期中考试高分冲刺Unit1-4_阅读理解20篇2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

人教九上期中考试高分冲刺Unit1-4 阅读理解20篇 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Passage 1 In 2015, the small town of Greenfield had no railway. People who wanted to visit the capital had to take a bus for eight hours. The road was narrow, and the journey was tiring. In 2020, the government decided to build a railway through the town. Thousands of workers joined the project. They dug tunnels under the hills and built bridges over the rivers. It took them three years to complete the railway. Now the trip to the capital takes only two hours. The railway has brought many changes. Local products such as tea and honey can reach big cities quickly, and more visitors come to enjoy the beautiful mountains. Many young people have returned home to start their own business near the station. The manager of a small hotel says that his business has doubled since the railway opened. The villagers believe that the railway is the best gift from the government. "The world outside is no longer far away," an old man said with a smile." My cousin used to work in a big city far away. Last year, he came back and opened a small restaurant near the station. He says that the railway brings him not only customers but also hope. Every day, the station is full of travellers and visitors, and the town has become a busy and lively place. 1. How long did it take to go to the capital before the railway was built? A. Two hours　　B. Eight hours　　C. Three years　　D. One day 2. What did the workers do to build the railway? A. They planted trees along the road.　　B. They bought new buses for the town.　　C. They built a big hotel near the station.　　D. They dug tunnels and built bridges. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. The railway was completed in 2015.　　B. Few visitors come to the town now.　　C. The old man is unhappy about the change.　　D. The railway has helped the town develop. 4. The underlined word "doubled" in the passage means ________. A. 减少了一半　　B. 增长了一倍　　C. 保持不变　　D. 突然停止 Passage 2 Ten years ago, I lived in a small village at the foot of a hill. My family grew corn on the sandy soil, but the harvest was often poor because of the dry weather. There was a serious shortage of water, and the fields were full of dirt and stones. My parents worked hard, but we could not make much money. Then the government started a project to help the village. Workers built a new road, and farmers learned to grow fruit trees that need less water. The hills are green now, and the air is fresh. My father opened a small shop near the new road, and my mother sells vegetables at the market. Last year, my family moved into a new flat in the town. The house is bright and warm, and it has running water all day. My little sister goes to a good school nearby. I am glad that our life has changed greatly. The villagers often say that a good road is like a golden key, and it has opened the door to a better life for all of us." My grandparents still live in the village. They say that the trees they planted have grown tall, and every autumn the hills are covered with fruit. We visit them every month, and we are happy to see their smiling faces. 1. Why was the harvest often poor in the past? A. Because the road was too narrow.　　B. Because the weather was dry and there was little water.　　C. Because the farmers were too lazy.　　D. Because the government did not help them. 2. What did the farmers learn to do after the government started the project? A. To grow corn on the hills.　　B. To build houses by the river.　　C. To grow fruit trees that need less water.　　D. To open shops in the town. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. The village still has a serious water shortage.　　B. The writer dislikes the changes in the village.　　C. The new road was built ten years ago.　　D. The family's life is better than before. 4. The underlined word "harvest" probably means ________ in Chinese. A. 播种　　B. 土壤　　C. 水源　　D. 收成 Passage 3 When I was a child, my grandmother always carried a small bag of money when she went shopping. She took out coins carefully and counted them one by one. At that time, people paid for almost everything with cash. Now things have changed completely. Digital payment has become a part of our daily life. My grandmother, who is seventy years old, has learned to pay with her phone. Last month, she bought a new coat at the mall without taking out any money. She just showed a small code on her phone, and the shopkeeper scanned it. "It is so convenient," she said happily. Digital payment also helps small businesses. A fruit seller near our home says that more people buy from him because they can pay quickly. Of course, we should also be careful with our phones, because safety comes first. The government is teaching old people how to use digital tools. I believe that with such help, everyone can enjoy the convenience of modern life." The digital tools also make it easier for farmers to sell their fruit to faraway cities. They can show the pictures of their products on the phone and talk with buyers directly. However, we should remember that money on the phone is still money, so we must spend it carefully and never trust strangers online. 1. How did the writer's grandmother pay for things in the past? A. She used her phone.　　B. She used cash and coins.　　C. She used a bank card.　　D. She asked others to pay. 2. What did the grandmother do when she bought the coat last month? A. She showed a code on her phone.　　B. She took out money and counted it.　　C. She wrote her name on a paper.　　D. She asked the seller to help her. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Old people cannot learn to use phones.　　B. Cash is still the only way to pay.　　C. Small businesses do not like digital payment.　　D. Digital payment is convenient but needs care. 4. The underlined word "scanned" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 撕毁　　B. 扫描　　C. 盖章　　D. 打印 Passage 4 Maria was a young woman who loved science. As a child, she often asked why the sky is blue and why the moon changes its shape. Her teacher told her that curiosity is the beginning of all discoveries. Maria studied hard and became a scientist. She spent years studying plants in the mountains. It was difficult for her to work in the cold weather, but she never gave up. One day, she found a new kind of plant that could help fight a serious disease. The discovery excited scientists all over the world. Maria's team worked with doctors to make a new medicine from the plant. It was brave of them to test the medicine again and again, and finally it worked. Thousands of patients were saved. Maria became a pioneer in the field of medicine. She often said, "Science is a long journey. We must walk step by step and never stop asking questions." Her story shows us that hard work and courage can change the world." Her story has been written in newspapers, and many people send letters to thank her. Maria says that the biggest reward is seeing the smiles on the patients' faces. Now Maria is planning to study more plants in other places, because she believes that nature still has many secrets for us to discover. 1. What did Maria's teacher tell her when she was a child? A. The sky is blue because of the sea.　　B. Science is too difficult for girls.　　C. Plants can cure all diseases.　　D. Curiosity is the beginning of discoveries. 2. Where did Maria spend years working? A. In the desert.　　B. By the sea.　　C. In the city.　　D. In the mountains. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Maria gave up after many failures.　　B. The new medicine did not work well.　　C. Maria's discovery helped many patients.　　D. Maria became a teacher in the end. 4. The underlined word "curiosity" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 想象力　　B. 好奇心　　C. 创造力　　D. 记忆力 Passage 5 In the history of our country, there are many great people whom we should remember. One of them is a famous thinker who lived about two thousand years ago. He traveled to many states and taught people how to live in peace. He believed that kindness is more powerful than force. His students wrote down his words, and these words have influenced Chinese people for centuries. Another great man was a pioneer of science. He studied the stars and made a calendar that helped farmers know when to plant crops. In his time, many people thought that the earth was the center of the universe. But he observed the sky carefully and found that the earth moves around the sun. It was brave of him to tell people the truth, because few believed him then. Today, we can see his wisdom in our science books. These great people show us that courage and wisdom are necessary for a better world." In our school, we hold activities to remember these great people every year. Students tell their stories and share what they have learned from them. In this way, their spirit is passed down to the new generation. The thinkers and pioneers in our history set good examples for us, and we should learn from them and work hard for our country. 1. What did the famous thinker teach people? A. How to live in peace.　　B. How to make money.　　C. How to grow crops.　　D. How to observe the stars. 2. Why did the pioneer of science make a calendar? A. To record the names of the stars.　　B. To help farmers know when to plant crops.　　C. To teach children about the universe.　　D. To tell people the earth moves. 3. What can we learn from the two great people? A. Force can change people's minds.　　B. Only scientists can make a difference.　　C. Kindness and wisdom can influence the world.　　D. Old ideas are always right. 4. The underlined word "observe" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 记录　　B. 想象　　C. 模仿　　D. 观察 Passage 6 Li Wei is a middle school student, and he has his own way to study English. Every morning, he reads the text aloud for twenty minutes. He says that reading aloud helps him remember new words and sentences. When he meets a new word, he does not stop to look it up at once. He guesses its meaning from the sentence first. After reading the passage, he looks up the important words in a dictionary and writes them in his notebook. In class, he listens carefully and takes notes. He also practises dialogues with his deskmate. "Talking with others is a good method to improve speaking," he says. At night, he reviews what he learned in the day before going to bed. He believes that reviewing is the key to memory. Li Wei's teacher says that his study habits are excellent, and other students can learn from him. Li Wei tells his classmates that learning English is like climbing a hill: if you take small steps every day, you will reach the top at last." Li Wei has made great progress this term, and his English is much better than before. He believes that everyone can learn English well if they find a method that suits them and keep practising. Success comes from small steps. As long as we keep going, every step brings us closer to our goal. 1. What does Li Wei do first when he meets a new word? A. He looks it up in a dictionary.　　B. He guesses its meaning from the sentence.　　C. He asks his teacher for help.　　D. He writes it in his notebook. 2. What does Li Wei do at night? A. He listens to English songs.　　B. He watches English films.　　C. He reviews what he learned in the day.　　D. He practises writing. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Li Wei never takes notes in class.　　B. Reading aloud is a waste of time.　　C. Li Wei's method works well for him.　　D. Li Wei's teacher is unhappy with him. 4. The underlined word "method" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 材料　　B. 方法　　C. 速度　　D. 语法 Passage 7 Do you like reading? Many students say they have no time for books, but a good reading habit can change your life. Wang Fang is a Grade 9 student. She reads for at least thirty minutes every day, even during busy exam weeks. She has a small shelf in her room, and it is full of books about science, history and travel. Wang Fang does not read too fast. She takes notes and marks the sentences she likes. Sometimes she reads a passage twice, because the second time often brings new ideas. Her English teacher says that reading has improved her pronunciation and vocabulary a lot. Wang Fang also enjoys reading the newspaper and magazines with her parents after dinner. They talk about the news and share their views. She says that reading is not homework; it is a pleasure. She suggests that students should start with books they enjoy and read for fun first. "In general, the more you read, the more you know," she says. Her advice is simple, but it really works." Her classmates also begin to read more books after hearing her experience. The school library is always full at lunchtime now. Wang Fang is happy that her small habit has influenced so many students. Reading opens a window to the world. The more books she reads, the wider her eyes become. 1. How long does Wang Fang read every day? A. At least thirty minutes.　　B. Ten minutes.　　C. Twenty minutes.　　D. Two hours. 2. What does Wang Fang do when she reads? A. She takes notes and marks good sentences.　　B. She reads as fast as possible.　　C. She never reads a passage twice.　　D. She only reads travel books. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Students should not read during exam weeks.　　B. Reading is only for homework.　　C. Parents should buy many books.　　D. Reading can improve our English. 4. The underlined word "improved" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 改善了　　B. 检查了　　C. 增加了　　D. 减少了 Passage 8 Do you often forget what you have learned? Here are some simple ways to help you remember better. First, sleep well. Our brain works during sleep to organize the things we learned in the day. Students who sleep for eight hours often do better in tests. Second, review before going to bed. When you read your notes at night, your brain will remember them while you sleep. Third, divide your study time into small parts. It is better to study for forty minutes and then take a ten-minute break. Studying for a long time without rest makes the brain tired. Fourth, use your body. When you learn a new word, say it aloud and write it down. Moving your hands and mouth helps the brain remember. Fifth, teach others. If you can explain a passage to your friend in your own words, you really understand it. These methods are easy, but you must use them every day. Remember: a good memory is not a gift; it is the result of good habits." Why not try these methods tonight? You may be surprised at how much you can remember. Good habits are not hard to build; you just need to start today and keep going. Besides, taking a short walk after dinner also helps the brain relax. A relaxed brain can learn and remember better the next day. 1. Why should students sleep well? A. Because sleep makes them stronger.　　B. Because tests are held in the morning.　　C. Because sleep helps them grow taller.　　D. Because the brain organizes things learned during sleep. 2. What should you do to make the brain remember the notes? A. Read the notes before going to bed.　　B. Read the notes while eating.　　C. Copy the notes ten times.　　D. Throw the notes away. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Everyone is born with a good memory.　　B. Good memory comes from good habits.　　C. Sleeping too much is good for the brain.　　D. Teaching others is a waste of time. 4. The underlined word "organize" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 忘记；忽略　　B. 增加；扩大　　C. 整理；组织　　D. 检查；测试 Passage 9 Last year, I was afraid of speaking English in class. When the teacher asked me questions, my face turned red and my heart beat fast. I knew the answers, but I could not say them out. My English teacher noticed my problem. After class, she told me that I was not alone, and many students feel the same way. She asked me to practise with her every afternoon. We read dialogues aloud together, and she corrected my pronunciation gently. She also taught me how to control my anxiety: take a deep breath, stand straight, and speak slowly. Little by little, I became braver. Last month, I gave a short speech in front of the whole class. My classmates listened carefully and clapped warmly at the end. I felt so happy that I could hardly express my feeling. Now I know that the hardest step is the first one. If we face our fear bravely and ask for help, we can overcome any difficulty." Now I often encourage my classmates who are shy to speak English. I tell them my story and help them practise. Helping others also makes me braver and stronger. At first, I felt a little shy, but my teacher was always patient with me. She never laughed at my mistakes, and that gave me great confidence. I am truly grateful to her. 1. What was the writer afraid of last year? A. Taking exams.　　B. Going to school.　　C. Talking to the teacher.　　D. Speaking English in class. 2. What did the teacher ask the writer to do? A. To practise with her every afternoon.　　B. To give a speech every day.　　C. To write down new words.　　D. To read English books at home. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fear can never be overcome.　　B. Speaking in front of others is easy.　　C. Asking for help can solve problems.　　D. The teacher was angry with the writer. 4. The underlined word "anxiety" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 勇气　　B. 智慧　　C. 焦虑　　D. 热情 Passage 10 Our community (社区) is like a big family. Last month, we organized a weekend activity to help people in need. On Saturday morning, more than sixty volunteers came to the community center. Some cleaned the streets, and others visited the old people who live alone. A group of students taught the children to draw pictures. In the afternoon, we had a picnic in the park. Everyone brought food from home, and we shared it together. During the picnic, a grandmother told us an interesting story about the old days. She said that the community used to be a small village, and people helped each other like brothers and sisters. At the end of the day, we wrote down our addresses and promised to help each other in the future. One volunteer said, "Helping others makes me happy. I will join every activity from now on." The activity not only made our community cleaner and warmer, but also taught us the value of kindness and teamwork." The community center has put up the photos of that day on the wall. Every time we pass by, we remember how happy we were together. We are already planning our next activity for the coming festival. Everyone is welcome to join us. Together, we can make our community a warmer place to live. The photos on the wall remind us of that warm Saturday, and we feel proud of our community. 1. What did the volunteers do on Saturday morning? A. They cleaned streets and visited old people.　　B. They had a picnic in the park.　　C. They drew pictures for children.　　D. They built a new community center. 2. What did the grandmother talk about during the picnic? A. Her favourite food.　　B. The story of the old days.　　C. Her children's work.　　D. The rules of the community. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Nobody wanted to join the activity.　　B. The community center was built last year.　　C. The activity made the community closer.　　D. The volunteers were paid for their work. 4. The underlined word "volunteers" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 游客　　B. 记者　　C. 志愿者　　D. 运动员 Passage 11 The high-speed railway has become a popular way of travel in China. It is fast, comfortable and safe. Last summer, my family took the high-speed train from our city to Beijing. The distance is more than one thousand kilometres, but the journey took only five hours. Ten years ago, the same trip by ordinary train took more than twenty hours. My father said that in his childhood, people had to spend two days on the road. During the trip, we sat in wide, clean seats and watched the green fields and tall buildings fly by. The train stopped at several stations, but each stop lasted only two minutes. When we arrived in Beijing, we were not tired at all. The high-speed railway has also brought great changes to small towns along the line. Farmers can send fresh fruit to big cities in one morning, and students can visit famous universities during the holidays. The government plans to build more high-speed railways in the coming years. I believe that the railway will make our country smaller and our life better." On the way home, my brother took many photos of the mountains and rivers. He said that he wants to travel by high-speed train to more places in the future. Our whole family agrees that the railway has truly changed our life. 1. How long did the writer's family spend on the trip to Beijing by high-speed train? A. Two days.　　B. Twenty hours.　　C. Two minutes.　　D. Five hours. 2. What did the train do at each station? A. It waited for one hour.　　B. It stayed for two minutes.　　C. It changed its direction.　　D. It stopped for the night. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. High-speed trains are too expensive for farmers.　　B. Ordinary trains are more comfortable now.　　C. The railway helps small towns develop faster.　　D. People no longer need to travel to big cities. 4. The underlined word "distance" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 时间　　B. 速度　　C. 距离　　D. 票价 Passage 12 Building a bridge across a wide river is never easy, but the workers in our county did it in three years. The river used to be a big problem for the villagers. Every morning, farmers had to wait for the ferry (渡船) to carry them and their products to the other side. If the weather was bad, they had to stay home and lose a whole day's work. The government decided to build a bridge after hearing the villagers' voices. Engineers studied the water and the soil carefully before the project started. Then hundreds of workers began to work day and night. They used strong steel and concrete (混凝土) to make the bridge safe. In winter, the wind was cold, but nobody gave up. At last, the bridge was completed and opened to traffic. Now trucks can cross the river in five minutes, and fresh fruit can reach the market in time. The villagers named the bridge "Hope Bridge" because it has brought hope to their life. They say that with the bridge, the future will be wide and bright." The village school also benefits from the bridge. Children from the other side of the river can now come to school by bus in ten minutes. The teachers say that the number of students is growing every year. The bridge also connects the two parts of the county more closely. People on both sides visit each other more often now. 1. Why did the villagers have trouble crossing the river in the past? A. Because they had to wait for the ferry.　　B. Because the river was too deep to swim across.　　C. Because there were too many trucks on the road.　　D. Because the bridge was under repair. 2. What did the engineers do before the project started? A. They bought new ferries.　　B. They planted trees on the banks.　　C. They studied the water and the soil.　　D. They built a small road first. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. The bridge has made life easier for the people.　　B. Building the bridge was easy.　　C. The bridge was built by the villagers alone.　　D. The government refused to help the villagers. 4. The underlined word "completed" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 开始　　B. 取消　　C. 延长　　D. 完成 Passage 13 During the hard days of the disease, doctors and nurses became the bravest people in our country. They worked in hospitals day and night, wearing heavy protective clothes (防护服). Many of them could not go home for months. A young nurse named Xiaoyan was one of them. She was only twenty-three years old, and it was her first year at work. When the hospital needed more hands, she volunteered to go to the front line without telling her parents. She worked twelve hours every day, taking care of the patients. Her face was covered with marks from the mask, but she always smiled. "It is necessary for us to do this job," she said. "Seeing the patients get better is the best reward for me." After the disease was under control, Xiaoyan went home. Her mother cried when she saw her, but she was proud of her daughter. People say that heroes are not born; they are made by courage and kindness. Xiaoyan and her workmates are real heroes in our hearts." Now Xiaoyan works in a hospital in the city. She still remembers the hard days and treats every patient with kindness. She tells the young nurses that courage comes from love for life. Their bravery has won the respect of the whole nation. We should remember these heroes forever and learn from their spirit. 1. Why could many doctors and nurses not go home for months? A. Because they were afraid of the disease.　　B. Because they had to work in hospitals day and night.　　C. Because their homes were too far away.　　D. Because they did not want to see their families. 2. What did Xiaoyan do when the hospital needed more hands? A. She volunteered to go to the front line.　　B. She called her parents for help.　　C. She asked to work fewer hours.　　D. She stayed home to rest. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Xiaoyan was afraid of her work.　　B. The patients did not like Xiaoyan.　　C. Xiaoyan's mother was proud of her.　　D. Young nurses should not work hard. 4. The underlined word "reward" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 困难；麻烦　　B. 机会；运气　　C. 报酬；回报　　D. 成绩；分数 Passage 14 For thousands of years, Chinese people have dreamed of flying to the moon. In ancient times, the story of Chang'e and the moon was passed down from generation to generation. In 2007, China sent its first moon probe (探测器), and it circled the moon successfully. Since then, our country has made great progress in space exploration. Scientists worked hard to build better rockets and spaceships. In recent years, Chinese astronauts have lived and worked in the space station for months. They did experiments in the station and taught science lessons to students on the earth. The astronauts' brave spirit encourages many young people to study science. A student in our school said, "I want to become a scientist and build spaceships when I grow up." Space exploration is difficult and expensive, but it is necessary for the development of our country. Scientists believe that one day, Chinese people will walk on the moon. When that day comes, the dream of thousands of years will come true." Our science teacher also tells us about the latest news of space exploration. He says that we should study hard and keep our dreams alive. One day, the dream of flying to the moon may come true in our hands. The dream of exploring the universe is shared by all Chinese people. We believe that with hard work, nothing is impossible. 1. When did China send its first moon probe? A. In 2007.　　B. In 2017.　　C. In ancient times.　　D. Last year. 2. What did the astronauts do in the space station? A. They planted trees.　　B. They built a new station.　　C. They watched films about the moon.　　D. They did experiments and taught lessons. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Space exploration is easy for China.　　B. The story of Chang'e is not popular now.　　C. Space exploration is important for our country.　　D. Students should not study science. 4. The underlined word "generation" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 一代人　　B. 一群人　　C. 一个世纪　　D. 一个地区 Passage 15 Time is precious (宝贵的), and learning to manage it well is an important skill. Zhang Ming is a Grade 9 student who is good at both study and sports. He says the secret is a good plan. Every Sunday evening, Zhang Ming writes down what he will do in the next week. He divides his time into small parts: one hour for homework, thirty minutes for reading and forty minutes for exercise. He follows the plan strictly and never puts off today's work to tomorrow. "If I finish my work on time, I can enjoy my free time without worry," he says. When he studies, he stays away from his phone so that he can focus. He also takes a short rest every hour. Zhang Ming advises his classmates to find the time that suits them best. Some students remember better in the morning, while others work well at night. He says that in general, a good plan plus hard work makes every day meaningful. Thanks to his good habit, Zhang Ming has time for everything he loves." His parents are proud of him because he can take care of both study and life. They say that a good habit is the best gift for a child. Zhang Ming hopes to keep this habit all his life. He often says that time is fair to everyone. The difference lies in how we use it. 1. When does Zhang Ming make his plan? A. Every morning.　　B. Every Sunday evening.　　C. Every Friday.　　D. Every month. 2. What does Zhang Ming do when he studies? A. He keeps his phone away.　　B. He watches TV at the same time.　　C. He studies for hours without rest.　　D. He calls his friends often. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Zhang Ming always feels tired.　　B. A good plan helps Zhang Ming manage his time.　　C. Zhang Ming never does sports.　　D. Only morning is good for study. 4. The underlined word "focus" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 集中注意力　　B. 放松休息　　C. 快速前进　　D. 大声朗读 Passage 16 Every Saturday morning, a group of students meets in the school garden. They call it the "English Corner". At the corner, everyone speaks English, and no Chinese is allowed. The activity started two years ago by a student called Chen Yu. At first, only five students joined, and most of them were too shy to speak. They stood in a circle and smiled at each other. Chen Yu encouraged them to start with simple greetings. "Just say 'Hello' and 'How are you?'. That is a good beginning," she said. Week by week, more students came. Now more than fifty students join the corner every week. They talk about their favourite films, books and sports. They also share good methods for learning English. Some students say that the corner has improved their speaking skills a lot. A new member said, "I used to be afraid of opening my mouth, but now I enjoy talking in English." The teachers are happy to see the students' progress. They believe that practising in real communication is the best way to learn a language." The English Corner will hold a small show next month. Students will tell stories, sing English songs and act out short plays. Everyone is looking forward to it, and we hope you can join us too. Speaking English is like swimming: you can never learn it well without jumping into the water. 1. When does the English Corner meet? A. Every Saturday morning.　　B. Every Sunday morning.　　C. Every Friday evening.　　D. Every weekday afternoon. 2. What did Chen Yu do at the beginning? A. She spoke Chinese at the corner.　　B. She asked students to write diaries.　　C. She invited foreign teachers.　　D. She encouraged students to start with simple greetings. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Few students like the English Corner.　　B. The English Corner has become popular.　　C. Students can speak Chinese at the corner.　　D. The corner was started by a teacher. 4. The underlined word "progress" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 困难　　B. 兴趣　　C. 计划　　D. 进步 Passage 17 How can you remember a long list of words? Some people use a special method called the "memory palace" (记忆宫殿). The idea is simple: in your mind, build a place you know well, such as your home or school. Then put the things you need to remember into different rooms or corners of this place. For example, if you want to remember the words "apple, book, dog", you can imagine an apple on your bed, a book on your desk and a dog at the door. When you need to recall the words, just take a walk in your mind. You will see the apple, the book and the dog again. This method works because our brain remembers pictures better than plain words. A student who tried the method said that he could remember twenty new words in one evening. He was amazed at how well it worked. Of course, the memory palace needs practice. At first, it may feel strange, but after some time, it becomes a useful tool. The next time you have to remember something important, why not build your own memory palace?" You can also share the method with your friends and practise together. Comparing your pictures can be great fun. Soon you will find that remembering is no longer a difficult job. The more you practise, the better your palace becomes. Little by little, you will build a strong memory that helps you in study and in life. 1. What is the "memory palace" method about? A. Putting words into places you know in your mind.　　B. Building a real palace at school.　　C. Writing words on the wall of a room.　　D. Travelling to a palace to study. 2. How did the student feel after trying the method? A. He felt tired.　　B. He thought it was useless.　　C. He wanted to give up.　　D. He was amazed at its effect. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. The memory palace works for everyone at once.　　B. Memory methods are all too difficult.　　C. The brain remembers pictures better than words.　　D. Students should not use their imagination. 4. The underlined word "recall" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 忘记　　B. 回忆起　　C. 画出　　D. 写下 Passage 18 Three months ago, our school held a speech competition. My best friend Wang Lei decided to take part, though he was very nervous about speaking in public. He chose the topic "My Dream". He wrote the speech again and again, and practised in front of the mirror every night. His mother told him that the most important thing was not winning, but doing his best. On the day of the competition, Wang Lei's hands were shaking when he walked onto the stage. He took a deep breath and began. At first, his voice was low, but soon he became confident. He told the story of how he had overcome his fear of speaking English. The audience (观众) listened quietly, and when he finished, they clapped loudly. Wang Lei did not get the first prize, but he was proud of himself. He said, "I used to be afraid of standing on the stage. Now I know that fear is just a small step in front of us. If we step over it, we will find a wider world." His courage encouraged many students in our school." Our teacher also praised Wang Lei for his brave speech. She said that everyone has fear, but what matters is how we face it. Wang Lei's story will be remembered by all of us. 1. What topic did Wang Lei choose for his speech? A. My Family.　　B. My School.　　C. My Friend.　　D. My Dream. 2. How did Wang Lei feel when he walked onto the stage? A. His hands were shaking.　　B. He felt relaxed.　　C. He laughed loudly.　　D. He forgot his speech. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Wang Lei won the first prize.　　B. The audience did not like the speech.　　C. Wang Lei overcame his fear at last.　　D. Wang Lei gave up practising. 4. The underlined word "confident" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 紧张的　　B. 自信的　　C. 骄傲的　　D. 失望的 Passage 19 A healthy life needs more than good food. Exercise, sleep and a happy mind are all necessary. Last year, our class did a survey (调查) about the living habits of the students. The result surprised us. More than half of the students slept less than seven hours every night. Many of them stayed up late to play games or watch short videos. Some students seldom did sports because they thought it was a waste of time. The teacher asked us to make a plan for a healthier life. Since then, I have changed my habits a lot. I go to bed before ten o'clock and get up early. I do morning exercises for twenty minutes every day. On weekends, I go hiking with my parents. My friend Tom, who used to sleep very late, now joins me. He says that he feels more energetic (有活力的) at school. Our teacher is glad to see the changes. She says that a healthy body is the foundation (基础) of everything. We should keep good habits, because they will bring us a bright future." Now more and more students in our class go to bed early and do sports after school. The playground is full of happy faces every afternoon. We are sure that our healthy habits will help us succeed in the future. Remember, health comes first. With a strong body, we can achieve all our dreams. 1. What did the survey show about the students? A. Most of them slept well.　　B. Many students slept less than seven hours.　　C. All of them did sports every day.　　D. They ate too much food. 2. What does the writer do now? A. He stays up late to play games.　　B. He watches short videos at night.　　C. He never goes hiking.　　D. He does morning exercises every day. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Tom still sleeps very late.　　B. The teacher is unhappy with the changes.　　C. Good habits make people healthy.　　D. The survey was done by the government. 4. The underlined word "seldom" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 经常　　B. 从不　　C. 很少　　D. 总是 Passage 20 Last Saturday, our school organized a visit to the city museum. It was the first time for many of us to go there. The museum has a long history, and it keeps thousands of old things from different periods. When we entered the hall, a guide (讲解员) greeted us warmly. She first showed us an old map of our city. "Look at this map," she said. "The city used to be very small, and there were only a few streets." Then she took us to a room full of old tools. Farmers used these tools to work in the fields hundreds of years ago. We were amazed at how hard their life was. In the third room, we saw the pictures of some great people. The guide told us their stories, and we learned that they had never stopped learning new things. Before we left, the guide asked us what we had learned from the visit. "The past teaches us to value the present," one student answered. We all agreed with him. On the way back to school, we talked about the visit excitedly. We hope to visit the museum again." Some students drew pictures of their favourite exhibits after the visit. The pictures were put up in the school hall, and many teachers praised them. The museum visit has become one of the best memories of our school life. 1. What did the guide show the students first? A. An old map of the city.　　B. Some old tools.　　C. Pictures of great people.　　D. A model of the museum. 2. What did the students learn from the pictures of the great people? A. The great people never stopped learning.　　B. The great people lived in the museum.　　C. The great people were farmers.　　D. The great people built the museum. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. The students did not enjoy the visit.　　B. The visit taught the students a lot.　　C. The museum is newly built.　　D. The guide was not friendly. 4. The underlined word "value" in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A. 回忆　　B. 改变　　C. 购买　　D. 珍惜 参考答案 1.　B　2.　D　3.　D　4.　B　5.　B 6.　C　7.　D　8.　D　9.　B　10.　A 11.　D　12.　B　13.　D　14.　D　15.　C 16.　B　17.　A　18.　B　19.　C　20.　D 21.　B　22.　C　23.　C　24.　B　25.　A 26.　A　27.　D　28.　A　29.　D　30.　A 31.　B　32.　C　33.　D　34.　A　35.　C 36.　C　37.　A　38.　B　39.　C　40.　C 41.　D　42.　B　43.　C　44.　C　45.　A 46.　C　47.　A　48.　D　49.　B　50.　A 51.　C　52.　C　53.　A　54.　D　55.　C 56.　A　57.　B　58.　A　59.　B　60.　A 61.　A　62.　D　63.　B　64.　D　65.　A 66.　D　67.　C　68.　B　69.　D　70.　A 71.　C　72.　B　73.　B　74.　D　75.　C 76.　C　77.　A　78.　A　79.　B　80.　D 人教版（2026）九年级上册　Unit1-4　人教九上期中考试高分冲刺Unit1-4阅读理解20篇　第页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $