专题14 任务型阅读 【期中复习】-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册基础知识专项讲练（新教材人教版）

专题14 任务型阅读 (期中复习） 一、人与社会---家乡变化 （一） Great Changes in My Hometown My hometown is a small town. It has changed greatly during the past fifteen years. Fifteen years ago, the town was very poor. The roads were narrow and dirty. There were no big supermarkets or modern parks. People walked or rode old bikes when they went out. People’s life was simple and hard. Now everything is different. Wide clean roads run through the whole town. Many new tall buildings, shopping centers and beautiful parks have appeared. Buses and shared bikes make people’s travel convenient. People’s living standard has improved a lot. Besides living conditions, people’s ideas have also changed. Young people are willing to learn new technology. More people pay attention to environmental protection and healthy lifestyles. Changes bring us a better life. I am proud of these great changes and I believe my hometown will have a brighter future. 1．How has the writer’s hometown changed during the past fifteen years? 2．What were the roads like in the hometown fifteen years ago? 3．What convenient vehicles do people use now? 4．What else has changed besides living conditions? 5．What does the writer think of the hometown’s future? （二） My Hometown—Then and Now My hometown was a small, quiet place twenty years ago. Most people lived in low houses and worked in the fields. There were only two buses a day, so bicycles were the main transport. Children walked to the old primary school. Everything began to change after 2010. A new highway was built, connecting the town to the city. Factories and supermarkets appeared. Many villagers now work in local workshops or run online shops. The primary school has moved into a modern building with computers in every classroom. However, some things stay the same. The river behind my house is still clean, and neighbors still help each other during harvest. Young people who left for big cities often come back for the Spring Festival, just like before. 1．What was the main transport in the writer’s hometown twenty years ago? 2．When did the big changes in the town begin? 3．What has the primary school got in every classroom now? 4．Is the river behind the writer’s house still clean? 5．Who often comes back for the Spring Festival? （三） Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the rural area (农村) of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of tourism (旅游业). You Mingfen, a local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish. They offer the fish to the guests from all over China. And they make the fish skin and bones into handmade gifts. They are very popular with visitors. “The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October. It can bring us more than 50,000 yuan a year,” she said. “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.” Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. More and more visitors have come here, and the income (收入) for each person in the village has increased to 25,600 yuan a year. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable. Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also help build their hometown. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Where is Bacha Village? 2．Who is You Mingfen? 3．How long does the busiest tourism season in Bacha last? 4．How are their living conditions now? 5．Why do many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown? （四） Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the rural area (农村) of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of tourism (旅游业). You Mingfen, a local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish. They offer the fish to the guests from all over China. And they make the fish skin and bones into handmade gifts. They are very popular with visitors. “The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October. It can bring us more than 50,000 yuan a year,” she said. “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.” Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. More and more visitors came here, and the income (收入) for each person in the village increased to 25,600 yuan a year. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable. Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also help build their hometown. 根据语篇内容回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．Where is Bacha Village? 2．Who is You Mingfen? 3．How long does the busiest tourism season in Bacha last? 4．How are their living conditions now? 5．What do you think of the changes in Bacha Village? 二、人与社会---著名人物 （一） Ada Lovelace was born in England in 1815. When she was 13, she became paralyzed (瘫痪的) because of her serious measles (麻疹). She couldn’t walk for several years and needed tools to move around. But even while she was stuck in bed, young Ada didn’t stop learning. She loved studying, especially maths and science. Her teachers were amazed by her quick mind. One teacher said she would grow up to be a great mathematical thinker. At 17, she met Charles Babbage, an inventor. He was building a huge machine called the “Analytical Engine (分析机)”. It was powered by steam (蒸汽). It could be programmed using special cards. To learn more about this machine, Ada visited Babbage often, asking many questions. Ada imagined wonderful things. If given the right step-by-step orders (like a computer program), she thought the machine could write beautiful music and create poems, or even draw pictures! She worked hard and wrote the first set of these special instructions for the machine. That’s why many called her “the world’s first computer programmer”. Ada always had amazing ideas. Long before airplanes appeared, she dreamed of building a flying machine powered by steam! She even drew pictures of her ideas when she was a young girl. Sadly, Ada died young, at only 36. But her ideas about machines helping people were far ahead of her time. Today, people celebrate “Ada Lovelace Day” every October to remember this genius (天才的) woman who imagined the future of computers. 1．What happened to Ada when she was 13? 2．What subjects did Ada like when she was young? 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 2? 4．Why was Ada called “the world’s first computer programmer”? 5．What’s the best title for the text? （二） It is a bright sunny day and you’re ready to go to school. However, your mother tells you, “Take your umbrella. It’s going to rain this afternoon.” How does she know this? From the weather report! Thanks to Zhu Kezhen, a great Chinese meteorologist (气象学家), we have a better understanding of the weather through weather reports. Zhu Kezhen is the founder of modern meteorology in China. He was interested in changes of nature from an early age. In 1910, he went to the United States to study meteorology. After he finished his studies there, he refused to teach in American universities and returned to China. Thanks to his efforts, we Chinese were later able to have our own weather reports. Zhu Kezhen made it a habit to observe (观察) the weather every day. Rain or shine, Zhu got up early every day and walked outside with his diary in hand. He observed the clouds and wind carefully and recorded them in his diary. He kept recording his observations for over 50 years. Even on the final day of his life, he recorded in the hospital, “Clear to cloudy, east wind 1-2.” Zhu passed away in 1974, but he will never be forgotten. His spirit will be remembered forever. 1．What helps people know the weather before it happens? 2．Why did Zhu Kezhen go to the United States when he was young? 3．What did Zhu Kezhen do after he finished his studies in the United States? 4．How did Zhu Kezhen observe the weather every day? 5．What do you think of Zhu Kezhen? Why? （三） Known as one of the Founding Fathers (开国元勋) of the USA, Benjamin Franklin was a writer, scientist and inventor. Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on 17 January, 1706. He was a man of many talents. From a young age, Franklin’s great love of learning set him apart (分开) from many others. Although Franklin had only two years of education, he never gave up learning. While working in his brother’s print shop, he taught himself by reading a lot. He often borrowed books from booksellers and stayed up late to return them early. Curious about the world around him, Franklin once became interested in studying storms. He followed the storms and carried out many experiments. Then he found out that storms moved from one place to another. His findings helped people predict the weather at that time. What’s more, Franklin had a great love for science, so his many inventions came as no surprise. Even in his late seventies, he invented a type of special glasses to help him see better. As a lifelong learner, Franklin saw learning as an exciting and endless journey. His passion for knowledge remains one of his greatest gifts to the world. 根据短文，内容回答问题。 1．Was Franklin born in the 17th century? 2．What set Franklin apart from many others from a young age? 3．Why did he stay up late when he borrowed books? 4．When did Franklin invent a type of special glasses to help him see better? 5．Which of Franklin’s qualities (品质) do you admire most—his curiosity, his hard work, or his love of learning? Why? (解释原因不超过10个单词) （四） Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties, operas from the Yuan Dynasty, and novels from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are very famous in China’s history. Today, I’d like to recommend Song of Autumn, one of the poems by Liu Yuxi (772—842), a famous poet and writer in the mid-Tang Dynasty. Just as shown in the first line of the poem, most ancient poets liked to describe autumn as a sad time, but in this poem the season appears differently. In Liu’s eyes, autumn, full of life and hope, is even better than spring morning. He describes the bright scene of a crane (鹤) riding the clouds and flying into the blue sky. His poems pay special attention to expressing personal feelings, as well as the daily life of common people. Though being translated thoughtfully by experienced translator Xu Yuanchong, the poem still reads not so beautifully as that in Chinese. I personally think that English is sometimes not so powerful as Chinese. Here is another example. In Liu’s essay A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling (《陋室铭》), with less than 100 words, he shows a lively picture of his humble cell. However, it also shows how he was pleased with the poor and simple life. People may find it strange that one can feel happy living in such a humble cell. Learning from his famous sentence, “This is a humble dwelling, yet it boasts a fine reputation thanks to my virtuous character (斯是陋室，惟吾德馨)”, I think to be a respectable (值得尊敬的) man is more important than to live in big houses, to wear beautiful clothes, to enjoy delicious food, and even to get knowledge. 1．Which dynasty was Liu Yuxi from? 2．What did most ancient poets usually describe autumn as in their poems? 3．Who translated the poem “Song of Autumn” mentioned in the passage? 4．How many words does Liu Yuxi’s essay “A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling” have? 5．What does Liu Yuxi show through “A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling” besides the picture of his humble cell? 三、人与自我---语言策略 （一） Learning can be exciting when you follow your curiosity! “Curious students enjoy studying more, because they can find ways to make school subjects more enjoyable,” scientists say. Want to know the ways to get started? What comes to my mind first is asking questions. Always ask “why” when learning something. If you study physics, wonder why light travels faster than sound. When learning Chinese, ask why Tang poems remain so popular in modern China. Asking questions is helpful. It makes learning more active and helps you understand better. Try to connect your lessons to real life. That means finding out how school subjects are part of your life. Math helps when you are shopping. Geography can explain weather changes and the environment around us. When you find knowledge is practical, you’ll want to learn more. Turn learning into games. This is, of course, my favorite way. They can help you to have good fun when learning. Make word cards to play memory games. Use apps or online tools to practice spelling and grammar. Learning by doing feels like play, not work. Don’t forget to learn outside school. Join a community center to learn to play a new sport. Visit a museum to see what life was like in the past. Go to a park or a zoo to watch plants or animals carefully. Different ways of learning keep your brain excited. Start with one way today, and you’ll find learning both helpful and enjoyable. Remember, every subject becomes interesting when you’re curious about it. 1．Why does the writer think asking questions is helpful? 2．What does “connect your lessons to real life” mean? 3．Which of the four ways does the writer like best? 4．How can we learn outside school? (写出文中提到的一点即可) 5．Give one way to make school subjects more enjoyable. (答案须与文中方法不同) （二） In recent years, learning English as a second language at school has become important. English language learners often have challenges in three aspects (方面): pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. The biggest problem is that they can’t deal with some new words. Most students think playing word games is a fun way to learn new words. Here are three other strategies (策略) for learning them. Strategy 1: Context (语境) Do you stop your reading when you find an unknown word? The most common way to understand a word is to use the context to guess the word’s meaning. You should try looking at what comes before and after the word, or you can look for some words you have already learnt. Once you have thought about them, you will know what the word probably means. Strategy 2: Dictionaries You can choose between traditional paper dictionaries and more convenient online dictionaries. When you are looking up a word, pay attention to its pronunciation, different meanings, parts of speech, and example sentences. Example sentences can give you a better understanding of how the word is used in context. Strategy 3: Word Parts If you are trying to know the meaning of a new word, you should try looking at its parts. This strategy is helpful when you look at familiar parts in a word because you use what you know about these words and the text. For example, the prefix (前缀) “un-” usually means “not”, so you can guess that “unhappy” means not happy. By using these strategies, you can improve your ability to learn unknown words, and your English will be better. 1．In what aspects do English language learners often meet challenges? (不超过5个词) 2．What do most students think of playing word games? (不超过15个词) 3．How does the context strategy work when you meet an unknown word? 4．Why should we pay attention to example sentences when looking up a word in a dictionary? 5．Which strategy can we use to guess the word “unfair”? Give another example of this kind of word. (答案须与文中举例不同) （三） Although learning a new skill may seem a bit difficult at first, it can be really enjoyable and good for your health. Why should you learn something new? There are plenty of advantages. Dr Sultana Choudhry, an expert, says that for kids, learning new skills can greatly improve their mental (心理的) health as it can make them more confident. Also, if you learn a new skill in a group, it’s a wonderful way to make new friends. Trying a new sport could help you stay fit and healthy. What can be a new skill? There are lots of things you can try. For example, you can learn a musical instrument, play a sport, or do arts. A new skill doesn’t have to be a hobby; it can be a life skill which you’ll probably need when you grow up, such as cooking, setting the table and washing clothes. How do you start? First, think about what you enjoy doing or what you want to try. You can look for local groups and classes, or see if your school has new after-school activities. You can also learn a new skill at home — you can read a book about your chosen skill or look for advice online with an adult’s help. Remember everyone learns differently and it often takes a lot of practice to become good at something. Try to find out your learning style, like visual (learning through seeing), auditory (learning through listening), tactile (learning through touching something), and kinaesthetic (learning through doing and moving). Most importantly, always have fun while learning. 1．How does learning a new skill seem at first? 2．Why can learning new skills improve kids’ mental health? 3．What life skills are mentioned in the text? (Give two examples) 4．How can you learn a new skill at home? 5．What is Li Ming’s learning style if he likes learning by reading newspapers? Give another example of this kind of learning style. （四） My name is Chen Jie. I am a Grade Nine student. I used to be a poor learner, but now I am one of the top students in my class. Let me share my learning experience with you. In the past, I studied very hard but I didn’t get good grades. I just read my textbooks again and again and underlined important sentences. But I didn’t really understand what I was learning. I was afraid of making mistakes, so I never asked questions in class. One day, my teacher gave me some advice. She told me to be active in class and ask questions when I didn’t understand something. She also told me to test myself after reading instead of just reading and underlining. I followed her advice and my grades improved quickly. Now I always ask questions in class. I also review my notes every day and test myself every week. I am not afraid of making mistakes anymore because I know mistakes help me learn. I hope my experience can help you. Remember: smart learning is more important than hard learning. 1．What was Chen Jie like in the past? 2．Why didn’t Chen Jie ask questions in class? 3．What advice did Chen Jie’s teacher give her? 4．What does Chen Jie do every week now? 5．What is more important than hard learning according to Chen Jie? 四、人与自我---方法与策略 （一） Researchers found memory champions aren’t unique. Average people can improve memory using the “mind palace” method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon (武器). To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room. Remember its details to build your palace. To memorize a shopping list, mentally place each item in specific spots within this room. Recall the list by mentally walking through these spots. Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory. After 40 days of 30-minute daily training, they doubled their word recall. Four months later, performance remained high without further training. “Once learned, you keep good memory without much extra training,” said Professor Martin Dresler. Brain scans showed that after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled (与……相似) those of memory champions. This structural change likely caused the improvement. Crucially (至关重要地), the study suggests superior memory isn’t genetic. Dresler found no brain structure differences between champions and ordinary people, meaning champions aren’t born with special brains. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．What is Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon? 2．What place should you picture first? 3．How many volunteers joined the research? 4．When did brain connections resemble champions’? 5．Are champions born different? How do they succeed? （二） Researchers found memory champions aren’t unique. Average people can improve memory using the “mind palace” method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon (武器). To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room. Remember its details to build your palace. To memorize a shopping list, mentally place each item in specific spots within this room. Recall the list by mentally walking through these spots. Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory. After 40 days of 30-minute daily training, they doubled their word recall. Four months later, performance remained high without further training. “Once learned, you keep good memory without much extra training,” said Professor Martin Dresler. Brain scans showed that after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled (与……相似) those of memory champions. This structural change likely caused the improvement. Crucially (至关重要地), the study suggests superior memory isn’t genetic. Dresler found no brain structure differences between champions and ordinary people, meaning champions aren’t born with special brains. 根据语篇内容回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．What is Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon? 2．What place should you picture first? 3．How many volunteers joined the research? 4．When did brain connections resemble champions’? 5．Can you apply the mind palace in daily life? Give your reason. （三） Memory training is helpful for every student. It does not need special tools. You can practice it in your daily study. First, practice active review. After you finish learning new knowledge, spend several minutes going over it. You can close your books and try to recall key points. Second, use the power of imagination. Build pictures in your brain for what you need to remember. The pictures can be strange or fun. Third, divide long information into small parts. It is hard to remember a very long text at one time. If you cut it into small pieces, it will become much easier. Memory training takes time. You cannot get excellent memory in one day. Keep doing these small things every day, and you will make progress. 1．Who is memory training good for? 2．How long should we spend reviewing new knowledge? 3．What can we build in our brain for memory? 4．What should we do with long information? 5．Can we get excellent memory in a single day? （四） Good memory is important for study and life. Here are four easy ways to improve your memory. First, take exercise. Exercise makes blood flow fast in our bodies. It provides more oxygen for our brain and makes our brain active. Active brain has better memory. Second, eat healthy food. Food like fish, eggs and nuts is good for our brain. They can help our brain work better. Never eat too much junk food. It is bad for brain health. Third, keep learning new things. Learning new skills or knowledge can exercise our brain and stop memory from becoming weak. Fourth, keep a happy mood. Stress and sadness will hurt our memory. Being happy helps our brain work normally. 1．What is important for our study and life? 2．Why do we need to take exercise? 3．What kind of food is good for our brain? 4．How many ways to improve memory are mentioned? 5．What mood is good for our memory? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题14 任务型阅读 (期中复习） 一、人与社会---家乡变化 （一） Great Changes in My Hometown My hometown is a small town. It has changed greatly during the past fifteen years. Fifteen years ago, the town was very poor. The roads were narrow and dirty. There were no big supermarkets or modern parks. People walked or rode old bikes when they went out. People’s life was simple and hard. Now everything is different. Wide clean roads run through the whole town. Many new tall buildings, shopping centers and beautiful parks have appeared. Buses and shared bikes make people’s travel convenient. People’s living standard has improved a lot. Besides living conditions, people’s ideas have also changed. Young people are willing to learn new technology. More people pay attention to environmental protection and healthy lifestyles. Changes bring us a better life. I am proud of these great changes and I believe my hometown will have a brighter future. 1．How has the writer’s hometown changed during the past fifteen years? 2．What were the roads like in the hometown fifteen years ago? 3．What convenient vehicles do people use now? 4．What else has changed besides living conditions? 5．What does the writer think of the hometown’s future? 【答案】1．It has changed greatly during the past fifteen years. 2．They were narrow and dirty. 3．People use buses and shared bikes now. 4．People’s ideas have also changed besides living conditions. 5．He/She believes that his/her hometown will have a brighter future. 【解析】本文主要介绍了作者家乡十五年间发生的巨大变化，包含道路、建筑、交通以及人们思想观念等方面。 1．原文第一段第二句“It has changed greatly during the past fifteen years.”可直接提取该信息作答。 2．原文第二段第二句“The roads were narrow and dirty.”介绍了十五年前道路的样子，可直接提取该信息作答。 3．原文第三段“Buses and shared bikes make people’s travel convenient.”说明了现在方便的交通工具，直接提取信息 4．原文第四段“Besides living conditions, people’s ideas have also changed.”给出除生活条件之外的变化，直接引用。 5．原文最后一段“I am proud of these great changes and I believe my hometown will have a brighter future.”写出作者对家乡未来的看法，提取信息作答。 （二） My Hometown—Then and Now My hometown was a small, quiet place twenty years ago. Most people lived in low houses and worked in the fields. There were only two buses a day, so bicycles were the main transport. Children walked to the old primary school. Everything began to change after 2010. A new highway was built, connecting the town to the city. Factories and supermarkets appeared. Many villagers now work in local workshops or run online shops. The primary school has moved into a modern building with computers in every classroom. However, some things stay the same. The river behind my house is still clean, and neighbors still help each other during harvest. Young people who left for big cities often come back for the Spring Festival, just like before. 1．What was the main transport in the writer’s hometown twenty years ago? 2．When did the big changes in the town begin? 3．What has the primary school got in every classroom now? 4．Is the river behind the writer’s house still clean? 5．Who often comes back for the Spring Festival? 【答案】1．Bicycles./Bicycles were the main transport. 2．After 3. Computers. 4．Yes, it is. 5．Young people who left for big cities. 【解析】本文介绍了作者家乡20年间的变化与不变，展现了家乡在交通、教育、产业等方面的发展，也保留了淳朴的邻里情谊与传统习俗。 1．原文第一段提到“There were only two buses a day, so bicycles were the main transport.”，直接说明了二十年前的主要交通方式。 2．原文第二段提到“Everything began to change after 2010.”，点明了家乡开始发生巨大变化的时间。 3．原文第二段提到“The primary school has moved into a modern building with computers in every classroom.”，说明了现在小学教室配备的设备。 4．原文第三段提到“The river behind my house is still clean...”，直接给出了这条河现在的状态。 5．原文第三段提到“Young people who left for big cities often come back for the Spring Festival, just like before.”，说明了回村过春节的人群。 （三） Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the rural area (农村) of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of tourism (旅游业). You Mingfen, a local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish. They offer the fish to the guests from all over China. And they make the fish skin and bones into handmade gifts. They are very popular with visitors. “The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October. It can bring us more than 50,000 yuan a year,” she said. “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.” Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. More and more visitors have come here, and the income (收入) for each person in the village has increased to 25,600 yuan a year. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable. Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also help build their hometown. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Where is Bacha Village? 2．Who is You Mingfen? 3．How long does the busiest tourism season in Bacha last? 4．How are their living conditions now? 5．Why do many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown? 【答案】1．In Heilongjiang Province. 2．A local woman. 3．From May to October./About six months. 4．More comfortable. 5．Because the government has good policies and villagers have more ways to make money. 【解析】本文主要讲述了黑龙江八岔村在旅游业带动下发生巨大变化，村民致富并吸引年轻人回乡工作的现象。 1．首段直接指出“Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province”，答案为原文直接信息。 2．第二段开头明确指出“You Mingfen, a local woman”，答案为原文直接信息。 3．第三段明确指出“The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October.”，根据原文信息作答即可。 4．第四段末尾提到“the living conditions are more comfortable”，答案是原文直接信息。 5．第五段开头说明“Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money.”，根据原文信息作答即可。 （四） Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the rural area (农村) of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of tourism (旅游业). You Mingfen, a local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish. They offer the fish to the guests from all over China. And they make the fish skin and bones into handmade gifts. They are very popular with visitors. “The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October. It can bring us more than 50,000 yuan a year,” she said. “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.” Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. More and more visitors came here, and the income (收入) for each person in the village increased to 25,600 yuan a year. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable. Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people now come back from big cities and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also help build their hometown. 根据语篇内容回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．Where is Bacha Village? 2．Who is You Mingfen? 3．How long does the busiest tourism season in Bacha last? 4．How are their living conditions now? 5．What do you think of the changes in Bacha Village? 【答案】1．In Heilongjiang Province. 2．A local woman. 3．From May to October. 4．More comfortable. 5．Amazing and inspiring. (答案合理即可赋分) 【解析】本文主要讲述了黑龙江八岔村依靠旅游业发生巨大变化，村民增收，年轻人返乡建设家乡的故事。 1．首段第二句直接写明地点：“Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province”，因此答案是原文直接信息。 2．第二段开头明确指出“You Mingfen, a local woman, opened a hotel…”，直接提取人物信息。 3．第三段第一句提到旅游旺季：“The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October”，直接提取时间信息。 4．第四段末尾说明如今的生活条件：“the living conditions are more comfortable”，因此答案是原文直接信息。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，观点需基于文中事实。结合文章里村庄变富裕、生活变好的内容，合理作答即可。 二、人与社会---著名人物 （一） Ada Lovelace was born in England in 1815. When she was 13, she became paralyzed (瘫痪的) because of her serious measles (麻疹). She couldn’t walk for several years and needed tools to move around. But even while she was stuck in bed, young Ada didn’t stop learning. She loved studying, especially maths and science. Her teachers were amazed by her quick mind. One teacher said she would grow up to be a great mathematical thinker. At 17, she met Charles Babbage, an inventor. He was building a huge machine called the “Analytical Engine (分析机)”. It was powered by steam (蒸汽). It could be programmed using special cards. To learn more about this machine, Ada visited Babbage often, asking many questions. Ada imagined wonderful things. If given the right step-by-step orders (like a computer program), she thought the machine could write beautiful music and create poems, or even draw pictures! She worked hard and wrote the first set of these special instructions for the machine. That’s why many called her “the world’s first computer programmer”. Ada always had amazing ideas. Long before airplanes appeared, she dreamed of building a flying machine powered by steam! She even drew pictures of her ideas when she was a young girl. Sadly, Ada died young, at only 36. But her ideas about machines helping people were far ahead of her time. Today, people celebrate “Ada Lovelace Day” every October to remember this genius (天才的) woman who imagined the future of computers. 1．What happened to Ada when she was 13? 2．What subjects did Ada like when she was young? 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 2? 4．Why was Ada called “the world’s first computer programmer”? 5．What’s the best title for the text? 【答案】1．She became paralyzed because of her serious measles. 2．She liked maths and science. 3．It refers to the Analytical Engine. 4．Because she wrote the first set of special instructions for the machine. 5．Ada Lovelace — the world’s first computer programmer.（答案不唯一） 【解析】本文是一篇人物传记，主要讲述了Ada Lovelace的生平经历，包括她童年患病、热爱科学、与Babbage合作编写程序以及她作为“世界上第一位计算机程序员”的成就和纪念。 1．第一段直接描述了Ada在13岁时的遭遇“When she was 13, she became paralyzed because of her serious measles.”，这是原文中事实信息，直接提取。 2．第一段提到“She loved studying, especially maths and science.”，因此答案是原文直接信息。 3．第二段表明“He was building a huge machine called the ‘Analytical Engine’. It was powered by steam”，句中It指代前文的Analytical Engine，答案几乎是原文引述。 4．第三段明确指出“She worked...many called her ‘the world’s first computer programmer’.”，这是原文中因果信息，直接提取。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，但要贴合文章主旨。全文围绕Ada Lovelace展开，重点介绍她“世界第一位计算机程序员”的身份，答案可将文章核心人物与身份结合，合理作答即可。 为了让同学们了解中国著名科学家竺可桢的故事，学习他坚持不懈、努力奋斗的精神，学校将举办一场关于竺可桢的主题讲座。请从下面的短文中提取关键信息，学习竺可桢的精神。 （二） It is a bright sunny day and you’re ready to go to school. However, your mother tells you, “Take your umbrella. It’s going to rain this afternoon.” How does she know this? From the weather report! Thanks to Zhu Kezhen, a great Chinese meteorologist (气象学家), we have a better understanding of the weather through weather reports. Zhu Kezhen is the founder of modern meteorology in China. He was interested in changes of nature from an early age. In 1910, he went to the United States to study meteorology. After he finished his studies there, he refused to teach in American universities and returned to China. Thanks to his efforts, we Chinese were later able to have our own weather reports. Zhu Kezhen made it a habit to observe (观察) the weather every day. Rain or shine, Zhu got up early every day and walked outside with his diary in hand. He observed the clouds and wind carefully and recorded them in his diary. He kept recording his observations for over 50 years. Even on the final day of his life, he recorded in the hospital, “Clear to cloudy, east wind 1-2.” Zhu passed away in 1974, but he will never be forgotten. His spirit will be remembered forever. 1．What helps people know the weather before it happens? 2．Why did Zhu Kezhen go to the United States when he was young? 3．What did Zhu Kezhen do after he finished his studies in the United States? 4．How did Zhu Kezhen observe the weather every day? 5．What do you think of Zhu Kezhen? Why? 【答案】1．The weather report. 2．To study meteorology. 3．He returned to China. 1．He got up early, walked outside with his diary and recorded them. 2．He is persistent. Because he kept recording his observations for over 50 years. 【解析】本文是一篇人物传记类记叙文，主要讲述了中国现代气象学奠基人竺可桢赴美求学、毅然回国以及坚持五十多年记录气象观察数据的感人故事，展现了他坚持不懈、爱国奋斗的精神。 1．定位文章第1段：“From the weather report!”，说明人们通过天气预报提前知道天气情况，可以从原文提取答案。 2．定位文章第2段：“In 1910, he went to the United States to study meteorology.”，指出他年轻时去美国是为了学习气象学，可以从原文提取答案。 3．定位文章第2段：“After he finished his studies there, he refused to teach in American universities and returned to China.”，指出他学成后回到了中国，可以从原文提取答案。 4．定位文章第3段：“Zhu got up early every day and walked outside with his diary in hand. He observed the clouds and wind carefully and recorded them in his diary.”，指出他每天早起外出观察并记录天气，可以从原文提取答案。 5．本题是开放题，答案合理即可。根据文章第3段“He kept recording his observations for over 50 years.”及全文内容可推知他具有坚持不懈的精神。故填He is persistent. Because he kept recording his observations for over 50 years. （三） Known as one of the Founding Fathers (开国元勋) of the USA, Benjamin Franklin was a writer, scientist and inventor. Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on 17 January, 1706. He was a man of many talents. From a young age, Franklin’s great love of learning set him apart (分开) from many others. Although Franklin had only two years of education, he never gave up learning. While working in his brother’s print shop, he taught himself by reading a lot. He often borrowed books from booksellers and stayed up late to return them early. Curious about the world around him, Franklin once became interested in studying storms. He followed the storms and carried out many experiments. Then he found out that storms moved from one place to another. His findings helped people predict the weather at that time. What’s more, Franklin had a great love for science, so his many inventions came as no surprise. Even in his late seventies, he invented a type of special glasses to help him see better. As a lifelong learner, Franklin saw learning as an exciting and endless journey. His passion for knowledge remains one of his greatest gifts to the world. 根据短文，内容回答问题。 1．Was Franklin born in the 17th century? 2．What set Franklin apart from many others from a young age? 3．Why did he stay up late when he borrowed books? 4．When did Franklin invent a type of special glasses to help him see better? 5．Which of Franklin’s qualities (品质) do you admire most—his curiosity, his hard work, or his love of learning? Why? (解释原因不超过10个单词) 【答案】1．No. 2．Franklin’s great love of learning./His great love of learning. 3．To return them early. 4．In his late seventies. 5．His love of learning. Because it leads to success. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了美国开国元勋本杰明·富兰克林的生平事迹，包括他的出生时间、学习经历、对风暴的研究、发明创造以及他终身学习的精神。 1．根据第一段中的“Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on 17 January, 1706.”可知，1706年属于18世纪而非17世纪，所以，此处应是否定回答。 2．根据第二段中的“From a young age, Franklin’s great love of learning set him apart (分开) from many others.”可知，让富兰克林与众不同的是他对学习的热爱。 3．根据第三段中的“He often borrowed books from booksellers and stayed up late to return them early.”可知，他熬夜读书是为了早点归还书籍。 4．根据第五段中的“Even in his late seventies, he invented a type of special glasses to help him see better.”可知，他发明特殊眼镜的时间是在七十多岁时。 5．本题为开放性试题。答案不唯一，可结合文章第二段中的“From a young age, Franklin’s great love of learning set him apart (分开) from many others.”及全文内容回答，我钦佩他对学习的热爱，因为它能导致成功，解答时需要注意字数要求。 （四） Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties, operas from the Yuan Dynasty, and novels from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are very famous in China’s history. Today, I’d like to recommend Song of Autumn, one of the poems by Liu Yuxi (772—842), a famous poet and writer in the mid-Tang Dynasty. Just as shown in the first line of the poem, most ancient poets liked to describe autumn as a sad time, but in this poem the season appears differently. In Liu’s eyes, autumn, full of life and hope, is even better than spring morning. He describes the bright scene of a crane (鹤) riding the clouds and flying into the blue sky. His poems pay special attention to expressing personal feelings, as well as the daily life of common people. Though being translated thoughtfully by experienced translator Xu Yuanchong, the poem still reads not so beautifully as that in Chinese. I personally think that English is sometimes not so powerful as Chinese. Here is another example. In Liu’s essay A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling (《陋室铭》), with less than 100 words, he shows a lively picture of his humble cell. However, it also shows how he was pleased with the poor and simple life. People may find it strange that one can feel happy living in such a humble cell. Learning from his famous sentence, “This is a humble dwelling, yet it boasts a fine reputation thanks to my virtuous character (斯是陋室，惟吾德馨)”, I think to be a respectable (值得尊敬的) man is more important than to live in big houses, to wear beautiful clothes, to enjoy delicious food, and even to get knowledge. 1．Which dynasty was Liu Yuxi from? 2．What did most ancient poets usually describe autumn as in their poems? 3．Who translated the poem “Song of Autumn” mentioned in the passage? 4．How many words does Liu Yuxi’s essay “A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling” have? 5．What does Liu Yuxi show through “A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling” besides the picture of his humble cell? 【答案】1．The Tang Dynasty. 2．A sad time. 3．Xu Yuanchong. 4．Less than 100 words. 5．His pleasure with the poor and simple life. 【解析】本文主要介绍了唐代诗人刘禹锡及其作品《秋词》和《陋室铭》的特点，通过对比传统悲秋情怀和刘禹锡笔下的乐观秋景，展现其诗歌的独特风格和人生哲学。 1．第一段直接交代“Liu Yuxi (772‑842), a famous poet and writer in the mid‑Tang Dynasty”，答案可直接提取朝代信息作答。 2．第二段直接写明“most ancient poets liked to describe autumn as a sad time”，答案可直接提取信息作答。 3．第三段直接提到“by experienced translator Xu Yuanchong”，答案可直接提取译者名字作答。 4．第四段直接说明“In Liu’s essay A Eulogy on the Humble Dwelling (《陋室铭》), with less than 100 words”，答案可直接提取字数信息作答。 5．第四段提到“it also shows how he was pleased with the poor and simple life.”，整合该句信息即可得出答案。 三、人与自我---语言策略 （一） Learning can be exciting when you follow your curiosity! “Curious students enjoy studying more, because they can find ways to make school subjects more enjoyable,” scientists say. Want to know the ways to get started? What comes to my mind first is asking questions. Always ask “why” when learning something. If you study physics, wonder why light travels faster than sound. When learning Chinese, ask why Tang poems remain so popular in modern China. Asking questions is helpful. It makes learning more active and helps you understand better. Try to connect your lessons to real life. That means finding out how school subjects are part of your life. Math helps when you are shopping. Geography can explain weather changes and the environment around us. When you find knowledge is practical, you’ll want to learn more. Turn learning into games. This is, of course, my favorite way. They can help you to have good fun when learning. Make word cards to play memory games. Use apps or online tools to practice spelling and grammar. Learning by doing feels like play, not work. Don’t forget to learn outside school. Join a community center to learn to play a new sport. Visit a museum to see what life was like in the past. Go to a park or a zoo to watch plants or animals carefully. Different ways of learning keep your brain excited. Start with one way today, and you’ll find learning both helpful and enjoyable. Remember, every subject becomes interesting when you’re curious about it. 1．Why does the writer think asking questions is helpful? 2．What does “connect your lessons to real life” mean? 3．Which of the four ways does the writer like best? 4．How can we learn outside school? (写出文中提到的一点即可) 5．Give one way to make school subjects more enjoyable. (答案须与文中方法不同) 【答案】1．Because it makes learning more active and helps you understand better. 2．It means finding out how school subjects are part of your life. 3．Turning learning into games. 4．Join a community center. 5．Studying with friends. 【解析】本文介绍了四种带着好奇心学习、让学习变得有趣的方法，并告诉我们只要心怀好奇，每门学科都会变得有意思。 1．第二段末尾直接写明“Asking questions is helpful. It makes learning more active and helps you understand better.”。因此答案是原文直接提取信息。 2．第三段第二句给出解释“That means finding out how school subjects are part of your life.”。这是原文对该短语的释义，直接摘抄即可。 3．第四段开头“Turn learning into games. This is, of course, my favorite way.”直接点明作者最喜欢的方式。答案取自原文原句信息。 4．第五段列举了校外学习的途径：Join a community center/Visit a museum/Go to a park or a zoo，任选其一作答即可。 5．本题为开放性试题，答案不能选用文中四种方法。可以自主提出合理的学习方式，例如“Studying with friends.”，表达通顺、符合题意就可以。 （二） In recent years, learning English as a second language at school has become important. English language learners often have challenges in three aspects (方面): pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. The biggest problem is that they can’t deal with some new words. Most students think playing word games is a fun way to learn new words. Here are three other strategies (策略) for learning them. Strategy 1: Context (语境) Do you stop your reading when you find an unknown word? The most common way to understand a word is to use the context to guess the word’s meaning. You should try looking at what comes before and after the word, or you can look for some words you have already learnt. Once you have thought about them, you will know what the word probably means. Strategy 2: Dictionaries You can choose between traditional paper dictionaries and more convenient online dictionaries. When you are looking up a word, pay attention to its pronunciation, different meanings, parts of speech, and example sentences. Example sentences can give you a better understanding of how the word is used in context. Strategy 3: Word Parts If you are trying to know the meaning of a new word, you should try looking at its parts. This strategy is helpful when you look at familiar parts in a word because you use what you know about these words and the text. For example, the prefix (前缀) “un-” usually means “not”, so you can guess that “unhappy” means not happy. By using these strategies, you can improve your ability to learn unknown words, and your English will be better. 1．In what aspects do English language learners often meet challenges? (不超过5个词) 2．What do most students think of playing word games? (不超过15个词) 3．How does the context strategy work when you meet an unknown word? 4．Why should we pay attention to example sentences when looking up a word in a dictionary? 5．Which strategy can we use to guess the word “unfair”? Give another example of this kind of word. (答案须与文中举例不同) 【答案】1．Pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. 2．They think playing word games is a fun way to learn new words./They think it is a fun way to learn new words. 3．By looking at what comes before and after the word or looking for words you have already learnt, you can know what the word probably means. 4．Because example sentences can give us a better understanding of how the word is used in context. 5．Strategy 3: Word Parts./Strategy 6. Unnecessary./Unable./Unlucky./... 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英语学习者在词汇学习方面面临的挑战，并提供了三种学习新单词的策略：语境、词典和构词法。 1．根据文章第1段“English language learners often have challenges in three aspects: pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling.（英语学习者通常在三个方面面临挑战：发音、词汇和拼写。）”可推知结论，学习者面临挑战的方面是发音、词汇和拼写。 2．根据文章第1段“Most students think playing word games is a fun way to learn new words.（大多数学生认为玩单词游戏是学习新单词的一种有趣方式。）”可推知结论，大多数学生认为这是一种有趣的学习方式。 3．根据文章第2段“You should try looking at what comes before and after the word, or you can look for some words you have already learnt.（你应该试着看看这个词前后是什么，或者你可以寻找一些你已经学过的单词。）”可推知结论，语境策略是通过查看单词前后内容来猜测词义。 4．根据文章第3段“Example sentences can give you a better understanding of how the word is used in context.”例句可以让你更好地理解这个词在语境中是如何使用的。 5．根据文章第4段“If you are trying to know the meaning of a new word, you should try looking at its parts.（如果你想知道一个新词的意思，你应该试着看看它的组成部分。）”及“prefix ‘un-’ usually means ‘not’（前缀‘un-’通常意味着‘不’）”可推知结论，猜测“unfair”应使用构词法策略，类似单词还有Unnecessary./Unable./Unlucky./... （三） Although learning a new skill may seem a bit difficult at first, it can be really enjoyable and good for your health. Why should you learn something new? There are plenty of advantages. Dr Sultana Choudhry, an expert, says that for kids, learning new skills can greatly improve their mental (心理的) health as it can make them more confident. Also, if you learn a new skill in a group, it’s a wonderful way to make new friends. Trying a new sport could help you stay fit and healthy. What can be a new skill? There are lots of things you can try. For example, you can learn a musical instrument, play a sport, or do arts. A new skill doesn’t have to be a hobby; it can be a life skill which you’ll probably need when you grow up, such as cooking, setting the table and washing clothes. How do you start? First, think about what you enjoy doing or what you want to try. You can look for local groups and classes, or see if your school has new after-school activities. You can also learn a new skill at home — you can read a book about your chosen skill or look for advice online with an adult’s help. Remember everyone learns differently and it often takes a lot of practice to become good at something. Try to find out your learning style, like visual (learning through seeing), auditory (learning through listening), tactile (learning through touching something), and kinaesthetic (learning through doing and moving). Most importantly, always have fun while learning. 1．How does learning a new skill seem at first? 2．Why can learning new skills improve kids’ mental health? 3．What life skills are mentioned in the text? (Give two examples) 4．How can you learn a new skill at home? 5．What is Li Ming’s learning style if he likes learning by reading newspapers? Give another example of this kind of learning style. 【答案】1．A bit difficult./It seems a bit difficult. 2．Because it can make them more confident. 3．Cooking and setting the table./Cooking and washing clothes./Setting the table and washing clothes. 4．By reading a book about the skill or looking for advice online with an adult’s help. 5．His learning style is visual. For example, he can learn English words by watching English cartoons. 【解析】本文主要介绍了学习新技能的好处，包括提升心理健康、结交新朋友等，还介绍了新技能所涉及的一些类型，并针对如何开始学习新技能提出了一些建议。 1．根据第一段“Although learning a new skill may seem a bit difficult at first”可知，起初学习新技能似乎有点困难。 2．根据第二段“for kids, learning new skills can greatly improve their mental health as it can make them more confident”可知，学习新技能可以提升心理健康是因为它能让人更自信。 3．根据第三段“it can be a life skill which you'll probably need when you grow up, such as cooking, setting the table and washing clothes”可知，文中提到的生活技能包括烹饪（cooking）、摆餐具（setting the table)和洗衣服（washing clothes）。题目要求给出两个例子，任答两个即可。 4．根据第四段“You can also learn a new skill at home—you can read a book about your chosen skill or look for advice online with an adult’s help”可知，在家学习新技能的方式可以是读关于所选技能的书，或者在成人的帮助下上网查找相关建议。 5．根据第五段“Try to find out your learning style, like visual (learning through seeing), auditory (learning through listening), tactile (learning through touching something), and kinaesthetic (learning through doing and moving). ”可知，通过读报纸学习属于视觉型学习风格。此类学习的另一个实例如：看英语动画片（watching English cartoons）。 （四） My name is Chen Jie. I am a Grade Nine student. I used to be a poor learner, but now I am one of the top students in my class. Let me share my learning experience with you. In the past, I studied very hard but I didn’t get good grades. I just read my textbooks again and again and underlined important sentences. But I didn’t really understand what I was learning. I was afraid of making mistakes, so I never asked questions in class. One day, my teacher gave me some advice. She told me to be active in class and ask questions when I didn’t understand something. She also told me to test myself after reading instead of just reading and underlining. I followed her advice and my grades improved quickly. Now I always ask questions in class. I also review my notes every day and test myself every week. I am not afraid of making mistakes anymore because I know mistakes help me learn. I hope my experience can help you. Remember: smart learning is more important than hard learning. 1．What was Chen Jie like in the past? 2．Why didn’t Chen Jie ask questions in class? 3．What advice did Chen Jie’s teacher give her? 4．What does Chen Jie do every week now? 5．What is more important than hard learning according to Chen Jie? 【答案】1．She used to be a poor learner. 2．Because she was afraid of making mistakes. 3．She told her to be active in class and ask questions, and to test herself after reading. 4．She tests herself every week. 5．Smart learning is more important than hard learning. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了陈洁从一名成绩不好的学生转变为优秀学生的经历，并分享了她的学习经验和方法。 1．第一段指出“I used to be a poor learner”，说明陈洁过去是一个成绩不好的学生，提取原文信息即可。 2．第二段指出“I was afraid of making mistakes, so I never asked questions in class.”，说明她不敢在课堂上提问是因为害怕犯错，提取原文信息即可。 3．第三段指出“She told me to be active in class and ask questions when I didn’t understand something. She also told me to test myself after reading instead of just reading and underlining.”，说明老师建议她在课堂上积极提问，并在阅读后自我检测，提取原文信息即可。 4．第四段指出“I also review my notes every day and test myself every week.”，说明陈洁现在每周进行自我检测，提取原文信息即可。 5．最后一段指出“smart learning is more important than hard learning.”，说明在陈洁看来，聪明的学习比刻苦学习更重要，提取原文信息即可。 四、人与自我---方法与策略 （一） Researchers found memory champions aren’t unique. Average people can improve memory using the “mind palace” method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon (武器). To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room. Remember its details to build your palace. To memorize a shopping list, mentally place each item in specific spots within this room. Recall the list by mentally walking through these spots. Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory. After 40 days of 30-minute daily training, they doubled their word recall. Four months later, performance remained high without further training. “Once learned, you keep good memory without much extra training,” said Professor Martin Dresler. Brain scans showed that after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled (与……相似) those of memory champions. This structural change likely caused the improvement. Crucially (至关重要地), the study suggests superior memory isn’t genetic. Dresler found no brain structure differences between champions and ordinary people, meaning champions aren’t born with special brains. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．What is Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon? 2．What place should you picture first? 3．How many volunteers joined the research? 4．When did brain connections resemble champions’? 5．Are champions born different? How do they succeed? 【答案】1．The “mind palace” method. 2．A familiar place. 3．4. 5．After they received the memory training. 6．No, they aren’t. They succeed through using proper memory methods like the “mind palace” method and related training, rather than being born with special brains. 【解析】本文主要介绍了普通人通过被称作夏洛克•福尔摩斯秘密武器的“记忆宫殿”方法训练，就能获得和记忆选手相似的脑连接结构、实现记忆力提升，证明超强记忆并非天生的基因优势。 1．第一段第二句提到“Average people can improve memory using the ‘mind palace’ method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon”，直接点明福尔摩斯的秘密武器就是可以用来提升记忆力的“记忆宫殿”法。答案是原文直接信息。 2．第二段第一句提到“To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room”，说明使用记忆宫殿法的第一步是先想象一个自己熟悉的场所，比如自家客厅。答案是原文直接信息。 3．第三段第一句提到“Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory”，直接给出参与研究的志愿者数量为51人。答案是原文直接信息。 4．第五段第一句提到“Brain scans showed that after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled those of memory champions”，说明在完成记忆训练之后，普通志愿者的脑细胞连接就变得和记忆冠军的相似了。 5．最后一段提到“Crucially, the study suggests superior memory isn’t genetic. Dresler found no brain structure differences between champions and ordinary people, meaning champions aren’t born with special brains”，结合全文研究结论可知，记忆冠军并非天生就有特殊的大脑，他们是通过掌握“记忆宫殿”这类科学的记忆方法，完成相关训练获得出色记忆力的。 （二） Researchers found memory champions aren’t unique. Average people can improve memory using the “mind palace” method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon (武器). To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room. Remember its details to build your palace. To memorize a shopping list, mentally place each item in specific spots within this room. Recall the list by mentally walking through these spots. Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory. After 40 days of 30-minute daily training, they doubled their word recall. Four months later, performance remained high without further training. “Once learned, you keep good memory without much extra training,” said Professor Martin Dresler. Brain scans showed that after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled (与……相似) those of memory champions. This structural change likely caused the improvement. Crucially (至关重要地), the study suggests superior memory isn’t genetic. Dresler found no brain structure differences between champions and ordinary people, meaning champions aren’t born with special brains. 根据语篇内容回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．What is Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon? 2．What place should you picture first? 3．How many volunteers joined the research? 4．When did brain connections resemble champions’? 5．Can you apply the mind palace in daily life? Give your reason. 【答案】1．The “mind palace” method. 2．A familiar place. 3．4. 5．After training. 6．Yes, it helps memorize lists effectively. (答案合理即可) 【解析】本文介绍了一项关于记忆方法的研究。研究发现，普通人通过“记忆宫殿”法训练，可以显著提高记忆力，其大脑神经连接会变得与记忆冠军相似，说明超强记忆力并非天生，而是可以通过训练获得。 1．第一段明确说明福尔摩斯的秘密武器：“Average people can improve memory using the ‘mind palace’ method, Sherlock Holmes’ secret weapon.” 答案是原文直接信息，直接提取即可。 2．第二段第一句明确说明首先要想象的地点：“To use it, picture a familiar place like your living room.” 答案是原文直接信息，直接提取即可。 3．第三段第一句明确说明参与研究的志愿者人数：“Researchers studied 51 volunteers with average memory.” 答案是原文直接信息，直接提取即可。 4．第五段明确说明大脑连接与记忆冠军相似的时间：“...after training, volunteers’ brain cell connections resembled those of memory champions.” 答案是原文直接信息，直接提取即可。 5．本题为开放性试题，需回答是否能在日常生活中应用记忆宫殿法并给出理由。可围绕该方法能有效记忆清单、学习内容等角度展开，言之有理且不超过10个词即可。 （三） Memory training is helpful for every student. It does not need special tools. You can practice it in your daily study. First, practice active review. After you finish learning new knowledge, spend several minutes going over it. You can close your books and try to recall key points. Second, use the power of imagination. Build pictures in your brain for what you need to remember. The pictures can be strange or fun. Third, divide long information into small parts. It is hard to remember a very long text at one time. If you cut it into small pieces, it will become much easier. Memory training takes time. You cannot get excellent memory in one day. Keep doing these small things every day, and you will make progress. 1．Who is memory training good for? 2．How long should we spend reviewing new knowledge? 3．What can we build in our brain for memory? 4．What should we do with long information? 5．Can we get excellent memory in a single day? 【答案】1．For every student. 2．Several minutes. 3．Strange or fun pictures. 4．Divide it into small parts. 5．No, we can’t. 【解析】本文主要介绍了记忆力训练：它无需特殊工具，文中给出三种方法——主动复习、运用想象、拆分长信息；记忆力提升需要长期坚持，无法一蹴而就。 1．第一段“Memory training is helpful for every student.”已点明记忆力训练对每个学生有益，原文信息直接提取即可。 2．第二段“After you finish learning new knowledge, spend several minutes going over it.”已点明复习新知识要花的时间，原文信息直接提取即可。 3．第三段“Build pictures in your brain for what you need to remember. The pictures can be strange or fun.”介绍了为了记忆可以在大脑中构建的东西，答案可以整合为Strange or fun pictures. 4．倒数第二段“Third, divide long information into small parts.”明确指出面对长信息的做法，答案可以整合为Divide it into small parts. 5．最后一段“You cannot get excellent memory in one day.”已点明无法在一天内拥有绝佳记忆力，此处应作否定回答。 （四） Good memory is important for study and life. Here are four easy ways to improve your memory. First, take exercise. Exercise makes blood flow fast in our bodies. It provides more oxygen for our brain and makes our brain active. Active brain has better memory. Second, eat healthy food. Food like fish, eggs and nuts is good for our brain. They can help our brain work better. Never eat too much junk food. It is bad for brain health. Third, keep learning new things. Learning new skills or knowledge can exercise our brain and stop memory from becoming weak. Fourth, keep a happy mood. Stress and sadness will hurt our memory. Being happy helps our brain work normally. 1．What is important for our study and life? 2．Why do we need to take exercise? 3．What kind of food is good for our brain? 4．How many ways to improve memory are mentioned? 5．What mood is good for our memory? 【答案】1．Good memory. 2．Because it makes our brain active. 3．Fish, eggs and nuts. 4．Four. 5．A happy mood. 【解析】本文讲述了良好的记忆力对学习和生活十分重要，随后分四点介绍了提升记忆力的简单方法。 1．根据短文第一句“Good memory is important for study and life.”可知，好的记忆力对学习和生活重要，所以答案是Good memory. 2．文中第二段提到“First, take exercise. Exercise makes blood flow fast in our bodies. It provides more oxygen for our brain and makes our brain active. Active brain has better memory.”，重点强调了锻炼能让大脑活跃，所以答案是Because it makes our brain active. 3．从文中第三段提到“Second, eat healthy food. Food like fish, eggs and nuts is good for our brain.”可知，鱼、鸡蛋和坚果对大脑有好处，答案即为Fish, eggs and nuts. 4．短文依次用“First ... Second ... Third ... Fourth ... ”列举了锻炼、吃健康食物、不断学习新事物、保持愉快心情这四种方法，故答案是Four. 5．依据文中结尾段提到“Fourth, keep a happy mood. Stress and sadness will hurt our memory. Being happy helps our brain work normally.”可知，愉快的心情对记忆力有好处，答案是A happy mood. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $