2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册期中复习阅读理解专项训练（二）
2026-2027学年人教版九年级上册期中复习阅读理解专项训练（二）
（含答案） 范围：Units 1—5
同学们，这份是阅读理解专项训练的第二辑。还是10篇短文，每篇4道选择题。上次做完第一辑的同学，可以用这一份再练一练。做阅读题的时候，先看题目，再带着问题读文章，这样找答案更有针对性。遇到长句子不要慌，先找主语和谓语，把句子拆开来理解。
Passage 1 My School Has Changed
My school has changed a lot in the past three years. When I first came to this school, there was only one small teaching building. The playground was very small. We only had a few books in the library. There was no dining hall. Students had to eat lunch at home.
But now, our school is very beautiful. There are three teaching buildings. We have a big playground. We can play basketball, football and other sports there. The library has more than 10,000 books. We can borrow books every week. There is also a new dining hall. The food there is delicious. We have a science lab, too. We can do experiments in it. I love my school very much.
1. How many teaching buildings were there when the writer first came?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
2. Where did students eat lunch before?
A. At school. B. At home. C. In the restaurant. D. In the library.
3. How many books are there in the library now?
A. About 100. B. About 1,000. C. More than 10,000. D. We don't know.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A. A new dining hall. B. A science lab. C. A swimming pool. D. A big playground.
Passage 2 Tu Youyou — A Great Scientist
Tu Youyou is a great Chinese scientist. She was born in 1930. When she was young, she wanted to be a doctor. She studied medicine very hard. After leaving college, she worked in a medical research institute.
Many years ago, many people got a bad disease called malaria. Many of them died. Tu Youyou wanted to find a way to cure it. She and her team studied old Chinese medicine books. They did many experiments. Finally, they found artemisinin. It can cure malaria. It has saved millions of lives around the world. In 2015, Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize. She is the first Chinese woman to win this prize.
5. What does Tu Youyou do?
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A scientist. D. A nurse.
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6. What is artemisinin used for?
A. Curing malaria. B. Curing a cold. C. Curing a headache. D. Curing a stomachache.
7. When did Tu Youyou win the Nobel Prize?
A. In 1930. B. In 2015. C. In 2020. D. We don't know.
8. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Tu Youyou is from America. B. Artemisinin saved few lives. C. Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize. D. She worked alone.
Passage 3 How to Read Faster
Many students want to know how to read faster. Here are some tips.
First, don't read word by word. Read word groups. Your eyes can see several words at a time. Second, don't say every word in your mind. If you say every word, you will read slowly. Third, don't look up every new word. You can guess the meaning from the context. Fourth, practice reading a lot. The more you read, the faster you will be. Start with short passages. Then read longer ones. Be patient. Reading fast takes time to practice.
9. How many tips are there?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
10. What does the underlined word "context" mean?
A. 词典 B. 上下文 C. 笔记 D. 课本
11. Which of the following is NOT good for fast reading?
A. Reading word groups. B. Saying every word in your mind. C. Guessing new words. D. Practicing a lot.
12. What is the best title for this passage?
A. How to Read Faster B. Why We Read C. Reading Is Important D. How to Learn Words
Passage 4 How to Remember New Words
Do you often forget new words? You are not alone. Many students have this problem. But don't worry. There are some good ways to remember words.
First, don't just memorize word lists. Learn words in phrases or sentences. For example, when you learn the word "happy", learn "be happy to do something". It helps you remember how to use the word. Second, use new words often. If you use a word several times, you will not forget it. You can use them when you talk to others or write a diary. Third, review words often. Review them the next day, then after three days, then after a week. This way, the words will stay in your long-term memory.
13. How many ways to remember words are mentioned?
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A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
14. Why should we learn words in sentences?
A. Because it is easy. B. Because it helps us remember how to use them. C. Because it is interesting. D. Because our teacher asks us to.
15. How often should we review words?
A. Only once. B. Often. C. Once a month. D. Once a year.
16. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. How to remember new words. B. Why we forget words. C. Words are important. D. How to learn grammar.
Passage 5 The Invention of the Bicycle
The bicycle is one of the most useful inventions in the world. The first bicycle was invented in 1817 by a German named Baron von Drais.
The first bicycle was very simple. It was made of wood. It had no pedals. People had to push the ground with their feet to move. It was not comfortable at all. But people liked it because it was faster than walking.
Later, people made bicycles with pedals. They used rubber tires. The new bicycles were much more comfortable. Today, bicycles are very popular. People ride bicycles to work, to school, or for exercise. Riding a bicycle is good for our health. It is also good for the environment.
17. When was the first bicycle invented?
A. In 1817. B. In 1917. C. In 1871. D. We don't know.
18. What was the first bicycle made of?
A. Metal. B. Wood. C. Plastic. D. Rubber.
19. How did people make the first bicycle move?
A. By pedaling. B. By pushing the ground with feet. C. By riding a horse. D. By using a motor.
20. Why do people ride bicycles today?
A. To work. B. To school. C. For exercise. D. All of the above.
Passage 6 Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists in the world. He was born in Germany in 1879. When he was a child, he was not a good student in school. He talked slowly. His teachers thought he was not bright. But he loved reading and thinking. He spent a lot of time studying by himself.
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