期中复习（Units1-4单元话题）阅读理解16篇 2026-2027学年九年级英语上册（人教版）

期中复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 Unit 3 Smart Learning 学习方法 Unit 4 Our Memory 记忆 I am Teng Hui. My hometown is a small but beautiful town. I left my hometown ten years ago. Now, when I come back, I find that it has changed a lot. When I left, there were only a few small shops in my hometown. Now, there is a new big supermarket in the south of the town. And there are different kinds of things in it. There is also a new hotel. There was a great park there before, but people cut down all the trees. It is a pity. In the north of the town, there was a town library. It was old and small ten years ago but it is big and beautiful now. And there are more books and magazines in it. People in my town like to go there to read. There is also a new post office just across from my old school. In the centre of the town, there is a big change: people can’t drive there, but can only walk or ride bikes. There are also more flowers and trees in the town centre, and they are so beautiful. Another change is the number of new restaurants. There are more restaurants in my hometown. There is a new Chinese restaurant in the town centre and a new Western restaurant near my home. I like the two restaurants very much! 1．When did Teng Hui leave his hometown? A．In September, 2006. B．Ten years ago. C．At the age of ten. D．On Wednesday. 2．Put the new places that Teng Hui told us into the correct order according to the passage. a. The hotel.  b. The post office.   c. The restaurant.   d. The supermarket. A．a-b-c-d B．d-c-b-a C．a-d-b-c D．d-a-b-c 3．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Great Changes of My Hometown. B．The Big And Beautiful Library. C．More Restaurants in the Town Centre. D．A Change in the North of the Town. 4．In which part of the magazine could we read the passage? A．Morning News. B．Sports Time. C．Hometown Story. D．Nature Park. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Twenty years ago, my village was poor. Most young people left for big cities to make money. We only had small farmlands. Farmers grew a few vegetables and sold them in small local markets. There were no wide roads, no hospitals or libraries. When we were ill, we had to walk many miles to see a doctor. Sandstorms often came, and the hills were all yellow sand. Now everything is new. New highways and railways connect our village to big cities. Lots of young people come back. My aunt builds large high-tech greenhouses. She grows tons of fruit and sells them online or to tourists—our village is now a famous tourist attraction. The government planted thousands of trees on hills, so sandstorms are rare. We have a new hospital, a big library and a supermarket. People live in bright new houses. Though our life changes in so many ways, our family love never changes. Every festival, all family members get together and share delicious food. We still care for each other just like before. 1．Where did young people use to work 20 years ago? A．In local farms. B．In big cities. C．In greenhouses. D．In hospitals. 2．What problem did the village have in the past? A．Too many tourists. B．Small farmlands and sandstorms. C．Big supermarkets. D．Fast traffic roads. 3．What stays the same in the village? A．The yellow sand hills B．People’s family love C．The small old houses D．The rough dirt roads Great changes have taken place in Li Rui’s hometown over the past 20 years. Twenty years ago, the environment there was really difficult. Heavy sandstorms hit the village every spring. There was serious farmland shortage, and people faced a lack of high-tech farming tools. All hills were covered with sand, with few bushes or trees. Villagers used to work by hand on small pieces of farmland. They could not grow enough corn to support their families, so many young people used to leave for big capitals to make money. Later, the local government gave strong support to the village. Villagers found a special kind of bush. Its thick roots could hold the soil together to stop sand from blowing away. With the government’s help, they began to plant this bush on all sandy land. They have planted thousands of bushes and trees since then. Now everything turns better. The corn fields become much larger. There are far fewer sandstorms. The hills are covered with green plants. Villagers use modern machines to work on farmland. Lots of young people have come back to work at home. Li Rui has shown George around the new hometown twice, and they both feel surprised at these amazing changes. 1．What was NOT a problem in Li Rui’s hometown long ago? A．Terrible sandstorms. B．Not enough farmland. C．No modern farming technology D．Too much rain every year. 2．How did farmers grow corn in the past? A．By using high-tech machines. B．By hand. C．With lorries. D．In big greenhouses. 3．What can the roots of the bush do? A．Produce more corn. B．Hold soil and stop sandstorms. C．Build new roads. D．Sell farm products. 4．Why did young people use to leave their village? A．The living condition was too bad. B．They wanted to watch the Olympics. C．They hated planting bushes. D．The government asked them to leave. 5．How many times has Li Rui taken George to visit the hometown? A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Never. ① Do you still remember me, Liangliang, who was an 11-year-old boy from a small village? My friends and I used to go on a ropeway to cross a big river to school. ② Thanks to our government and the nice people, the villagers’ dream has come true. There is a big and wide bridge over the river. Besides, the villagers have lived in the new buildings and worked in the companies in our village. ③ As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year I graduated from a university. To follow the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to build my hometown as an engineer with some of my friends. In fact, with the Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place everywhere in China in the last few years. China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railways, and Beidou Navigation Satellite System. ④ Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合) and ecological tourism (生态旅游) to increase people’s income and improve the quality of their life. More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. ⑤ “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.” I believe Chinese people will continue getting together and working hard to achieve more in the near future. 1．How does Liangliang show China’s achievements? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By comparing facts. D．By showing pictures. 2．What do we know from the passage? A．Liangliang has to go on a ropeway to work. B．Only small villages have changed a lot in China. C．More and more people choose to go back and build their hometowns. D．Our government will carry out a project called urban-rural integration. 3．Why does the writer say “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way”? A．Because he thinks dreams are more important than any other thing. B．Because he thinks success has nothing to do with union. C．Because he thinks we should speak less and do more. D．Because he thinks that if we do our best and help each other, we will succeed. 2025 is the 47th year of China’s reform and opening-up (改革开放). People’s lives have greatly changed during these years. Now let’s see what the four people say about the changes. Xu Zhenhe, 57, BeijingI bought my first camera in 1998 in Beijing. It was made in Japan. At that time, you could only buy things from other countries in special stores. After taking photos, you had to develop the film (胶卷) to get photos. It cost 15 yuan to develop a roll of film. But I only made 500 yuan a month! Xu Zhaolin, 25, BeijingCameras weren’t common in my father’s time, but now we can buy all kinds of cameras online both from home and abroad. Actually, most of the time, the phone cameras are powerful enough for us to take photos. So expensive cameras are no longer necessary. Huang Kunrong, 72, SichuanWhen I was a kid, we had to use liangpiao to buy rice, oil, salt and so on. Each person could only get a fixed quantity (定量) of them each month. Sometimes people didn’t have enough rice to eat, so they could only eat the stored (存储的) food like sweet potatoes (红薯). Xiao Yao, 14, SichuanCompared with my grandma, we are leading a much better life now. We can enjoy different kinds of food every day. For us, liangpiao has become history. And we don’t even need paper money. Instead, we use our phones to pay. It’s quite convenient! 1．Where did Xu Zhenhe buy his first camera? A．In an online store. B．In a special store in Beijing. C．In a Japanese store. 2．Why is it no longer necessary to buy cameras according to Xu Zhaolin? A．Because cameras become too expensive. B．Because few people like to take photos now. C．Because people like taking photos with their phones. 3．When Huang Kunrong was young, people ________. A．liked to eat stored sweet potatoes better B．could buy food easily with liangpiao C．had to face food shortages (短缺) from time to time 4．From the passage, we can know that ________. A．developing the film is expensive now B．it’s convenient to pay with our phones now C．cameras are popular at home and abroad now 5．The writer wrote this passage to ________. A．tell us the great changes in our daily lives B．show the process of reform and opening-up C．remind us to remember those old things in our family As we know, China is a great country with a long history. Throughout history, lots of great heroes appeared and changed the world. Now let’s learn some information about them. NOTICE BOARD Confucius (孔子) (551 BC—479 BC) was a teacher, politician (政治家) and philosopher (哲学家) in Chinese history. He travelled a lot and formed his thoughts. He thought the elders should be respected by their children. One of his sayings is “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself”. His sayings are still popular today. Cai Lun (61/63—121) is considered as the inventor of paper. Paper-making is considered to be one of the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China. The king of the Han Dynasty ordered him to introduce his invention to others. Soon, paper was popular and was loved by many people all over the world. Ying Zheng (259 BC—210 BC), known as the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, was one of the greatest kings and politicians in China. He made China first become a unified (统一的) country. During his reign, he ordered his soldiers to build the wonderful and huge memorial tomb (陵墓) for himself. Mao Zedong (1893—1976) was the main founder of the People’s Republic of China. He is regarded as one of the most important people in modern world history. He is also known as a politician, military strategist (军事战略家) and poet. 1．Confucius passed away at the age of ________. A．70 B．72 C．49 D．63 2．What did Ying Zheng do when he ruled (统治) according to the passage? A．He said many famous sayings to his people. B．He invented something for his people. C．He asked his soldiers to set up the memorial tomb for himself. D．He damaged many memorial tombs. 3．According to the passage, the following heroes were politicians EXCEPT ________. A．Confucius B．Cai Lun C．Ying Zheng D．Mao Zedong 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Confucius thought the young should be respected by the old. B．Cai Lun was an inventor who lived in the Tang Dynasty. C．Ying Zheng founded the Qin Dynasty in 210 BC． D．Mao Zedong was a poet and military strategist. 5．This passage is most probably from ________. A．a travel guide B．a news website C．a history book D．a fashion magazine Marie Curie was a great scientist from Poland. When she was young, women had few chances to study science. But she never gave up. She worked hard in a small lab and discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. Her findings changed science and medicine. She won two Nobel Prizes. Marie Curie showed that hard work and courage can lead to great success. It took Qian Xuesen five years to finally return to China from America and ten years to complete the rocket project. Mr Qian put all his life into the endless outer space as the leader of China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” Project. He was known as the “father of China’s space program”. Qian Xuesen believed that there was no end to the exploration of science and truth. He always said, “Nothing is final!” Florence Nightingale was a British nurse. During the war, she went to Turkey to help wounded soldiers. She found the hospitals dirty and crowded. She worked day and night to clean them and care for the sick. At night, she carried a lamp to check on soldiers, so people called her “The Lady with the Lamp”. After the war, she trained more nurses and improved hospitals. Her kindness saved many lives. 1．What did Marie Curie discover in her lab? A．Two new medicines. B．Two new elements. C．A kind of medicine. 2．Why is Qian Xuesen called the “father of China’s space program”? A．He led a great project on bombs. B．He spent ten years in outer space. C．He studied in America for five years. 3．What can we infer from Florence Nightingale’s story? A．She gave up nursing after the war. B．She only helped soldiers during the war. C．She thought the hospitals needed improvement. Charles Darwin was one of the six children from a big family. His grandfather and father were doctors and the young Darwin went to Edinburgh University to study medicine. However, he hated to see blood and he soon realized that he couldn’t be a doctor. He then went to Cambridge University and discovered that he had a great interest in studying plants, insects and animals. Luckily, one of Darwin’s university teachers helped him join in the perfect trip for a biologist: a voyage around the world to study nature. In 1831, Charles Darwin left Plymouth on The Beagle, a ship that took him around the world for five years. While he was travelling, he studied the plants and animals in the countries and on the islands that the ship visited. Darwin also spent his time on The Beagle writing notes about the things he had seen. When he finally arrived back in Britain, Darwin was already starting to create his famous theory that all living things had a common ancestor. At home at Down House, a place that you can still visit today, Darwin wrote many articles and books about his travels. But he didn’t want to make anything about his theory known to the public because he was afraid the public would not agree with his idea. He was so worried that he became ill. However, when someone else started to write about similar ideas, Darwin decided to print his book, On the Origin of Species.    Most scientists accepted Darwin’s theory and people continue to study it today. On 12th February, the day when he was born, Darwin Day is celebrated around the world to encourage more people to study the natural world. 1．What made Darwin give up his study of medicine? A．He didn’t like seeing blood. B．He found the studies too difficult. C．He was pushed‑to give up by his family. D．He was advised to study natural science. 2．What does the underlined word “voyage” mean in this passage? A．A long journey by plane. B．A long journey by sea. C．A long journey in a certain country. D．A long journey abroad. 3．Why was the trip on The Beagle important to Darwin? A．It let him change his mind about his future. B．It helped him to finish his study at the university. C．It gave him ideas about the beginnings of living things. D．It got him to complete his most famous book on the ship. 4．Why was Darwin afraid to publish his evolutionary ideas at first? A．He was busy writing other science articles. B．Another scientist had stolen his ideas already. C．He worried people would disagree with his theory. D．He hadn’t collected enough plant and animal notes. 5．Why did the writer include the last paragraph? A．To introduce Darwin’s famous book. B．To tell how people celebrate Darwin Day. C．To explain why people accept Darwin’s ideas. D．To show how important Darwin was in natural science.   Li Shizhen was a famous Chinese medical scientist in the Ming Dynasty. He was born in 1518 in Hubei Province. His family had a long history of practicing medicine, so he learned basic medical skills from his father at an early age. As he grew older, he read a lot of traditional medical books. However, he found many mistakes and missing information in the old books. To correct the errors and record real herbal knowledge, he decided to write a new and complete medical book. For more than 27 years, Li Shizhen traveled across different areas of China. He climbed mountains, visited local doctors and farmers, and carefully collected information about different herbs. He kept detailed records day after day. Finally, he finished his great work Compendium of Materia Medica. The book includes thousands of kinds of herbs and clearly explains their shapes, growing places and medical uses. It has helped countless doctors and saved many people’s lives. Li Shizhen passed away in 1593. Today, people still respect him for his hard work, patience and devotion to medical science. 1．When was Li Shizhen born? A．In 1518. B．In 1593. C．In 1618. D．In 1637. 2．Where did Li Shizhen learn basic medical knowledge? A．From school teachers. B．From his father. C．From local farmers. D．From mountain doctors. 3．Why did Li Shizhen decide to write a new medical book? A．He hoped to become famous. B．The old medical books had mistakes. C．His father asked him to do so. D．He wanted to travel around China. 4．How long did Li Shizhen spend finishing his great book? A．Over 17 years. B．Over 20 years. C．Over 27 years. D．Over 30 years. 5．What can we learn from Li Shizhen’s story? A．It is easy to write famous books. B．Travelling is the only way to learn. C．Hard work and patience bring great achievements. D．Old medical books are completely useless. Confucius (551-479 BCE) is one of the most famous thinkers in Chinese history. He lived during a time when many kingdoms were fighting against each other. Confucius believed that people should treat each other with kindness and respect. He taught that everyone should follow the “golden rule”: “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” Confucius traveled around China and shared his ideas with many people. He had many students who wrote down his teachings. These teachings were later collected into a book called The Analects (《论语》). His ideas have influenced Chinese society for over 2,000 years. Confucius believed that education was very important. He thought that everyone, rich or poor, should have the chance to learn. He said, “I am not one who was born with knowledge. I love to learn and I work hard to understand.” This shows that he valued hard work and curiosity. Today, Confucius’s ideas are still valued not only in China but also around the world. Many people look up to him as a great thinker and teacher. His teachings about kindness, respect, and education continue to guide people in their daily lives. 1．What did Confucius believe people should do? A．Fight against each other. B．Treat each other with kindness and respect. C．Only care about themselves. D．Always follow the rules of the king. 2．What is the name of the book that collected Confucius’s teachings? A．The Book of Songs. B．The Analects. C．The Art of War. D．The Records of the Historian. 3．Why are Confucius’s ideas still valued today? A．Because they are very old. B．Because they teach people how to fight. C．Because they guide people in their daily lives. D．Because he was the first teacher in China. Many students think that learning only happens in the classroom. But successful learners know that learning is a lifelong journey. It doesn’t stop when you leave school. In fact, some of the most important learning happens outside the classroom. One way to keep learning is to read every day. Reading opens up new worlds and gives you new ideas. It doesn’t have to be textbooks— you can read novels, news, or even blogs. The more you read, the more you learn. Another way is to talk to people who know more than you. Everyone has something to teach you. Your parents, grandparents, teachers, and even your friends can share valuable knowledge. Don’t be shy to ask questions. You can also learn by doing. Hands-on activities help you understand things better. For example, if you want to learn about plants, you can grow one yourself. If you want to learn about cooking, you can try making a dish. Practice makes perfect. Finally, never stop being curious. Ask “why” and “how” about everything around you. Curiosity is the engine of learning. When you are curious, you will always find something new to learn. 1．What does the writer say about learning in the first paragraph? A．It only happens at school. B．It is a lifelong journey. C．It is only for young people. D．It stops when you leave school. 2．According to the passage, what can you do to keep learning? A．Read textbooks only. B．Talk to people who know more. C．Stay in the classroom. D．Stop asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “curiosity” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．The feeling of being tired. B．The feeling of being bored. C．The desire to know about things. D．The desire to be alone. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell students that learning is only about exams. B．To encourage students to keep learning throughout life. C．To explain why textbooks are not useful. D．To describe different types of schools. At the 2026 Tibetan (西藏的) New Year Gala, 26-year-old singer Mamcu performed her song Sa Sa Sa. Written in Tibetan, the song tells the story of a Tibetan girl finding her voice, which has become popular even among those who don’t understand the language. However, behind the song’s success lies a fact: among China’s over 130 languages, 68 have fewer than 10,000 speakers, 48 fewer than 5,000, and 25 fewer than 1,000, according to a book on China’s endangered languages. Born into a Tibetan community in Sichuan, Mamcu grew up with traditional music around her. At 18, she first sang in her native language. “That experience planted a seed—to let the Tibetan language grow through music,” she said. Today, she offers teaching videos online, explaining Tibetan words with pronunciation guides. Mamcu is not alone. Hu Shuning from Suzhou acted when she found her young cousin couldn’t understand the Suzhou dialect. Finding existing learning materials too difficult, Hu developed her own resources sharing free textbooks and audio recordings online. She also worked with a tech company to develop AI speech in the Suzhou dialect. Similar actions are taking place elsewhere. In Shantou, Guangdong, Wang Mubin and his team developed Dingguagua, an AI-powered toy designed to pick up and help children learn the Chaoshan dialect. After collecting over 2 million voice recordings from people of different ages and in daily situations, the toy can now understand Chaoshan speech with about 90% correctness. These projects show a change in how people think about protecting dialects in China. Over ten years ago, Hu’s work was often seen as not very important, but now more learners see that dialects are slowly disappearing. “Young people need to understand that dialect is something worth holding on to.” Hu said. 1．What do we know about Mamcu? A．She first sang in Tibetan at 26. B．She was born and raised in Tibet. C．She teaches Tibetan at universities. D．She protects Tibetan through music. 2．What does the word “dialect” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．A kind of music played in local areas. B．A form of a language in a local area. C．A type of food liked by local people. D．A traditional dance at local festivals. 3．What inspired Hu Shuning to start protecting the Suzhou dialect? A．A report on our country’s endangered languages. B．The difficult learning materials of Suzhou dialect. C．The popularity of AI-powered speech technology. D．Her cousin’s inability to understand the local tongue. 4．What is Dingguagua mainly used for? A．Learning the Chaoshan dialect. B．Translating the Chaoshan dialect. C．Collecting daily voice recordings. D．Spreading local culture worldwide. 5．What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph? A．Public worry about language loss has risen. B．Hu’s work is supported by the government. C．Young people think dialects are not needed. D．Dialects were more important ten years ago. Chemistry is one of the most important subjects for you Grade 9 students. Chemistry needs you to work hard. Now, let’s divide it into four easy parts for you.Prepare for Chemistry. Before a class or a test, it’s good to prepare. Learn to read and understand the periodic table (元素周期表), review your notes, and make sure you know the key chemical rules. It’s like packing your bag for a trip — you want to make sure you have everything you need.Read Textbooks. Textbooks are like your chemistry friends that are always there to help. They have lots of information and examples. When you read, take your time to understand each part. Underline important points, and if you need help, ask your teacher or a friend to explain.Do Experiments in Labs. Doing an experiment in a lab will help you understand better. When you do an experiment, you can see what happens when different things mix. You also get to practise some scientific ways. It can be even fun. But remember, safety always comes first, so always listen to your teacher.Develop Good Study Habits. Make a plan to study every day. Find a quiet place where you can focus. Also, try studying with friends — it’s more fun and you can help each other. Chemistry is all about exploring and having fun while you learn. So, get ready, stay safe, and enjoy your chemistry trip! 1．What is like your “chemistry friend” according to the text? A．A plan. B．A lab. C．A textbook. D．A test. 2．Which is the most important while doing experiments according to Paragraph 4? A．Results of experiments. B．Steps of experiments. C．Safety of students. D．The chemistry textbook. 3．What can you do to form good study habits? A．Study in a noisy place. B．Make a daily study plan. C．Keep studying some days. D．Stay in labs often. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To describe a chemistry experiment. B．To tell some rules about chemistry classes. C．To offer advice on learning chemistry. D．To tell some fun stories about chemistry. Zhong Ruoxi, a 14-year-old from Chengdu, used to forget what she learned the next day, but things started to change when her mom introduced her to the Feynman Technique (费曼学习法). Now she has jumped to the top three in her class. The steps are simple. First, learn a concept (概念). Then, explain it simply to someone else. During the process, you will find your weak points. Finally, go back and learn it again until you fully understand it. Zhong uses this method most in physics. Sometimes she solves a problem quickly, but when she explains it to her classmates, she hits a wall. “In the process of teaching, I notice more details that I missed before,” she said. This helps her understand the questions better. She also used the method for biology. When she studied mitosis of cells (细胞的有丝分裂), she felt confused at first. So she drew simple pictures for each stage and explained them to her mom. By doing so, she turned the difficult knowledge into a funny story, and everything became much clearer. Zhong enjoys the shared progress most. When her classmates finally understand a problem after she acts out the scene, they all light up with joy. “The sense of achievement becomes my biggest motivation (动力) to learn,” she said. Feynman once said, “If you can’t explain something to a first-year student, then you haven’t really understood.” Zhong’s story shows that teaching others truly helps you learn better. 1．What does the underlined phrase “hits a wall” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Builds a wall. B．Meets difficulty. C．Gives up quickly. D．Wins a prize. 2．Why did Zhong draw simple pictures for the mitosis of cells? A．To share her hobby with her classmates. B．To finish her biology homework on time. C．To make the science easier to understand. D．To become a famous painter. 3．How does Zhong feel about teaching others? A．She has a feeling of success. B．She feels curious to learn new subjects. C．She wants to make more new friends quickly. D．She feels tired of doing homework. 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．Teaching others is a powerful way to improve your own learning. B．Explaining to others is a good way to find your weak points. C．The Feynman Technique can help students jump to the top three. D．Students should learn more about biology and physics. Have you ever smelled something and suddenly remembered a moment from long ago? Maybe the smell of a cake brought back your grandmother’s kitchen, or the smell of rain reminded you of a school trip. This is called the “Proust effect”, and it happens because smell is closely connected with memory. When we see or hear something, the information first goes to a part of the brain called the thalamus, and then travels to other areas. But smell is different. It goes almost straight to the part of the brain that deals with memory and feeling. That is why a smell can bring back a memory so quickly and so strongly. Scientists have done many studies on this. In one study, volunteers smelled a certain scent while looking at pictures. Later, when they smelled the scent again, they could remember the pictures much better than those who had only seen them. In another study, students who studied with a special smell did better in a test when the same smell was in the room. The smell worked like a key that unlocked the memory. Smell can also help people with memory problems. In some care homes, old people are given small bottles of familiar scents, such as coffee or fresh flowers. The smells often help them recall happy moments from their past, and they become calmer and more talkative. Of course, smell is not magic. You still need to pay attention and to practise. But next time you want to remember something important, you might try studying with a special scent—and then use the same scent again when you need to recall it. 1．What do we know from the passage? ① Smell is closely connected with memory. ② Smell first goes to the thalamus before reaching other areas. ③ Students remembered better when the same smell was in the room. ④ Familiar smells can help old people recall happy moments. ⑤ The “Proust effect” only happens to old people. ⑥ Smell can help us forget bad memories. A．①③④ B．②④⑥ C．①②⑤ D．②③⑥ 2．What does the underlined word “unlocked” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．锁住了 B．打开了 C．忘记了 D．弄丢了 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain why we forget things. B．To tell us to buy more bottles of scents. C．To introduce the connection between smell and memory. D．To show that smell is a kind of magic. 4．In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage? A．Science. B．Travel. C．Sports. D．Business. Try a Memory Method Do you read a page several times but forget it the next morning? The school learning club is holding a workshop called “Try a Memory Method” on Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 203. Students from all grades are welcome. The workshop is free, but there are only twenty places. Give your name to the school librarian by Tuesday afternoon. Bring six English words that you find difficult to remember and a notebook. Please choose words you have already learnt in class. We want to practise remembering useful information, not rush through a new lesson. At the first table, you will group your words by topic and connect them with words you already know. At the second table, you will draw simple pictures or create a short story using the words. You do not need to be good at drawing. The pictures are reminders for you, not works of art. After a short break, put your notes away and try to recall the words. A partner will check your answers. Then explain which method helped you and which words still need practice. You may discover that one method works well for some words but not for others. Before leaving, make a small plan for reviewing at home. Try your plan for a week and bring your notes to the club’s next meeting. We will compare experiences rather than choose a “memory champion”. The aim is to find a method you can actually use. 1．What should students do to get a place? A．Buy a ticket from the club. B．Send six pictures to Room 203. C．Ask a partner to register on Thursday. D．Give their names to the librarian by Tuesday afternoon. 2．Why should students bring words they have already learnt? A．To prepare for an art competition. B．To focus on remembering useful information. C．To teach a completely new lesson. D．To reduce the number of tables. 3．What does the club hope students will learn? A．A practical method that suits them. B．A way to avoid reviewing at home. C．How to remember every word at once. D．How to become the fastest reader. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 Unit 3 Smart Learning 学习方法 Unit 4 Our Memory 记忆 I am Teng Hui. My hometown is a small but beautiful town. I left my hometown ten years ago. Now, when I come back, I find that it has changed a lot. When I left, there were only a few small shops in my hometown. Now, there is a new big supermarket in the south of the town. And there are different kinds of things in it. There is also a new hotel. There was a great park there before, but people cut down all the trees. It is a pity. In the north of the town, there was a town library. It was old and small ten years ago but it is big and beautiful now. And there are more books and magazines in it. People in my town like to go there to read. There is also a new post office just across from my old school. In the centre of the town, there is a big change: people can’t drive there, but can only walk or ride bikes. There are also more flowers and trees in the town centre, and they are so beautiful. Another change is the number of new restaurants. There are more restaurants in my hometown. There is a new Chinese restaurant in the town centre and a new Western restaurant near my home. I like the two restaurants very much! 1．When did Teng Hui leave his hometown? A．In September, 2006. B．Ten years ago. C．At the age of ten. D．On Wednesday. 2．Put the new places that Teng Hui told us into the correct order according to the passage. a. The hotel.  b. The post office.   c. The restaurant.   d. The supermarket. A．a-b-c-d B．d-c-b-a C．a-d-b-c D．d-a-b-c 3．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Great Changes of My Hometown. B．The Big And Beautiful Library. C．More Restaurants in the Town Centre. D．A Change in the North of the Town. 4．In which part of the magazine could we read the passage? A．Morning News. B．Sports Time. C．Hometown Story. D．Nature Park. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是记叙文，作者滕辉讲述了自己离开家乡十年后返乡，发现家乡在镇南建筑、镇北公共设施、镇中心环境、餐饮服务等方面发生了诸多变化。 1．根据文章第1段“I left my hometown ten years ago.”可知，滕辉十年前离开了家乡。 2．根据文章第2段“Now, there is a new big supermarket in the south of the town. ... There is also a new hotel.”，第3段“There is also a new post office just across from my old school.”，第5段“Another change is the number of new restaurants.”可知，文中提到的新地点出现顺序为超市、酒店、邮局、餐馆，对应d-a-b-c。 3．全文围绕作者家乡的变化展开，从不同区域和维度介绍家乡的改变，“Great Changes of My Hometown.”最能概括全文核心内容。 4．文章围绕作者家乡的变化展开，属于家乡相关的故事内容，这类内容会刊登在杂志的“Hometown Story”板块。 5．根据文章第1段“I find that it has changed a lot.”总起点明家乡变化很大，第2到5段分别从不同方面具体介绍变化，属于总分结构，与选项B的图片一致。 Twenty years ago, my village was poor. Most young people left for big cities to make money. We only had small farmlands. Farmers grew a few vegetables and sold them in small local markets. There were no wide roads, no hospitals or libraries. When we were ill, we had to walk many miles to see a doctor. Sandstorms often came, and the hills were all yellow sand. Now everything is new. New highways and railways connect our village to big cities. Lots of young people come back. My aunt builds large high-tech greenhouses. She grows tons of fruit and sells them online or to tourists—our village is now a famous tourist attraction. The government planted thousands of trees on hills, so sandstorms are rare. We have a new hospital, a big library and a supermarket. People live in bright new houses. Though our life changes in so many ways, our family love never changes. Every festival, all family members get together and share delicious food. We still care for each other just like before. 1．Where did young people use to work 20 years ago? A．In local farms. B．In big cities. C．In greenhouses. D．In hospitals. 2．What problem did the village have in the past? A．Too many tourists. B．Small farmlands and sandstorms. C．Big supermarkets. D．Fast traffic roads. 3．What stays the same in the village? A．The yellow sand hills B．People’s family love C．The small old houses D．The rough dirt roads 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文为记叙文，对比作者村庄二十年前落后贫穷的旧面貌与如今交通发达、产业兴旺、配套完善的新生活，最后点明物质生活虽日新月异，但淳朴的亲情始终不变。 1．根据第一段“Most young people left for big cities to make money.”可知，大多数年轻人离开家乡去大城市挣钱，因此他们过去在大城市工作。 2．根据第一段“We only had small farmlands.”和“Sandstorms often came, and the hills were all yellow sand.”可知，过去农田少且沙尘暴频发。 3．根据最后一段“Though our life changes in so many ways, our family love never changes.”可知，尽管生活发生许多变化，家庭亲情从未改变。 Great changes have taken place in Li Rui’s hometown over the past 20 years. Twenty years ago, the environment there was really difficult. Heavy sandstorms hit the village every spring. There was serious farmland shortage, and people faced a lack of high-tech farming tools. All hills were covered with sand, with few bushes or trees. Villagers used to work by hand on small pieces of farmland. They could not grow enough corn to support their families, so many young people used to leave for big capitals to make money. Later, the local government gave strong support to the village. Villagers found a special kind of bush. Its thick roots could hold the soil together to stop sand from blowing away. With the government’s help, they began to plant this bush on all sandy land. They have planted thousands of bushes and trees since then. Now everything turns better. The corn fields become much larger. There are far fewer sandstorms. The hills are covered with green plants. Villagers use modern machines to work on farmland. Lots of young people have come back to work at home. Li Rui has shown George around the new hometown twice, and they both feel surprised at these amazing changes. 1．What was NOT a problem in Li Rui’s hometown long ago? A．Terrible sandstorms. B．Not enough farmland. C．No modern farming technology D．Too much rain every year. 2．How did farmers grow corn in the past? A．By using high-tech machines. B．By hand. C．With lorries. D．In big greenhouses. 3．What can the roots of the bush do? A．Produce more corn. B．Hold soil and stop sandstorms. C．Build new roads. D．Sell farm products. 4．Why did young people use to leave their village? A．The living condition was too bad. B．They wanted to watch the Olympics. C．They hated planting bushes. D．The government asked them to leave. 5．How many times has Li Rui taken George to visit the hometown? A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Never. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了李睿家乡二十年来从环境恶劣、年轻人外流，到政府种树治沙、发展现代农业、青年返乡的巨大变迁。 1．根据第二段“Heavy sandstorms hit the village every spring. There was serious farmland shortage, and people faced a lack of high-tech farming tools.”可知，过去的问题是沙尘暴、农田短缺、缺乏高科技农具，没有提到雨水过多。 2．根据第二段“Villagers used to work by hand on small pieces of farmland.”可知，过去农民用手工种玉米。 3．根据第三段“Its thick roots could hold the soil together to stop sand from blowing away.”可知，这种灌木的根能固土防沙。 4．根据第二段“They could not grow enough corn to support their families, so many young people used to leave for big capitals to make money.”可知，年轻人离开是因为生活条件太差，无法养家。 5．根据最后一段“Li Rui has shown George around the new hometown twice”可知，Li Rui带George参观了两次。 ① Do you still remember me, Liangliang, who was an 11-year-old boy from a small village? My friends and I used to go on a ropeway to cross a big river to school. ② Thanks to our government and the nice people, the villagers’ dream has come true. There is a big and wide bridge over the river. Besides, the villagers have lived in the new buildings and worked in the companies in our village. ③ As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year I graduated from a university. To follow the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to build my hometown as an engineer with some of my friends. In fact, with the Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place everywhere in China in the last few years. China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railways, and Beidou Navigation Satellite System. ④ Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合) and ecological tourism (生态旅游) to increase people’s income and improve the quality of their life. More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. ⑤ “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.” I believe Chinese people will continue getting together and working hard to achieve more in the near future. 1．How does Liangliang show China’s achievements? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By comparing facts. D．By showing pictures. 2．What do we know from the passage? A．Liangliang has to go on a ropeway to work. B．Only small villages have changed a lot in China. C．More and more people choose to go back and build their hometowns. D．Our government will carry out a project called urban-rural integration. 3．Why does the writer say “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way”? A．Because he thinks dreams are more important than any other thing. B．Because he thinks success has nothing to do with union. C．Because he thinks we should speak less and do more. D．Because he thinks that if we do our best and help each other, we will succeed. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了亮亮家乡的变化及个人成长经历，反映了中国近年来的巨大成就和乡村振兴的成果，表达了对未来的信心。 1．根据文章第三段“China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railways, and Beidou Navigation Satellite System.”可知，作者通过列举5G、高铁等具体例子来展示中国的成就。 2．根据文章第四段“More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things.”可知，越来越多的人选择回到家乡建设。 3．根据文章第五段“Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.”及“I believe Chinese people will continue getting together and working hard to achieve more in the near future.”可推知，作者认为只要尽力并团结互助就能成功。 2025 is the 47th year of China’s reform and opening-up (改革开放). People’s lives have greatly changed during these years. Now let’s see what the four people say about the changes. Xu Zhenhe, 57, BeijingI bought my first camera in 1998 in Beijing. It was made in Japan. At that time, you could only buy things from other countries in special stores. After taking photos, you had to develop the film (胶卷) to get photos. It cost 15 yuan to develop a roll of film. But I only made 500 yuan a month! Xu Zhaolin, 25, BeijingCameras weren’t common in my father’s time, but now we can buy all kinds of cameras online both from home and abroad. Actually, most of the time, the phone cameras are powerful enough for us to take photos. So expensive cameras are no longer necessary. Huang Kunrong, 72, SichuanWhen I was a kid, we had to use liangpiao to buy rice, oil, salt and so on. Each person could only get a fixed quantity (定量) of them each month. Sometimes people didn’t have enough rice to eat, so they could only eat the stored (存储的) food like sweet potatoes (红薯). Xiao Yao, 14, SichuanCompared with my grandma, we are leading a much better life now. We can enjoy different kinds of food every day. For us, liangpiao has become history. And we don’t even need paper money. Instead, we use our phones to pay. It’s quite convenient! 1．Where did Xu Zhenhe buy his first camera? A．In an online store. B．In a special store in Beijing. C．In a Japanese store. 2．Why is it no longer necessary to buy cameras according to Xu Zhaolin? A．Because cameras become too expensive. B．Because few people like to take photos now. C．Because people like taking photos with their phones. 3．When Huang Kunrong was young, people ________. A．liked to eat stored sweet potatoes better B．could buy food easily with liangpiao C．had to face food shortages (短缺) from time to time 4．From the passage, we can know that ________. A．developing the film is expensive now B．it’s convenient to pay with our phones now C．cameras are popular at home and abroad now 5．The writer wrote this passage to ________. A．tell us the great changes in our daily lives B．show the process of reform and opening-up C．remind us to remember those old things in our family 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是说明文，以中国改革开放47年为背景，通过四位不同年龄、不同地区的普通人的亲身讲述，展现了改革开放以来人们在摄影方式、饮食、支付方式等日常生活方面的巨大变化。 1．根据文章中Xu Zhenhe的表述“I bought my first camera in 1998 in Beijing. It was made in Japan. At that time, you could only buy things from other countries in special stores.”可知，他1998年在北京购买第一台相机，当时只能在特殊商店购买境外商品。 2．根据文章中Xu Zhaolin的表述“Actually, most of the time, the phone cameras are powerful enough for us to take photos. So expensive cameras are no longer necessary.”可知，如今手机的相机功能足够强大，人们使用手机拍照就可以满足日常需求，因此没有必要再购买昂贵的相机。 3．根据文章中Huang Kunrong的表述“Sometimes people didn’t have enough rice to eat, so they could only eat the stored food like sweet potatoes.”可知，Huang Kunrong年少时，人们有时会没有足够的粮食食用，也就是时常面临食物短缺的情况。 4．根据文章中Xiao Yao的表述“And we don’t even need paper money. Instead, we use our phones to pay. It’s quite convenient!”可知，现在人们可以使用手机完成支付，这种支付方式十分便捷。 5．根据文章开头“People’s lives have greatly changed during these years. Now let’s see what the four people say about the changes.”以及全文内容可推知，作者通过四位不同代际的人分享生活经历，是为了向读者展现日常生活中发生的巨大变化。 As we know, China is a great country with a long history. Throughout history, lots of great heroes appeared and changed the world. Now let’s learn some information about them. NOTICE BOARD Confucius (孔子) (551 BC—479 BC) was a teacher, politician (政治家) and philosopher (哲学家) in Chinese history. He travelled a lot and formed his thoughts. He thought the elders should be respected by their children. One of his sayings is “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself”. His sayings are still popular today. Cai Lun (61/63—121) is considered as the inventor of paper. Paper-making is considered to be one of the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China. The king of the Han Dynasty ordered him to introduce his invention to others. Soon, paper was popular and was loved by many people all over the world. Ying Zheng (259 BC—210 BC), known as the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, was one of the greatest kings and politicians in China. He made China first become a unified (统一的) country. During his reign, he ordered his soldiers to build the wonderful and huge memorial tomb (陵墓) for himself. Mao Zedong (1893—1976) was the main founder of the People’s Republic of China. He is regarded as one of the most important people in modern world history. He is also known as a politician, military strategist (军事战略家) and poet. 1．Confucius passed away at the age of ________. A．70 B．72 C．49 D．63 2．What did Ying Zheng do when he ruled (统治) according to the passage? A．He said many famous sayings to his people. B．He invented something for his people. C．He asked his soldiers to set up the memorial tomb for himself. D．He damaged many memorial tombs. 3．According to the passage, the following heroes were politicians EXCEPT ________. A．Confucius B．Cai Lun C．Ying Zheng D．Mao Zedong 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Confucius thought the young should be respected by the old. B．Cai Lun was an inventor who lived in the Tang Dynasty. C．Ying Zheng founded the Qin Dynasty in 210 BC． D．Mao Zedong was a poet and military strategist. 5．This passage is most probably from ________. A．a travel guide B．a news website C．a history book D．a fashion magazine 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍中国历史上四位伟人孔子、蔡伦、嬴政、毛泽东的相关生平信息与成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Confucius (551 BC—479 BC) was a teacher, politician and philosopher in Chinese history.”，可知孔子去世时72岁。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“During his reign, he ordered his soldiers to build the wonderful and huge memorial tomb for himself.”，可知嬴政统治时期命令士兵为自己修建陵墓。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Cai Lun (61/63—121) is considered as the inventor of paper.”，可知蔡伦是发明家，不是政治家。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段“Mao Zedong (1893—1976) was the main founder of the People's Republic of China. He is also known as a politician, military strategist and poet.”，可知毛泽东是诗人和军事战略家。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段“As we know, China is a great country with a long history. During the time, lots of great heroes appeared and changed the world.”，可知本篇文章最有可能出自历史书籍。 Marie Curie was a great scientist from Poland. When she was young, women had few chances to study science. But she never gave up. She worked hard in a small lab and discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. Her findings changed science and medicine. She won two Nobel Prizes. Marie Curie showed that hard work and courage can lead to great success. It took Qian Xuesen five years to finally return to China from America and ten years to complete the rocket project. Mr Qian put all his life into the endless outer space as the leader of China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” Project. He was known as the “father of China’s space program”. Qian Xuesen believed that there was no end to the exploration of science and truth. He always said, “Nothing is final!” Florence Nightingale was a British nurse. During the war, she went to Turkey to help wounded soldiers. She found the hospitals dirty and crowded. She worked day and night to clean them and care for the sick. At night, she carried a lamp to check on soldiers, so people called her “The Lady with the Lamp”. After the war, she trained more nurses and improved hospitals. Her kindness saved many lives. 1．What did Marie Curie discover in her lab? A．Two new medicines. B．Two new elements. C．A kind of medicine. 2．Why is Qian Xuesen called the “father of China’s space program”? A．He led a great project on bombs. B．He spent ten years in outer space. C．He studied in America for five years. 3．What can we infer from Florence Nightingale’s story? A．She gave up nursing after the war. B．She only helped soldiers during the war. C．She thought the hospitals needed improvement. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是说明文，分别介绍了居里夫人、钱学森、弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔三位不同领域杰出人物的主要事迹与突出贡献，展现了他们的优秀品质与行业影响力。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“She worked hard in a small lab and discovered two new elements: polonium and radium.”可知，居里夫人在她的实验室中发现了两种新元素。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Mr Qian put all his life into the endless outer space as the leader of China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” Project. He was known as the “father of China’s space program”.”可知，钱学森作为中国“两弹一星”项目的领导者，毕生投身航天相关事业，因此被称为“中国航天之父”。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“She found the hospitals dirty and crowded. She worked day and night to clean them and care for the sick. After the war, she trained more nurses and improved hospitals.”可推知，南丁格尔认为医院需要改进。 Charles Darwin was one of the six children from a big family. His grandfather and father were doctors and the young Darwin went to Edinburgh University to study medicine. However, he hated to see blood and he soon realized that he couldn’t be a doctor. He then went to Cambridge University and discovered that he had a great interest in studying plants, insects and animals. Luckily, one of Darwin’s university teachers helped him join in the perfect trip for a biologist: a voyage around the world to study nature. In 1831, Charles Darwin left Plymouth on The Beagle, a ship that took him around the world for five years. While he was travelling, he studied the plants and animals in the countries and on the islands that the ship visited. Darwin also spent his time on The Beagle writing notes about the things he had seen. When he finally arrived back in Britain, Darwin was already starting to create his famous theory that all living things had a common ancestor. At home at Down House, a place that you can still visit today, Darwin wrote many articles and books about his travels. But he didn’t want to make anything about his theory known to the public because he was afraid the public would not agree with his idea. He was so worried that he became ill. However, when someone else started to write about similar ideas, Darwin decided to print his book, On the Origin of Species.    Most scientists accepted Darwin’s theory and people continue to study it today. On 12th February, the day when he was born, Darwin Day is celebrated around the world to encourage more people to study the natural world. 1．What made Darwin give up his study of medicine? A．He didn’t like seeing blood. B．He found the studies too difficult. C．He was pushed‑to give up by his family. D．He was advised to study natural science. 2．What does the underlined word “voyage” mean in this passage? A．A long journey by plane. B．A long journey by sea. C．A long journey in a certain country. D．A long journey abroad. 3．Why was the trip on The Beagle important to Darwin? A．It let him change his mind about his future. B．It helped him to finish his study at the university. C．It gave him ideas about the beginnings of living things. D．It got him to complete his most famous book on the ship. 4．Why was Darwin afraid to publish his evolutionary ideas at first? A．He was busy writing other science articles. B．Another scientist had stolen his ideas already. C．He worried people would disagree with his theory. D．He hadn’t collected enough plant and animal notes. 5．Why did the writer include the last paragraph? A．To introduce Darwin’s famous book. B．To tell how people celebrate Darwin Day. C．To explain why people accept Darwin’s ideas. D．To show how important Darwin was in natural science. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了达尔文从学医转向生物学研究的经历，重点介绍了他环球航行后的理论发现、出版顾虑以及后世对他的纪念，展现了他在自然科学领域的重要地位。 1．根据第1段“However, he hated to see blood and he soon realized that he couldn’t be a doctor.”可知，达尔文放弃学医是因为他讨厌看到血，无法从事医生职业。 2．根据第1段“a voyage around the world to study nature.”及第2段“Charles Darwin left Plymouth on The Beagle, a ship that took him around the world for five years. ”可知，这次行程是搭乘船只的环球海上长途旅行，对应词义为“海上长途航行”。 3．根据第2段“When he finally arrived back in Britain, Darwin was already starting to create his famous theory that all living things had a common ancestor.”可知，这次旅行让他产生了关于所有生物都有共同祖先的想法。 4．根据第3段“But he didn’t want to make anything about his theory known to the public because he was afraid the public would not agree with his idea.”可知，他起初害怕出版是因为担心公众不同意他的理论。 5．根据第4段“Most scientists accepted Darwin’s theory and people continue to study it today. ”可推知作者写最后一段是为了展示达尔文在自然科学中的重要性和影响。   Li Shizhen was a famous Chinese medical scientist in the Ming Dynasty. He was born in 1518 in Hubei Province. His family had a long history of practicing medicine, so he learned basic medical skills from his father at an early age. As he grew older, he read a lot of traditional medical books. However, he found many mistakes and missing information in the old books. To correct the errors and record real herbal knowledge, he decided to write a new and complete medical book. For more than 27 years, Li Shizhen traveled across different areas of China. He climbed mountains, visited local doctors and farmers, and carefully collected information about different herbs. He kept detailed records day after day. Finally, he finished his great work Compendium of Materia Medica. The book includes thousands of kinds of herbs and clearly explains their shapes, growing places and medical uses. It has helped countless doctors and saved many people’s lives. Li Shizhen passed away in 1593. Today, people still respect him for his hard work, patience and devotion to medical science. 1．When was Li Shizhen born? A．In 1518. B．In 1593. C．In 1618. D．In 1637. 2．Where did Li Shizhen learn basic medical knowledge? A．From school teachers. B．From his father. C．From local farmers. D．From mountain doctors. 3．Why did Li Shizhen decide to write a new medical book? A．He hoped to become famous. B．The old medical books had mistakes. C．His father asked him to do so. D．He wanted to travel around China. 4．How long did Li Shizhen spend finishing his great book? A．Over 17 years. B．Over 20 years. C．Over 27 years. D．Over 30 years. 5．What can we learn from Li Shizhen’s story? A．It is easy to write famous books. B．Travelling is the only way to learn. C．Hard work and patience bring great achievements. D．Old medical books are completely useless. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文介绍明代著名医药学家李时珍，讲述他学习医术、编写《本草纲目》的经历以及后人对他的敬重。 1．原文第一段“He was born in 1518 in Hubei Province.”，李时珍出生于1518年。 2．原文第一段“so he learned basic medical skills from his father at an early age.”，李时珍从父亲那里学习基础医学知识。 3．原文第二段“However, he found many mistakes and missing information in the old books.”，旧医书存在许多错误，所以李时珍决定编写新医书。 4．原文第三段“For more than 27 years, Li Shizhen traveled across different areas of China.”，李时珍花费27年多的时间完成这部巨著。 5．原文第五段“Today, people still respect him for his hard work, patience and devotion to medical science.”，从李时珍的故事我们可以学到努力和耐心能带来伟大成就。 Confucius (551-479 BCE) is one of the most famous thinkers in Chinese history. He lived during a time when many kingdoms were fighting against each other. Confucius believed that people should treat each other with kindness and respect. He taught that everyone should follow the “golden rule”: “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” Confucius traveled around China and shared his ideas with many people. He had many students who wrote down his teachings. These teachings were later collected into a book called The Analects (《论语》). His ideas have influenced Chinese society for over 2,000 years. Confucius believed that education was very important. He thought that everyone, rich or poor, should have the chance to learn. He said, “I am not one who was born with knowledge. I love to learn and I work hard to understand.” This shows that he valued hard work and curiosity. Today, Confucius’s ideas are still valued not only in China but also around the world. Many people look up to him as a great thinker and teacher. His teachings about kindness, respect, and education continue to guide people in their daily lives. 1．What did Confucius believe people should do? A．Fight against each other. B．Treat each other with kindness and respect. C．Only care about themselves. D．Always follow the rules of the king. 2．What is the name of the book that collected Confucius’s teachings? A．The Book of Songs. B．The Analects. C．The Art of War. D．The Records of the Historian. 3．Why are Confucius’s ideas still valued today? A．Because they are very old. B．Because they teach people how to fight. C．Because they guide people in their daily lives. D．Because he was the first teacher in China. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国古代思想家孔子的生平、核心思想、著作《论语》、教育理念及其对后世的深远影响。 1．根据第一段“Confucius believed that people should treat each other with kindness and respect.”可知，孔子主张人们应友善尊重地对待彼此。 2．根据第二段“These teachings were later collected into a book called The Analects.”可知，记录孔子教诲的书籍是《论语》。 3．根据最后一段“His teachings about kindness, respect, and education continue to guide people in their daily lives.”可知，孔子的思想至今仍有价值，是因为能指导人们的日常生活。 Many students think that learning only happens in the classroom. But successful learners know that learning is a lifelong journey. It doesn’t stop when you leave school. In fact, some of the most important learning happens outside the classroom. One way to keep learning is to read every day. Reading opens up new worlds and gives you new ideas. It doesn’t have to be textbooks— you can read novels, news, or even blogs. The more you read, the more you learn. Another way is to talk to people who know more than you. Everyone has something to teach you. Your parents, grandparents, teachers, and even your friends can share valuable knowledge. Don’t be shy to ask questions. You can also learn by doing. Hands-on activities help you understand things better. For example, if you want to learn about plants, you can grow one yourself. If you want to learn about cooking, you can try making a dish. Practice makes perfect. Finally, never stop being curious. Ask “why” and “how” about everything around you. Curiosity is the engine of learning. When you are curious, you will always find something new to learn. 1．What does the writer say about learning in the first paragraph? A．It only happens at school. B．It is a lifelong journey. C．It is only for young people. D．It stops when you leave school. 2．According to the passage, what can you do to keep learning? A．Read textbooks only. B．Talk to people who know more. C．Stay in the classroom. D．Stop asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “curiosity” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．The feeling of being tired. B．The feeling of being bored. C．The desire to know about things. D．The desire to be alone. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell students that learning is only about exams. B．To encourage students to keep learning throughout life. C．To explain why textbooks are not useful. D．To describe different types of schools. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是说明文。文章核心对象是学习，核心结论是学习是终身旅程且发生在课堂外，行文探讨了四种保持学习的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“But successful learners know that learning is a lifelong journey.”可知作者认为学习是一生的旅程。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Another way is to talk to people who know more than you.”可知可以和比你了解更多的人交谈来保持学习。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段“Ask ‘why’ and ‘how’ about everything around you. Curiosity is the engine of learning.”可知curiosity指的是对周遭事物多问为什么，即想要了解事物的渴望。 4．主旨大意题。全文围绕“终身学习”展开，给读者介绍了多种课外坚持学习的方式，目的是鼓励学生终身学习。 At the 2026 Tibetan (西藏的) New Year Gala, 26-year-old singer Mamcu performed her song Sa Sa Sa. Written in Tibetan, the song tells the story of a Tibetan girl finding her voice, which has become popular even among those who don’t understand the language. However, behind the song’s success lies a fact: among China’s over 130 languages, 68 have fewer than 10,000 speakers, 48 fewer than 5,000, and 25 fewer than 1,000, according to a book on China’s endangered languages. Born into a Tibetan community in Sichuan, Mamcu grew up with traditional music around her. At 18, she first sang in her native language. “That experience planted a seed—to let the Tibetan language grow through music,” she said. Today, she offers teaching videos online, explaining Tibetan words with pronunciation guides. Mamcu is not alone. Hu Shuning from Suzhou acted when she found her young cousin couldn’t understand the Suzhou dialect. Finding existing learning materials too difficult, Hu developed her own resources sharing free textbooks and audio recordings online. She also worked with a tech company to develop AI speech in the Suzhou dialect. Similar actions are taking place elsewhere. In Shantou, Guangdong, Wang Mubin and his team developed Dingguagua, an AI-powered toy designed to pick up and help children learn the Chaoshan dialect. After collecting over 2 million voice recordings from people of different ages and in daily situations, the toy can now understand Chaoshan speech with about 90% correctness. These projects show a change in how people think about protecting dialects in China. Over ten years ago, Hu’s work was often seen as not very important, but now more learners see that dialects are slowly disappearing. “Young people need to understand that dialect is something worth holding on to.” Hu said. 1．What do we know about Mamcu? A．She first sang in Tibetan at 26. B．She was born and raised in Tibet. C．She teaches Tibetan at universities. D．She protects Tibetan through music. 2．What does the word “dialect” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．A kind of music played in local areas. B．A form of a language in a local area. C．A type of food liked by local people. D．A traditional dance at local festivals. 3．What inspired Hu Shuning to start protecting the Suzhou dialect? A．A report on our country’s endangered languages. B．The difficult learning materials of Suzhou dialect. C．The popularity of AI-powered speech technology. D．Her cousin’s inability to understand the local tongue. 4．What is Dingguagua mainly used for? A．Learning the Chaoshan dialect. B．Translating the Chaoshan dialect. C．Collecting daily voice recordings. D．Spreading local culture worldwide. 5．What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph? A．Public worry about language loss has risen. B．Hu’s work is supported by the government. C．Young people think dialects are not needed. D．Dialects were more important ten years ago. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是说明文，以藏族歌手Mamcu的藏语歌曲走红为引入，介绍了中国部分少数民族语言与方言濒危的现状，讲述了不同地区的民众通过音乐、自制学习资源、AI智能玩具等方式保护地方语言的行动，以及当下社会对方言保护的观念转变。 1．根据文章第三段“‘That experience planted a seed — to let the Tibetan language grow through music,’ she said.”可推知，Mamcu以音乐为载体传承藏语，通过音乐的方式保护藏语。 2．根据文章第四段“Finding existing learning materials too difficult, Hu developed her own resources sharing free textbooks and audio recordings online. She also worked with a tech company to develop AI speech in the Suzhou dialect.”可推知，胡淑宁制作的学习资料、研发的AI语音都围绕苏州本地的语言展开，因此dialect指的是一个地区特有的语言形式，即方言。 3．根据文章第四段“Hu Shuning from Suzhou acted when she found her young cousin couldn’t understand the Suzhou dialect.”可推知，胡淑宁是在发现年幼的表弟听不懂苏州方言后，开始着手保护苏州方言的。 4．根据文章第五段“Wang Mubin and his team developed Dingguagua, an AI-powered toy designed to pick up and help children learn the Chaoshan dialect.”可推知，Dingguagua这款AI玩具的主要作用是帮助儿童学习潮汕方言。 5．根据文章最后一段“Over ten years ago, Hu’s work was often seen as not very important, but now more learners see that dialects are slowly disappearing.”可推知，过去人们不重视方言保护，如今越来越多的人意识到方言正在消失，说明公众对语言流失的担忧有所增加。 Chemistry is one of the most important subjects for you Grade 9 students. Chemistry needs you to work hard. Now, let’s divide it into four easy parts for you.Prepare for Chemistry. Before a class or a test, it’s good to prepare. Learn to read and understand the periodic table (元素周期表), review your notes, and make sure you know the key chemical rules. It’s like packing your bag for a trip — you want to make sure you have everything you need.Read Textbooks. Textbooks are like your chemistry friends that are always there to help. They have lots of information and examples. When you read, take your time to understand each part. Underline important points, and if you need help, ask your teacher or a friend to explain.Do Experiments in Labs. Doing an experiment in a lab will help you understand better. When you do an experiment, you can see what happens when different things mix. You also get to practise some scientific ways. It can be even fun. But remember, safety always comes first, so always listen to your teacher.Develop Good Study Habits. Make a plan to study every day. Find a quiet place where you can focus. Also, try studying with friends — it’s more fun and you can help each other. Chemistry is all about exploring and having fun while you learn. So, get ready, stay safe, and enjoy your chemistry trip! 1．What is like your “chemistry friend” according to the text? A．A plan. B．A lab. C．A textbook. D．A test. 2．Which is the most important while doing experiments according to Paragraph 4? A．Results of experiments. B．Steps of experiments. C．Safety of students. D．The chemistry textbook. 3．What can you do to form good study habits? A．Study in a noisy place. B．Make a daily study plan. C．Keep studying some days. D．Stay in labs often. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To describe a chemistry experiment. B．To tell some rules about chemistry classes. C．To offer advice on learning chemistry. D．To tell some fun stories about chemistry. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了学习化学的四个实用建议，包括课前准备、阅读课本、做实验和培养良好学习习惯，旨在帮助学生更好地学习化学。 1．第3段“Textbooks are like your chemistry friends that are always there to help.”直接说明课本被比作化学朋友。 2．第4段“But remember, safety always comes first, so always listen to your teacher.”说明做实验时安全是第一位的，即学生的安全最重要。 3．第5段“Make a plan to study every day.”指出制定每日学习计划有助于培养良好的学习习惯。 4．全文通过四个部分给出了学习化学的具体建议，因此作者写作目的是提供学习化学的建议。 Zhong Ruoxi, a 14-year-old from Chengdu, used to forget what she learned the next day, but things started to change when her mom introduced her to the Feynman Technique (费曼学习法). Now she has jumped to the top three in her class. The steps are simple. First, learn a concept (概念). Then, explain it simply to someone else. During the process, you will find your weak points. Finally, go back and learn it again until you fully understand it. Zhong uses this method most in physics. Sometimes she solves a problem quickly, but when she explains it to her classmates, she hits a wall. “In the process of teaching, I notice more details that I missed before,” she said. This helps her understand the questions better. She also used the method for biology. When she studied mitosis of cells (细胞的有丝分裂), she felt confused at first. So she drew simple pictures for each stage and explained them to her mom. By doing so, she turned the difficult knowledge into a funny story, and everything became much clearer. Zhong enjoys the shared progress most. When her classmates finally understand a problem after she acts out the scene, they all light up with joy. “The sense of achievement becomes my biggest motivation (动力) to learn,” she said. Feynman once said, “If you can’t explain something to a first-year student, then you haven’t really understood.” Zhong’s story shows that teaching others truly helps you learn better. 1．What does the underlined phrase “hits a wall” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Builds a wall. B．Meets difficulty. C．Gives up quickly. D．Wins a prize. 2．Why did Zhong draw simple pictures for the mitosis of cells? A．To share her hobby with her classmates. B．To finish her biology homework on time. C．To make the science easier to understand. D．To become a famous painter. 3．How does Zhong feel about teaching others? A．She has a feeling of success. B．She feels curious to learn new subjects. C．She wants to make more new friends quickly. D．She feels tired of doing homework. 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．Teaching others is a powerful way to improve your own learning. B．Explaining to others is a good way to find your weak points. C．The Feynman Technique can help students jump to the top three. D．Students should learn more about biology and physics. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文讲述成都14岁女孩钟若曦使用费曼学习法，成绩跻身班级前三。文章介绍费曼学习法的操作步骤，结合她学习物理、生物的亲身事例，说明给他人讲解知识可以有效促进自身学习。 1．第三段提到：“Sometimes she solves a problem quickly, but when she explains it to her classmates, she hits a wall.”，but表示转折，结合选项可推知，有时解题很快，但给同学讲解时会遇到阻碍。短语hits a wall表示“遇到困难”。 2．第四段提到：“So she drew simple pictures for each stage and explained them to her mom. By doing so, she turned the difficult knowledge into a funny story, and everything became much clearer.”，说明她绘制简图，将难懂的知识转化为有趣的内容，让知识更好理解。 3．第五段提到：“The sense of achievement becomes my biggest motivation to learn”，说明成就感成了她学习的最大动力，sense of achievement对应a feeling of success。 4．文章末尾提到：“Zhong’s story shows that teaching others truly helps you learn better.”，点明文章主旨：教别人是提升自己学习的有效方法。 Have you ever smelled something and suddenly remembered a moment from long ago? Maybe the smell of a cake brought back your grandmother’s kitchen, or the smell of rain reminded you of a school trip. This is called the “Proust effect”, and it happens because smell is closely connected with memory. When we see or hear something, the information first goes to a part of the brain called the thalamus, and then travels to other areas. But smell is different. It goes almost straight to the part of the brain that deals with memory and feeling. That is why a smell can bring back a memory so quickly and so strongly. Scientists have done many studies on this. In one study, volunteers smelled a certain scent while looking at pictures. Later, when they smelled the scent again, they could remember the pictures much better than those who had only seen them. In another study, students who studied with a special smell did better in a test when the same smell was in the room. The smell worked like a key that unlocked the memory. Smell can also help people with memory problems. In some care homes, old people are given small bottles of familiar scents, such as coffee or fresh flowers. The smells often help them recall happy moments from their past, and they become calmer and more talkative. Of course, smell is not magic. You still need to pay attention and to practise. But next time you want to remember something important, you might try studying with a special scent—and then use the same scent again when you need to recall it. 1．What do we know from the passage? ① Smell is closely connected with memory. ② Smell first goes to the thalamus before reaching other areas. ③ Students remembered better when the same smell was in the room. ④ Familiar smells can help old people recall happy moments. ⑤ The “Proust effect” only happens to old people. ⑥ Smell can help us forget bad memories. A．①③④ B．②④⑥ C．①②⑤ D．②③⑥ 2．What does the underlined word “unlocked” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．锁住了 B．打开了 C．忘记了 D．弄丢了 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain why we forget things. B．To tell us to buy more bottles of scents. C．To introduce the connection between smell and memory. D．To show that smell is a kind of magic. 4．In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage? A．Science. B．Travel. C．Sports. D．Business. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了嗅觉和记忆之间的紧密联系，讲解了“普鲁斯特效应”的相关知识。 1．根据原文第一段最后一句“This is…smell is closely connected with memory.”，可知嗅觉与记忆紧密相关，对应①“Smell is closely connected with memory.”。根据原文第三段第4句“In another study, students who studied with a special smell did better in a test when the same smell was in the room.”，可知房间里存在相同气味时学生记忆效果更好，对应③“Students remembered better when the same smell was in the room.”。根据原文第四段第3句“The smells often help them recall happy moments from their past, and they become calmer and more talkative.”，可知熟悉的气味可以帮助老人回忆快乐的往事，对应④“Familiar smells can help old people recall happy moments.”。根据原文第二段第1、2、3句“When we see or hear…It goes almost straight to the part of the brain that deals with memory and feeling.”，可知视觉、听觉信息先到达丘脑，但是气味几乎直接到达大脑负责记忆和情感的区域，并不是先到丘脑，故②“Smell first goes to the thalamus before reaching other areas.”，表述错误；文中没有说明普鲁斯特效应只发生在老年人身上，故⑤“The ‘Proust effect’ only happens to old people.”，表述错误；文中没有提到气味能帮助我们忘掉不好的记忆，故⑥“Smell can help us forget bad memories.”，表述错误。综上①③④表述正确。   2．根据原文第三段最后一句“The smell worked like a key that unlocked the memory.”，本句把气味比作钥匙，钥匙的功能是开锁，据此可猜测“unlocked”的含义为“打开了”。 3．通读全文可知，本文主旨：文章介绍普鲁斯特效应，阐释嗅觉和记忆之间存在紧密关联。 4．通读全文，文章介绍嗅觉与记忆的科学原理，属于科普类内容，这类文章一般会出现在杂志的科学板块。 Try a Memory Method Do you read a page several times but forget it the next morning? The school learning club is holding a workshop called “Try a Memory Method” on Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 203. Students from all grades are welcome. The workshop is free, but there are only twenty places. Give your name to the school librarian by Tuesday afternoon. Bring six English words that you find difficult to remember and a notebook. Please choose words you have already learnt in class. We want to practise remembering useful information, not rush through a new lesson. At the first table, you will group your words by topic and connect them with words you already know. At the second table, you will draw simple pictures or create a short story using the words. You do not need to be good at drawing. The pictures are reminders for you, not works of art. After a short break, put your notes away and try to recall the words. A partner will check your answers. Then explain which method helped you and which words still need practice. You may discover that one method works well for some words but not for others. Before leaving, make a small plan for reviewing at home. Try your plan for a week and bring your notes to the club’s next meeting. We will compare experiences rather than choose a “memory champion”. The aim is to find a method you can actually use. 1．What should students do to get a place? A．Buy a ticket from the club. B．Send six pictures to Room 203. C．Ask a partner to register on Thursday. D．Give their names to the librarian by Tuesday afternoon. 2．Why should students bring words they have already learnt? A．To prepare for an art competition. B．To focus on remembering useful information. C．To teach a completely new lesson. D．To reduce the number of tables. 3．What does the club hope students will learn? A．A practical method that suits them. B．A way to avoid reviewing at home. C．How to remember every word at once. D．How to become the fastest reader. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，属于学校学习俱乐部发布的关于记忆方法研习会的通知，主要介绍了该研习会的举办时间、地点、参与要求、活动流程以及活动目的等相关信息。 1．根据文章第一段“The workshop is free, but there are only twenty places. Give your name to the school librarian by Tuesday afternoon.”可知，学生要获得参与名额需要在周二下午前把名字报给图书管理员。 2．根据文章第二段“Please choose words you have already learnt in class. We want to practise remembering useful information, not rush through a new lesson.”可知，要求学生带已经学过的单词是为了专注于练习记忆有用的信息。 3．根据文章最后一段“The aim is to find a method you can actually use.”可知，俱乐部希望学生学到适合自己的实用记忆方法。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $