考前押题05 阅读理解之记叙文（期中专项训练）九年级英语上学期新沪教版

考前押题05 阅读理解之记叙文（期中专项训练） 话题1伟大的人物（人物传记） 话题2 伟大的人物及思想 话题3 家庭生活 话题4 青少年成长（问题与建议） Passage 1 (Great people) Great progress in basic science and high-tech industries has recently made China’s young scientists and creators the focus of the whole world. At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (国际数学家大会) held in Philadelphia, USA, two graduates from Peking University, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, won the Fields Medal (菲尔兹奖). This prize is called the “Nobel Prize for math”, and their win is a historic breakthrough for Chinese math workers. At the opening meeting, the International Mathematical Union explained the reasons for their prizes. Deng Yu got the medal for his study of partial differential equations (偏微分方程). Wang Hong’s prize came from her research on harmonic analysis and geometric measure theory (几何测度论). The Fields Medal is given once every four years, only to top researchers under 40, to honor their great math achievements. Wang Hong finished her four-year math study at Peking University in 2011. Then she went to France for further learning and later got her doctor’s degree from MIT in America. After years of research work in famous foreign universities, she became a permanent professor at IHES in 2025. Different from Wang, Deng Yu is known as a math talent from an early age. His high school math teacher said he showed amazing math ability starting from middle school. Besides math, Deng has many hobbies, such as watching cartoons, writing poems and playing chess. ▲ Yang Zhilin, a 34-year-old tech entrepreneur (企业家) born in 1992, is another famous young innovator. After graduating from Tsinghua University, he finished his doctoral study in AI and worked in American tech companies. Later, he returned to China and co-founded Moonshot AI. His latest AI model Kimi K3 has drawn wide attention from the world’s tech circle. Another AI founder Liang Wenfeng also shared valuable ideas about the future of AI, causing hot public discussion online. Many experts point out a clear change: Chinese young researchers no longer only learn and follow foreign ideas. Instead, they create original results in more and more fields. Both Wang Hong and Deng Yu received their basic college education in China, which built a strong foundation for their later overseas research. Their success fully proves the success of China’s training system for young math talents. These young people’s stories show a big change in China’s science field. Their achievements do not only depend on personal hard work. Behind every breakthrough, there is a complete national system: strong university resources, perfect industrial chains and long-term support for basic science research. All these advantages help young innovators make more world-class progress in the future. 1. What does the underlined word “permanent” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. part-time B. lifelong C. foreign D. famous 2. Which sentence is the most suitable for the blank ▲ in Paragraph 4? A. Young Chinese people also make great success in artificial intelligence. B. Math study is the most difficult subject for university students. C. More young people choose to study abroad for doctor degrees. D. Playing different hobbies helps young scientists relax themselves. 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A. All Chinese scientists finish their whole study inside China. B. Early education in China plays an important role in scientists’ success. C. Chinese researchers never learn technology from foreign countries now. D. Young scientists can only make achievements when they study overseas. 4. Which of the following is NOT Deng Yu’s hobby? A. B. C. D. 5. What is the best title for the whole passage? A. The Introduction of the Famous Fields Medal B. Chinese Young Innovators Shine in Global Science and Tech C. How Chinese Students Study Math in Foreign Countries D. Different Hobbies of Top Young Scientists Passage 2 (Great ideas) Thousands of years ago, Archimedes, a brilliant ancient Greek figure, lived in the city of Syracuse. He was among the most outstanding scientists, mathematicians and inventors of his time. Gifted with sharp minds and patient characters, he was keen on observing tiny details in daily life. During his lifetime, he created numerous remarkable achievements across maths, physics and invention fields, leaving profound influences on human development. Among all his works, the discovery of buoyancy principle is the most world-famous one. We can learn it from the golden crown story. King Hiero once doubted his fancy golden crown was not made of pure gold, so he turned to Archimedes to find out the hidden truth. Stuck in the tough problem for days, Archimedes got sudden inspiration when water ran over his bathtub as he stepped inside. He soon carried out fair experiments and proved the dishonest crown maker fooled the king. Finally, the cheater was sent to prison, and Archimedes concluded the famous buoyancy law (浮力定律)from this test. Apart from physical discoveries, Archimedes also made groundbreaking breakthroughs in mathematics. He spent years studying geometry and worked out precise data about circles and spheres. He even finished plenty of valuable maths books. His research solved countless hard calculation problems for ancient people and greatly promoted the progress of ancient mathematics. He also invented plenty of practical machines to benefit common people and protect his hometown. He created water screws to help farmers irrigate farmland easily. Meanwhile, he designed powerful defensive tools to keep enemy armies away from Syracuse. Surprisingly, his ancient discoveries still shape modern science today. His buoyancy law supports modern shipbuilding, submarine manufacturing and ocean exploration. Besides, his geometric theories build solid foundations for modern maths, physics and engineering. Even today, scientists adopt his research ways to finish experiments and data analysis. Archimedes devoted his whole life to scientific exploration. All his success comes from constant thinking and careful tests. Praised as one of the wisest ancient scholars, he is learned in middle school classes. His spirit of observation and exploration encourages students to think independently and explore the world bravely. 1.According to the passage, what laid a solid foundation for modern engineering? A. Archimedes’ buoyancy law B. Archimedes’ geometric theories C. Archimedes’ defensive tools D. The golden crown experiment 2. What can we know about Archimedes from Paragraph 2? A. He was good at combining daily phenomena with scientific research. B. He finished the crown experiment with others’ help quickly. C. He hated the crown maker from the very beginning. D. He created the buoyancy law long before the crown test. 3. What can be learned about modern science from Paragraph 5? A. Modern scientists have given up Archimedes’ old theories. B. Ancient scientific theories still have great practical value. C. Ocean exploration totally depends on new modern laws. D. Engineering has no connection with geometry theories. 4. Which of the following is true about Archimedes? A. He lived in an ancient Greek city named Athens. B. He wrote no books during his whole lifetime. C. He invented water screws to help farmers irrigate land. D. He solved the crown problem without any experiments. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Tell the whole story of the famous golden crown test. B. Introduce Archimedes’ achievements and far-reaching influence. C. Show the development of ancient Greek mathematics. D. Praise the spirit of modern scientific researchers. Passage 3 (Family traditions) Weekend Family Traditions: The Smiths’ Story Weekends are a special time for families to get together. For the Smith family—Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, 15-year-old Emma, and 12-year-old Jack—weekends have a set of traditions that they all love. Every Saturday morning, the family starts with “Breakfast Together”. Mrs. Smith makes pancakes, and everyone helps: Mr. Smith mixes the batter, Emma cuts fruits like strawberries and bananas, and Jack sets the table. “We talk about our week while eating,” Emma said. “Last Saturday, Jack told us about his soccer game, and dad shared a funny story from work. It’s a great way to start the day.” After breakfast, they do “Family Chores” together. They divide the work: Mr. Smith cleans the car, Mrs. Smith does the laundry, Emma tidies the garden, and Jack cleans his bedroom. “We used to argue about chores,” Jack said. “Now we do it together, and it’s fun. Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!” In the afternoon, they have “Free Time Choice”. Sometimes they go to the park for a walk, sometimes they watch a movie at home, and sometimes they visit Emma’s grandma. “Grandma lives alone, so we like to take her to the supermarket or have tea with her,” Mrs. Smith said. “Last Sunday, we helped grandma plant flowers in her garden. Emma taught grandma how to take photos with her phone, and Jack played chess with her. It made grandma very happy.” Saturday evening is “Game Night”. They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games. “We never play video games on Game Night,” Mr. Smith said. “We want to talk and laugh together. Sometimes we argue about who wins, but it’s all in good fun.” On Sundays, they usually relax at home. Emma does her homework, Jack reads books, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith prepare for the new week. But they always have dinner together at 6 p.m. “Weekends are short,” Emma said. “But our traditions make every weekend special. They make our family feel close.” Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive. They just need to be time for family members to share, talk, and care for each other. 1. What does the Smith family do during “Breakfast Together”? A. They talk about their week while eating. B. They eat out at a restaurant. C. They watch TV while eating. D. They do homework after eating. 2. How did the Smiths make doing chores fun? A. They paid each other for doing chores. B. They did chores alone. C. They sang songs while cleaning. D. They only did chores once a month. 3. What do the Smiths do on “Game Night”? A. They play video games. B. They play board games or card games. C. They go to the park to play. D. They watch movies together. 4. What can we know about the Smith family’s traditions? A. They are expensive and complicated. B. The children don’t like the traditions. C. They only do traditions on Sundays. D. They help the family stay close. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Different fun games people can play on weekends. B. The Smith family’s special weekend traditions and their meaning. C. Good ways for kids to finish housework quickly. D. How to visit old grandparents happily. Passage 4 (A better me) Brian looked at the ugly gray walls of his bedroom. Soon the hated walls would be covered, but not with paint as he had first planned. Brian had been disappointed to learn that the house owner would not allow painting. For weeks he was unable to understand: without using paint, how could he cover the walls? But, as Grandmother always said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” So Brian did some thinking, and with a little help from his mother, he came up with a great plan. This morning, Mom had needed to stop at the mall to buy a book and Brian went along. There, Brian noticed a large poster of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School on the wall. Next to it was a poster showing the cover of No Arm in Left Field, a baseball novel that Brian had read several times. “This is it,” Brian thought excitedly. “I’ll cover the walls with posters!” When he left the mall, Brian had an armful of posters and a box of tacks (大头钉). At home, he headed straight to his room. First he took out the posters and spread them out on his bed, his desk, and most of the floor. Next he found out the size of each poster, and then the walls. He wanted to cover as much of those ugly walls as possible! It took all afternoon to work out the best preparation. He drew it on paper, making changes until it was just right. When Dad came home at dinnertime, Brian was ready to tack up the posters. “Come see my room, Dad,” called Brian. “It’s going to be great!” But when Dad came into the bedroom, he looked worried. “The house owner said we could not put any holes in the walls. You can’t use tacks, Brian. I am sorry.” Brian’s joy slowly disappeared. He would stay with the boring gray walls forever. Maybe there was no way to solve this problem after all. How could you hang posters without using tacks? After all, posters would not stick to the walls by themselves! “What would stick to the walls?” Brian wondered. Then he smiled. Tape, that’s what! Brian took a piece of tape and made it into a circle. He made sure the sticky part of the tape was on the outside. This would work, for sure! 1. In this story, what is Brian’s main problem? A. Being told not to use tacks. B. Getting permission to paint the room. C. Working out a good preparation for his posters. D. Finding a proper way to cover his bedroom walls. 2. Which word can best describe Brian? A. Hard-working. B. Kind. C. Smart. D. Brave. 3. In what order did the following happen in the story? a. Dad came back and warned Brain not to use tacks. b. Brian spent a whole afternoon getting ready. c. The room took a completely new look. d. Brian bought lots of posters and tacks. e. Brian was not allowed to paint the walls. A. e-d-b-a-c B. a-e-d-b-c C. e-a-c-b-d D. a-b-d-c-e 4. What can we learn from the story? A. We should never put holes in our walls. B. We can solve problems in a creative way. C. Kids should be allowed to paint their rooms. D. It’s fun to have a lot of posters in our bedroom. Passage 1 Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leant forward in his chair. “Tell us your story,” he said. Miss Morstan began her story and we listened. “My father,” she began, “was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India. My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in England. So, while my father was away, I was sent to school.” “When I was seventeen, I received a letter from my father. He said that he was leaving India and coming back to England. He gave me the address of a hotel in London. He asked me to meet him there.” “I was very happy and excited about seeing my dear father again. I went to London and arrived at the hotel. I asked for Captain Morstan, my father. But I was told by the hotel manager that my father was not there. He had gone out the night before and not returned.” “I waited all day and all night, but my father didn’t come back to the hotel. Finally, I went to the police. They advertised for Captain Morstan in all the newspapers, but without success. I never saw my dear father again.” … “Four years after my father disappeared,” continued Miss Morstan, “I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. The date was 4th May, 1882. To my surprise, the advertisement asked for the address of Miss Mary Morstan. I said that if I advertised my address, I would receive some very good news.” “What did you do?” asked Holmes. “I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. Inside the box was a lovely pearl (珍珠). And I have received another five pearls since that day. They arrive every year on the same day. Look.” She opened a flat box and showed us six beautiful pearls. “____” asked Holmes. “Nothing at all, ” replied Miss Morstan. Then she continued, “But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, I received a letter. Please read it.” “Thank you,” said Holmes. He took the letter and studied it carefully. 1. When did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A. In 1878. B. In 1882. C. In 1886. D. In 1887. 2. Why did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A. Because her father asked her to do so. B. Because she had got some lovely pearls. C. Because her father had just disappeared. D. Because she had received a strange letter. 3. How did Miss Morstan feel after she got the letter that morning? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Proud. 4. Which question is the most suitable in the blank in the passage? A. Was there any letter with the pearls? B. Did you meet anyone after that? C. Did anyone know about this? D. Were these pearls your father’s? 5. What is the correct order of the following sentences? a. Miss Morstan saw an advertisement. b. Miss Morstan came to see Holmes. c. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father. d. Miss Morstan received some pearls. e. Captain Morstan disappeared. A. c-e-a-d-b B. d-c-e-a-b C. b-c-a-e-d D. e-b-c-a-d Passage 2 My high school life was extremely busy and competitive not only in sports but also in academic subjects. The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great. Sometimes it seemed like I lived at school! When I was at home, my time was spent doing homework. Some days I was so busy finishing a project that I could hardly see my families. I have a brother and a sister named Sally. She was nine years old. We used to see each other. But after I graduated from the primary school she attended, I saw her less and less. I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings. Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game. However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off. At five o’clock, I went to turn on the light near the front door and saw my sister walking towards the door with her friend and her friend’s father. I heard them talking. “Is anyone at home?” the father asked. “Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things. She’s probably in her room as usual,” my sister replied. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t even know this man but my sister was making me sound like one of Cinderella’s hateful stepsisters. I opened the door, thanked the father for bringing her home, then shut the door and started to cry. To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room. But I realized what was worse than the fight was that I really hadn’t been a good elder sister. I had forgotten what was important and what really mattered. I had got caught in a lot of pressure and competition. In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too. 1. What does the underlined phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. cared for B. sent back C. raised up D. left alone 2. What did Sally think of her elder sister? A. She was shy and lonely. B. She was cool and strange. C. She cared about nothing but her own things. D. She liked to argue and fight with others. 3. Put the following events in the correct order according to the author’s story. a. Linda felt the pressure of getting good grades and joining in school activities. b. Linda heard her sister describe her as “mean elder sister”. c. Linda’s mom left a note saying she was at the brother’s baseball game. d. Linda tried to go to her sister’s soccer games but failed to do so. e. Linda had a fight with her sister. A. a-c-b-d-e B. a-d-c-b-e C. b-c-e-a-d D. b-a-e-c-d 4. What did Linda realize after the fight? A. Grades are the most important for students. B. Sisters should be honest to each other. C. Living is all about competing with others. D. Love from family members is important. Passage 3 Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on December 11,1911. In 1929, Qian placed third in the national college entrance examination and got a chance to attend Shanghai Jiao Tong University. There, he received a degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on railroad administration. In 1932, Shanghai was bombed and invaded by Japan. Qian graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tons University in 1934, and the following year he left China for graduate study in the US. In an age before computers, Qian’s ability to quickly perform complex calculations attracted a group of rocket scientists at California Institute of technology. Qian joined them and received his PhD. degree in both aerospace and mathematics three cars latch. After he graduated, he became a professor as well as a researcher who studied rockets and missile（导弹） theories. In 1949, when the news of the birth of the People’s Republic of China came to the United States, Qian Xuesen and his wife decided to return to China. In 1950, when they were ready to return home, they are stopped by US officials and sent to prison. With the help of Chinese government and his friends, he finally returned home. When he returned to China in 1955, our country’s space research was almost deserted. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missile. And he personally trained the first generation of China’s aerospace engineers. He was a pioneer and was honored as “The father of China’s missile”. He is the pride of the Chinese people. He made important contributions to he missile and space programs in China. He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but his history still encouraged Chinese youth. His devotion to our country was expressed in his saying, “My career is in China, my success is in China and my destination is in China!” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States, he laughed and said, “My family name is Qian, but I don’t like Qian.” 1. In what order did the following things about Qian Xuesen take place? a. He travelled to the United States. b. He received a degree in mechanical engineering. c. He set up the first research institute of rockets and missile in his homeland. d. He was stopped by US officials and sent to prison. e. he studied rockets with a group of scientists in the university. A. a-b-c-d-c B. b-a-e-d-c C. e-b-a-d-c D. a-e-b-d-c 2. What does the underlined word “deserted” in the fourth paragraph probably mean? A. Hard. B. Common. C. Completed. D. Blank. 3. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage? A. Qian started studying rockets at Shanghai Jiao tongs University. B. Qian could complete complex calculations faster than computers. C. Qian and his wife met great difficulties when returning to China. D. Qian created the first research institute of rockets and missile the year he returned to China. 4. What can we NOT learn about Qian Xuesen from the last paragraph? A. He used to encourage Chinese youth. B. he had a strong love for his motherland. C. He placed national interest ahead of personal gain. D. Money mattered little to bin. Passage 4 Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils.” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like.” she said. “No, I can’t,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot.” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me.” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 1. Why did Grandpa like to plant daffodils every year? A. Because they were easy to grow. B. Because they sold for a good price. C. Because they were Grandma’s favorite flower. D. Because they kept weeds away. 2. What might Grandpa have felt when he returned home and saw the daffodils in bloom? A. Disappointed. B. Proud and touched. C. Indifferent. D. Surprised and confused. 3. What is the main lesson Jim learned from this experience? A. Gardening is hard work. B. It’s important to always wait for help. C. Flowers only bloom in spring. D. Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. 4. How might you use the idea of “learning from someone and carrying on their work” in your own life? A. Follow their words when they’re away. B. Ignore what others teach you and do things your own way. C. Always ask for permission before doing anything. D. Only do things that are easy and fun. Passage 5 The sweetest memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was little, my whole family would get together on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the grown-ups (成年人) were discussing something, we kids would be talking with each other or playing hide-and-seek under the table. When my aunt got married and she brought back her husband, my grandma would cheerfully add another seat to the round table for the man. It was a little more crowded, but we all felt closer to this new family member. When I was fifteen, my grandma passed away because of cancer. But when the big family got together once again, we all agreed that her chair, her bowl and her chopsticks should keep the same. Even though her seat was empty, we felt like that she had never left us. We all have a table like this in our homes. It is a symbol of getting together with our family members. In fact, in China, it seems that everything can be solved over a round table. The food on the table may change with time, the people sitting beside it may come and go, the reasons why we come together seem to be different, but the true meaning behind it keeps the same year after year. And that is the tolerance of different people, different cultures and different art forms. Moreover, we express our love, care and respect not only for our family, but also for a community, our nation or even the whole world on the round table. 1. When the family got together on traditional festivals, what would the kids do? A. Discuss things with the grown-ups. B. Talk or play hide-and-seek under the table. C. Help prepare dinner for the family. D. Cheer for the new family members. 2. Why did grandma add another seat to the round table? A. Because the original table was too small for everyone. B. Because the author’s aunt brought back her husband. C. Because grandma wanted to welcome the author’s friends. D. Because the family planned to have more guests. 3. What does the underlined word “tolerance” probably mean in the passage? A. The ability to accept and respect differences. B. The feeling of caring when keeping someone company. C. The way people express love for their family. D. The act of gathering together on traditional festivals. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The family only got together when the author’s aunt came back. B. The round table became less crowded after the aunt’s husband joined. C. The true meaning behind the round table never changes with time. D. In China, only family problems can be solved over a round table. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of a round table. B. How to make a round table. C. The story of the round table. D. The meaning of the round table in Chinese culture. Passage 6 There wasn’t a single person on the beach who hadn’t heard of CrazyClaws. He was the greatest enemy of toes (脚趾) on this side of the ocean. Every year, a careless tourist would get a big pinch from him and never come back again. Scared swimmers often tried to catch him, but every time they thought they had succeeded, another pinch told them they had caught the wrong crab. CrazyClaws was clever but unkind. Unlike other crabs, he would hide in the sand and prepare his attack. He always got cross easily. As a baby crab, he was stepped on by a child and lost a leg. It grew back but was shorter than his other legs. Whenever he looked at it, anger and sadness quickly rose in him. One day, he noticed a big fat shiny toe hardly moving. “Easy!” he thought. He remembered the pinching steps: come out, move forward, pinch, release, go back, and disappear into the sand again. “Go and get it!” Something went wrong, however. He failed in the fourth step and couldn’t release the toe. His pinch was so strong that he broke through the skin—but there was no blood. It was a trick! “No one can be that clever!” CrazyClaws cried as always. The false toe belonged to a girl named Vera. She also lost her leg in an accident when she was little. She didn’t realize her toe was pinched until she came out of the water. “Oh, you poor thing!” Vera said. She freed him, but he didn’t run away—he was scared to death. Vera noticed his shorter leg and felt sorry for him, so she wanted to help. She made him a wonderful little house with rocks and brought him small animals to eat. “Lovely girl,” CrazyClaws thought that night. “I’d like to be just as nice as her. If only I didn’t have this little leg…” It was at that moment he realized that Vera’s leg had never grown back like crabs. She only had one leg, yet she was still kind. He could certainly be a happy crab even though he had been through very difficult times. The very next day and every day after that summer, CrazyClaws attacked Vera’s toe again—but just to play. Together they learned to turn pinches into tickles, and anger into laughter. 1. Why was CrazyClaws always a little angry? A. He always failed to pinch people. B. He was often caught by swimmers. C. He got hurt when he was little. D. He had crab enemies on the beach. 2. What does the underlined word “release” mean? A. Let go. B. Catch again. C. Step on. D. Break into pieces. 3. Why did CrazyClaws attack Vera for fun later? A. Vera had a false leg like him. B. Vera taught him to care for himself. C. Vera was brave to fight with him. D. Vera was like him but still offered help. 4. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. Gold always shines. B. Hardships come, but kindness remains. C. It’s never too late to start. D. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Passage 7 One afternoon, four girls were having fun in a tea house. “There’s an old house on Maple Street—empty for years! People say it is full of secrets.” said Mia, the puzzle-solving lover. “Secrets? Like scary noises at night?” Lily asked, her eyes wide open. “Really? Interesting! Or aliens?” Sarah added with excitement. “Maybe treasure! Shall we take on an adventure?” Emma invited. The girls raced to the house. Coming near, they noticed it was tall, with vines climbing the walls. As they explored, Emma spotted a dirty silver key in the front yard. They found a door at the end of the hallway. Mia tried the key. “It fits!” The door creaked open, showing a dark room filled with forgotten furniture, dusty books, and mysterious boxes. As they stepped inside, Mia noticed a painting of a garden with a big, red X. “Maybe another clue! The X might be where the treasure is hidden!” Minutes later, the girls were in the garden behind the house. “Look! A strange rock!” Emma pushed it aside and found a wooden box with an X. Inside was a collection of old coins, a map and a piece of paper. Sarah read aloud: “Congratulations! You found me. Next, find the Room of Shadows for the real treasure!” “What does that mean? The dark attic?” Mia guessed. Back in the dusty room, they made their way up to the attic. The attic was filled with old toys and costumes, hats, and even a mirror. “Let’s try them on!” Lily suggested. Suddenly, a shining, golden key dropped out of Lily’s costume. After searching, they found a round, locked box in a dark corner. She turned the key, and the box opened. Inside lay a beautiful necklace with another note: “The real treasure lies in sharing laughter, friendship and adventure.” 1. Why did the girls hurry to the house? A. They wanted to find out who guessed right. B. They wanted to prove the house had no secrets. C. They were good at finding treasure and aliens. D. They had interest in exploring the unknown. 2. Where did the girls find the first note? A. In the front yard. B. In the dark room. C. In the hallway. D. In the back garden. 3. Which picture is the “Room of Shadows”? A. B. C. D. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Some clues appeared unexpectedly during their fun activities. B. The girls knew where the real treasure was at first. C. The old house was built for hiding expensive gold. D. Lily found the golden key where the silver key was. 5. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The Journey to the Secret Garden B. The Treasure of the Adventure C. The Ancient Treasure House D. The Girls’ Forever Friendship Passage 8 Starry nights, sunflowers, and vivid self-portraits (自画像)—these are the features of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most beloved artists. Though his work is now celebrated globally, his life was filled with struggle and misunderstanding. Born in 1853 in a small Dutch village, Van Gogh was a serious and sensitive child. He loved to draw, and his work showed talent, but no one encouraged him to become an artist. Instead, his father thought he should take a proper job. Then the young man changed from job to job with little success and very little money, becoming more upset with each failure. In March 1880, however, just before his 27th birthday, something changed inside Van Gogh. He realized that he was meant to be a painter. In 1886, Van Gogh moved to Paris, hoping to learn about the color techniques being used by Impressionist artists there. Instead of grays and browns, his work began to use blue and red, and then yellow and orange. Soon he began to see life differently: Go slow. Stop thinking. Look around. You’ll see something beautiful if you open yourself. These were the rules that guided his art. With his creative color uses, Van Gogh wanted to show others how to better appreciate a flower, the night sky, or a person’s face. However, few who lived in Van Gogh’s time appreciated his work. Many laughed when seeing his paintings, which hurt the artist terribly. Van Gogh’s mental health worsened sharply. In the spring of 1889, he was sent to a mental hospital, where he painted masterpieces like The Starry Night during periods of calm. “Working on my pictures,” he wrote, “is almost a necessity for me to get better.” In 1890, at 37, he died, having sold only one painting in his lifetime. Over a century after his death, Van Gogh remains extremely popular, as people find pieces of themselves in him. This may also explain the high prices paid for Van Gogh’s work. When we buy one of Van Gogh’s paintings, we are not just buying art—we are buying a piece of his story. 1. What does the underlined word “struggle” refer to in Paragraph 1? A. Fighting against difficulties. B. Joy and satisfaction. C. Peace and quietness. D. Fame and wealth. 2. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A. Before 1880, Van Gogh had not found his real life goal. B. Van Gogh’s father believed painting could bring him a good life. C. Van Gogh was encouraged to learn drawing when he was young. D. Van Gogh was unhappy because no one bought his paintings. 3. What can we infer from Van Gogh’s words, “Working on my pictures is almost a necessity for me to get better”? A. Van Gogh only painted when he was feeling better. B. Van Gogh’s illness made it impossible for him to paint. C. Van Gogh believed painting was more important than his health. D. Creating art helped Van Gogh express himself and reduce his pain. 4. Which of the following is the correct order of Van Gogh’s life? ① He began to use bright colors like blue, red, yellow and orange in his works. ② He tried different jobs but achieved little success. ③ His works became hugely popular around the world. ④ He made up his mind to become a painter. ⑤ He stayed in a mental hospital and painted The Starry Night. A. ②④①⑤③ B. ②④③①⑤ C. ④②⑤①③ D. ④②③⑤① 5. According to the text, why are Van Gogh’s works still extremely popular nowadays? A. Because Van Gogh had unusual stories in his lifetime. B. Because Van Gogh used colors creatively in his paintings. C. Because his paintings are sold at extremely high prices around the world. D. Because people feel a personal connection when appreciating his paintings. Passage 9 Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils.” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like.” she said. “No, I can’t,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot.” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me.” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 1. Why did Grandpa like to plant daffodils every year? A. Because they were easy to grow. B. Because they sold for a good price. C. Because they were Grandma’s favorite flower. D. Because they kept weeds away. 2. What might Grandpa have felt when he returned home and saw the daffodils in bloom? A. Disappointed. B. Proud and touched. C. Indifferent. D. Surprised and confused. 3. What is the main lesson Jim learned from this experience? A. Gardening is hard work. B. It’s important to always wait for help. C. Flowers only bloom in spring. D. Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. 4. How might you use the idea of “learning from someone and carrying on their work” in your own life? A. Follow their words when they’re away. B. Ignore what others teach you and do things your own way. C. Always ask for permission before doing anything. D. Only do things that are easy and fun. Passage 10 “I am not an American,” Mark Twain (1835—1910) once said. “I am the American.” He had good reason to say so. A Nobel winner in literature, US playwright Eugene O’Neill called him “the true father of American literature”. “Mark Twain is all of our grandfather,” agreed William Faulkner, another Nobel winner. Twain is someone Americans are taught to love. Older relatives, English teachers and the media often praise him. But when you actually take the time to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was first published 140 years ago, you will find that his work is more wonderful than you could ever have imagined. The novel describes a young boy named Tom Sawyer growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. He explores the countryside on a riverboat with his friends, falls in love with girls, starts secret clubs and searches for treasure. Twain’s idea of childhood is magical—a time of imagination, wonder and, of course, adventure. Most importantly, through the eyes of Tom Sawyer, Twain cleverly makes fun of the US culture. For example, Tom hates going to church, and Twain uses Tom to make fun of its old traditions. Twain’s writing is full of these kinds of critical (批评的) points about the culture and the society of the US at the time. That’s why he is so beloved in the US—he wasn’t afraid to express his opinions, and he did so clearly. For instance, Twain didn’t like US wars abroad, and he wrote openly about it in a newspaper article in 1900. He also believed strongly in women’s right to vote in elections (选举) and gave a famous speech on the subject, called “Votes for Women”, in 1901. “Tom was a glittering hero once more—the pet of the old, the envy of the young,” Twain wrote in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. But he could just as well have been describing himself. 1. Why are two Nobel winners mentioned at the beginning? A. To show they were as successful as Mark Twain. B. To show their close relationship with Mark Twain. C. To show how American literature developed. D. To show Mark Twain’s influence. 2. What is most special about the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? A. It describes how a young boy grows up. B. It introduces the famous Mississippi River. C. It presents a magical idea of childhood. D. It cleverly makes fun of the US culture. 3. How does the writer show Twain was fearless to voice his opinions? A. By giving a speech. B. By showing numbers. C. By giving examples. D. By using sentences from his book. 4. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A. Mark Twain was very much like Tom. B. Mark Twain was a hero in American literature. C. Mark Twain should be more confident in himself. D. Mark Twain made a wonderful description of Tom. Passage 11 My high school life was extremely busy and competitive not only in sports but also in academic subjects. The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great. Sometimes it seemed like I lived at school! When I was at home, my time was spent doing homework. Some days I was so busy finishing a project that I could hardly see my families. I have a brother and a sister named Sally. She was nine years old. We used to see each other. But after I graduated from the primary school she attended, I saw her less and less. I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings. Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game. However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off. At five o’clock, I went to turn on the light near the front door and saw my sister walking towards the door with her friend and her friend’s father. I heard them talking. “Is anyone at home?” the father asked. “Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things. She’s probably in her room as usual,” my sister replied. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t even know this man but my sister was making me sound like one of Cinderella’s hateful stepsisters. I opened the door, thanked the father for bringing her home, then shut the door and started to cry. To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room. But I realized what was worse than the fight was that I really hadn’t been a good elder sister. I had forgotten what was important and what really mattered. I had got caught in a lot of pressure and competition. In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too. 1. What does the underlined phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. cared for B. sent back C. raised up D. left alone 2. What did Sally think of her elder sister? A. She was shy and lonely. B. She was cool and strange. C. She cared about nothing but her own things. D. She liked to argue and fight with others. 3. Put the following events in the correct order according to the author’s story. a. Linda felt the pressure of getting good grades and joining in school activities. b. Linda heard her sister describe her as “mean elder sister”. c. Linda’s mom left a note saying she was at the brother’s baseball game. d. Linda tried to go to her sister’s soccer games but failed to do so. e. Linda had a fight with her sister. A. a-c-b-d-e B. a-d-c-b-e C. b-c-e-a-d D. b-a-e-c-d 4. What did Linda realize after the fight? A. Grades are the most important for students. B. Sisters should be honest to each other. C. Living is all about competing with others. D. Love from family members is important. Passage 12 The wind carried the good smell of fallen leaves and apples through the garden. Every branch hung down under the weight of apples. Birds sang happily and the air felt fresh. I followed Grandpa as we walked among the apple trees, feeling relaxed and comfortable with the soft wind brushing my face. Grandpa stopped by an old tree with big branches. “Let’s pick apples here,” he said, giving me a basket. After about half an hour’s effort, I finally filled my basket with apples. And I felt proud and excited at the thought of the pies Grandma would make. Then a small robin (知更鸟) caught my attention. It took a red apple from the basket and flew to a nest (鸟巢) in the leaves. I walked closer quietly and I was amazed at what I saw. Some little birds were making soft sounds, with their mouths wide open for food. Then, the robin broke the apple into small pieces and fed the little birds gently. The touching scene filled me with a sense of guilt (负罪). Not until then did I realize that these apples weren’t just ours. At the thought, I took a few apples from my basket and placed them gently by the nest. Seeing that my basket wasn’t as full as before, Grandpa asked, “What has happened to your apples?” I told him I had shared some apples with the robins. Hearing this, Grandpa nodded smilingly and said, “Good work. Giving is sometimes more important than taking.” His words warmed my heart, and the apples in my basket seemed sweeter than ever. 1. What do we know about the garden from Paragraph 1? A. The wind was strong in the garden. B. The garden showed signs of autumn. C. Bird songs made the writer feel annoyed. D. Apple branches were light with few apples. 2. Why did the writer walk closer to the robin’s nest? A. To put more apples into the nest. B. To tell Grandpa about the little birds. C. To take the apple from the robin. D. To see what the robin was doing there. 3. What did the robin do with the apple it took? A. It hid it under the leaves. B. It carried it all through the garden. C. It put it into its own mouth. D. It took it to a nest and fed its babies. 4. Which of the following can best describe the writer? A. Honest and curious. B. Patient and outgoing. C. Kind and thoughtful. D. Proud and successful. 5. What can we learn from the story? A. Nature shows us the beauty of life. B. It is wise to watch nature carefully. C. Those who take more end up alone. D. Giving brings more value than taking. 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题05 阅读理解之记叙文（期中专项训练） 话题1伟大的人物（人物传记） 话题2 伟大的人物及思想 话题3 家庭生活 话题4 青少年成长（问题与建议） Passage 1 (Great people) Great progress in basic science and high-tech industries has recently made China’s young scientists and creators the focus of the whole world. At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (国际数学家大会) held in Philadelphia, USA, two graduates from Peking University, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, won the Fields Medal (菲尔兹奖). This prize is called the “Nobel Prize for math”, and their win is a historic breakthrough for Chinese math workers. At the opening meeting, the International Mathematical Union explained the reasons for their prizes. Deng Yu got the medal for his study of partial differential equations (偏微分方程). Wang Hong’s prize came from her research on harmonic analysis and geometric measure theory (几何测度论). The Fields Medal is given once every four years, only to top researchers under 40, to honor their great math achievements. Wang Hong finished her four-year math study at Peking University in 2011. Then she went to France for further learning and later got her doctor’s degree from MIT in America. After years of research work in famous foreign universities, she became a permanent professor at IHES in 2025. Different from Wang, Deng Yu is known as a math talent from an early age. His high school math teacher said he showed amazing math ability starting from middle school. Besides math, Deng has many hobbies, such as watching cartoons, writing poems and playing chess. ▲ Yang Zhilin, a 34-year-old tech entrepreneur (企业家) born in 1992, is another famous young innovator. After graduating from Tsinghua University, he finished his doctoral study in AI and worked in American tech companies. Later, he returned to China and co-founded Moonshot AI. His latest AI model Kimi K3 has drawn wide attention from the world’s tech circle. Another AI founder Liang Wenfeng also shared valuable ideas about the future of AI, causing hot public discussion online. Many experts point out a clear change: Chinese young researchers no longer only learn and follow foreign ideas. Instead, they create original results in more and more fields. Both Wang Hong and Deng Yu received their basic college education in China, which built a strong foundation for their later overseas research. Their success fully proves the success of China’s training system for young math talents. These young people’s stories show a big change in China’s science field. Their achievements do not only depend on personal hard work. Behind every breakthrough, there is a complete national system: strong university resources, perfect industrial chains and long-term support for basic science research. All these advantages help young innovators make more world-class progress in the future. 1. What does the underlined word “permanent” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. part-time B. lifelong C. foreign D. famous 2. Which sentence is the most suitable for the blank ▲ in Paragraph 4? A. Young Chinese people also make great success in artificial intelligence. B. Math study is the most difficult subject for university students. C. More young people choose to study abroad for doctor degrees. D. Playing different hobbies helps young scientists relax themselves. 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A. All Chinese scientists finish their whole study inside China. B. Early education in China plays an important role in scientists’ success. C. Chinese researchers never learn technology from foreign countries now. D. Young scientists can only make achievements when they study overseas. 4. Which of the following is NOT Deng Yu’s hobby? A. B. C. D. 5. What is the best title for the whole passage? A. The Introduction of the Famous Fields Medal B. Chinese Young Innovators Shine in Global Science and Tech C. How Chinese Students Study Math in Foreign Countries D. Different Hobbies of Top Young Scientists 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 【知识点】说明文、科学家 【解析】本文介绍了中国青年数学家王虹、邓煜斩获菲尔兹奖实现中国数学领域历史性突破，以及杨植麟等中国青年AI创业者在科技领域取得亮眼成果的事迹，点明中国青年科研工作者不再仅跟随海外思路，依托国内人才培养体系与国家层面的完整科研支撑体系，在越来越多领域产出原创性成果，在全球科创舞台崭露头角。 1. 根据“After years of research work in famous foreign universities, she became a permanent professor at IHES in 2025.”结合语境可知，王虹在海外知名高校深耕多年后获得的是终身教职，“permanent”含义为“终身的、永久的”，和选项“lifelong”表意一致。 2. 空白处位于第四段段首，起到承上启下的过渡作用：前文介绍了两位青年数学家的获奖事迹，后文转而介绍杨植麟等在人工智能领域取得突出成果的中国青年创新者，因此“Young Chinese people also make great success in artificial intelligence.”最符合上下文逻辑，其余选项均无法衔接前后文内容。 3. 根据“Both Wang Hong and Deng Yu received their basic college education in China, which built a strong foundation for their later overseas research. Their success fully proves the success of China’s training system for young math talents.”可知，两位科学家在国内接受的大学阶段早期教育为他们后续的海外研究筑牢了根基，国内的早期培养在他们的成功中起到了重要作用。 4. 根据“Besides math, Deng has many hobbies, such as watching cartoons, writing poems and playing chess.”可知邓煜的爱好是看动漫、写诗、下棋，对应前三幅图片内容，篮球运动不属于他的爱好。 5. 全文围绕中国青年数学家、青年科技创业者在全球科创领域取得亮眼突破的事迹展开，核心主旨是展现中国青年创新者在全球科技领域大放异彩，因此“Chinese Young Innovators Shine in Global Science and Tech”是最贴合全文的标题。 Passage 2 (Great ideas) Thousands of years ago, Archimedes, a brilliant ancient Greek figure, lived in the city of Syracuse. He was among the most outstanding scientists, mathematicians and inventors of his time. Gifted with sharp minds and patient characters, he was keen on observing tiny details in daily life. During his lifetime, he created numerous remarkable achievements across maths, physics and invention fields, leaving profound influences on human development. Among all his works, the discovery of buoyancy principle is the most world-famous one. We can learn it from the golden crown story. King Hiero once doubted his fancy golden crown was not made of pure gold, so he turned to Archimedes to find out the hidden truth. Stuck in the tough problem for days, Archimedes got sudden inspiration when water ran over his bathtub as he stepped inside. He soon carried out fair experiments and proved the dishonest crown maker fooled the king. Finally, the cheater was sent to prison, and Archimedes concluded the famous buoyancy law (浮力定律)from this test. Apart from physical discoveries, Archimedes also made groundbreaking breakthroughs in mathematics. He spent years studying geometry and worked out precise data about circles and spheres. He even finished plenty of valuable maths books. His research solved countless hard calculation problems for ancient people and greatly promoted the progress of ancient mathematics. He also invented plenty of practical machines to benefit common people and protect his hometown. He created water screws to help farmers irrigate farmland easily. Meanwhile, he designed powerful defensive tools to keep enemy armies away from Syracuse. Surprisingly, his ancient discoveries still shape modern science today. His buoyancy law supports modern shipbuilding, submarine manufacturing and ocean exploration. Besides, his geometric theories build solid foundations for modern maths, physics and engineering. Even today, scientists adopt his research ways to finish experiments and data analysis. Archimedes devoted his whole life to scientific exploration. All his success comes from constant thinking and careful tests. Praised as one of the wisest ancient scholars, he is learned in middle school classes. His spirit of observation and exploration encourages students to think independently and explore the world bravely. 1.According to the passage, what laid a solid foundation for modern engineering? A. Archimedes’ buoyancy law B. Archimedes’ geometric theories C. Archimedes’ defensive tools D. The golden crown experiment 2. What can we know about Archimedes from Paragraph 2? A. He was good at combining daily phenomena with scientific research. B. He finished the crown experiment with others’ help quickly. C. He hated the crown maker from the very beginning. D. He created the buoyancy law long before the crown test. 3. What can be learned about modern science from Paragraph 5? A. Modern scientists have given up Archimedes’ old theories. B. Ancient scientific theories still have great practical value. C. Ocean exploration totally depends on new modern laws. D. Engineering has no connection with geometry theories. 4. Which of the following is true about Archimedes? A. He lived in an ancient Greek city named Athens. B. He wrote no books during his whole lifetime. C. He invented water screws to help farmers irrigate land. D. He solved the crown problem without any experiments. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Tell the whole story of the famous golden crown test. B. Introduce Archimedes’ achievements and far-reaching influence. C. Show the development of ancient Greek mathematics. D. Praise the spirit of modern scientific researchers. 【答案】BABCB 【解析】本文主要介绍了古希腊学者阿基米德在物理、数学、发明等领域的各项成就，以及他的研究成果至今对现代科学仍有着深远影响。 1.细节理解题。根据文章第五段 “Besides, his geometric theories build solid foundations for modern maths, physics and engineering.” 可知，阿基米德的几何理论为现代工程学奠定了坚实基础。A 选项浮力定律多用于造船、潜艇制造和海洋探索；C 选项防御工具是他发明的守城器械；D 选项金王冠实验是发现浮力定律的过程，均不符合题意。故选 B。 2.推理判断题。第二段讲述阿基米德在泡澡时，从水溢出浴缸这一日常现象中获得灵感，进而完成实验、发现浮力定律。由此能推断出他擅长将日常现象与科学研究相结合。B 选项文中未提及他得到他人帮助；C 选项国王怀疑王冠掺假，并非阿基米德一开始就痛恨工匠；D 选项浮力定律正是在王冠实验之后总结得出的。故选 A。 3.细节理解题。第五段开篇点明阿基米德古老的发现至今仍影响着现代科学，后续举例说明他的理论在造船、数理、实验研究等方面依旧发挥作用，体现出古代科学理论仍具备很高的实用价值。A 选项现代科学家并未舍弃他的理论；C 选项海洋探索依托他的浮力定律，并非完全依靠新定律；D 选项几何理论是工程学的基础，二者联系紧密。故选 B。 4.细节理解题。根据第四段 “He created water screws to help farmers irrigate farmland easily.” 可知他发明螺旋水车帮助农民灌溉农田，C 项表述正确。A 选项他居住在锡拉库萨而非雅典；B 选项文中提到他完成了多部有价值的数学著作；D 选项他通过多次实验才解决王冠难题。故选 C。 5.主旨大意题。文章依次介绍了阿基米德在浮力、数学、器械发明上的成就，最后讲述其研究对现代科学的深远影响以及他的精神价值。A 选项金王冠实验只是文中一个事例，并非全文主旨；C 选项古希腊数学发展只是部分内容，概括片面；D 选项文章赞扬的是阿基米德的探索精神，并非现代科研人员。故选 B。 Passage 3 (Family traditions) Weekend Family Traditions: The Smiths’ Story Weekends are a special time for families to get together. For the Smith family—Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, 15-year-old Emma, and 12-year-old Jack—weekends have a set of traditions that they all love. Every Saturday morning, the family starts with “Breakfast Together”. Mrs. Smith makes pancakes, and everyone helps: Mr. Smith mixes the batter, Emma cuts fruits like strawberries and bananas, and Jack sets the table. “We talk about our week while eating,” Emma said. “Last Saturday, Jack told us about his soccer game, and dad shared a funny story from work. It’s a great way to start the day.” After breakfast, they do “Family Chores” together. They divide the work: Mr. Smith cleans the car, Mrs. Smith does the laundry, Emma tidies the garden, and Jack cleans his bedroom. “We used to argue about chores,” Jack said. “Now we do it together, and it’s fun. Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!” In the afternoon, they have “Free Time Choice”. Sometimes they go to the park for a walk, sometimes they watch a movie at home, and sometimes they visit Emma’s grandma. “Grandma lives alone, so we like to take her to the supermarket or have tea with her,” Mrs. Smith said. “Last Sunday, we helped grandma plant flowers in her garden. Emma taught grandma how to take photos with her phone, and Jack played chess with her. It made grandma very happy.” Saturday evening is “Game Night”. They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games. “We never play video games on Game Night,” Mr. Smith said. “We want to talk and laugh together. Sometimes we argue about who wins, but it’s all in good fun.” On Sundays, they usually relax at home. Emma does her homework, Jack reads books, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith prepare for the new week. But they always have dinner together at 6 p.m. “Weekends are short,” Emma said. “But our traditions make every weekend special. They make our family feel close.” Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive. They just need to be time for family members to share, talk, and care for each other. 1. What does the Smith family do during “Breakfast Together”? A. They talk about their week while eating. B. They eat out at a restaurant. C. They watch TV while eating. D. They do homework after eating. 2. How did the Smiths make doing chores fun? A. They paid each other for doing chores. B. They did chores alone. C. They sang songs while cleaning. D. They only did chores once a month. 3. What do the Smiths do on “Game Night”? A. They play video games. B. They play board games or card games. C. They go to the park to play. D. They watch movies together. 4. What can we know about the Smith family’s traditions? A. They are expensive and complicated. B. The children don’t like the traditions. C. They only do traditions on Sundays. D. They help the family stay close. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Different fun games people can play on weekends. B. The Smith family’s special weekend traditions and their meaning. C. Good ways for kids to finish housework quickly. D. How to visit old grandparents happily. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 【解析】本文通过介绍史密斯一家的周末传统活动，展现了简单的家庭传统如何增进家人间的感情。 1. 细节理解题。根据“We talk about our week while eating”可知，史密斯一家在“共进早餐”时会边吃边聊一周的事情。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!”可知，他们通过边唱歌边打扫的方式让做家务变得有趣。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games”可知，在“游戏之夜”他们会玩棋盘游戏或纸牌游戏。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“They make our family feel close”和“Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive”可知，这些传统活动帮助家人保持亲密关系，且不需要花费很多。故选D。 5. 主旨大意题。全文围绕史密斯一家独特的周末家庭传统展开，最后点明家庭传统让家人关系更亲密，对应 B 选项；A、C、D 只是文中局部细节，并非文章主旨。 Passage 4 (A better me) Brian looked at the ugly gray walls of his bedroom. Soon the hated walls would be covered, but not with paint as he had first planned. Brian had been disappointed to learn that the house owner would not allow painting. For weeks he was unable to understand: without using paint, how could he cover the walls? But, as Grandmother always said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” So Brian did some thinking, and with a little help from his mother, he came up with a great plan. This morning, Mom had needed to stop at the mall to buy a book and Brian went along. There, Brian noticed a large poster of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School on the wall. Next to it was a poster showing the cover of No Arm in Left Field, a baseball novel that Brian had read several times. “This is it,” Brian thought excitedly. “I’ll cover the walls with posters!” When he left the mall, Brian had an armful of posters and a box of tacks (大头钉). At home, he headed straight to his room. First he took out the posters and spread them out on his bed, his desk, and most of the floor. Next he found out the size of each poster, and then the walls. He wanted to cover as much of those ugly walls as possible! It took all afternoon to work out the best preparation. He drew it on paper, making changes until it was just right. When Dad came home at dinnertime, Brian was ready to tack up the posters. “Come see my room, Dad,” called Brian. “It’s going to be great!” But when Dad came into the bedroom, he looked worried. “The house owner said we could not put any holes in the walls. You can’t use tacks, Brian. I am sorry.” Brian’s joy slowly disappeared. He would stay with the boring gray walls forever. Maybe there was no way to solve this problem after all. How could you hang posters without using tacks? After all, posters would not stick to the walls by themselves! “What would stick to the walls?” Brian wondered. Then he smiled. Tape, that’s what! Brian took a piece of tape and made it into a circle. He made sure the sticky part of the tape was on the outside. This would work, for sure! 1. In this story, what is Brian’s main problem? A. Being told not to use tacks. B. Getting permission to paint the room. C. Working out a good preparation for his posters. D. Finding a proper way to cover his bedroom walls. 2. Which word can best describe Brian? A. Hard-working. B. Kind. C. Smart. D. Brave. 3. In what order did the following happen in the story? a. Dad came back and warned Brain not to use tacks. b. Brian spent a whole afternoon getting ready. c. The room took a completely new look. d. Brian bought lots of posters and tacks. e. Brian was not allowed to paint the walls. A. e-d-b-a-c B. a-e-d-b-c C. e-a-c-b-d D. a-b-d-c-e 4. What can we learn from the story? A. We should never put holes in our walls. B. We can solve problems in a creative way. C. Kids should be allowed to paint their rooms. D. It’s fun to have a lot of posters in our bedroom. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 【解析】本文主要讲述了布莱恩发挥自己的聪明才智将卧室的墙在不能涂上油漆及不能在墙上打洞的前提下变成自己喜欢的样子。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Brian looked at the ugly gray walls of his bedroom ... For weeks he was unable to understand: without using paint, how could he cover the walls?”可知布莱恩的主要问题是找个合适的方法盖住他卧室的墙。故选D。 2. 推理判断题。根据“So Brian did some thinking, and with a little help from his mother, he came up with a great plan.”及“‘What would stick to the walls?’ Brian wondered. Then he smiled. Tape, that’s what!”可知布莱恩很聪明。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Brian had been disappointed to learn that the house owner would not allow painting.”、“When he left the mall, Brian had an armful of posters and a box of tacks (大头钉) ... It took all afternoon to work out the best preparation.”、“When Dad came home at dinnertime, Brian was ready to tack up the posters ... You can’t use tacks, Brian.”及“Brian took a piece of tape and made it into a circle. He made sure the sticky part of the tape was on the outside. This would work, for sure!”可知，文章先是讲述了布莱恩不被允许粉刷墙壁，再是布莱恩买了很多海报和大头钉，然后是布莱恩花了一下午的时间准备，接着是爸爸回来了并告诉布莱恩不能用大头钉，最后是布莱恩用胶带将海报粘在墙上使得房间焕然一新。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了布莱恩发挥自己的聪明才智将卧室的墙在不能涂上油漆及不能在墙上打洞的前提下变成自己喜欢的样子，说明我们可以用创造性的方法解决问题。故选B。 Passage 1 Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leant forward in his chair. “Tell us your story,” he said. Miss Morstan began her story and we listened. “My father,” she began, “was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India. My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in England. So, while my father was away, I was sent to school.” “When I was seventeen, I received a letter from my father. He said that he was leaving India and coming back to England. He gave me the address of a hotel in London. He asked me to meet him there.” “I was very happy and excited about seeing my dear father again. I went to London and arrived at the hotel. I asked for Captain Morstan, my father. But I was told by the hotel manager that my father was not there. He had gone out the night before and not returned.” “I waited all day and all night, but my father didn’t come back to the hotel. Finally, I went to the police. They advertised for Captain Morstan in all the newspapers, but without success. I never saw my dear father again.” … “Four years after my father disappeared,” continued Miss Morstan, “I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. The date was 4th May, 1882. To my surprise, the advertisement asked for the address of Miss Mary Morstan. I said that if I advertised my address, I would receive some very good news.” “What did you do?” asked Holmes. “I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. Inside the box was a lovely pearl (珍珠). And I have received another five pearls since that day. They arrive every year on the same day. Look.” She opened a flat box and showed us six beautiful pearls. “____” asked Holmes. “Nothing at all, ” replied Miss Morstan. Then she continued, “But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, I received a letter. Please read it.” “Thank you,” said Holmes. He took the letter and studied it carefully. 1. When did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A. In 1878. B. In 1882. C. In 1886. D. In 1887. 2. Why did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A. Because her father asked her to do so. B. Because she had got some lovely pearls. C. Because her father had just disappeared. D. Because she had received a strange letter. 3. How did Miss Morstan feel after she got the letter that morning? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Proud. 4. Which question is the most suitable in the blank in the passage? A. Was there any letter with the pearls? B. Did you meet anyone after that? C. Did anyone know about this? D. Were these pearls your father’s? 5. What is the correct order of the following sentences? a. Miss Morstan saw an advertisement. b. Miss Morstan came to see Holmes. c. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father. d. Miss Morstan received some pearls. e. Captain Morstan disappeared. A. c-e-a-d-b B. d-c-e-a-b C. b-c-a-e-d D. e-b-c-a-d 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. A 【解析 】本文是一篇记叙文，节选自侦探小说片段，主要讲述了莫斯坦小姐向福尔摩斯讲述父亲失踪、每年收到珍珠以及收到神秘信件的离奇经历，寻求福尔摩斯的帮助。 1. 父亲失踪于莫斯坦小姐17岁时，1882年是失踪四年后，她从1882年开始每年收到1颗珍珠，到她来找福尔摩斯时一共收到了6颗珍珠，说明又过了5年（1882+5 =1887），她在1887年收到神秘信并来找福尔摩斯。 2. 原文倒数第二段提到“But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, received a letter.”，说明她是因为收到了一封奇怪的信才来求助。 3. 文中倒数第二段用“the strangest thing of all happened this morning”描述信件事件，“strangest”对应“surprised”（惊讶的）。 4. 福尔摩斯的问题得到“Nothing at all”的回答，结合上下文，她只收到了珍珠没有附带信件，之后才收到第一封神秘信，故福尔摩斯的问题是“Was there any letter with the pearls?”。 5. 按原文时间顺序排列，对应事件为：收到父亲的信→父亲失踪→看到寻人广告→收到珍珠→收到神秘信并来找福尔摩斯，顺序为c-e-a-d-b。 Passage 2 My high school life was extremely busy and competitive not only in sports but also in academic subjects. The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great. Sometimes it seemed like I lived at school! When I was at home, my time was spent doing homework. Some days I was so busy finishing a project that I could hardly see my families. I have a brother and a sister named Sally. She was nine years old. We used to see each other. But after I graduated from the primary school she attended, I saw her less and less. I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings. Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game. However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off. At five o’clock, I went to turn on the light near the front door and saw my sister walking towards the door with her friend and her friend’s father. I heard them talking. “Is anyone at home?” the father asked. “Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things. She’s probably in her room as usual,” my sister replied. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t even know this man but my sister was making me sound like one of Cinderella’s hateful stepsisters. I opened the door, thanked the father for bringing her home, then shut the door and started to cry. To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room. But I realized what was worse than the fight was that I really hadn’t been a good elder sister. I had forgotten what was important and what really mattered. I had got caught in a lot of pressure and competition. In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too. 1. What does the underlined phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. cared for B. sent back C. raised up D. left alone 2. What did Sally think of her elder sister? A. She was shy and lonely. B. She was cool and strange. C. She cared about nothing but her own things. D. She liked to argue and fight with others. 3. Put the following events in the correct order according to the author’s story. a. Linda felt the pressure of getting good grades and joining in school activities. b. Linda heard her sister describe her as “mean elder sister”. c. Linda’s mom left a note saying she was at the brother’s baseball game. d. Linda tried to go to her sister’s soccer games but failed to do so. e. Linda had a fight with her sister. A. a-c-b-d-e B. a-d-c-b-e C. b-c-e-a-d D. b-a-e-c-d 4. What did Linda realize after the fight? A. Grades are the most important for students. B. Sisters should be honest to each other. C. Living is all about competing with others. D. Love from family members is important. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 【知识点】哲理感悟、家人和亲人、记叙文、家庭关系 【解析】本文主要讲述了作者的高中生活忙碌且充满压力，忙于学业和参加学校活动，导致没有时间和家人相处交流。直到有一次听到妹妹向别人形容自己是个只关心自己事情的刻薄姐姐，两人为此发生了争执，但这也让作者明白了家人之间的爱才是最重要的。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off”可知，妹妹在朋友家，然后应该是会被送回来，故此处的划线短语“drop off”应是“送回”的意思，与sent back意思相近。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things”可知，妹妹觉得姐姐只关心自己的事情。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great”可知，作者高中生活很忙，有学业和活动的压力，即a；根据“I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings.”可知，作者试着去看妹妹的足球比赛，但因自己有练习和会议没去成，即d；根据“Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game.”可知，妈妈留了纸条说在哥哥的棒球比赛现场，即c；根据“Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things”可知，作者听到妹妹说自己是个刻薄的姐姐，即b；根据“To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room.”可知，作者和妹妹发生了争执，即e。故正确顺序为a-d-c-b-e。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据“In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too.”可知，事实上，妹妹让作者意识到，成绩对每个人来说都不重要。对妹妹来说最重要的是作者是她的姐姐，这对作者来说也很重要。故可推测出，作者是意 Passage 3 Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on December 11,1911. In 1929, Qian placed third in the national college entrance examination and got a chance to attend Shanghai Jiao Tong University. There, he received a degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on railroad administration. In 1932, Shanghai was bombed and invaded by Japan. Qian graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tons University in 1934, and the following year he left China for graduate study in the US. In an age before computers, Qian’s ability to quickly perform complex calculations attracted a group of rocket scientists at California Institute of technology. Qian joined them and received his PhD. degree in both aerospace and mathematics three cars latch. After he graduated, he became a professor as well as a researcher who studied rockets and missile（导弹） theories. In 1949, when the news of the birth of the People’s Republic of China came to the United States, Qian Xuesen and his wife decided to return to China. In 1950, when they were ready to return home, they are stopped by US officials and sent to prison. With the help of Chinese government and his friends, he finally returned home. When he returned to China in 1955, our country’s space research was almost deserted. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missile. And he personally trained the first generation of China’s aerospace engineers. He was a pioneer and was honored as “The father of China’s missile”. He is the pride of the Chinese people. He made important contributions to he missile and space programs in China. He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but his history still encouraged Chinese youth. His devotion to our country was expressed in his saying, “My career is in China, my success is in China and my destination is in China!” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States, he laughed and said, “My family name is Qian, but I don’t like Qian.” 1. In what order did the following things about Qian Xuesen take place? a. He travelled to the United States. b. He received a degree in mechanical engineering. c. He set up the first research institute of rockets and missile in his homeland. d. He was stopped by US officials and sent to prison. e. he studied rockets with a group of scientists in the university. A. a-b-c-d-c B. b-a-e-d-c C. e-b-a-d-c D. a-e-b-d-c 2. What does the underlined word “deserted” in the fourth paragraph probably mean? A. Hard. B. Common. C. Completed. D. Blank. 3. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage? A. Qian started studying rockets at Shanghai Jiao tongs University. B. Qian could complete complex calculations faster than computers. C. Qian and his wife met great difficulties when returning to China. D. Qian created the first research institute of rockets and missile the year he returned to China. 4. What can we NOT learn about Qian Xuesen from the last paragraph? A. He used to encourage Chinese youth. B. he had a strong love for his motherland. C. He placed national interest ahead of personal gain. D. Money mattered little to bin. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 【知识点】记叙文、科学家 【解析】本文主要介绍了钱学森的求学历程以及他一生所取得的成就。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“he received a degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on railroad administration.”以及“Qian graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tons University in 1934, and the following year he left China for graduate study in the US.”、第二段中“In an age before computers, Qian’s ability to quickly perform complex calculations attracted a group of rocket scientists at California Institute of technology.”、第三段中“when they were ready to return home, they are stopped by US officials and sent to prison. ”以及第四段中“In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missile.”可知，关于钱学森的事情是按照b-a-e-d-c顺序发生的。故选B。 2. 词义猜测题。根据“In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missile. And he personally trained the first generation of China’s aerospace engineers.”可以推知，此处指我们国家的空间站研究在那时是空白的。因此deserted的意思是“空白的”。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“In 1950, when they were ready to return home, they are stopped by US officials and sent to prison.”可知，钱学森和他的妻子在回国时遇到了很大的困难。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据“He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but his history still encouraged Chinese youth.”可知，他的历史仍然鼓舞着中国青年，因此“他曾经鼓励中国青年。”的表述是不清晰的。故选A。 Passage 4 Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils.” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like.” she said. “No, I can’t,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot.” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me.” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 1. Why did Grandpa like to plant daffodils every year? A. Because they were easy to grow. B. Because they sold for a good price. C. Because they were Grandma’s favorite flower. D. Because they kept weeds away. 2. What might Grandpa have felt when he returned home and saw the daffodils in bloom? A. Disappointed. B. Proud and touched. C. Indifferent. D. Surprised and confused. 3. What is the main lesson Jim learned from this experience? A. Gardening is hard work. B. It’s important to always wait for help. C. Flowers only bloom in spring. D. Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. 4. How might you use the idea of “learning from someone and carrying on their work” in your own life? A. Follow their words when they’re away. B. Ignore what others teach you and do things your own way. C. Always ask for permission before doing anything. D. Only do things that are easy and fun. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 【来源】广东省广州市白云区2025-2026学年九年级上学期1月期末英语试题 【知识点】记叙文、家人和亲人、哲理感悟 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述吉姆和爷爷在花园种水仙花，爷爷种水仙是送给奶奶的浪漫约定，爷爷住院后吉姆独自完成栽种，花开后爷爷回家为他骄傲的暖心故事。 1. 文章第五段Grandpa说的话“For Grandma... I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.”，这直接说明爷爷每年种植水仙花是因为对奶奶的承诺，水仙花是奶奶最爱的花。 2. 文章倒数第二段Grandpa回到家后说的话“You wonderful boy... Grandma and I are proud of you.”，说明爷爷看到水仙花盛开时感到骄傲和感动。 3. 文章中Jim在爷爷住院不在身边时，想起爷爷的教导和对奶奶的爱，主动完成了种植工作。这体现了爱和记忆能激励我们在他人缺席时依然采取行动。对应选项D“Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. ”。 4. 第十、十一段奶奶开导吉姆：“He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?”，再结合吉姆独自种花的情节，说明“向他人学习并延续对方的心意”在生活里的体现就是在对方不在时，牢记并践行对方教给自己的事。 Passage 5 The sweetest memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was little, my whole family would get together on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the grown-ups (成年人) were discussing something, we kids would be talking with each other or playing hide-and-seek under the table. When my aunt got married and she brought back her husband, my grandma would cheerfully add another seat to the round table for the man. It was a little more crowded, but we all felt closer to this new family member. When I was fifteen, my grandma passed away because of cancer. But when the big family got together once again, we all agreed that her chair, her bowl and her chopsticks should keep the same. Even though her seat was empty, we felt like that she had never left us. We all have a table like this in our homes. It is a symbol of getting together with our family members. In fact, in China, it seems that everything can be solved over a round table. The food on the table may change with time, the people sitting beside it may come and go, the reasons why we come together seem to be different, but the true meaning behind it keeps the same year after year. And that is the tolerance of different people, different cultures and different art forms. Moreover, we express our love, care and respect not only for our family, but also for a community, our nation or even the whole world on the round table. 1. When the family got together on traditional festivals, what would the kids do? A. Discuss things with the grown-ups. B. Talk or play hide-and-seek under the table. C. Help prepare dinner for the family. D. Cheer for the new family members. 2. Why did grandma add another seat to the round table? A. Because the original table was too small for everyone. B. Because the author’s aunt brought back her husband. C. Because grandma wanted to welcome the author’s friends. D. Because the family planned to have more guests. 3. What does the underlined word “tolerance” probably mean in the passage? A. The ability to accept and respect differences. B. The feeling of caring when keeping someone company. C. The way people express love for their family. D. The act of gathering together on traditional festivals. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The family only got together when the author’s aunt came back. B. The round table became less crowded after the aunt’s husband joined. C. The true meaning behind the round table never changes with time. D. In China, only family problems can be solved over a round table. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of a round table. B. How to make a round table. C. The story of the round table. D. The meaning of the round table in Chinese culture. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D 【来源】2026年九年级英语秋季开学学情自测卷（山东济南专用） 【知识点】记叙文、家人和亲人、中华文化 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者回忆自家圆桌的往事，讲述圆桌承载家庭团聚记忆，进而阐释圆桌在中国文化里所代表的包容、爱与尊重的深层内涵。 1. 根据文章第2段第1句“While the grown‑ups were discussing something, we kids would be talking with each other or playing hide‑and‑seek under the table.”可知，家人们团聚时，孩子们会聊天或者在桌子底下玩捉迷藏。 2. 根据文章第2段第2句“When my aunt got married and she brought back her husband, my grandma would cheerfully add another seat to the round table for the man.”可知，姑姑结婚带回丈夫，奶奶为此增添座位。 3. 根据文章最后一段倒数第二句“And that is the tolerance of different people, different cultures and different art forms.”可知，此处指接纳不同的人、文化与艺术形式。A选项“接纳并尊重差异的能力”，符合语境。 4. 根据文章最后一段第四句“…the people sitting beside it may come and go, the reasons why we come together seem to be different, but the true meaning behind it keeps the same year after year.”可知，圆桌背后真正的含义不会随时间改变。 5. 通读全文，文章由家庭圆桌故事，阐释圆桌在中国文化中的寓意。D选项“圆桌在中国文化中的意义”，完全符合本文主旨。A选项“一张圆桌的重要性”；B选项“如何制作一张圆桌”；C选项“一张圆桌的故事，概括片面。 Passage 6 There wasn’t a single person on the beach who hadn’t heard of CrazyClaws. He was the greatest enemy of toes (脚趾) on this side of the ocean. Every year, a careless tourist would get a big pinch from him and never come back again. Scared swimmers often tried to catch him, but every time they thought they had succeeded, another pinch told them they had caught the wrong crab. CrazyClaws was clever but unkind. Unlike other crabs, he would hide in the sand and prepare his attack. He always got cross easily. As a baby crab, he was stepped on by a child and lost a leg. It grew back but was shorter than his other legs. Whenever he looked at it, anger and sadness quickly rose in him. One day, he noticed a big fat shiny toe hardly moving. “Easy!” he thought. He remembered the pinching steps: come out, move forward, pinch, release, go back, and disappear into the sand again. “Go and get it!” Something went wrong, however. He failed in the fourth step and couldn’t release the toe. His pinch was so strong that he broke through the skin—but there was no blood. It was a trick! “No one can be that clever!” CrazyClaws cried as always. The false toe belonged to a girl named Vera. She also lost her leg in an accident when she was little. She didn’t realize her toe was pinched until she came out of the water. “Oh, you poor thing!” Vera said. She freed him, but he didn’t run away—he was scared to death. Vera noticed his shorter leg and felt sorry for him, so she wanted to help. She made him a wonderful little house with rocks and brought him small animals to eat. “Lovely girl,” CrazyClaws thought that night. “I’d like to be just as nice as her. If only I didn’t have this little leg…” It was at that moment he realized that Vera’s leg had never grown back like crabs. She only had one leg, yet she was still kind. He could certainly be a happy crab even though he had been through very difficult times. The very next day and every day after that summer, CrazyClaws attacked Vera’s toe again—but just to play. Together they learned to turn pinches into tickles, and anger into laughter. 1. Why was CrazyClaws always a little angry? A. He always failed to pinch people. B. He was often caught by swimmers. C. He got hurt when he was little. D. He had crab enemies on the beach. 2. What does the underlined word “release” mean? A. Let go. B. Catch again. C. Step on. D. Break into pieces. 3. Why did CrazyClaws attack Vera for fun later? A. Vera had a false leg like him. B. Vera taught him to care for himself. C. Vera was brave to fight with him. D. Vera was like him but still offered help. 4. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. Gold always shines. B. Hardships come, but kindness remains. C. It’s never too late to start. D. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 【来源】广东广州市天河区2026年初三毕业班适应性训练 英语 【知识点】寓言童话、记叙文 【解析】本文是一篇童话故事，讲述了一只因幼年受伤而心怀怨恨的螃蟹CrazyClaws，在遇到同样身有残疾却善良的女孩Vera后，学会放下愤怒、用善意拥抱生活的转变。 1. 第二段明确指出：“As a baby crab, he was stepped on by a child and lost a leg. ... Whenever he looked at it, anger and sadness quickly rose in him.”因此他生气是因为小时候受过伤。 2. 根据第三段中的步骤“come out, move forward, pinch, release, go back”（出来，向前，夹住，____，回去）以及第四段中提到他夹住了假脚趾无法松开（couldn’t release the toe），可知 release在此处意为“松开，放开”，与Let go同义。 3. 倒数第二段指出“he realized that Vera’s leg had never grown back like crabs. She only had one leg, yet she was still kind.”，Vera和他一样身体有残缺，但依然选择帮助他。这种善良感动了螃蟹，使他改变了态度，从攻击变为玩耍。 4. 故事通过CrazyClaws从愤怒到学会与Vera玩耍的转变，传达了即使经历苦难，依然可以保持善良、获得快乐的主题，B项“苦难来临，但善良永存”最符合主旨。 Passage 7 One afternoon, four girls were having fun in a tea house. “There’s an old house on Maple Street—empty for years! People say it is full of secrets.” said Mia, the puzzle-solving lover. “Secrets? Like scary noises at night?” Lily asked, her eyes wide open. “Really? Interesting! Or aliens?” Sarah added with excitement. “Maybe treasure! Shall we take on an adventure?” Emma invited. The girls raced to the house. Coming near, they noticed it was tall, with vines climbing the walls. As they explored, Emma spotted a dirty silver key in the front yard. They found a door at the end of the hallway. Mia tried the key. “It fits!” The door creaked open, showing a dark room filled with forgotten furniture, dusty books, and mysterious boxes. As they stepped inside, Mia noticed a painting of a garden with a big, red X. “Maybe another clue! The X might be where the treasure is hidden!” Minutes later, the girls were in the garden behind the house. “Look! A strange rock!” Emma pushed it aside and found a wooden box with an X. Inside was a collection of old coins, a map and a piece of paper. Sarah read aloud: “Congratulations! You found me. Next, find the Room of Shadows for the real treasure!” “What does that mean? The dark attic?” Mia guessed. Back in the dusty room, they made their way up to the attic. The attic was filled with old toys and costumes, hats, and even a mirror. “Let’s try them on!” Lily suggested. Suddenly, a shining, golden key dropped out of Lily’s costume. After searching, they found a round, locked box in a dark corner. She turned the key, and the box opened. Inside lay a beautiful necklace with another note: “The real treasure lies in sharing laughter, friendship and adventure.” 1. Why did the girls hurry to the house? A. They wanted to find out who guessed right. B. They wanted to prove the house had no secrets. C. They were good at finding treasure and aliens. D. They had interest in exploring the unknown. 2. Where did the girls find the first note? A. In the front yard. B. In the dark room. C. In the hallway. D. In the back garden. 3. Which picture is the “Room of Shadows”? A. B. C. D. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Some clues appeared unexpectedly during their fun activities. B. The girls knew where the real treasure was at first. C. The old house was built for hiding expensive gold. D. Lily found the golden key where the silver key was. 5. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The Journey to the Secret Garden B. The Treasure of the Adventure C. The Ancient Treasure House D. The Girls’ Forever Friendship 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B 【解析】本文主要讲述了四个女孩探索一栋老房子，通过寻找线索和解谜，最终发现真正的宝藏是分享欢笑、友谊和冒险经历的故事。 1. 根据文章第四段“‘Maybe treasure! Shall we take on an adventure?’ Emma invited.”可推知女孩们对探索未知充满兴趣，因此急忙前往房子。 2. 根据文章第七段“Minutes later, the girls were in the garden behind the house... Inside was a collection of old coins, a map and a piece of paper.”可推知女孩们在房子后面的花园里发现了装有第一张纸条的木盒。 3. 根据原文最后一段“Back in the dusty room, they made their way up to the attic.”，Mia猜测“阴影之屋”是黑暗的阁楼，随后她们前往阁楼找到了对应的线索和宝藏，可知“Room of Shadows”指的是阁楼。 4. 根据原文最后一段，“‘Let’s try them on!’ Lily suggested. Suddenly, a shining, golden key dropped out of Lily’s costume.” Lily提议试穿阁楼里的服装时，一把金色钥匙意外掉落，说明部分线索是在她们的趣味活动中意外出现的。 5. 全文围绕女孩们的探险寻宝过程展开，最终点明真正的宝藏是冒险过程中收获的欢笑、友谊与经历，B选项“冒险的宝藏”最能概括全文核心内容。 Passage 8 Starry nights, sunflowers, and vivid self-portraits (自画像)—these are the features of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most beloved artists. Though his work is now celebrated globally, his life was filled with struggle and misunderstanding. Born in 1853 in a small Dutch village, Van Gogh was a serious and sensitive child. He loved to draw, and his work showed talent, but no one encouraged him to become an artist. Instead, his father thought he should take a proper job. Then the young man changed from job to job with little success and very little money, becoming more upset with each failure. In March 1880, however, just before his 27th birthday, something changed inside Van Gogh. He realized that he was meant to be a painter. In 1886, Van Gogh moved to Paris, hoping to learn about the color techniques being used by Impressionist artists there. Instead of grays and browns, his work began to use blue and red, and then yellow and orange. Soon he began to see life differently: Go slow. Stop thinking. Look around. You’ll see something beautiful if you open yourself. These were the rules that guided his art. With his creative color uses, Van Gogh wanted to show others how to better appreciate a flower, the night sky, or a person’s face. However, few who lived in Van Gogh’s time appreciated his work. Many laughed when seeing his paintings, which hurt the artist terribly. Van Gogh’s mental health worsened sharply. In the spring of 1889, he was sent to a mental hospital, where he painted masterpieces like The Starry Night during periods of calm. “Working on my pictures,” he wrote, “is almost a necessity for me to get better.” In 1890, at 37, he died, having sold only one painting in his lifetime. Over a century after his death, Van Gogh remains extremely popular, as people find pieces of themselves in him. This may also explain the high prices paid for Van Gogh’s work. When we buy one of Van Gogh’s paintings, we are not just buying art—we are buying a piece of his story. 1. What does the underlined word “struggle” refer to in Paragraph 1? A. Fighting against difficulties. B. Joy and satisfaction. C. Peace and quietness. D. Fame and wealth. 2. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A. Before 1880, Van Gogh had not found his real life goal. B. Van Gogh’s father believed painting could bring him a good life. C. Van Gogh was encouraged to learn drawing when he was young. D. Van Gogh was unhappy because no one bought his paintings. 3. What can we infer from Van Gogh’s words, “Working on my pictures is almost a necessity for me to get better”? A. Van Gogh only painted when he was feeling better. B. Van Gogh’s illness made it impossible for him to paint. C. Van Gogh believed painting was more important than his health. D. Creating art helped Van Gogh express himself and reduce his pain. 4. Which of the following is the correct order of Van Gogh’s life? ① He began to use bright colors like blue, red, yellow and orange in his works. ② He tried different jobs but achieved little success. ③ His works became hugely popular around the world. ④ He made up his mind to become a painter. ⑤ He stayed in a mental hospital and painted The Starry Night. A. ②④①⑤③ B. ②④③①⑤ C. ④②⑤①③ D. ④②③⑤① 5. According to the text, why are Van Gogh’s works still extremely popular nowadays? A. Because Van Gogh had unusual stories in his lifetime. B. Because Van Gogh used colors creatively in his paintings. C. Because his paintings are sold at extremely high prices around the world. D. Because people feel a personal connection when appreciating his paintings. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D 【知识点】记叙文、艺术家 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述梵高坎坷的一生及其艺术历程，核心结论是其作品在去世后因引发人们的情感共鸣而风靡全球。 1. 根据文章第1段“his life was filled with struggle and misunderstanding”及后文提到的工作失败、精神健康问题等困境可知，struggle意指与生活中的困难抗争，即Fighting against difficulties。 2. 根据文章第段“Then the young man changed from job to job with little success... In March 1880... He realized that he was meant to be a painter.”可知，在1880年之前他频繁换工作且未成功，直到1880年才找到成为画家的真正目标。 3. 根据文章第4段“Van Gogh’s mental health worsened sharply... Working on my pictures... is almost a necessity for me to get better.”可知，在他精神痛苦时期，绘画是他康复的重要手段，有助于表达自我和减轻痛苦。 4. 根据文章第段“changed from job to job”对应事件②，第段“realized that he was meant to be a painter”对应事件④，第3段“work began to use blue and red...”对应事件①，第4段“sent to a mental hospital... painted... The Starry Night”对应事件⑤，第5段“Over a century after his death... extremely popular”对应事件③，可推知正确时间顺序为②④①⑤③。 5. 根据文章第5段“Van Gogh remains extremely popular, as people find pieces of themselves in him.”可知，人们喜欢他的作品是因为能从中找到个人的情感联结，即feel a personal connection。 Passage 9 Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils.” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like.” she said. “No, I can’t,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot.” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me.” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 1. Why did Grandpa like to plant daffodils every year? A. Because they were easy to grow. B. Because they sold for a good price. C. Because they were Grandma’s favorite flower. D. Because they kept weeds away. 2. What might Grandpa have felt when he returned home and saw the daffodils in bloom? A. Disappointed. B. Proud and touched. C. Indifferent. D. Surprised and confused. 3. What is the main lesson Jim learned from this experience? A. Gardening is hard work. B. It’s important to always wait for help. C. Flowers only bloom in spring. D. Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. 4. How might you use the idea of “learning from someone and carrying on their work” in your own life? A. Follow their words when they’re away. B. Ignore what others teach you and do things your own way. C. Always ask for permission before doing anything. D. Only do things that are easy and fun. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 【来源】广东省广州市白云区2025-2026学年九年级上学期1月期末英语试题 【知识点】记叙文、家人和亲人、哲理感悟 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述吉姆和爷爷在花园种水仙花，爷爷种水仙是送给奶奶的浪漫约定，爷爷住院后吉姆独自完成栽种，花开后爷爷回家为他骄傲的暖心故事。 1. 文章第五段Grandpa说的话“For Grandma... I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.”，这直接说明爷爷每年种植水仙花是因为对奶奶的承诺，水仙花是奶奶最爱的花。 2. 文章倒数第二段Grandpa回到家后说的话“You wonderful boy... Grandma and I are proud of you.”，说明爷爷看到水仙花盛开时感到骄傲和感动。 3. 文章中Jim在爷爷住院不在身边时，想起爷爷的教导和对奶奶的爱，主动完成了种植工作。这体现了爱和记忆能激励我们在他人缺席时依然采取行动。对应选项D“Love and memories can make us act, even when someone is absent. ”。 4. 第十、十一段奶奶开导吉姆：“He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?”，再结合吉姆独自种花的情节，说明“向他人学习并延续对方的心意”在生活里的体现就是在对方不在时，牢记并践行对方教给自己的事。 Passage 10 “I am not an American,” Mark Twain (1835—1910) once said. “I am the American.” He had good reason to say so. A Nobel winner in literature, US playwright Eugene O’Neill called him “the true father of American literature”. “Mark Twain is all of our grandfather,” agreed William Faulkner, another Nobel winner. Twain is someone Americans are taught to love. Older relatives, English teachers and the media often praise him. But when you actually take the time to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was first published 140 years ago, you will find that his work is more wonderful than you could ever have imagined. The novel describes a young boy named Tom Sawyer growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. He explores the countryside on a riverboat with his friends, falls in love with girls, starts secret clubs and searches for treasure. Twain’s idea of childhood is magical—a time of imagination, wonder and, of course, adventure. Most importantly, through the eyes of Tom Sawyer, Twain cleverly makes fun of the US culture. For example, Tom hates going to church, and Twain uses Tom to make fun of its old traditions. Twain’s writing is full of these kinds of critical (批评的) points about the culture and the society of the US at the time. That’s why he is so beloved in the US—he wasn’t afraid to express his opinions, and he did so clearly. For instance, Twain didn’t like US wars abroad, and he wrote openly about it in a newspaper article in 1900. He also believed strongly in women’s right to vote in elections (选举) and gave a famous speech on the subject, called “Votes for Women”, in 1901. “Tom was a glittering hero once more—the pet of the old, the envy of the young,” Twain wrote in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. But he could just as well have been describing himself. 1. Why are two Nobel winners mentioned at the beginning? A. To show they were as successful as Mark Twain. B. To show their close relationship with Mark Twain. C. To show how American literature developed. D. To show Mark Twain’s influence. 2. What is most special about the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? A. It describes how a young boy grows up. B. It introduces the famous Mississippi River. C. It presents a magical idea of childhood. D. It cleverly makes fun of the US culture. 3. How does the writer show Twain was fearless to voice his opinions? A. By giving a speech. B. By showing numbers. C. By giving examples. D. By using sentences from his book. 4. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A. Mark Twain was very much like Tom. B. Mark Twain was a hero in American literature. C. Mark Twain should be more confident in himself. D. Mark Twain made a wonderful description of Tom. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 4. A 【解析】本文主要介绍了美国作家马克·吐温及其代表作。 1. 推理判断题。根据“A Nobel winner in literature, US playwright Eugene O’Neill called him ‘the true father of American literature’. ‘Mark Twain is all of our grandfather,’ agreed William Faulkner, another Nobel winner.”可知，文章开头提到两名诺贝尔奖获得者的言论是为了说明马克·吐温的影响。故选D。 2. 推理判断题。根据“Most importantly, through the eyes of Tom Sawyer, Twain cleverly makes fun of the US culture.”可知，马克·吐温通过汤姆·索亚的见识，睿智地嘲讽了美国的文化，这是非常重要的一点，可见这本书的特别之处。故选D。 3. 推理判断题。根据“That’s why he is so beloved in the US—he wasn’t afraid to express his opinions, and he did so clearly.…For instance, Twain didn’t like US wars abroad, and he wrote openly about it in a newspaper article in 1900. He also believed strongly in women’s right to vote in elections (选举) and gave a famous speech on the subject, called ‘Votes for Women’, in 1901.”可知，作者通过举例子来说明马克·吐温毫无畏惧地表达自己的观点。故选C。 4. 词句猜测题。根据“‘Tom was a glittering hero once more—the pet of the old, the envy of the young ,’ Twain wrote in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. But he could just as well have been describing himself.”可知，马克·吐温笔下描写的汤姆·索亚跟他自己本人很像。故选A。 Passage 11 My high school life was extremely busy and competitive not only in sports but also in academic subjects. The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great. Sometimes it seemed like I lived at school! When I was at home, my time was spent doing homework. Some days I was so busy finishing a project that I could hardly see my families. I have a brother and a sister named Sally. She was nine years old. We used to see each other. But after I graduated from the primary school she attended, I saw her less and less. I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings. Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game. However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off. At five o’clock, I went to turn on the light near the front door and saw my sister walking towards the door with her friend and her friend’s father. I heard them talking. “Is anyone at home?” the father asked. “Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things. She’s probably in her room as usual,” my sister replied. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t even know this man but my sister was making me sound like one of Cinderella’s hateful stepsisters. I opened the door, thanked the father for bringing her home, then shut the door and started to cry. To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room. But I realized what was worse than the fight was that I really hadn’t been a good elder sister. I had forgotten what was important and what really mattered. I had got caught in a lot of pressure and competition. In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too. 1. What does the underlined phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. cared for B. sent back C. raised up D. left alone 2. What did Sally think of her elder sister? A. She was shy and lonely. B. She was cool and strange. C. She cared about nothing but her own things. D. She liked to argue and fight with others. 3. Put the following events in the correct order according to the author’s story. a. Linda felt the pressure of getting good grades and joining in school activities. b. Linda heard her sister describe her as “mean elder sister”. c. Linda’s mom left a note saying she was at the brother’s baseball game. d. Linda tried to go to her sister’s soccer games but failed to do so. e. Linda had a fight with her sister. A. a-c-b-d-e B. a-d-c-b-e C. b-c-e-a-d D. b-a-e-c-d 4. What did Linda realize after the fight? A. Grades are the most important for students. B. Sisters should be honest to each other. C. Living is all about competing with others. D. Love from family members is important. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】本文主要讲述了作者的高中生活忙碌且充满压力，忙于学业和参加学校活动，导致没有时间和家人相处交流。直到有一次听到妹妹向别人形容自己是个只关心自己事情的刻薄姐姐，两人为此发生了争执，但这也让作者明白了家人之间的爱才是最重要的。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“However, my sister was at her friend’s and would be dropped off”可知，妹妹在朋友家，然后应该是会被送回来，故此处的划线短语“drop off”应是“送回”的意思，与sent back意思相近。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things”可知，妹妹觉得姐姐只关心自己的事情。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“The pressure (压力) of trying to get excellent grades while joining in various school activities could be great”可知，作者高中生活很忙，有学业和活动的压力，即a；根据“I tried to go to her soccer games, but I had my own play practices and meetings.”可知，作者试着去看妹妹的足球比赛，但因自己有练习和会议没去成，即d；根据“Then one day I came home, an empty house. I found a note from my mom. she was at my brother’s baseball game.”可知，妈妈留了纸条说在哥哥的棒球比赛现场，即c；根据“Just my mean elder sister—Linda and she only minds her own things”可知，作者听到妹妹说自己是个刻薄的姐姐，即b；根据“To make a long story short, a huge fight followed that ended with me driving my sister to her room.”可知，作者和妹妹发生了争执，即e。故正确顺序为a-d-c-b-e。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据“In fact, my sister made me realize the grades I got didn’t matter to everyone—certainly not to her. All that matters to her is that I’m her elder sister, and that’s what matters to me, too.”可知，事实上，妹妹让作者意识到，成绩对每个人来说都不重要。对妹妹来说最重要的是作者是她的姐姐，这对作者来说也很重要。故可推测出，作者是意识到了家人的爱很重要。故选D。 Passage 12 The wind carried the good smell of fallen leaves and apples through the garden. Every branch hung down under the weight of apples. Birds sang happily and the air felt fresh. I followed Grandpa as we walked among the apple trees, feeling relaxed and comfortable with the soft wind brushing my face. Grandpa stopped by an old tree with big branches. “Let’s pick apples here,” he said, giving me a basket. After about half an hour’s effort, I finally filled my basket with apples. And I felt proud and excited at the thought of the pies Grandma would make. Then a small robin (知更鸟) caught my attention. It took a red apple from the basket and flew to a nest (鸟巢) in the leaves. I walked closer quietly and I was amazed at what I saw. Some little birds were making soft sounds, with their mouths wide open for food. Then, the robin broke the apple into small pieces and fed the little birds gently. The touching scene filled me with a sense of guilt (负罪). Not until then did I realize that these apples weren’t just ours. At the thought, I took a few apples from my basket and placed them gently by the nest. Seeing that my basket wasn’t as full as before, Grandpa asked, “What has happened to your apples?” I told him I had shared some apples with the robins. Hearing this, Grandpa nodded smilingly and said, “Good work. Giving is sometimes more important than taking.” His words warmed my heart, and the apples in my basket seemed sweeter than ever. 1. What do we know about the garden from Paragraph 1? A. The wind was strong in the garden. B. The garden showed signs of autumn. C. Bird songs made the writer feel annoyed. D. Apple branches were light with few apples. 2. Why did the writer walk closer to the robin’s nest? A. To put more apples into the nest. B. To tell Grandpa about the little birds. C. To take the apple from the robin. D. To see what the robin was doing there. 3. What did the robin do with the apple it took? A. It hid it under the leaves. B. It carried it all through the garden. C. It put it into its own mouth. D. It took it to a nest and fed its babies. 4. Which of the following can best describe the writer? A. Honest and curious. B. Patient and outgoing. C. Kind and thoughtful. D. Proud and successful. 5. What can we learn from the story? A. Nature shows us the beauty of life. B. It is wise to watch nature carefully. C. Those who take more end up alone. D. Giving brings more value than taking. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. D 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者和爷爷在苹果园摘苹果时，观察到知更鸟为雏鸟觅食的场景，进而领悟到“给予比索取更有价值”的道理。 1. 细节理解题。根据“The wind carried the good smell of fallen leaves and apples through the garden”可知，落叶和成熟的苹果是秋天的典型特征，说明花园呈现出秋天的景象。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Then a small robin caught my attention. It took a red apple from the basket and flew to a nest in the leaves. I walked closer quietly and I was amazed at what I saw”可知，作者是因为好奇知更鸟叼着苹果飞到鸟巢后要做什么，才悄悄走近观察。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“the robin broke the apple into small pieces and fed the little birds gently”可知，知更鸟将叼来的苹果啄成小块，喂给鸟巢里的雏鸟。故选D。 4. 推理判断题。作者看到知更鸟喂雏鸟的场景后，能意识到“苹果不只是自己的”，并主动拿出苹果放在鸟巢旁，体现了他的善良；同时他能从细节中观察到知更鸟的行为并思考背后的意义，体现了他的体贴。故选C。 5. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段爷爷的话“Giving is sometimes more important than taking”以及“His words warmed my heart, and the apples in my basket seemed sweeter than ever”可知，故事的核心是传达“给予比索取更有价值”的道理。故选D。 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $