考前押题07 阅读表达5大常考话题（期中专项训练）九年级英语上学期新教材北师大版

考前押题07 阅读表达5大常考话题 话题1 科学技术（难点） 话题2 学习策略 话题3 环境保护（常考点） 话题4 健康 话题5 其他类 1.阅读法 (1)略读全文,掌握主旨大意。略读时要特别注意短文的首段和末段。一般文章的主旨大意就在其中。抓住每段中的关键词语,便可以迅速把握短文的主旨以及主要信息的分布,在答题时就心中有数了。 (2)寻读。掌握短文的主旨大意之后,应认真阅读题目,准确理解题意及其范围,带着问题到短文中寻找相关答案。一般的事实题可直接从文中找出答案,但也要认真斟酌,透过表层结构,领会其深层含义。而较为深层次的推理判断题的解答则需要建立在对全文理解的基础上。因此,做这类题切忌掺杂主观因素。 (3)复读审核。初次答完题后,要对照短文内容对所写答案通盘审核、反复斟酌、做出修正,以减少错误。 2.审题法 做题时要看清问题类型。此类题的问题中一般只有一个是一般疑问句,需要用Yes或No来回答,其余都需要用文中具体信息来回答。尤其需要注意的是,选择疑问句可能会以貌似一般疑问句或特殊疑问句的形式出现,因此,要注意题干中是否有or。 3.表达法 (1)在答题时,总的原则就是:能简略回答,尽量简略回答。 (2)书写要规范。句子开头首字母要大写;正确使用标点符号;单词拼写要正确无误;单词书写要认真。 (3)做出适当调整。在回答时,同学们应对照题目,根据需要对句子的人称、单复数、时态、语态、词性、主谓搭配等做出适当的调整。 话题1 科学技术（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Imagine walking into a school where AI chatbots answer your questions, magnetic (磁吸的) maps on walls teach geography, and 5G networks make research faster than ever. This is no longer science fiction— it’s the reality of smart campuses in China and worldwide. One example is a school in Tianjin. It uses a smart campus system made by a tech company. In class, students get hands-on experience by using simulation (模拟) tools and VR glasses. They can explore how rockets are launched and structure inside the rockets through fun and interactive (互动的) learning. Similarly, in swimming classes, “By wearing smart earphones, they can receive real-time instructions from the coach underwater. This keeps them safe.” said Li Rui, the school’s principal. At a school in Anhui, technology is improving PE classes. Self-testing tools with AI visual analysis (可视化分析) technology are used for activities like running, jumping, sit-ups, and skipping rope. A facial recognition system records students’ faces, allowing them to receive performance results immediately after each exercise. “Before, when I threw the shot put (铅球) , the teacher had to use a ruler to measure the distance. Now, the results are produced automatically (自动地) . You can also see which parts of your exercise need improvement, with the teacher then helping to guide you to make those improvements,” said a student from the school. Besides China, smart campus technologies are gaining popularity. In Canada, a school built the first 5G-powered smart campus, allowing researchers to test cutting-edge software. Meanwhile, a college from the UK introduced an AI assistant that helps students check class schedules or get answers at once. It provides students with information about attendance records, courses, and class timetables, making it easier for students to manage their school lives. And a university in Australia uses an app, allowing students to visualize the human heart in 3D, which helps students understand the heart’s different parts and blood flow. Making school life simpler and more convenient is becoming a reality with the use of technology all over the world. 1．What technology does the school in Tianjin use from the tech company? 2．When can students at the school in Anhui receive performance results in PE classes? 3．What does the app used by the Australian university let students do with the human heart? 4．What AI technology would you like to use in your school to better school learning? Why? (Please give one reason.) Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京昌平·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of AI. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics? 2．What is cross-disciplinary learning about in simple terms? 3．Why are schools pushing cross-disciplinary studies? 4．Would you like to choose cross-disciplinary learning? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Can a robot really freestyle? Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut (创作瓶颈) and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners. Up until recent advancements, applications of AI (artificial intelligence) have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry. While the concern of an impending future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK. Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably differently. 1．What can Shimon do? 2．Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon? 3．According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists. 4．As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) 话题2 学习策略（共2篇） Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·北京顺义·期中） Learning a Foreign Language There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how words are said, which words are chosen and what forms of words are used. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language difficult. But some advice might make learning a new language easier and more fun. Don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. It helps listeners to understand what someone says more clearly. But the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. As for learning any new skill, practice makes perfect. And most of the time, the native (本地的) speaker is glad to help improve the pronunciation of the words. Don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. There are tens of thousands of words in English. It is impossible to know all of them. You may use context (上下文) and body language to guess what others say. For example, when a person says “Hola” and waves his hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. Whether it means “Hello” or “Good morning”, it is not necessarily important at that moment to know the exact meaning. Don’t give up. Learning a new language or skill always takes time. Many will give up learning because it is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t lose hope and keep trying. In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can give great advantages. Learning a language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. Don’t forget that learning a language can also include making new friends and experiencing new cultures! 1．What is the most important step in learning a new language? 2．How do you guess the meaning of what someone says? 3．Why is it OK to make mistakes when learning a new language? 4．Is learning a foreign language important? Why or why not? Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When talking about study place, our mind often connects pictures of a classroom with desks in silence. While the traditional desk and chair arrangement holds its value, different study places offer other benefits that satisfy people’s learning preferences. By improving learning in different study environments, students can choose their study spaces to fit their tasks, preferences and moods so that their learning is not just effective but also enjoyable. Nature: Parks and Gardens In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress. The calming effect of nature acts as a natural stress reliever to reduce one’s stress, and inspire creativity. Surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, students often find themselves inspired, unlocking new insights and ideas. These beautiful places are especially good for innovation (创新) and creative thinking. Public Libraries It is easy to get resources (资源). From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning. There is good atmosphere (氛围): Being surrounded by other learners who focus on their academic study, you can gain a powerful influence. The most important thing is that it is a distraction-free zone. Libraries are designed to help students focus on their work. Museums Museums, with their exhibits, offer students new study spaces. Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking. The historical artifacts and artworks can help mental engagement and raise a deeper connection to the subject matter. Museums provide a quiet place which is good for deep, focused study. Many museums can offer detailed descriptions to help students understand their study materials better. Understanding the benefits of different study places can make a huge difference in learning and personal well-being. By exploring new study spaces for improving learning, students can discover what environments best suit their learning style, mood, and the task at hand to improve learning efficiency and enjoyment. 1．What is fresh air in parks and gardens good for? 2．In which place can people get academic journals easily, a museum or a public library? 3．What can students raise when they are surrounded by history, art and culture? 4．Where do you want to study? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 话题3 环境保护（共2篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容完成任务。 Going shopping for new clothes can be great. However, what you might not realize is that the fashion industry, especially “fast fashion”, is harmful for the planet. What is fast fashion? Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. Styles change all the time and lots of people like to buy clothes that are in fashion right now. The aim of fast fashion is to get these new styles into shops as fast as possible so customers can buy them. 2 The fashion industry is responsible for between eight and ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) which pollute the air and cause climate change. To keep prices low, fashion companies often use a fabric (织物) called polyester, which causes harm to the environment. Clothes factories dye (染) fabrics with lots of chemicals, which can also pollute the environment. Making clothes also requires lots of water. Cotton plants need to be often watered to grow, and turning cotton into clothes needs even more water. It takes 10,000 litres to produce a kilogram of cotton, so a single pair of jeans for an adult can use 7,500 litres of water. The clothes then have to be shipped to the places where they’re going to be sold, which produces even more pollution. Fast fashion clothes aren’t made to last forever because they often go out of style quite quickly. Some people throw their clothes away when they don’t want them any more, which makes a lot of waste. Who is helping? Lots of people are working for change, Experts investigate (调查) the environmental and social cost of clothing. People use the information to speak out and ask companies to change. Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes. Some charities have held Second Hand Month, asking people to buy only second-hand clothes in that month. Governments of some countries have written a set of rules to encourage companies to make clothes that last longer. You can help too. You can also raise awareness of the problem among your family and friends or ask a teacher to help you spread the word at your school. 1．What does fast fashion refer to? 2．Please write a heading for Paragraphs 3 and 4. 3．Why do some clothing companies offer customers vouchers? 4．What can you do to help reduce the harm of fast fashion? Please list two points and give reasons. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature. What do you think would help you and your friends change your lifestyles and do something to make a healthier planet? How can we empower young people to help protect the Earth? Education might help. For years, experts have developed environmental education programs with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. Many environmental education programs are developed for young people like you. You have more power to make a difference than you might think. Why? You have a long future ahead of you. This means that how you choose to live now will make a big difference over the course of your life. Your lifestyle choices can even inspire (激励) your parents and grandparents’ generations. Environmental education programs seem like a very good thing. But do they really work? The short answer is yes. By searching large online databases (数据库) of scientific studies, we found that environmental education programs deeply influence people’s knowledge: Young people who take part in environmental education learn a lot about nature, the climate, and what they can do to protect the environment. We also found that environmental education has meaningful effects on attitudes: Young people feel positive about the environment and motivated (有动力的) to protect it. Finally, environmental education encourages environmental behavior: Young people who have taken part in environmental education are more likely to do things to protect the environment, such as recycling waste or taking shorter showers to save water, carrying a reusable water bottle, or turning off the lights when leaving a room. Overall, we found the benefits of environmental education programs can be very broad (广泛的). They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. Environmental education can be a powerful way to prepare young people for the future. It does not only help young people understand what environmental problems we face—it also encourages them to act. But still, some important questions remain. For example, what is the best way for teachers to teach environmental education? Which activities (for example, learning in class or going to a camp) work best for children of different age groups? There is no right answer—the most important thing is to learn from each other’s perspectives. 1．Why is the world becoming less livable? 2．What is the goal of environmental education programs? 3．What are the benefits of environmental education programs? 4．According to the passage, what activity can you design for an environmental education program to influence young people? What are the influences? 话题4 健康（共XX篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Pre-made meals or “ready-to-eat” dishes have quietly become a common part of daily life for many students and families. A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens. These meals are then reheated and served to customers. This includes everything from the popular braised pork ribs to the seemingly “freshly stir-fried” vegetables that many students enjoy after a long day at school. As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help. However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of. Nutrition experts from the Chinese Nutrition Society point out that reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B．Additionally, a 2024 analysis by the Beijing Food Safety Inspection Institute found that some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives to extend their shelf life, which can be harmful if consumed regularly. At home, the situation is similar. Frozen dumplings, pre-cooked noodles, and microwaveable rice bowls fill supermarket freezers, offering quick solutions for busy weeknights. While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals. A study conducted by Peking University’s School of Public Health showed that children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food. To address these concerns, some forward-thinking brands have started to make changes. For example, Meituan, a major food delivery platform in China, now allows customers to choose to see only “freshly cooked” meals in search results, giving people more control over their food choices. The platform reported that within six months of starting this service, 35% of its student users had started using it regularly. Another brand, HelloFresh, has begun to clearly label the nutritional information and ingredient lists on their pre-made products, helping consumers make more informed decisions. As pre-made meals become more popular, it’s important for consumers, especially young people, to be mindful of their choices. Learning to read food labels carefully, choosing dishes with fewer additives, and trying to balance convenience with health can help everyone enjoy the benefits of pre-made meals without losing their health. For students, this might mean occasionally choosing a freshly cooked meal over takeout, or helping parents prepare simple home-cooked dishes on weekends. By making small, careful choices, we can ensure that convenience doesn’t come at the risk of our health. 1．What percentage of takeout meals are pre-made according to the survey by the China Consumer Association? 2．Why are pre-made meals popular among busy students and families? 3．What are the disadvantages of pre-made meals? 4．Which would you like to choose, pre-made meals or freshly cooked meals? Why? (Give at least two reasons) Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Doctors in Bristol can send patients on a free course g this month, which uses stand-up comedy to help patients who are fighting with trauma(创伤). The course was pioneered by a comedian, Belcher. It’s believed that comedy is in every one of us, and we are all born comedians. Every night we come home from work and tell our family what our days were like, but on the way home we’ll work on the details, and try to make our stories funnier to amuse our families. According to Angie Belcher, professional comedy education is to give people the tools to make the stories better. The course is a combination of psychology(心理学), comedy and storytelling and it will last six weeks. In fact, past traumas are perfect for comedy. Comedy doesn’t come from the happy, perfect moments of our lives, but from our everyday life events. People who’ve been through big life experiences, such as the death of a close friend and poor health, often can’t wait to share their stories, mostly because there’s always something strangely funny about the situation. Experts say that we can accept and honor the comedy of a situation, as much as the sadness of it. It’s a short period of rest from something unpleasant. Angie, who has a master’s degree in psychology, says the course is for anyone who is ready to explore their trauma through comedy. It can be taken by people in recovery from mental health problems and people who’ve had trauma. There’s lots of one-to-one help in the room too. The comedians give people a hand to write their comedy and explore some dark times from their history. While the course can’t take the place of medical treatment, talking about our trauma in a funny way indeed helps. Comedy can help to build community. When we bring our stories alive for others, it makes other people feel less alone. Having our experiences minored back to us is hugely comforting. 1．Who pioneered the free course? 2．How long will the course last? 3．Where does comedy come from according to the passage? 4．Your friend Peter is now going through a trauma. Would you like to advise him to take the course mentioned in the passage? Why or why not? 话题5 其他类（共XX篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文, 根据短文内容回答问题。 Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions: Speak loudly. When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak aloud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident. Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are athletic, you will be full of confidence. Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done. Get rid of (消除) fear. Fear comes along with failure (失败). But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something foolish last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better. Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident. 1．What is the main purpose of the passage? 2．Why should we speak aloud? 3．When you fail, what can you do to get rid of fear? 4．Do you think you are a confident student? Why or why not? List 2 reasons. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Project-based learning (项目式学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic. During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Project-based learning is becoming widely used in schools: students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term. At the end of the project, they show their knowledge and skills by creating a product for people. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is an eleven-year-old student in Sunshine Primary School. She wanted to show more stories of Greek mythology (希腊神话). Well, how did she make it? ◆ She chose Greek mythology characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stories. Step 1 Choose a topic ◆ She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. Step 2 Do the research ◆ She created a project based on her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build Lego creations based on the stories of Greek mythology characters. She’s also really good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. Step 3 ________ ◆ After all that work, she made a presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. Step 4 Do the presentation From the example of Sandra, we can see that project-based learning allows a student to choose a topic and then create a project based on his or her talents and skills. Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning? 1．How do learners solve problems in project-based learning? 2．How long does it take students to finish a project? 3．What did Sandra do to collect information? (One example is OK.) 4．What is the best subtitle (小标题) of Step 3? 5．What do you think of project-based learning? Why? Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Magic of rituals in Our Lives Have you ever wondered why some moments in life feel extra special? It might be because of something called “rituals”. But what exactly are rituals? Psychologists say that rituals are a set of actions done in a certain order. These actions are symbolic and don’t have a direct practical purpose. For example, on a free morning, you wake up, make your bed neatly, and then enjoy a cup of warm coffee while reading a few pages of your favorite book. This simple routine can be a personal ritual. It makes you feel good and ready for the day. Rituals offer us a number of benefits. First, they can help us feel less worried. In an experiment, people were asked to sing a song in front of strangers, which made them nervous. One group was told to do a little ritual, like holding hands together and taking deep breaths three times before singing. The other group just sat quietly. The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious. Moreover, rituals are great for building a sense of community. When a football team gets together and does a chant before a game, it makes them feel more united. In schools, morning gathering can be a kind of ritual. When everyone gathers together, sings the national anthem, and listens to announcements, students may feel like they are part of a big school family. In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive. Before an important test, you could write down three things you’re confident about yourself. Or every Sunday evening, you and your family could sit down and talk about the best and worst things that have happened during the week. These small rituals can add a lot of meaning and happiness to our lives. So, think about it— what kind of rituals can you start in your life? 1．Why do some moments in life feel extra special? 2．In the experiment, who sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious? 3．What should we do if we create our own rituals according to the passage? 4．As a class leader, please create a proper ritual for your class, and explain why. (Please give two reasons.) Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。请将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上。 Are you listening to music or eating a snack while you read this? Are you thinking about your homework at the same time? If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking. But is that always good? You might think that multitasking saves time. For a start, you get to kill two birds with one stone. However, scientists are finding that multitasking can put us under a lot of stress, and actually make us less efficient (高效的). Researchers are now trying to figure out how the brain moves attention from one subject to another. Although doing many things at the same time can be a way of making tasks more fun and lively, “you have to keep in mind that you do this at the cost of focus,” said psychiatrist (精神病专家) and author Edward M. Hallowell. However, there are examples in which multitasking can be helpful. In some cases, listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking. And people can do simple, everyday tasks together, such as walking and talking. But, once they need deeper thinking, the brain has “a serious bottleneck,” Hallowell said. Today’s technology makes us do more and more things in a shorter period of time. It is a very different world from 10 or 20 years ago, when a desk worker had a typewriter, a phone and maybe a coworker who visited the office. In the past, many people used telephones with cords (电线), which were fixed. You needed to sit down, put your feet up and chat—multitasking wasn’t allowed. Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事). Multitasking can make things more exciting, but be careful. As Hallowell added, “Multitasking gives the illusion (幻觉) that we’re achieving things at the same time, but we’re really not. It’s like playing tennis with three balls.” 1．What is multitasking according to the passage? 2．Why does listening to music while doing easy homework make some students feel more creative? 3．What gives us more distractions now? 4．Would you like to multitask? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I love travelling so you can imagine my disappointment when I knew that my local train station would be closed for five months. Unfortunately, I do not have a car, but I realized that I could start carpooling. Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. As a result, carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol (汽油). I recently did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website which lists drivers’ descriptions and found someone who was going to the same place as me. The descriptions provided a lot of information such as the driver’s first name, age and gender as well as reviews from previous (以前的) passengers. I decided to travel with a lady who had very good reviews. I paid for my share of the petrol through the website and planned to meet her in the town center. It may seem quite dangerous to travel with a stranger but there are some safety actions. Firstly, the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code (密码) at the end of the journey. This means that if you are unsatisfied with your trip, the driver will not be paid. Secondly, it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver. Lastly, I would suggest travelling with a friend so that you will feel safer and less lonely. I had a very good experience carpooling. Not only was the trip very cheap, but the driver and the other passengers were really friendly. They were all French, so I had the chance to practice speaking some French. As train and petrol prices are rising, both drivers and passengers can benefit from this cheaper form of travel. More importantly, carpooling provides a fantastic opportunity to meet interesting people on your travels. 1．Who pays for the petrol when people do carpooling? 2．When can the driver receive the money from a passenger? 3．To keep safe, what does a passenger need to do when choosing a driver? 4．Would you like to choose carpooling? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Inner painting, a kind of traditional Chinese art, is marked as a national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Inner painting artists traditionally create works on the inner surface of the glass bottle by using special fine brushes that can enter the tiny bottles. It has a long history and is mainly divided into four major schools: Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, and Guangdong. When we look at the inner painting of an object, we experience an indescribable beauty. Patterns on the painting often symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. The most marketable ones are landscapes (风景), followed by flowers and birds. The production of inner painting is difficult because it requires high  precision (精确) and the process of painting is totally reversed (反向的). During painting, there is no room for corrections. And a shaky hand leads to mistakes. Only those skilled and confident in their abilities can paint well. Most artists need to learn inner painting for years before creating great and fine pieces. Even if they already know how to paint, they need to practice drawing lines from the beginning when they start inner  painting. Inner painting has its advantages due to its uniqueness (独特性), but it also faces challenges such as limited market needs, and a shortage of learners and talented artists to drive its development. Luckily, today’s artists are trying to make inner painting more included in our lives. It is now used on everyday objects, like tea sets and folding screens. One of the artists invented a new type of brush, which improved the speed of drawing. Some young artists are making use of social media to help more people learn about inner painting skills. Looking ahead to the future, the inner painting artists wish the art to be more available to the public, and win high market acceptance. They also hope inner painting courses can be offered at school for young people to take. 1．Where do inner painting artists traditionally create their works? 2．What do patterns on the inner painting often symbolize? 3．How are some young artists helping more people learn about inner painting skills? 4．If your school offers an inner painting course, would you like to take it or not? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 介绍了中国政府的144小时过境免签政策的目的及影响。 【新素材·过境免签政策】 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Visa-Free Transit Policy (过境免签政策) Increases Tourists’ Arrivals The number of foreign visitors to China has sharply increased over the past  months. The Chinese government’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy proves to be a smart move. The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. It has not only increased overseas tourists’ arrivals in China but also given foreigners a wonderful opportunity to experience the country’s rich culture and history. According to the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, if you are a national of any of the 54 designated (指定的) countries, you can stop by China on your way to another country. A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa. The policy covers major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, making it easier for tourists to explore the “can’t miss” tourist spots along the way. After landing at any of the 37 designated ports (口岸), you can simply go to the visa-free transit counter and apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit. It definitely saves time and even money. Surprisingly, due to the new policy, true stories about China are spread through travelers’ postings on social media platforms, including Facebook, Bilibili, and Douyin. These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China, which can be considered one of the greatest achievements of the policy. Travelers have praised Chinese people’s kindness, traditional Chinese culture, and the modern infrastructure (基础设施). These stories have attracted audiences worldwide. As someone with a Chinese family and who has lived in China for 25 years, I feel proud when I see our foreign friends sharing the real story about China. China’s visa-free transit policy is a smart move in international relations and a creative and traveler-friendly way of promoting tourism, as well as encouraging people-to-people exchanges and improving understanding. Whether it’s exploring ancient temples, countryside farms or villages, or enjoying world-class shopping in dream-like malls, visitors leave China with a deeper appreciation of the country’s contributions to the global community. It seems like a win-win deal from which both the Chinese and the international travelers benefit. 1．What is the purpose of the visa-free transit policy? 2．According to the policy, how long can a foreigner stay in China at most without a visa? 3．What has painted a colorful picture of the real China? 4．Who do you think benefits from the visa-free transit policy? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 2 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题07 阅读表达5大常考话题 话题1 科学技术（难点） 话题2 学习策略 话题3 环境保护（常考点） 话题4 健康 话题5 其他类 1.阅读法 (1)略读全文,掌握主旨大意。略读时要特别注意短文的首段和末段。一般文章的主旨大意就在其中。抓住每段中的关键词语,便可以迅速把握短文的主旨以及主要信息的分布,在答题时就心中有数了。 (2)寻读。掌握短文的主旨大意之后,应认真阅读题目,准确理解题意及其范围,带着问题到短文中寻找相关答案。一般的事实题可直接从文中找出答案,但也要认真斟酌,透过表层结构,领会其深层含义。而较为深层次的推理判断题的解答则需要建立在对全文理解的基础上。因此,做这类题切忌掺杂主观因素。 (3)复读审核。初次答完题后,要对照短文内容对所写答案通盘审核、反复斟酌、做出修正,以减少错误。 2.审题法 做题时要看清问题类型。此类题的问题中一般只有一个是一般疑问句,需要用Yes或No来回答,其余都需要用文中具体信息来回答。尤其需要注意的是,选择疑问句可能会以貌似一般疑问句或特殊疑问句的形式出现,因此,要注意题干中是否有or。 3.表达法 (1)在答题时,总的原则就是:能简略回答,尽量简略回答。 (2)书写要规范。句子开头首字母要大写;正确使用标点符号;单词拼写要正确无误;单词书写要认真。 (3)做出适当调整。在回答时,同学们应对照题目,根据需要对句子的人称、单复数、时态、语态、词性、主谓搭配等做出适当的调整。 话题1 科学技术（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Imagine walking into a school where AI chatbots answer your questions, magnetic (磁吸的) maps on walls teach geography, and 5G networks make research faster than ever. This is no longer science fiction— it’s the reality of smart campuses in China and worldwide. One example is a school in Tianjin. It uses a smart campus system made by a tech company. In class, students get hands-on experience by using simulation (模拟) tools and VR glasses. They can explore how rockets are launched and structure inside the rockets through fun and interactive (互动的) learning. Similarly, in swimming classes, “By wearing smart earphones, they can receive real-time instructions from the coach underwater. This keeps them safe.” said Li Rui, the school’s principal. At a school in Anhui, technology is improving PE classes. Self-testing tools with AI visual analysis (可视化分析) technology are used for activities like running, jumping, sit-ups, and skipping rope. A facial recognition system records students’ faces, allowing them to receive performance results immediately after each exercise. “Before, when I threw the shot put (铅球) , the teacher had to use a ruler to measure the distance. Now, the results are produced automatically (自动地) . You can also see which parts of your exercise need improvement, with the teacher then helping to guide you to make those improvements,” said a student from the school. Besides China, smart campus technologies are gaining popularity. In Canada, a school built the first 5G-powered smart campus, allowing researchers to test cutting-edge software. Meanwhile, a college from the UK introduced an AI assistant that helps students check class schedules or get answers at once. It provides students with information about attendance records, courses, and class timetables, making it easier for students to manage their school lives. And a university in Australia uses an app, allowing students to visualize the human heart in 3D, which helps students understand the heart’s different parts and blood flow. Making school life simpler and more convenient is becoming a reality with the use of technology all over the world. 1．What technology does the school in Tianjin use from the tech company? 2．When can students at the school in Anhui receive performance results in PE classes? 3．What does the app used by the Australian university let students do with the human heart? 4．What AI technology would you like to use in your school to better school learning? Why? (Please give one reason.) 【答案】1．A smart campus system. 2．They can receive performance results immediately after each exercise. 3．It allows students to visualize the human heart in 3D. 4．I would like to use an AI assistant. Because it can help me check class schedules or get answers at once. (开放性试题，言之有理即可) 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了科技在世界各地校园中的应用，这些智能校园技术使学校生活变得更加简单和便捷。 【详解】1．根据文章第二段第二句“It uses a smart campus system made by a tech-company.”可知，天津的一所学校使用了一家科技公司的智能校园系统。 2．根据文章第三段第三句“A facial recognition system records students’ faces, allowing them to receive performance results immediately after each exercise.”可知，安徽学校的学生在每次练习后能立即收到成绩。 3．根据文章第四段第五句“And a university in Australia uses an app, allowing students to visualize the human heart in 3D...”可知，这款应用程序允许学生以3D形式将人类心脏可视化。 4．本题为开放性试题，结合自己的偏好和原因回答，言之有理即可。例如：I would like to use an AI assistant. Because it can help me check class schedules or get answers at once. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京昌平·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of AI. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics? 2．What is cross-disciplinary learning about in simple terms? 3．Why are schools pushing cross-disciplinary studies? 4．Would you like to choose cross-disciplinary learning? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. 2．It is about not sticking to just one subject and using knowledge from different fields to improve our understanding. 3．Because they hope students can contribute to different fields and  make a meaningful influence by thinking beyond a single subject. 4．Yes, I would. Firstly, it can help me gain new perspectives and  find creative solutions to problems. Secondly, it better prepares me to  deal with the complex challenges of the future. (答案不唯一) 【导语】本文通过2024年诺贝尔物理学奖颁发给机器学习领域的先驱这一事件，引出了“跨学科学习”的概念，阐述了其历史渊源、重要性，并鼓励人们进行跨学科学习。 【详解】1．根据“The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton.”可知，2024年诺贝尔物理学奖颁给了John J. Hopfield和Geoffrey E. Hinton。故填John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. 2．根据“In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields...and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding.”可知，跨学科学习简单来说就是不局限于一门学科，并利用不同领域的知识来提高我们自身的理解。故填It is about not sticking to just one subject and using knowledge from different fields to improve our understanding. 3．根据“This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence.”可知，学校推动跨学科研究是希望学生能通过融合多领域知识，为不同领域做出贡献并产生有意义的影响。故填Because they hope students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence by thinking beyond a single subject. 4．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一。需明确表达自己的观点（愿意或不愿意），并给出至少两条理由。故填Yes, I would. Firstly, it can help me gain new perspectives and find creative solutions to problems. Secondly, it better prepares me to deal with the complex challenges of the future. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Can a robot really freestyle? Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut (创作瓶颈) and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners. Up until recent advancements, applications of AI (artificial intelligence) have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry. While the concern of an impending future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK. Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably differently. 1．What can Shimon do? 2．Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon? 3．According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists. 4．As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) 【答案】1．Shimon can play and create music. 2．Because he found himself in a creative rut and wanted new musical ideas. 3．it has a negative effect on the work of artists. Because the passage states robots will inspire musicians instead of putting them out of work. 4．In my opinion, AI is a very useful tool for students today. It really helps us learn faster and access information easily. However, we must use it wisely so that we don't lose our own ability to think independently. 【导语】本文介绍了佐治亚理工学院研发的音乐机器人Shimon，它不仅能演奏音乐，还能创作音乐，展示了人机合作的前景。 【详解】1．第一段提到Shimon不仅能演奏音乐，还能创作音乐“not only playing music, but creating it”，答案是原文直接信息。 2．第一段提到Weinberg发现自己陷入创作瓶颈，决定创造一个能给他带来新音乐灵感的机器人“found himself in a creative rut and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas”，整合信息作答。 3．题干中“it has a negative effect on the work of artists”是错误的，因为第四段提到机器人将激励艺术家，而不是让他们失业“robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways”，因此错误部分是该句。 4．开放题，答案不唯一。需表达自己对人工智能在日常学习中应用的看法并说明理由，合理即可。 话题2 学习策略（共2篇） Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·北京顺义·期中） Learning a Foreign Language There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how words are said, which words are chosen and what forms of words are used. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language difficult. But some advice might make learning a new language easier and more fun. Don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. It helps listeners to understand what someone says more clearly. But the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. As for learning any new skill, practice makes perfect. And most of the time, the native (本地的) speaker is glad to help improve the pronunciation of the words. Don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. There are tens of thousands of words in English. It is impossible to know all of them. You may use context (上下文) and body language to guess what others say. For example, when a person says “Hola” and waves his hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. Whether it means “Hello” or “Good morning”, it is not necessarily important at that moment to know the exact meaning. Don’t give up. Learning a new language or skill always takes time. Many will give up learning because it is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t lose hope and keep trying. In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can give great advantages. Learning a language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. Don’t forget that learning a language can also include making new friends and experiencing new cultures! 1．What is the most important step in learning a new language? 2．How do you guess the meaning of what someone says? 3．Why is it OK to make mistakes when learning a new language? 4．Is learning a foreign language important? Why or why not? 【答案】1．The most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. 2．You may/can use context and body language to guess what someone says. /By using context and body language.3．Because nobody is perfect. 4．Yes, I think learning a foreign language is important. Because I can not only get the ability to speak in that different language but also make new friends and experience new cultures. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了学习外语的一些建议。 【详解】1．根据第三段“But the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it.”可知，学习一门新语言最重要的一步是练习说。故填The most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. 2．根据第五段“You may use context (上下文) and body language to guess what others say.”可知，可以通过上下文和肢体语言来猜测别人说什么。故填You may/can use context and body language to guess what someone says. /By using context and body language. 3．根据倒数第二段“But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all.”可知，犯错误是可以的，毕竟没有人是完美的。故填Because nobody is perfect. 4．根据最后一段“Learning a language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. Don’t forget that learning a language can also include making new friends and experiencing new cultures!”可知，学习一门语言不仅能够用不同的语言说话，也可以结交新朋友和体验新文化。故填Yes, I think learning a foreign language is important. Because I can not only get the ability to speak in that different language but also make new friends and experience new cultures. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京通州·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When talking about study place, our mind often connects pictures of a classroom with desks in silence. While the traditional desk and chair arrangement holds its value, different study places offer other benefits that satisfy people’s learning preferences. By improving learning in different study environments, students can choose their study spaces to fit their tasks, preferences and moods so that their learning is not just effective but also enjoyable. Nature: Parks and Gardens In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress. The calming effect of nature acts as a natural stress reliever to reduce one’s stress, and inspire creativity. Surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, students often find themselves inspired, unlocking new insights and ideas. These beautiful places are especially good for innovation (创新) and creative thinking. Public Libraries It is easy to get resources (资源). From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning. There is good atmosphere (氛围): Being surrounded by other learners who focus on their academic study, you can gain a powerful influence. The most important thing is that it is a distraction-free zone. Libraries are designed to help students focus on their work. Museums Museums, with their exhibits, offer students new study spaces. Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking. The historical artifacts and artworks can help mental engagement and raise a deeper connection to the subject matter. Museums provide a quiet place which is good for deep, focused study. Many museums can offer detailed descriptions to help students understand their study materials better. Understanding the benefits of different study places can make a huge difference in learning and personal well-being. By exploring new study spaces for improving learning, students can discover what environments best suit their learning style, mood, and the task at hand to improve learning efficiency and enjoyment. 1．What is fresh air in parks and gardens good for? 2．In which place can people get academic journals easily, a museum or a public library? 3．What can students raise when they are surrounded by history, art and culture? 4．Where do you want to study? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．It is good for keeping mind clear, sharpening focus and reducing stress. 2．In a public library. 3．Curiosity and deep thinking. 4．I want to study in public libraries. First, it is easy to get various resources there. Second, the good atmosphere can help me focus on my study. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了传统教室之外的不同学习场所的独特优势，阐述了环境如何影响学习效率、创造力和个人体验。 【详解】1．根据“In these places, there is fresh air that is good for keeping the mind clear. The fresh air in natural settings not only sharpens focus but also helps reduce (减少) stress.”可知，公园和花园里的新鲜空气有助于保持头脑清醒、增强注意力和减轻压力，故填It is good for keeping mind clear, sharpening focus and reducing stress. 2．根据“Public Libraries...From books to academic journals (学术期刊), libraries are treasure-houses of information that can support one’s research and learning.”可知，在公共图书馆人们能轻松获取学术期刊，故填In a public library. 3．根据“Surrounded by history, art, and culture, students can raise curiosity and deep thinking.”可知，当学生被历史、艺术和文化包围时，他们能激发好奇心和进行深入思考，故填Curiosity and deep thinking. 4．回答合理即可。参考答案：I want to study in public libraries. First, it is easy to get various resources there. Second, the good atmosphere can help me focus on my study. 话题3 环境保护（共2篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容完成任务。 Going shopping for new clothes can be great. However, what you might not realize is that the fashion industry, especially “fast fashion”, is harmful for the planet. What is fast fashion? Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. Styles change all the time and lots of people like to buy clothes that are in fashion right now. The aim of fast fashion is to get these new styles into shops as fast as possible so customers can buy them. 2 The fashion industry is responsible for between eight and ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) which pollute the air and cause climate change. To keep prices low, fashion companies often use a fabric (织物) called polyester, which causes harm to the environment. Clothes factories dye (染) fabrics with lots of chemicals, which can also pollute the environment. Making clothes also requires lots of water. Cotton plants need to be often watered to grow, and turning cotton into clothes needs even more water. It takes 10,000 litres to produce a kilogram of cotton, so a single pair of jeans for an adult can use 7,500 litres of water. The clothes then have to be shipped to the places where they’re going to be sold, which produces even more pollution. Fast fashion clothes aren’t made to last forever because they often go out of style quite quickly. Some people throw their clothes away when they don’t want them any more, which makes a lot of waste. Who is helping? Lots of people are working for change, Experts investigate (调查) the environmental and social cost of clothing. People use the information to speak out and ask companies to change. Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes. Some charities have held Second Hand Month, asking people to buy only second-hand clothes in that month. Governments of some countries have written a set of rules to encourage companies to make clothes that last longer. You can help too. You can also raise awareness of the problem among your family and friends or ask a teacher to help you spread the word at your school. 1．What does fast fashion refer to? 2．Please write a heading for Paragraphs 3 and 4. 3．Why do some clothing companies offer customers vouchers? 4．What can you do to help reduce the harm of fast fashion? Please list two points and give reasons. 【答案】1．It refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. 2．Why is that a problem? 3．To encourage them to recycle their clothes. 4．①Make posters. As a student, I can make posters to promote the dangers of fast fashion and reduce its use. ②Remodel old clothes. As a student, I can buy less fast-fashion clothes and transform old clothes so that resources can be reused. 【导语】本文主要讲述了快时尚行业对环境产生了负面影响，文章介绍了一些方法可以帮助我们明智地购物，从而帮助地球。 【详解】1．根据“Fast fashion refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. ”可知，快时尚是指为紧跟最新潮流而迅速生产的廉价服装。故填It refers to cheap clothes that are quickly produced to follow the latest styles. 2．根据三、四段内容可知，两段都在讲述快时尚行业对环境所造成的负面影响。再根据小标题“What is fast fashion?”及“ Who is helping?”可知，可以从是什么、为什么和怎么办三个方面展开。故填Why is that a problem? 3．根据最后一段“Some clothing companies offer customers vouchers (购物券) to encourage them to recycle their clothes.”可知，若干服装公司向顾客发放购物券，以激励其回收旧衣。故填To encourage them to recycle their clothes. 4．根据题目要求可知，此处应给出2点减少快时尚危害的措施，并给出原因，开放性试题，言之成理即可。 ①Make posters. As a student, I can make posters to promote the dangers of fast fashion and reduce its use. ②Remodel old clothes. As a student, I can buy less fast-fashion clothes and transform old clothes so that resources can be reused. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京东城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature. What do you think would help you and your friends change your lifestyles and do something to make a healthier planet? How can we empower young people to help protect the Earth? Education might help. For years, experts have developed environmental education programs with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. Many environmental education programs are developed for young people like you. You have more power to make a difference than you might think. Why? You have a long future ahead of you. This means that how you choose to live now will make a big difference over the course of your life. Your lifestyle choices can even inspire (激励) your parents and grandparents’ generations. Environmental education programs seem like a very good thing. But do they really work? The short answer is yes. By searching large online databases (数据库) of scientific studies, we found that environmental education programs deeply influence people’s knowledge: Young people who take part in environmental education learn a lot about nature, the climate, and what they can do to protect the environment. We also found that environmental education has meaningful effects on attitudes: Young people feel positive about the environment and motivated (有动力的) to protect it. Finally, environmental education encourages environmental behavior: Young people who have taken part in environmental education are more likely to do things to protect the environment, such as recycling waste or taking shorter showers to save water, carrying a reusable water bottle, or turning off the lights when leaving a room. Overall, we found the benefits of environmental education programs can be very broad (广泛的). They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. Environmental education can be a powerful way to prepare young people for the future. It does not only help young people understand what environmental problems we face—it also encourages them to act. But still, some important questions remain. For example, what is the best way for teachers to teach environmental education? Which activities (for example, learning in class or going to a camp) work best for children of different age groups? There is no right answer—the most important thing is to learn from each other’s perspectives. 1．Why is the world becoming less livable? 2．What is the goal of environmental education programs? 3．What are the benefits of environmental education programs? 4．According to the passage, what activity can you design for an environmental education program to influence young people? What are the influences? 【答案】1．Because of climate change and the loss of nature. 2．To help people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it. 3．Helping young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment. 4．I can design a tree-planting activity. It can help young people understand the importance of trees, care more about nature, and take actions to protect the environment.(开放性试题，回答合理即可。) 【导语】本文介绍了环境变化带来的问题，阐述了环境教育对青少年的重要性、益处和未来改进的方向。 【详解】1．根据第一段“The world is becoming less livable because of climate change and the loss of nature”可知，由于气候变化和自然资源的流失，世界变得不那么宜居。故填Because of climate change and the loss of nature。 2．根据第二段“with the goal of helping people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it”可知，环境教育项目的目标是帮助人们了解自然环境以及如何保护它。故填To help people understand the natural environment and what we can do to protect it。 3．根据第四段“They help young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment”可知，环境教育项目能让青少年了解、关心并采取行动保护环境。故填Helping young people know about, care about, and do things to protect the environment。 4．根据文章内容可知，环境教育可以通过实际行动激励青少年保护环境，例如回收垃圾、节水节电等，因此设计种树活动能使青少年亲身体验保护自然的重要性，从而产生积极影响。故填I can design a tree-planting activity. It can help young people understand the importance of trees, care more about nature, and take actions to protect the environment。（开放性试题，回答合理即可） 话题4 健康（共XX篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）Pre-made meals or “ready-to-eat” dishes have quietly become a common part of daily life for many students and families. A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens. These meals are then reheated and served to customers. This includes everything from the popular braised pork ribs to the seemingly “freshly stir-fried” vegetables that many students enjoy after a long day at school. As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help. However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of. Nutrition experts from the Chinese Nutrition Society point out that reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B．Additionally, a 2024 analysis by the Beijing Food Safety Inspection Institute found that some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives to extend their shelf life, which can be harmful if consumed regularly. At home, the situation is similar. Frozen dumplings, pre-cooked noodles, and microwaveable rice bowls fill supermarket freezers, offering quick solutions for busy weeknights. While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals. A study conducted by Peking University’s School of Public Health showed that children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food. To address these concerns, some forward-thinking brands have started to make changes. For example, Meituan, a major food delivery platform in China, now allows customers to choose to see only “freshly cooked” meals in search results, giving people more control over their food choices. The platform reported that within six months of starting this service, 35% of its student users had started using it regularly. Another brand, HelloFresh, has begun to clearly label the nutritional information and ingredient lists on their pre-made products, helping consumers make more informed decisions. As pre-made meals become more popular, it’s important for consumers, especially young people, to be mindful of their choices. Learning to read food labels carefully, choosing dishes with fewer additives, and trying to balance convenience with health can help everyone enjoy the benefits of pre-made meals without losing their health. For students, this might mean occasionally choosing a freshly cooked meal over takeout, or helping parents prepare simple home-cooked dishes on weekends. By making small, careful choices, we can ensure that convenience doesn’t come at the risk of our health. 1．What percentage of takeout meals are pre-made according to the survey by the China Consumer Association? 2．Why are pre-made meals popular among busy students and families? 3．What are the disadvantages of pre-made meals? 4．Which would you like to choose, pre-made meals or freshly cooked meals? Why? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】1．Over 60%. 2．Because cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, and a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help for them. 3．Reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B; some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives, which can be harmful if consumed regularly; they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals; children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems. 4．I would choose freshly cooked meals. First, freshly cooked meals are more nutritious and fresh, which are beneficial to my health. Second, I can control the ingredients and seasonings in freshly cooked meals, making them more suitable for my taste and dietary needs. 【导语】本文主要讨论了预制餐或“即食”菜肴在学生和家庭日常生活中的普及情况，以及其带来的便利和潜在的健康风险，同时介绍了一些品牌为应对这些问题所采取的措施，并呼吁消费者在享受便利的同时关注健康。 【详解】1．根据第一段“A recent survey by the China Consumer Association found that over 60% of meals ordered through major food delivery apps like Meituan and Eleme are actually pre-made in central kitchens.”可知，中国消费者协会最近的一项调查发现，通过美团和饿了么等主要外卖应用程序订购的餐食中，超过60%实际上是在中央厨房预制的。故填Over 60%. 2．根据第二段“As we all know, cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, so it’s easy to understand how convenient pre-made meals are. For students rushing between classes, extracurricular activities and homework, or families with both parents working full-time, a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help.”可知，烹饪那些美味的菜肴通常需要很多时间和精力，所以预制餐的便利性很容易理解。对于课间、课外活动和作业之间奔波的学生，或者父母双方都全职工作的家庭来说，30分钟内送到的热餐会很有帮助。故填Because cooking those tasty dishes usually needs much time and energy, and a hot meal delivered in 30 minutes can be a great help for them. 3．根据第二段“However, this convenience comes with hidden risks that many people are unaware of...which can be harmful if consumed regularly.”和第三段“While these products save time, they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value...problems compared to those who eat freshly cooked food.”可知，加热食物会破坏维生素C和B等必需维生素；一些预制餐为了延长保质期，含有高水平的盐和食品添加剂，如果经常食用，可能有害；预制餐往往缺乏家常菜的新鲜度和营养价值；经常吃冷冻预制餐的儿童患饮食相关问题的风险比吃新鲜烹饪食物的儿童高20%。故填Reheating food can destroy essential vitamins like vitamin C and B; some pre-made meals include high levels of salt and food additives, which can be harmful if consumed regularly; they are often short of the freshness and nutritional value of home-cooked meals; children who regularly eat frozen pre-made meals have a 20% higher risk of developing diet-related problems. 4．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I would choose freshly cooked meals. First, freshly cooked meals are more nutritious and fresh, which are beneficial to my health. Second, I can control the ingredients and seasonings in freshly cooked meals, making them more suitable for my taste and dietary needs. Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Doctors in Bristol can send patients on a free course g this month, which uses stand-up comedy to help patients who are fighting with trauma(创伤). The course was pioneered by a comedian, Belcher. It’s believed that comedy is in every one of us, and we are all born comedians. Every night we come home from work and tell our family what our days were like, but on the way home we’ll work on the details, and try to make our stories funnier to amuse our families. According to Angie Belcher, professional comedy education is to give people the tools to make the stories better. The course is a combination of psychology(心理学), comedy and storytelling and it will last six weeks. In fact, past traumas are perfect for comedy. Comedy doesn’t come from the happy, perfect moments of our lives, but from our everyday life events. People who’ve been through big life experiences, such as the death of a close friend and poor health, often can’t wait to share their stories, mostly because there’s always something strangely funny about the situation. Experts say that we can accept and honor the comedy of a situation, as much as the sadness of it. It’s a short period of rest from something unpleasant. Angie, who has a master’s degree in psychology, says the course is for anyone who is ready to explore their trauma through comedy. It can be taken by people in recovery from mental health problems and people who’ve had trauma. There’s lots of one-to-one help in the room too. The comedians give people a hand to write their comedy and explore some dark times from their history. While the course can’t take the place of medical treatment, talking about our trauma in a funny way indeed helps. Comedy can help to build community. When we bring our stories alive for others, it makes other people feel less alone. Having our experiences minored back to us is hugely comforting. 1．Who pioneered the free course? 2．How long will the course last? 3．Where does comedy come from according to the passage? 4．Your friend Peter is now going through a trauma. Would you like to advise him to take the course mentioned in the passage? Why or why not? 【答案】1．A comedian, Angie Belcher. 2．For six weeks. 3．It comes from our everyday life events. 4．Yes, I would like to. Because the course can talking about traumas in a funny way, and through the course, people can feel more comfortable and less alone. 【导语】本文主要讲述了Bristol的医生本月可以送病人参加一个免费课程，该课程使用单口相声来帮助那些正在与创伤作斗争的病人。 【详解】1．根据“The course was pioneered by a comedian, Belcher.”可知这门课程是由喜剧演员Angie Belcher开创的。故填A comedian, Angie Belcher. 2．根据“The course is a combination of psychology(心理学), comedy and storytelling and it will last six weeks.”可知课程持续了六周，故填For six weeks. 3．根据“Comedy doesn’t come from the happy, perfect moments of our lives, but from our everyday life events”可知喜剧不是来自我们生活中快乐、完美的时刻，而是来自我们日常生活中的事件。故填It comes from our everyday life events. 4．开放性作答，结合文章，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I would like to. Because the course can talking about traumas in a funny way, and through the course, people can feel more comfortable and less alone. 话题5 其他类（共XX篇） Passage 1 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文, 根据短文内容回答问题。 Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions: Speak loudly. When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak aloud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident. Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are athletic, you will be full of confidence. Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done. Get rid of (消除) fear. Fear comes along with failure (失败). But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something foolish last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better. Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident. 1．What is the main purpose of the passage? 2．Why should we speak aloud? 3．When you fail, what can you do to get rid of fear? 4．Do you think you are a confident student? Why or why not? List 2 reasons. 【答案】1．To tell us the importance of confidence and how to be more confident. 2．Because the high voice can help you become more confident. 3．Try to start again and believe you can do better. 4．Yes. Because I speak loudly and I often play sports. 【导语】本文主要讲述自信在日常生活中的重要性，并给出几条提升自信的建议。 【详解】1．根据文章第一段“Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:”，可知，文章旨在说明自信的重要性及如何变得自信。 2．根据文章第二段“The high voice can help you become more confident.”，可知大声说话是因为高声能帮助建立自信。 3．根据文章第五段“Try to start again and believe you can do better.”，可推知失败后应重新开始并相信自己能做得更好，以此消除恐惧。 4．本题为开放性问题，结合自身实际情况作答，需要表明观点并列出两条理由。答案不唯一，合理即可。 Passage 2 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Project-based learning (项目式学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic. During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Project-based learning is becoming widely used in schools: students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term. At the end of the project, they show their knowledge and skills by creating a product for people. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is an eleven-year-old student in Sunshine Primary School. She wanted to show more stories of Greek mythology (希腊神话). Well, how did she make it? ◆ She chose Greek mythology characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stories. Step 1 Choose a topic ◆ She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. Step 2 Do the research ◆ She created a project based on her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build Lego creations based on the stories of Greek mythology characters. She’s also really good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. Step 3 ________ ◆ After all that work, she made a presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. Step 4 Do the presentation From the example of Sandra, we can see that project-based learning allows a student to choose a topic and then create a project based on his or her talents and skills. Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning? 1．How do learners solve problems in project-based learning? 2．How long does it take students to finish a project? 3．What did Sandra do to collect information? (One example is OK.) 4．What is the best subtitle (小标题) of Step 3? 5．What do you think of project-based learning? Why? 【答案】1．By using real-world examples and challenges. 2．From a week to a term. 3．She read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology./She read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson./She watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. 4．Create the project. 5． I think project-based learning is very useful. Because it allows students to learn deeply about a topic and have fun at the same time. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了项目式学习（Project-based learning）的概念，并以学生桑德拉的希腊神话主题项目为例，展示了项目式学习的完整步骤，同时说明了这种学习方式的优势。 【详解】1．根据文章“During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges.”可知，在项目式学习中，学习者通过使用现实世界的例子和挑战来解决问题。故填By using real-world examples and challenges. 2．根据文章“students work on a project over a period of time—from a week to a term.”可知，学生完成一个项目的时间从一周到一个学期不等。故填From a week to a term. 3．根据文章“To collect information, she read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology. She also read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Moreover, she watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology.”可知，桑德拉通过阅读相关书籍、文章、小说，观看视频、玩相关游戏来收集信息，任选其一即可。故填She read books and articles about the history of Greek mythology./ She read some novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson./ She watched videos and played games connected with Greek mythology. 4．根据文章“When she collected her information, she was ready to create a project. She created a project based on her talents and skills...”可知，第三步的核心是“创建项目”。故填Create the project. 5．开放性问答题 根据文章“Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but also have fun learning.”可知，项目式学习能让学生深入学习并享受乐趣，据此给出合理评价即可。示例：I think project-based learning is very useful. Because it allows students to learn deeply about a topic and have fun at the same time. Passage 3 （25-26九年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Magic of rituals in Our Lives Have you ever wondered why some moments in life feel extra special? It might be because of something called “rituals”. But what exactly are rituals? Psychologists say that rituals are a set of actions done in a certain order. These actions are symbolic and don’t have a direct practical purpose. For example, on a free morning, you wake up, make your bed neatly, and then enjoy a cup of warm coffee while reading a few pages of your favorite book. This simple routine can be a personal ritual. It makes you feel good and ready for the day. Rituals offer us a number of benefits. First, they can help us feel less worried. In an experiment, people were asked to sing a song in front of strangers, which made them nervous. One group was told to do a little ritual, like holding hands together and taking deep breaths three times before singing. The other group just sat quietly. The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious. Moreover, rituals are great for building a sense of community. When a football team gets together and does a chant before a game, it makes them feel more united. In schools, morning gathering can be a kind of ritual. When everyone gathers together, sings the national anthem, and listens to announcements, students may feel like they are part of a big school family. In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive. Before an important test, you could write down three things you’re confident about yourself. Or every Sunday evening, you and your family could sit down and talk about the best and worst things that have happened during the week. These small rituals can add a lot of meaning and happiness to our lives. So, think about it— what kind of rituals can you start in your life? 1．Why do some moments in life feel extra special? 2．In the experiment, who sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious? 3．What should we do if we create our own rituals according to the passage? 4．As a class leader, please create a proper ritual for your class, and explain why. (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because of something called “rituals”. 2．The people who did the ritual. 3．We should make them simple and positive. 4．We can create a ritual of clapping for any classmate who makes progress in study. Firstly, it can help build a sense of community. Secondly, it can make students feel more confident and united. 【导语】本文主要介绍了“仪式”在生活中的魔力，解释了什么是仪式，并通过实验和例子说明了仪式如何帮助我们减轻焦虑、建立集体感，并建议我们创造简单而积极的个人仪式来增加生活的意义和幸福感。 【详解】1．根据“It might be because of something called ‘rituals’.”可知，生活中一些时刻感觉特别，可能是因为“仪式”的存在。故填Because of something called “rituals”. 2．根据“The people who did the ritual sang better, had a lower heart rate, and felt less anxious.”可知，在实验中，做了仪式的那组人唱得更好，心率更低，也感觉不那么焦虑。故填The people who did the ritual. 3．根据“In our daily life, if we create our own rituals, we should make them simple and positive.”可知，如果我们创造自己的仪式，应该让它们保持简单和积极。故填We should make them simple and positive. 4．本题为开放性问题。根据文章内容，仪式可以帮助建立集体感，让人感觉更团结，也可以帮助减轻焦虑、增加信心。可以设计一个为进步的同学鼓掌的仪式，并从建立集体感和增强自信、团结等方面说明原因。故填We can create a ritual of clapping for any classmate who makes progress in study. Firstly, it can help build a sense of community. Secondly, it can make students feel more confident and united. Passage 4 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。请将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上。 Are you listening to music or eating a snack while you read this? Are you thinking about your homework at the same time? If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking. But is that always good? You might think that multitasking saves time. For a start, you get to kill two birds with one stone. However, scientists are finding that multitasking can put us under a lot of stress, and actually make us less efficient (高效的). Researchers are now trying to figure out how the brain moves attention from one subject to another. Although doing many things at the same time can be a way of making tasks more fun and lively, “you have to keep in mind that you do this at the cost of focus,” said psychiatrist (精神病专家) and author Edward M. Hallowell. However, there are examples in which multitasking can be helpful. In some cases, listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking. And people can do simple, everyday tasks together, such as walking and talking. But, once they need deeper thinking, the brain has “a serious bottleneck,” Hallowell said. Today’s technology makes us do more and more things in a shorter period of time. It is a very different world from 10 or 20 years ago, when a desk worker had a typewriter, a phone and maybe a coworker who visited the office. In the past, many people used telephones with cords (电线), which were fixed. You needed to sit down, put your feet up and chat—multitasking wasn’t allowed. Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事). Multitasking can make things more exciting, but be careful. As Hallowell added, “Multitasking gives the illusion (幻觉) that we’re achieving things at the same time, but we’re really not. It’s like playing tennis with three balls.” 1．What is multitasking according to the passage? 2．Why does listening to music while doing easy homework make some students feel more creative? 3．What gives us more distractions now? 4．Would you like to multitask? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Doing two or more things together. 2．Because they are using different ways of thinking. 3．Smartphones and PDAs. 4．Yes. Because it can make simple tasks more fun and it saves time. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了“多任务处理”的利弊，结合科学研究和专家观点分析其对效率、创造力和注意力的影响。 【详解】1．根据“If you are doing two or more things together, you are multitasking.”可知，多任务处理的定义是同时做两件或更多事情。故填Doing two or more things together. 2．根据“listening to music while doing easy homework makes some students feel more creative because they are using different ways of thinking.”可知，在做简单作业时听音乐让学生更有创造力，因为他们使用了不同的思维方式。故填Because they are using different ways of thinking. 3．根据“Now, smartphones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) give us more distractions (使分心的事).”可知，智能手机和PDA带来更多干扰。故填Smartphones and PDAs. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：Yes. Because it can make simple tasks more fun and it saves time. Passage 5 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I love travelling so you can imagine my disappointment when I knew that my local train station would be closed for five months. Unfortunately, I do not have a car, but I realized that I could start carpooling. Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. As a result, carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol (汽油). I recently did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website which lists drivers’ descriptions and found someone who was going to the same place as me. The descriptions provided a lot of information such as the driver’s first name, age and gender as well as reviews from previous (以前的) passengers. I decided to travel with a lady who had very good reviews. I paid for my share of the petrol through the website and planned to meet her in the town center. It may seem quite dangerous to travel with a stranger but there are some safety actions. Firstly, the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code (密码) at the end of the journey. This means that if you are unsatisfied with your trip, the driver will not be paid. Secondly, it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver. Lastly, I would suggest travelling with a friend so that you will feel safer and less lonely. I had a very good experience carpooling. Not only was the trip very cheap, but the driver and the other passengers were really friendly. They were all French, so I had the chance to practice speaking some French. As train and petrol prices are rising, both drivers and passengers can benefit from this cheaper form of travel. More importantly, carpooling provides a fantastic opportunity to meet interesting people on your travels. 1．Who pays for the petrol when people do carpooling? 2．When can the driver receive the money from a passenger? 3．To keep safe, what does a passenger need to do when choosing a driver? 4．Would you like to choose carpooling? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Everyone in the car./(All the) people in the car./Everyone in the car pays for the petrol./Everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol./The passengers and the driver. 2．When the passenger texts him or her/the driver a code at the end of the journey. 3．A passenger/He or she needs to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews (when he or she chooses a driver)./Passengers/They need to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews./To read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews. 4．Possible version 1: Yes (, I’d love to). Firstly, it helps me save money by sharing travel costs./it’s cheap because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. Secondly, it provides a fantastic opportunity/a great chance to meet interesting people on my travels. Possible version 2: No, I wouldn’t like to. Firstly, I naturally worry about safety when sharing a car with strangers. Secondly, excellent subway systems are already more convenient so that I can arrive at school on time without the traffic jam. 【导语】本文主要介绍了拼车，以及描述了自己的拼车经历和感受。 【详解】1．根据“carpooling can be a cheaper choice than public transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol”可知，拼车时车上所有人分摊汽油费。故填Everyone in the car./(All the) people in the car./Everyone in the car pays for the petrol./Everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol./The passengers and the driver. 2．根据“the driver can receive the money when the passenger texts him or her a code at the end of the journey”可知，当乘客在行程结束时发送密码给司机，司机就能收到钱。故填When the passenger texts him or her/the driver a code at the end of the journey. 3．根据“it is important to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews when you choose a driver”可知，为了安全，选择司机时应阅读大量司机描述和评价。故填A passenger/He or she needs to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews (when he or she chooses a driver)./Passengers/They need to read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews./To read quite a number of the drivers’ descriptions and reviews. 4．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Possible version 1: Yes (, I’d love to). Firstly, it helps me save money by sharing travel costs./it’s cheap because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. Secondly, it provides a fantastic opportunity/a great chance to meet interesting people on my travels. Possible version 2: No, I wouldn’t like to. Firstly, I naturally worry about safety when sharing a car with strangers. Secondly, excellent subway systems are already more convenient so that I can arrive at school on time without the traffic jam. Passage 6 （25-26九年级上·北京西城·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Inner painting, a kind of traditional Chinese art, is marked as a national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Inner painting artists traditionally create works on the inner surface of the glass bottle by using special fine brushes that can enter the tiny bottles. It has a long history and is mainly divided into four major schools: Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, and Guangdong. When we look at the inner painting of an object, we experience an indescribable beauty. Patterns on the painting often symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. The most marketable ones are landscapes (风景), followed by flowers and birds. The production of inner painting is difficult because it requires high  precision (精确) and the process of painting is totally reversed (反向的). During painting, there is no room for corrections. And a shaky hand leads to mistakes. Only those skilled and confident in their abilities can paint well. Most artists need to learn inner painting for years before creating great and fine pieces. Even if they already know how to paint, they need to practice drawing lines from the beginning when they start inner  painting. Inner painting has its advantages due to its uniqueness (独特性), but it also faces challenges such as limited market needs, and a shortage of learners and talented artists to drive its development. Luckily, today’s artists are trying to make inner painting more included in our lives. It is now used on everyday objects, like tea sets and folding screens. One of the artists invented a new type of brush, which improved the speed of drawing. Some young artists are making use of social media to help more people learn about inner painting skills. Looking ahead to the future, the inner painting artists wish the art to be more available to the public, and win high market acceptance. They also hope inner painting courses can be offered at school for young people to take. 1．Where do inner painting artists traditionally create their works? 2．What do patterns on the inner painting often symbolize? 3．How are some young artists helping more people learn about inner painting skills? 4．If your school offers an inner painting course, would you like to take it or not? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．They create works on the inner surface of the glass botle. 2．They symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. 3．By making use of social media. 4．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I’d love to take it. Because inner painting is a kind of traditional Chinese art and patterns on the painting often symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. 【导语】本文主要介绍了被列为国家级非物质文化遗产的中国传统艺术——内画。 【详解】1．根据“Inner painting artists traditionally create works on the inner surface of the glass bottle by using special fine brushes that can enter the tiny bottles.”可知，内画艺术家通过使用特殊的细刷在玻璃瓶的内表面创作作品。故填They create works on the inner surface of the glass bottle. 2．根据“Patterns on the painting often symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life.”可知，画中的图案往往象征着人们对好运和幸福生活的祝愿。故填They symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. 3．根据“Some young artists are making use of social media to help more people learn about inner painting skills.”可知，一些年轻艺术家正在利用社交媒体帮助更多人学习内心绘画技巧。故填By making use of social media. 4．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I’d love to take it. Because inner painting is a kind of traditional Chinese art and patterns on the painting often symbolize people’s wishes for good luck and a happy life. 介绍了中国政府的144小时过境免签政策的目的及影响。 【新素材·过境免签政策】 （25-26九年级上·北京顺义·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Visa-Free Transit Policy (过境免签政策) Increases Tourists’ Arrivals The number of foreign visitors to China has sharply increased over the past  months. The Chinese government’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy proves to be a smart move. The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. It has not only increased overseas tourists’ arrivals in China but also given foreigners a wonderful opportunity to experience the country’s rich culture and history. According to the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, if you are a national of any of the 54 designated (指定的) countries, you can stop by China on your way to another country. A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa. The policy covers major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, making it easier for tourists to explore the “can’t miss” tourist spots along the way. After landing at any of the 37 designated ports (口岸), you can simply go to the visa-free transit counter and apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit. It definitely saves time and even money. Surprisingly, due to the new policy, true stories about China are spread through travelers’ postings on social media platforms, including Facebook, Bilibili, and Douyin. These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China, which can be considered one of the greatest achievements of the policy. Travelers have praised Chinese people’s kindness, traditional Chinese culture, and the modern infrastructure (基础设施). These stories have attracted audiences worldwide. As someone with a Chinese family and who has lived in China for 25 years, I feel proud when I see our foreign friends sharing the real story about China. China’s visa-free transit policy is a smart move in international relations and a creative and traveler-friendly way of promoting tourism, as well as encouraging people-to-people exchanges and improving understanding. Whether it’s exploring ancient temples, countryside farms or villages, or enjoying world-class shopping in dream-like malls, visitors leave China with a deeper appreciation of the country’s contributions to the global community. It seems like a win-win deal from which both the Chinese and the international travelers benefit. 1．What is the purpose of the visa-free transit policy? 2．According to the policy, how long can a foreigner stay in China at most without a visa? 3．What has painted a colorful picture of the real China? 4．Who do you think benefits from the visa-free transit policy? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. 2．A foreigner can stay in China for six days at most without a visa. 3．These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China. 4．I think the international travelers benefit from the visa-free transit policy, because they can save time and a lot of money to visit China. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国政府的144小时过境免签政策的目的及影响。 【详解】1．根据“The Chinese government’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy proves to be a smart move. The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world.”可知，中国政府的144小时过境免签政策的目的是要让国家对外开放。故填The purpose of this policy is to open up the country to the outside world. 2．根据“According to the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, if you are a national of any of the 54 designated (指定的) countries, you can stop by China on your way to another country. A foreigner can stay in the country for six days at most without a visa.”可知，如果你是54个指定国家中任意一个国家的公民，你可以在前往其他国家的途中经停中国，无需签证最多可在中国停留六天。故填A foreigner can stay in China for six days at most without a visa. 3．根据“These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China, which can be considered one of the greatest achievements of the policy.”可知，关于中国的真实故事通过旅行者在脸书、哔哩哔哩和抖音等社交媒体平台上发帖传播，这些旅行者的个人故事描绘了一幅真实的中国的多彩画卷。故填These travelers’ personal stories have painted a colorful picture of the real China. 4．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think the international travelers benefit from the visa-free transit policy, because they can save time and a lot of money to visit China. 2 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $