good at cooking. B．She is creative and hard-working. C．She wants to be a famous scientist. D．She does not like using regular soap. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）It has been more than two thousand years since we began to use an umbrella on rainy days. However, people often felt it not convenient to hold an umbrella while working. Then the rubber (橡胶) raincoat was invented by an Englishman named Macintosh in 1823. In 1492, Columbus, a well-known Italian voyager, discovered the New World-America. He brought a lot of things to Europe from America. Rubber was one of them, but people didn’t know the use of rubber at that time. In 1770, people found that the rubber could be used as erasers. Macintosh was a worker in an eraser factory in Scotland. One day he spilled (洒出) the rubber liquid (液体) over his clothes carelessly when making erasers. He was too busy to clean it and went back home wearing the dirty clothes. On the way home, it rained heavily. Having no umbrella, Macintosh had to run home quickly. When he got home, he took off the wet clothes. To his surprise, the area of the clothes with rubber wasn’t wet. “Why not make a rubber raincoat?” Macintosh thought. The next day he brushed the rubber liquid all over a coat. He wore the “rubber coat” on rainy days and took a walk in the field to test if it could really keep off the rain. Surprisingly, the clothes inside the “rubber coat” weren’t wet at all. The rubber raincoat was created in this way by chance. The rubber raincoats soon appeared on the market. However, they were sticky (黏的) in summer and hardened in winter. Year after year, people kept on improving the raincoats. Today raincoats are widely used in our daily life. 1．The rubber raincoat was invented by ________. A．a Chinese. B．an Italian. C．an Englishman. D．an American. 2．What did Columbus bring to Europe in 1492? A．Rubber. B．Umbrellas. C．Erasers. D．Raincoats. 3．Why did Macintosh wear the “rubber coat” on rainy days? A．To show his nice “rubber coat”. B．To sell it to a farmer. C．To test if it could keep off the rain. D．To go to work in the field. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Macintosh worked in a market in Scotland. B．The rubber raincoat was created by chance. C．The first rubber raincoat was sticky in winter. D．The umbrella was invented after the rubber raincoat. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·安徽宿州·期中）Richard Turere has always enjoyed making things using old objects. For example, when he was quite young, he made fans (风扇) for his parents’ house from car parts and things he found in the yard. Richard lives near the Nairobi National Park in Kenya. It is home to rhinos, giraffes, lions and many other animals that live in Kenya. When he was nine, Richard began to look after his family’s cows and sheep. The big problem was the lions. “I grew up hating lions,” says Richard. “They used to come at night and feed on our cows when we were sleeping.” Then one night, as he was walking around the cowshed (牛棚) with a flashlight in his hand, he noticed the lions didn’t come that day. Richard realized that lions are scared of a moving light. So he had an idea. Using some used parts from a car and a motorcycle (摩托车), Richard set up some flashing lights to trick the lions into thinking that people were walking around the cowshed. The lions didn’t come near. Soon other families were using his “lion lights”. They have not only helped the farmers but also the lions. Now, across Kenya, Richard’s idea has been used by farmers to protect their animals. Richard has been accepted into one of Kenya’s top schools. “One year ago, I was just a boy looking after my father’s cows. Now I want to be an engineer or a pilot.” 1．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．The houses. B．The parks. C．The yards. D．The lions. 2．What can we learn from the text? A．Richard made fans for his neighbors when he was young. B．Richard thought it was boring to work on the farm. C．Richard enjoys visiting the Nairobi National Park. D．Richard studies in one of Kenya’s top schools. 3．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Young Boy, Big Invention B．Richard Turere’s Dream C．Farmers’ Life in Kenya D．The Dangers of Lions / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $