Unit 2 A Look into the Past .（单元测试卷·湖北省卷专用）英语新教材人教版九年级下册

2026-2027学年九年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 A Look into the Past·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：90分） 1.C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．B 10．B 11．A 12．D 13．A 14．D 15．A 16．D 17．A 18．C 19．B 20．C 21．B 22．D 23．C 24．C 25．B 26．B 27．C 28．B 29．C 30．A 31．F 32．E 33．D 34．C 35．B 36． them 37．place 38．nearly 39．different 40．thousands 41．including 42．been 43．patience 44．traveling 45．Death 46．about 500 grams 47．the people of the ancient Shu civilization worshiped gold 48．At the Jinsha excavation site in Sichuan Province 49．Because it feels proud to be a mystery. 50．one of the relics’ words/the golden masks’ words/what one of the relics says Good morning, everyone! Today, I’m happy to tell you about a great historical site—the Terracotta Army. It’s in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Local farmers found it by accident in 1974 while digging wells. It’s from the Qin Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago. There are thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and chariots. Each soldier has a different face and stands in a different way. These clay warriors were made to protect the First Emperor of Qin. From them, we can learn about how ancient Chinese soldiers lived, how they made things, and what clothes they wore. The bronze weapons also show the wisdom and creativity of ancient people. The Terracotta Army lets us feel like walking into the past. It’s a wonderful way to know more about ancient Chinese people’s life. Thanks! 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 A Look into the Past ·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：90分） 一、完形填空（15分） In 1974, some farmers in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, made a(n) 1 discovery while digging a well. They found fragments (碎片) of clay figures. This discovery 2 to the uncovering of one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) finds of the 20th century: the Terracotta Army. This vast underground army was built for Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It was 3 to protect him in his afterlife. The figures, including warriors, chariots (战车), and horses, are all life-sized and have 4 features. No two figures are exactly the same. The 5 of constructing such a huge army was unimaginable. It is believed that over 700,000 workers worked on it for nearly 40 years. The figures were made using local clay and then 6 in a kiln (窑). They were originally painted in bright colors, but most of the paint has 7 over time. The Terracotta Army is not only a 8 of ancient Chinese art, but also a window into the history of the Qin Dynasty. By studying these figures, historians can learn about the army’s weapons, armor (盔甲), and even the hairstyles of the 9 . Today, the site has become a world-famous museum. It 10 millions of visitors from all over the world each year. They come to 11 this wonder in person and are amazed by the scale (规模) and detail. The discovery of the Terracotta Army has greatly 12 our understanding of ancient China. It shows the power and wealth of the Qin Empire, as well as the incredible skills of its craftsmen (工匠). It is a(n) 13 heritage (遗产) of all mankind. Protecting this site is a great challenge. Experts are working hard to 14 the remaining (剩余的) colors and to prevent further damage. Their work ensures that future generations can also 15 this amazing part of Chinese history. 1．A．interesting B．exciting C．surprising D．amazing 2．A．led B．took C．got D．came 3．A．ordered B．made C．meant D．asked 4．A．same B．similar C．different D．common 5．A．plan B．project C．idea D．thought 6．A．fired B．burned C．heated D．cooked 7．A．gone B．faded C．lost D．disappeared 8．A．treasure B．masterpiece C．work D．example 9．A．time B．period C．age D．year 10．A．draws B．attracts C．pulls D．catches 11．A．see B．look C．watch D．notice 12．A．enriched B．improved C．increased D．deepened 13．A．cultural B．natural C．historical D．valuable 14．A．protect B．keep C．save D．preserve 15．A．admire B．enjoy C．love D．like 二、阅读理解（40分） A Han Dynasty Sword Found in Chongqing In January 2026, archaeologists made an exciting discovery in a tomb in Chongqing. They found a well-preserved iron sword that dates back more than 2,000 years. The sword, which was discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb, is 86 centimetres long and still has its original wooden handle. The sword was found in a tomb that had been hidden for centuries. “This is one of the most important discoveries we have made in recent years,” said Dr. Li, the lead archaeologist. “The fact that the sword is still intact after all these years is truly remarkable.” The team found the sword together with other bronze objects, including mirrors and coins. The location of the tomb suggests that it was built for a high-ranking military officer. The sword itself is of exceptional quality, which indicates that it was made by skilled craftsmen. “The discovery provides us with valuable information about the technology and culture of the Han Dynasty,” Dr. Li explained. “It tells us that the people at that time had advanced metalworking skills.” The sword is now on display at the Chongqing Archaeological Museum, where it has already attracted large numbers of visitors. The museum has also placed a QR code next to the sword so that visitors can learn more about its history through their phones. “This discovery shows that there is still so much to learn about our past,” said Dr. Li. “Every new find brings us closer to understanding the people who came before us.” 16．Why does Dr. Li consider the sword “remarkable”? A．Because it is the longest sword ever found in China. B．Because it was made of gold. C．Because it was found in a hidden tomb. D．Because it is still intact after more than 2,000 years. 17．What do the other objects found in the tomb suggest? A．The tomb was built for a high-ranking military officer. B．The tomb was built for a craftsman. C．The tomb was built for a farmer. D．The tomb was built for a king. 18．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The sword was found in a tomb. B．The sword was made by skilled craftsmen. C．The sword was found together with other objects that help identify its owner. D．The sword is on display at a museum. 19．Why did the museum place a QR code next to the sword? A．To encourage visitors to buy souvenirs. B．To help visitors learn more about the sword’s history. C．To show visitors how to use their phones. D．To prevent visitors from touching the sword. 20．How does the writer feel about the discovery? A．Uninterested. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Doubtful. B Silk Painting Discovered at Mawangdui Tombs In August 2026, researchers from Hunan Museum made a remarkable discovery at the Mawangdui Tombs in Changsha, Hunan. They found a well-preserved silk painting that dates back more than 2,000 years. The painting, which measures 60 centimetres by 40 centimetres, was found in a lacquerware box that had been sealed for centuries. It shows scenes of daily life in the Han Dynasty, including farming, fishing, and celebrations. “This is a very important discovery,” said Dr. Liu, one of the lead researchers. “The painting is so well preserved that we can see the details clearly. It gives us a true picture of life in the Han Dynasty.” The researchers have been using special technology to study the painting without damaging it. They found that the painting was made with natural pigments—colours made from plants and minerals. “Studying this painting is like reading a history book,” Dr. Liu said. “It tells us about the clothes people wore, the tools they used, and the festivals they celebrated. It shows that life in the Han Dynasty was not so different from today in some ways.” The painting is now being prepared for exhibition at the Hunan Museum. It is expected to attract many visitors when it opens to the public next year. “This discovery tells us that we still have much to learn about our past,” Dr. Liu added. “Every object we find has a story to tell.” 21．Why was the painting so well preserved? A．Because it was made of special materials. B．Because it was sealed in a lacquerware box for centuries. C．Because it was buried deep in the ground. D．Because it was painted on silk. 22．What does Dr. Liu mean by “Studying this painting is like reading a history book”? A．The painting has writing on it. B．The painting was made by a historian. C．The painting is as old as a history book. D．The painting provides information about the lives of people in the Han Dynasty. 23．According to Dr. Liu, what does the painting tell us about the Han Dynasty? A．People in the Han Dynasty lived very differently from us. B．People in the Han Dynasty did not have festivals. C．People in the Han Dynasty had some similarities to people today. D．People in the Han Dynasty did not wear clothes. 24．What can be inferred about the researchers’ approach to studying the painting? A．They used methods that could harm the painting. B．They focused only on the colours used in the painting. C．They used technology to avoid damaging the painting. D．They studied the painting without using any tools. 25．What does the author mainly want to do in this passage? A．To describe how silk paintings were made. B．To introduce a new discovery about the Mawangdui Tombs. C．To compare the Han Dynasty with modern times. D．To advertise the Hunan Museum. C In June 2026, Chinese scientists announced an exciting discovery—a new feathered dinosaur species named Changzhousaurus sinensis (中华常州龙). The fossil was found in Liaoning Province and is about 120 million years old. It is exceptionally well-preserved, with clear imprints of extensive feathers surrounding its skeleton. What makes this dinosaur special is its unique combination of features. It is the only known pennaraptoran dinosaur that simultaneously developed both large foot feathers and exceptionally long, fan-shaped tail feathers. It had around 16 tail feathers, somewhat similar to a peacock’s plumage. In terms of classification, it belongs to the dromaeosaurid family of theropod dinosaurs, making it a close relative of the Velociraptor and Microraptor. Scientists noted that this unique morphological combination—featuring large forelimb wing feathers alongside well-developed foot and tail feathers—has never been seen in any previously discovered dinosaur. This discovery provides new physical evidence to help understand the evolutionary path of dinosaur flight. The research was led by Xu Xing, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who has named more than 80 dinosaur species. His popular science book Dinosaurs Flying to the Blue Sky was once included in Chinese primary school textbooks. The species was named after Changzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to promote dinosaur science popularization. 26．Where was the fossil of Changzhousaurus sinensis found? A．In Changzhou. B．In Liaoning. C．In Beijing. D．In Gansu. 27．What makes Changzhousaurus sinensis unique among known dinosaurs? A．It is the largest dinosaur ever found. B．It had no feathers at all. C．It is the only known dinosaur with both large foot feathers and long fan-shaped tail feathers. D．It could fly like modern birds. 28．What does the underlined word “plumage” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Skeleton. B．Feather covering. C．Foot structure. D．Tail bone. 29．Why was the new dinosaur named after Changzhou? A．Because Changzhou has the most dinosaur fossils. B．Because the dinosaur was discovered in Changzhou. C．Because Changzhou has promoted dinosaur science popularization. D．Because Changzhou is the capital of China. 30．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce a newly discovered feathered dinosaur species. B．To explain why dinosaurs died out. C．To compare different types of encyclopaedias. D．To describe the history of Liaoning Province. D 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。 Accidental discoveries have often opened the door to beauty and wonder, such as the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. 31 They were known as the “Ninth Wonder of the World” by historians. People have found about 20,000 old objects there. These things are very old, from 5,000 to 3,000 years ago, including gold, pottery (陶瓷), tools made from bones, and ivory. 32 In fact, it was exactly the heart of the ancient Shu Kingdom. The most surprising discoveries at the Sanxingdui Ruins site are the bronze (铜) pieces. One amazing piece is a very thin gold mask that is only 0.2 mm thick. 33 Scientists believe that these skills have been lost. There are many mysteries about Sanxingdui. 34 Many people wonder if they used a different writing method. Or maybe they depended on telling stories from one to the other to pass down things. The Sanxingdui Ruins site shows us how creative ancient people were. 35 Its secrets continue to draw researchers’ attention. Let’s wait and see what will be found. A．They look like golden-faced human heads. B．It also reminds us of the rich past of humans. C．One of them is that people found no writings. D．It shows ancient Chinese people’s great skills. E．These show that a great ancient city once stood here. F．They were discovered by a farmer in 1929 by accident. 三、选词填空（10分） different  die  travel  be  thousand  include  patient  they  place(v.)  near Most people wouldn’t feel the need to have an army to protect them after they died. However, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, was not like 36 . He ordered workers to create an army out of clay and 37 it near his tomb (墓). The task of building the terracotta army was huge. It is estimated that workers and craftsmen (工匠) worked 38 forty years to build this tomb. Life-size figures had to be made by hand without any modern tools. Each warrior looked 39 , leading some historians to believe that they were modeled after real soldiers (士兵) in Qin’s army. What’s terrible is that it is said 40 of people were buried along with Qin Shi Huangdi and the Terracotta Army, 41 these craftsmen. When finished, the warriors were armed with real weapons. Over the years, the terracotta warriors suffered from natural disasters and man-made destruction (破坏). About 2, 000 figures have 42 restored (修复) so far, but most of them are still waiting to be put together. Experts must do the work with great 43 because restoring the figures is very complex. In 2025, more than 10 million people came to the Terracotta Army Museum. For many young visitors, this trip is like 44 back to ancient China and they are inspired to learn more about Chinese history. The Qin dynasty ended four years after the emperor’s 45 , but it has made great contributions to history and will never be forgotten. 四、任务型阅读（10分） Since the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址) were first discovered in 1929, they have brought the world one pleasant surprise after another. Hundreds of historical relics (文物) have been found there. If one of these relics could speak, what would it say? “Haha! I’m glad you finally found me!” “Although I’m now incomplete...I think I’m still quite fashionable with my BIG eyes! Experts tell me I am priceless because I am made of 300 grams of gold and they think that a complete version (版本) of me may have weighed about 500 grams.” “Some experts say my appearance shows that the people of the ancient Shu civilization (文明) worshiped (崇拜) gold. Well, that might be true, but I still have secrets that need to be uncovered. For example, some experts have noticed I look very similar to a golden mask found at the Jinsha excavation (发掘) site in Sichuan Province. And this raises a lot of questions about the relationship between the Sanxingdui and Jinsha civilizations.” “It has been a long time since I was discovered. However, researchers still don’t know why I look this way. Of course, I know the answer, but I’d like to keep it a secret, I feel proud to be a mystery!” 46．The complete gold mask may have a weight of . (10个词以内) 47．The look of the golden mask may show that . (15个词以内) 48．Where did the experts find a similar golden mask? (10个词以内) 49．Why would the relic like to keep the secret about its look? (10个词以内) 50．The passage mainly talks about . (10个词以内) 五、书面表达（15分） 假如你是一名考古爱好者，最近了解到兵马俑这一震撼世界的历史遗址。请你根据表格提示内容写一篇演讲稿，介绍兵马俑的基本信息(发现时间、地点和主要物品)，并说说它能让我们了解到古人的哪些相关信息。 历史遗址 兵马俑(the Terracotta Army) 发现背景 1974年，陕西西安农民挖井时偶然发现，来自秦朝，有2000多年历史 主要物品 数千个真人大小的陶制士兵、马匹和战车，青铜兵器 收获 可以了解中国古代士兵的生活、服饰，感受古人的智慧与创造力 注意:1.短文须包含以上所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 2.不少于80词，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Good morning, everyone! Today, I’m happy to tell you about a great historical site—the Terracotta Army.___ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 A Look into the Past ·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：90分） 一、完形填空（15分） In 1974, some farmers in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, made a(n) 1 discovery while digging a well. They found fragments (碎片) of clay figures. This discovery 2 to the uncovering of one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) finds of the 20th century: the Terracotta Army. This vast underground army was built for Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It was 3 to protect him in his afterlife. The figures, including warriors, chariots (战车), and horses, are all life-sized and have 4 features. No two figures are exactly the same. The 5 of constructing such a huge army was unimaginable. It is believed that over 700,000 workers worked on it for nearly 40 years. The figures were made using local clay and then 6 in a kiln (窑). They were originally painted in bright colors, but most of the paint has 7 over time. The Terracotta Army is not only a 8 of ancient Chinese art, but also a window into the history of the Qin Dynasty. By studying these figures, historians can learn about the army’s weapons, armor (盔甲), and even the hairstyles of the 9 . Today, the site has become a world-famous museum. It 10 millions of visitors from all over the world each year. They come to 11 this wonder in person and are amazed by the scale (规模) and detail. The discovery of the Terracotta Army has greatly 12 our understanding of ancient China. It shows the power and wealth of the Qin Empire, as well as the incredible skills of its craftsmen (工匠). It is a(n) 13 heritage (遗产) of all mankind. Protecting this site is a great challenge. Experts are working hard to 14 the remaining (剩余的) colors and to prevent further damage. Their work ensures that future generations can also 15 this amazing part of Chinese history. 1．A．interesting B．exciting C．surprising D．amazing 2．A．led B．took C．got D．came 3．A．ordered B．made C．meant D．asked 4．A．same B．similar C．different D．common 5．A．plan B．project C．idea D．thought 6．A．fired B．burned C．heated D．cooked 7．A．gone B．faded C．lost D．disappeared 8．A．treasure B．masterpiece C．work D．example 9．A．time B．period C．age D．year 10．A．draws B．attracts C．pulls D．catches 11．A．see B．look C．watch D．notice 12．A．enriched B．improved C．increased D．deepened 13．A．cultural B．natural C．historical D．valuable 14．A．protect B．keep C．save D．preserve 15．A．admire B．enjoy C．love D．like 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．B 10．B 11．A 12．D 13．A 14．D 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇关于秦始皇兵马俑的说明文，主要介绍了兵马俑的发现、建造、特点以及其历史意义。 1．句意：1974 年，陕西省西安的一些农民在打井时，有了一个令人惊讶的发现。固定搭配make a surprising discovery意为 “做出令人惊讶的发现”。根据语境，农民在挖掘时偶然发现了陶俑碎片，这一发现是令人惊讶的。 2．句意：这一发现促成/导致了20世纪最伟大考古发现之一 —— 兵马俑的出土。固定短语lead to意为 “导致、引发”。此处表示这一发现“引发” 了20世纪最伟大的考古发现之一，符合句意。 3．句意：它（这支地下军队）旨在在来世保护他（秦始皇）。固定句型It was meant to...表示 “本意是……、旨在……”。秦始皇建造地下军队是为了在来世保护他，因此用“meant”。 4．句意：这些俑像包括武士、战车和马匹，都是等身大小，且有着不同的特征。没有两个俑像完全一样。根据后文“No two figures are exactly the same.”（没有两个雕像完全相同），可知前文说它们是栩栩如生的，且具有不同的特征。 5．句意：建造如此庞大军队的工程是难以想象的。根据语境，此处指代建造兵马俑这项巨大的“工程、计划”，用 project最合适。 6．句意：这些俑像用当地陶土制成，然后在窑中烧制。根据常识和语境，陶俑是用当地的粘土制作，然后在窑里“烧制、烘烤”成型的，fired符合工艺描述。 7．句意：它们最初被绘上鲜艳的颜色，但大部分颜料随着时间褪色。根据转折连词“but”可知，前文说它们“被涂上了鲜艳的颜色”，后文应表示大多数颜色“已经消失了”，faded表示褪去。 8．句意：兵马俑不仅是中国古代艺术的杰作，也是了解秦朝历史的窗口。masterpiece意为“杰作；代表作”，高度评价兵马俑的艺术价值；treasure（宝藏）侧重物质价值，work（作品）过于普通，example（例子）均不如masterpiece贴切。 9．句意：通过研究这些俑像，历史学家可以了解军队的武器、盔甲，甚至那个时期人们的发型。固定搭配the hair-styles of the period意为“那个时代的发型”，指代秦朝当时的发型样式。 10．句意：如今，这个遗址已成为世界闻名的博物馆，每年吸引数百万来自世界各地的游客。主语是“it”（指代兵马俑博物馆），表示它“吸引” 了来自世界各地的数百万游客，attracts符合主谓一致和语境。 11．句意：他们亲自前来目睹这一奇迹，惊叹于它的规模和细节。固定搭配come to see意为“前来观赏、亲眼看到”。游客是亲自来“观赏”这个奇迹。 12．句意：兵马俑的发现极大地加深了我们对古代中国的理解。deepen意为 “加深（理解 / 认识）”，符合“考古发现丰富了历史认知”的语境；enrich（丰富）、improve（改善）、increase（增加）均不如deepen精准。 13．句意：它是全人类的文化遗产。固定搭配cultural heritage意为“文化遗产”，是描述兵马俑的标准术语；natural（自然的）、historical（历史的）、valuable（有价值的）均不符合固定搭配。 14．句意：专家们正努力保护剩余的色彩，防止进一步损坏。preserve意为“保护；保存（使免受损坏）”，侧重“维持现状、延长寿命”，符合文物保护的语境；protect（保护，侧重防御）、keep（保持）、save（拯救）均不如preserve专业。 15．句意：他们的工作确保后代也能欣赏这一中国历史的奇迹。admire意为“欣赏；钦佩”，符合“后代感受兵马俑的艺术与历史魅力”的语境；enjoy（享受）、love（热爱）、like（喜欢）均不如admire正式且贴合文化遗产的语境。 二、阅读理解（40分） A Han Dynasty Sword Found in Chongqing In January 2026, archaeologists made an exciting discovery in a tomb in Chongqing. They found a well-preserved iron sword that dates back more than 2,000 years. The sword, which was discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb, is 86 centimetres long and still has its original wooden handle. The sword was found in a tomb that had been hidden for centuries. “This is one of the most important discoveries we have made in recent years,” said Dr. Li, the lead archaeologist. “The fact that the sword is still intact after all these years is truly remarkable.” The team found the sword together with other bronze objects, including mirrors and coins. The location of the tomb suggests that it was built for a high-ranking military officer. The sword itself is of exceptional quality, which indicates that it was made by skilled craftsmen. “The discovery provides us with valuable information about the technology and culture of the Han Dynasty,” Dr. Li explained. “It tells us that the people at that time had advanced metalworking skills.” The sword is now on display at the Chongqing Archaeological Museum, where it has already attracted large numbers of visitors. The museum has also placed a QR code next to the sword so that visitors can learn more about its history through their phones. “This discovery shows that there is still so much to learn about our past,” said Dr. Li. “Every new find brings us closer to understanding the people who came before us.” 16．Why does Dr. Li consider the sword “remarkable”? A．Because it is the longest sword ever found in China. B．Because it was made of gold. C．Because it was found in a hidden tomb. D．Because it is still intact after more than 2,000 years. 17．What do the other objects found in the tomb suggest? A．The tomb was built for a high-ranking military officer. B．The tomb was built for a craftsman. C．The tomb was built for a farmer. D．The tomb was built for a king. 18．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The sword was found in a tomb. B．The sword was made by skilled craftsmen. C．The sword was found together with other objects that help identify its owner. D．The sword is on display at a museum. 19．Why did the museum place a QR code next to the sword? A．To encourage visitors to buy souvenirs. B．To help visitors learn more about the sword’s history. C．To show visitors how to use their phones. D．To prevent visitors from touching the sword. 20．How does the writer feel about the discovery? A．Uninterested. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Doubtful. 【答案】16．D 17．A 18．C 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了在重庆古墓中出土一把保存完好的汉代铁剑，以及此次考古发现的相关信息与意义。 16．根据第二段中“The fact that the sword is still intact after all these years is truly remarkable.”可知，这把剑历经两千多年依旧完好，这就是李博士认为它很了不起的原因。 17．根据第三段中“The location of the tomb suggests that it was built for a high-ranking military officer. ”可知，墓穴的位置表明这座墓是为一位高级军官修建的。 18．根据第三段内容，本段一共介绍两点：①宝剑和青铜器物一同出土；②墓穴位置推测墓主人身份；③宝剑品质说明工匠技艺高超。本段核心是“出土文物 + 墓穴位置线索”，帮助判断墓主人相关信息。 19．根据第五段中“The museum has also placed a QR code next to the sword so that visitors can learn more about its history through their phones.”可知，博物馆放置二维码，目的是帮助游客更多地了解这把剑的历史。 20．通读全文，文章介绍本次考古是激动人心的发现，能帮助人们了解汉代技术文化，能拉近我们与前人的距离，能看出作者对此发现持积极肯定的态度。 B Silk Painting Discovered at Mawangdui Tombs In August 2026, researchers from Hunan Museum made a remarkable discovery at the Mawangdui Tombs in Changsha, Hunan. They found a well-preserved silk painting that dates back more than 2,000 years. The painting, which measures 60 centimetres by 40 centimetres, was found in a lacquerware box that had been sealed for centuries. It shows scenes of daily life in the Han Dynasty, including farming, fishing, and celebrations. “This is a very important discovery,” said Dr. Liu, one of the lead researchers. “The painting is so well preserved that we can see the details clearly. It gives us a true picture of life in the Han Dynasty.” The researchers have been using special technology to study the painting without damaging it. They found that the painting was made with natural pigments—colours made from plants and minerals. “Studying this painting is like reading a history book,” Dr. Liu said. “It tells us about the clothes people wore, the tools they used, and the festivals they celebrated. It shows that life in the Han Dynasty was not so different from today in some ways.” The painting is now being prepared for exhibition at the Hunan Museum. It is expected to attract many visitors when it opens to the public next year. “This discovery tells us that we still have much to learn about our past,” Dr. Liu added. “Every object we find has a story to tell.” 21．Why was the painting so well preserved? A．Because it was made of special materials. B．Because it was sealed in a lacquerware box for centuries. C．Because it was buried deep in the ground. D．Because it was painted on silk. 22．What does Dr. Liu mean by “Studying this painting is like reading a history book”? A．The painting has writing on it. B．The painting was made by a historian. C．The painting is as old as a history book. D．The painting provides information about the lives of people in the Han Dynasty. 23．According to Dr. Liu, what does the painting tell us about the Han Dynasty? A．People in the Han Dynasty lived very differently from us. B．People in the Han Dynasty did not have festivals. C．People in the Han Dynasty had some similarities to people today. D．People in the Han Dynasty did not wear clothes. 24．What can be inferred about the researchers’ approach to studying the painting? A．They used methods that could harm the painting. B．They focused only on the colours used in the painting. C．They used technology to avoid damaging the painting. D．They studied the painting without using any tools. 25．What does the author mainly want to do in this passage? A．To describe how silk paintings were made. B．To introduce a new discovery about the Mawangdui Tombs. C．To compare the Han Dynasty with modern times. D．To advertise the Hunan Museum. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．C 24．C 25．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了马王堆墓新发现一幅保存完好的汉代帛画，介绍其出土情况、研究方式、历史价值以及后续展览安排。 21．文章第2段“The painting, which measures 60 centimetres by 40 centimetres, was found in a lacquerware box that had been sealed for centuries.”表明帛画保存完好的原因是它被封存在漆盒中数百年。 22．文章第5段“‘Studying this painting is like reading a history book,’” Dr. Liu said. ‘It tells us about the clothes people wore, the tools they used, and the festivals they celebrated.’”表明这句话的含义是这幅画能提供大量汉代民众生活的信息，和历史书一样承载史料价值。 23．文章第5段“It shows that life in the Han Dynasty was not so different from today in some ways.”表明汉代人与现代人有一些相似之处。 24．文章第4段“The researchers have been using special technology to study the painting without damaging it.”表明研究人员使用技术避免损坏帛画。 25．全文围绕马王堆新出土的帛画发现展开：介绍出土背景、画作内容、研究过程、价值和后续展出计划，核心是介绍马王堆的这一新考古发现。B项最符合主旨。 C In June 2026, Chinese scientists announced an exciting discovery—a new feathered dinosaur species named Changzhousaurus sinensis (中华常州龙). The fossil was found in Liaoning Province and is about 120 million years old. It is exceptionally well-preserved, with clear imprints of extensive feathers surrounding its skeleton. What makes this dinosaur special is its unique combination of features. It is the only known pennaraptoran dinosaur that simultaneously developed both large foot feathers and exceptionally long, fan-shaped tail feathers. It had around 16 tail feathers, somewhat similar to a peacock’s plumage. In terms of classification, it belongs to the dromaeosaurid family of theropod dinosaurs, making it a close relative of the Velociraptor and Microraptor. Scientists noted that this unique morphological combination—featuring large forelimb wing feathers alongside well-developed foot and tail feathers—has never been seen in any previously discovered dinosaur. This discovery provides new physical evidence to help understand the evolutionary path of dinosaur flight. The research was led by Xu Xing, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who has named more than 80 dinosaur species. His popular science book Dinosaurs Flying to the Blue Sky was once included in Chinese primary school textbooks. The species was named after Changzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to promote dinosaur science popularization. 26．Where was the fossil of Changzhousaurus sinensis found? A．In Changzhou. B．In Liaoning. C．In Beijing. D．In Gansu. 27．What makes Changzhousaurus sinensis unique among known dinosaurs? A．It is the largest dinosaur ever found. B．It had no feathers at all. C．It is the only known dinosaur with both large foot feathers and long fan-shaped tail feathers. D．It could fly like modern birds. 28．What does the underlined word “plumage” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Skeleton. B．Feather covering. C．Foot structure. D．Tail bone. 29．Why was the new dinosaur named after Changzhou? A．Because Changzhou has the most dinosaur fossils. B．Because the dinosaur was discovered in Changzhou. C．Because Changzhou has promoted dinosaur science popularization. D．Because Changzhou is the capital of China. 30．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce a newly discovered feathered dinosaur species. B．To explain why dinosaurs died out. C．To compare different types of encyclopaedias. D．To describe the history of Liaoning Province. 【答案】26．B 27．C 28．B 29．C 30．A 【导语】本文介绍了2026年6月中国科学家宣布发现的一种新的有羽恐龙物种——中华常州龙，该发现为理解恐龙飞行的演化路径提供了新的物理证据。 26．根据第一段“The fossil was found in Liaoning Province and is about 120 million years old.”可知，化石是在辽宁省被发现的。 27．根据第二段“It is the only known pennaraptoran dinosaur that simultaneously developed both large foot feathers and exceptionally long, fan-shaped tail feathers.”可知，它是已知唯一同时拥有大型脚部羽毛和超长扇形尾羽的恐龙。 28．根据第二段“It had around 16 tail feathers, somewhat similar to a peacock’s plumage.”可知，plumage指“羽毛覆盖物”，与peacock（孔雀）的羽毛相对应。 29．根据最后一段“The species was named after Changzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to promote dinosaur science popularization”可知，以常州命名是为了表彰常州长期以来推广恐龙科普的努力。 30．全文主要介绍了一种新发现的有羽恐龙物种——中华常州龙，包括其发现地点、独特特征和命名原因。 D 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。 Accidental discoveries have often opened the door to beauty and wonder, such as the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. 31 They were known as the “Ninth Wonder of the World” by historians. People have found about 20,000 old objects there. These things are very old, from 5,000 to 3,000 years ago, including gold, pottery (陶瓷), tools made from bones, and ivory. 32 In fact, it was exactly the heart of the ancient Shu Kingdom. The most surprising discoveries at the Sanxingdui Ruins site are the bronze (铜) pieces. One amazing piece is a very thin gold mask that is only 0.2 mm thick. 33 Scientists believe that these skills have been lost. There are many mysteries about Sanxingdui. 34 Many people wonder if they used a different writing method. Or maybe they depended on telling stories from one to the other to pass down things. The Sanxingdui Ruins site shows us how creative ancient people were. 35 Its secrets continue to draw researchers’ attention. Let’s wait and see what will be found. A．They look like golden-faced human heads. B．It also reminds us of the rich past of humans. C．One of them is that people found no writings. D．It shows ancient Chinese people’s great skills. E．These show that a great ancient city once stood here. F．They were discovered by a farmer in 1929 by accident. 【答案】31．F 32．E 33．D 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了三星堆遗址的偶然发现、出土文物、精湛工艺、未解之谜以及其展现的古蜀文明创造力与人类历史的厚重。 31．根据“Accidental discoveries have often opened the door to beauty and wonder, such as the Sanxingdui Ruins”可知，此处应承接“偶然发现”的具体内容。选项F“它们是在1929年由一位农民偶然发现的。”直接点明了三星堆遗址被发现的方式和时间，符合语境。故选F。 32．根据“People have found about 20,000 old objects there... including gold, pottery...”及后文“In fact, it was exactly the heart of the ancient Shu Kingdom.”可知，大量出土文物证明了此处曾有一个伟大的古城。选项E“这些都表明一座伟大的古城曾经矗立在这里。”既总结了前文发现的意义，又为后文“古蜀国中心”的结论做了铺垫，符合语境。故选E。 33．根据“One amazing piece is a very thin gold mask that is only 0.2 mm thick.”可知，此处应说明这件文物所体现的技艺。选项D“它展现了古代中国人高超的技艺。”是对金面具工艺价值的评价，符合语境。故选D。 34．根据“Many people wonder if they used a different writing method.”可知，说明此处应点出一个具体的谜团。选项C“其中之一是，人们没有发现任何文字。”直接提出了一个核心谜题，引出后文的猜测，符合语境。故选C。 35．根据“The Sanxingdui Ruins site shows us how creative ancient people were.”可知，此处应进一步说明其更广泛的意义。选项B“它也提醒着我们人类历史的厚重。”从创造力延伸到对人类整体历史的反思，升华了主题，符合语境。故选B。 三、选词填空（10分） different  die  travel  be  thousand  include  patient  they  place(v.)  near Most people wouldn’t feel the need to have an army to protect them after they died. However, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, was not like 36 . He ordered workers to create an army out of clay and 37 it near his tomb (墓). The task of building the terracotta army was huge. It is estimated that workers and craftsmen (工匠) worked 38 forty years to build this tomb. Life-size figures had to be made by hand without any modern tools. Each warrior looked 39 , leading some historians to believe that they were modeled after real soldiers (士兵) in Qin’s army. What’s terrible is that it is said 40 of people were buried along with Qin Shi Huangdi and the Terracotta Army, 41 these craftsmen. When finished, the warriors were armed with real weapons. Over the years, the terracotta warriors suffered from natural disasters and man-made destruction (破坏). About 2, 000 figures have 42 restored (修复) so far, but most of them are still waiting to be put together. Experts must do the work with great 43 because restoring the figures is very complex. In 2025, more than 10 million people came to the Terracotta Army Museum. For many young visitors, this trip is like 44 back to ancient China and they are inspired to learn more about Chinese history. The Qin dynasty ended four years after the emperor’s 45 , but it has made great contributions to history and will never be forgotten. 【答案】 36．them 37．place 38．nearly 39．different 40．thousands 41．including 42．been 43．patience 44．traveling 45．death 【导语】本文讲述秦始皇令工匠造兵马俑，历经损毁与修复，成中外文化瑰宝。 36．句意：然而，中国第一位皇帝秦始皇却不像他们。前文提到“大多数人死后觉得无需军队守护”，此处用代词them指代前文的“Most people”，作介词like的宾语，符合指代逻辑。 37．句意：他下令工匠用陶土打造军队，并将其放置在陵墓附近。and连接并列不定式结构，与“to create”并列需填动词原形，place表示“放置”，符合语境。 38．句意：据估计，工人和工匠几乎耗时四十年建造这座陵墓。此处修饰数词“forty years”表“将近、近乎”，用副词nearly，贴合时间估算语义。 39．句意：每个兵马俑看起来都与众不同。系动词look后接形容词作表语，different表示“不同的”，呼应后文“仿真实士兵造型”的特点。 40．句意：据说成千上万的人与秦始皇及兵马俑一同被埋葬。固定搭配thousands of意为“成千上万的”，符合数量表达习惯。 41．句意：据说成千上万的人被埋葬，包括这些工匠。介词including表“包含、包括”，补充说明被埋葬人群的范围，逻辑通顺。 42．句意：截至目前，约2000个俑已被修复。“so far”是现在完成时标志，且兵马俑是“被修复”，需用被动语态结构“have been restored”，故填been。 43．句意：专家必须以极大的耐心完成这项工作。形容词great 后接名词，patience表示“耐心”，契合修复工作复杂、需细心的语境。 44．句意：对许多年轻游客而言，这次旅行就像游历回古代中国。介词like后接动名词，traveling与back to搭配表“游历到……”，符合旅行体验的语境。 45．句意：秦始皇去世四年后，秦朝灭亡。名词所有格emperor’s后接名词，death表示“死亡”，符合“皇帝去世后朝代终结”的历史逻辑。 四、任务型阅读（10分） Since the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址) were first discovered in 1929, they have brought the world one pleasant surprise after another. Hundreds of historical relics (文物) have been found there. If one of these relics could speak, what would it say? “Haha! I’m glad you finally found me!” “Although I’m now incomplete...I think I’m still quite fashionable with my BIG eyes! Experts tell me I am priceless because I am made of 300 grams of gold and they think that a complete version (版本) of me may have weighed about 500 grams.” “Some experts say my appearance shows that the people of the ancient Shu civilization (文明) worshiped (崇拜) gold. Well, that might be true, but I still have secrets that need to be uncovered. For example, some experts have noticed I look very similar to a golden mask found at the Jinsha excavation (发掘) site in Sichuan Province. And this raises a lot of questions about the relationship between the Sanxingdui and Jinsha civilizations.” “It has been a long time since I was discovered. However, researchers still don’t know why I look this way. Of course, I know the answer, but I’d like to keep it a secret, I feel proud to be a mystery!” 46．The complete gold mask may have a weight of . (10个词以内) 47．The look of the golden mask may show that . (15个词以内) 48．Where did the experts find a similar golden mask? (10个词以内) 49．Why would the relic like to keep the secret about its look? (10个词以内) 50．The passage mainly talks about . (10个词以内) 【答案】46．about 500 grams 47．the people of the ancient Shu civilization worshiped gold 48．At the Jinsha excavation site in Sichuan Province 49．Because it feels proud to be a mystery. 50．one of the relics’ words/the golden masks’ words/what one of the relics says 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要通过三星堆黄金面具的拟人化自述，介绍其重量、关联的古蜀文明特征、与金沙遗址面具的联系及自身的神秘性。 46．根据文章第三段“a complete version of me may have weighed about 500 grams”可推知，完整的黄金面具重量约为500克。故填about 500 grams。 47．根据文章第四段“the people of the ancient Shu civilization worshiped gold”可推知，黄金面具的外观表明古蜀文明崇拜黄金。故填the people of the ancient Shu civilization worshiped gold。 48．根据文章第四段“a golden mask found at the Jinsha excavation site in Sichuan Province”可推知，专家在四川省的金沙遗址发现了类似的黄金面具。故填At the Jinsha excavation site in Sichuan Province. 49．根据文章最后一段“I’d like to keep it a secret, I feel proud to be a mystery!”可推知，文物喜欢保持神秘感是因为它为此感到自豪。故填Because it feels proud to be a mystery. 50．通读全文，文章以三星堆黄金面具的拟人化口吻展开，讲述其相关信息，核心围绕 “三星堆黄金面具的自述”。故填one of the relics’ words/the golden masks’ words/what one of the relics says。 五、书面表达（15分） 假如你是一名考古爱好者，最近了解到兵马俑这一震撼世界的历史遗址。请你根据表格提示内容写一篇演讲稿，介绍兵马俑的基本信息(发现时间、地点和主要物品)，并说说它能让我们了解到古人的哪些相关信息。 历史遗址 兵马俑(the Terracotta Army) 发现背景 1974年，陕西西安农民挖井时偶然发现，来自秦朝，有2000多年历史 主要物品 数千个真人大小的陶制士兵、马匹和战车，青铜兵器 收获 可以了解中国古代士兵的生活、服饰，感受古人的智慧与创造力 注意:1.短文须包含以上所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 2.不少于80词，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Good morning, everyone! Today, I’m happy to tell you about a great historical site—the Terracotta Army.___ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Good morning, everyone! Today, I’m happy to tell you about a great historical site—the Terracotta Army. It’s in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Local farmers found it by accident in 1974 while digging wells. It’s from the Qin Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago. There are thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and chariots. Each soldier has a different face and stands in a different way. These clay warriors were made to protect the First Emperor of Qin. From them, we can learn about how ancient Chinese soldiers lived, how they made things, and what clothes they wore. The bronze weapons also show the wisdom and creativity of ancient people. The Terracotta Army lets us feel like walking into the past. It’s a wonderful way to know more about ancient Chinese people’s life. Thanks! 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意]   确定文体：历史文化类演讲稿，介绍史实多用一般过去时，讲解价值用一般现在时 明确要点：①遗址基础信息：名称兵马俑 ②发现背景：1974年陕西西安农民挖井偶然发现，秦朝遗迹，拥有两千多年历史 ③主要出土物品：数千真人大小陶制士兵、马匹、战车，配套青铜兵器，补充细节：每个陶俑样貌姿态各不相同 ④历史收获价值：了解古代士兵生活、服饰，体会古人高超智慧与创造力 确定人称：第一人称(I)，第三人称(it/they) 注意事项：控制词数，不得透露真实信息 [第二步：构思布局]   三段式结构： 开头段：使用题目给定开篇句，问候听众，引出介绍主题兵马俑 主体段：完整交代兵马俑发现时间、地点、历史朝代与年限，介绍核心出土陶制文物，补充陶俑独一无二的细节；说明修建初衷，讲解兵马俑带给我们的历史信息：士兵生活、服饰、古工艺，青铜兵器体现古人智慧 结尾段：升华主旨，总结兵马俑的历史意义 [第三步：要点展开]   要点一：介绍发现背景与出土主要物品 背景：in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province/found it by accident in 1974 while digging wells/from the Qin Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago/thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and chariots/has a different face and stands in a different way/lies in Xi’an of Shaanxi Province/was discovered totally by chance/dates back to the Qin Dynasty, with a history of over two thousand years/unearthed/really impressive等 要点二：讲解兵马俑承载的历史信息、古人智慧 收获：were made to protect the First Emperor of Qin/learn about how ancient Chinese soldiers lived, how they made things, and what clothes they wore/show the wisdom of ancient people/clearly picture the daily life and uniforms of ancient soldiers/reflect the outstanding creativity and extraordinary wisdom and creativity of ancient Chinese craftsmen等 要点三：升华历史意义 意义：lets us feel like walking into the past/a wonderful way to know more about ancient Chinese people’s life/directly touch the history of ancient China/fully admire our ancestors’ brilliant creativity/a priceless treasure of Chinese civilization/builds a bridge connecting us with the distant Qin Dynasty等 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年九年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 A Look into the Past ·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：90分） 一、完形填空（15分） In 1974, some farmers in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, made a(n) 1 discovery while digging a well. They found fragments (碎片) of clay figures. This discovery 2 to the uncovering of one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) finds of the 20th century: the Terracotta Army. This vast underground army was built for Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It was 3 to protect him in his afterlife. The figures, including warriors, chariots (战车), and horses, are all life-sized and have 4 features. No two figures are exactly the same. The 5 of constructing such a huge army was unimaginable. It is believed that over 700,000 workers worked on it for nearly 40 years. The figures were made using local clay and then 6 in a kiln (窑). They were originally painted in bright colors, but most of the paint has 7 over time. The Terracotta Army is not only a 8 of ancient Chinese art, but also a window into the history of the Qin Dynasty. By studying these figures, historians can learn about the army’s weapons, armor (盔甲), and even the hairstyles of the 9 . Today, the site has become a world-famous museum. It 10 millions of visitors from all over the world each year. They come to 11 this wonder in person and are amazed by the scale (规模) and detail. The discovery of the Terracotta Army has greatly 12 our understanding of ancient China. It shows the power and wealth of the Qin Empire, as well as the incredible skills of its craftsmen (工匠). It is a(n) 13 heritage (遗产) of all mankind. Protecting this site is a great challenge. Experts are working hard to 14 the remaining (剩余的) colors and to prevent further damage. Their work ensures that future generations can also 15 this amazing part of Chinese history. 1．A．interesting B．exciting C．surprising D．amazing 2．A．led B．took C．got D．came 3．A．ordered B．made C．meant D．asked 4．A．same B．similar C．different D．common 5．A．plan B．project C．idea D．thought 6．A．fired B．burned C．heated D．cooked 7．A．gone B．faded C．lost D．disappeared 8．A．treasure B．masterpiece C．work D．example 9．A．time B．period C．age D．year 10．A．draws B．attracts C．pulls D．catches 11．A．see B．look C．watch D．notice 12．A．enriched B．improved C．increased D．deepened 13．A．cultural B．natural C．historical D．valuable 14．A．protect B．keep C．save D．preserve 15．A．admire B．enjoy C．love D．like 二、阅读理解（40分） A Han Dynasty Sword Found in Chongqing In January 2026, archaeologists made an exciting discovery in a tomb in Chongqing. They found a well-preserved iron sword that dates back more than 2,000 years. The sword, which was discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb, is 86 centimetres long and still has its original wooden handle. The sword was found in a tomb that had been hidden for centuries. “This is one of the most important discoveries we have made in recent years,” said Dr. Li, the lead archaeologist. “The fact that the sword is still intact after all these years is truly remarkable.” The team found the sword together with other bronze objects, including mirrors and coins. The location of the tomb suggests that it was built for a high-ranking military officer. The sword itself is of exceptional quality, which indicates that it was made by skilled craftsmen. “The discovery provides us with valuable information about the technology and culture of the Han Dynasty,” Dr. Li explained. “It tells us that the people at that time had advanced metalworking skills.” The sword is now on display at the Chongqing Archaeological Museum, where it has already attracted large numbers of visitors. The museum has also placed a QR code next to the sword so that visitors can learn more about its history through their phones. “This discovery shows that there is still so much to learn about our past,” said Dr. Li. “Every new find brings us closer to understanding the people who came before us.” 16．Why does Dr. Li consider the sword “remarkable”? A．Because it is the longest sword ever found in China. B．Because it was made of gold. C．Because it was found in a hidden tomb. D．Because it is still intact after more than 2,000 years. 17．What do the other objects found in the tomb suggest? A．The tomb was built for a high-ranking military officer. B．The tomb was built for a craftsman. C．The tomb was built for a farmer. D．The tomb was built for a king. 18．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The sword was found in a tomb. B．The sword was made by skilled craftsmen. C．The sword was found together with other objects that help identify its owner. D．The sword is on display at a museum. 19．Why did the museum place a QR code next to the sword? A．To encourage visitors to buy souvenirs. B．To help visitors learn more about the sword’s history. C．To show visitors how to use their phones. D．To prevent visitors from touching the sword. 20．How does the writer feel about the discovery? A．Uninterested. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Doubtful. B Silk Painting Discovered at Mawangdui Tombs In August 2026, researchers from Hunan Museum made a remarkable discovery at the Mawangdui Tombs in Changsha, Hunan. They found a well-preserved silk painting that dates back more than 2,000 years. The painting, which measures 60 centimetres by 40 centimetres, was found in a lacquerware box that had been sealed for centuries. It shows scenes of daily life in the Han Dynasty, including farming, fishing, and celebrations. “This is a very important discovery,” said Dr. Liu, one of the lead researchers. “The painting is so well preserved that we can see the details clearly. It gives us a true picture of life in the Han Dynasty.” The researchers have been using special technology to study the painting without damaging it. They found that the painting was made with natural pigments—colours made from plants and minerals. “Studying this painting is like reading a history book,” Dr. Liu said. “It tells us about the clothes people wore, the tools they used, and the festivals they celebrated. It shows that life in the Han Dynasty was not so different from today in some ways.” The painting is now being prepared for exhibition at the Hunan Museum. It is expected to attract many visitors when it opens to the public next year. “This discovery tells us that we still have much to learn about our past,” Dr. Liu added. “Every object we find has a story to tell.” 21．Why was the painting so well preserved? A．Because it was made of special materials. B．Because it was sealed in a lacquerware box for centuries. C．Because it was buried deep in the ground. D．Because it was painted on silk. 22．What does Dr. Liu mean by “Studying this painting is like reading a history book”? A．The painting has writing on it. B．The painting was made by a historian. C．The painting is as old as a history book. D．The painting provides information about the lives of people in the Han Dynasty. 23．According to Dr. Liu, what does the painting tell us about the Han Dynasty? A．People in the Han Dynasty lived very differently from us. B．People in the Han Dynasty did not have festivals. C．People in the Han Dynasty had some similarities to people today. D．People in the Han Dynasty did not wear clothes. 24．What can be inferred about the researchers’ approach to studying the painting? A．They used methods that could harm the painting. B．They focused only on the colours used in the painting. C．They used technology to avoid damaging the painting. D．They studied the painting without using any tools. 25．What does the author mainly want to do in this passage? A．To describe how silk paintings were made. B．To introduce a new discovery about the Mawangdui Tombs. C．To compare the Han Dynasty with modern times. D．To advertise the Hunan Museum. C In June 2026, Chinese scientists announced an exciting discovery—a new feathered dinosaur species named Changzhousaurus sinensis (中华常州龙). The fossil was found in Liaoning Province and is about 120 million years old. It is exceptionally well-preserved, with clear imprints of extensive feathers surrounding its skeleton. What makes this dinosaur special is its unique combination of features. It is the only known pennaraptoran dinosaur that simultaneously developed both large foot feathers and exceptionally long, fan-shaped tail feathers. It had around 16 tail feathers, somewhat similar to a peacock’s plumage. In terms of classification, it belongs to the dromaeosaurid family of theropod dinosaurs, making it a close relative of the Velociraptor and Microraptor. Scientists noted that this unique morphological combination—featuring large forelimb wing feathers alongside well-developed foot and tail feathers—has never been seen in any previously discovered dinosaur. This discovery provides new physical evidence to help understand the evolutionary path of dinosaur flight. The research was led by Xu Xing, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who has named more than 80 dinosaur species. His popular science book Dinosaurs Flying to the Blue Sky was once included in Chinese primary school textbooks. The species was named after Changzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to promote dinosaur science popularization. 26．Where was the fossil of Changzhousaurus sinensis found? A．In Changzhou. B．In Liaoning. C．In Beijing. D．In Gansu. 27．What makes Changzhousaurus sinensis unique among known dinosaurs? A．It is the largest dinosaur ever found. B．It had no feathers at all. C．It is the only known dinosaur with both large foot feathers and long fan-shaped tail feathers. D．It could fly like modern birds. 28．What does the underlined word “plumage” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Skeleton. B．Feather covering. C．Foot structure. D．Tail bone. 29．Why was the new dinosaur named after Changzhou? A．Because Changzhou has the most dinosaur fossils. B．Because the dinosaur was discovered in Changzhou. C．Because Changzhou has promoted dinosaur science popularization. D．Because Changzhou is the capital of China. 30．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce a newly discovered feathered dinosaur species. B．To explain why dinosaurs died out. C．To compare different types of encyclopaedias. D．To describe the history of Liaoning Province. D 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。 Accidental discoveries have often opened the door to beauty and wonder, such as the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. 31 They were known as the “Ninth Wonder of the World” by historians. People have found about 20,000 old objects there. These things are very old, from 5,000 to 3,000 years ago, including gold, pottery (陶瓷), tools made from bones, and ivory. 32 In fact, it was exactly the heart of the ancient Shu Kingdom. The most surprising discoveries at the Sanxingdui Ruins site are the bronze (铜) pieces. One amazing piece is a very thin gold mask that is only 0.2 mm thick. 33 Scientists believe that these skills have been lost. There are many mysteries about Sanxingdui. 34 Many people wonder if they used a different writing method. Or maybe they depended on telling stories from one to the other to pass down things. The Sanxingdui Ruins site shows us how creative ancient people were. 35 Its secrets continue to draw researchers’ attention. Let’s wait and see what will be found. A．They look like golden-faced human heads. B．It also reminds us of the rich past of humans. C．One of them is that people found no writings. D．It shows ancient Chinese people’s great skills. E．These show that a great ancient city once stood here. F．They were discovered by a farmer in 1929 by accident. 三、选词填空（10分） different  die  travel  be  thousand  include  patient  they  place(v.)  near Most people wouldn’t feel the need to have an army to protect them after they died. However, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, was not like 36 . He ordered workers to create an army out of clay and 37 it near his tomb (墓). The task of building the terracotta army was huge. It is estimated that workers and craftsmen (工匠) worked 38 forty years to build this tomb. Life-size figures had to be made by hand without any modern tools. Each warrior looked 39 , leading some historians to believe that they were modeled after real soldiers (士兵) in Qin’s army. What’s terrible is that it is said 40 of people were buried along with Qin Shi Huangdi and the Terracotta Army, 41 these craftsmen. When finished, the warriors were armed with real weapons. Over the years, the terracotta warriors suffered from natural disasters and man-made destruction (破坏). About 2, 000 figures have 42 restored (修复) so far, but most of them are still waiting to be put together. Experts must do the work with great 43 because restoring the figures is very complex. In 2025, more than 10 million people came to the Terracotta Army Museum. For many young visitors, this trip is like 44 back to ancient China and they are inspired to learn more about Chinese history. The Qin dynasty ended four years after the emperor’s 45 , but it has made great contributions to history and will never be forgotten. 四、任务型阅读（10分） Since the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址) were first discovered in 1929, they have brought the world one pleasant surprise after another. Hundreds of historical relics (文物) have been found there. If one of these relics could speak, what would it say? “Haha! I’m glad you finally found me!” “Although I’m now incomplete...I think I’m still quite fashionable with my BIG eyes! Experts tell me I am priceless because I am made of 300 grams of gold and they think that a complete version (版本) of me may have weighed about 500 grams.” “Some experts say my appearance shows that the people of the ancient Shu civilization (文明) worshiped (崇拜) gold. Well, that might be true, but I still have secrets that need to be uncovered. For example, some experts have noticed I look very similar to a golden mask found at the Jinsha excavation (发掘) site in Sichuan Province. And this raises a lot of questions about the relationship between the Sanxingdui and Jinsha civilizations.” “It has been a long time since I was discovered. However, researchers still don’t know why I look this way. Of course, I know the answer, but I’d like to keep it a secret, I feel proud to be a mystery!” 46．The complete gold mask may have a weight of . (10个词以内) 47．The look of the golden mask may show that . (15个词以内) 48．Where did the experts find a similar golden mask? (10个词以内) 49．Why would the relic like to keep the secret about its look? (10个词以内) 50．The passage mainly talks about . (10个词以内) 五、书面表达（15分） 假如你是一名考古爱好者，最近了解到兵马俑这一震撼世界的历史遗址。请你根据表格提示内容写一篇演讲稿，介绍兵马俑的基本信息(发现时间、地点和主要物品)，并说说它能让我们了解到古人的哪些相关信息。 历史遗址 兵马俑(the Terracotta Army) 发现背景 1974年，陕西西安农民挖井时偶然发现，来自秦朝，有2000多年历史 主要物品 数千个真人大小的陶制士兵、马匹和战车，青铜兵器 收获 可以了解中国古代士兵的生活、服饰，感受古人的智慧与创造力 注意:1.短文须包含以上所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 2.不少于80词，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Good morning, everyone! 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