Unit 2 Section A 2a-3d（课时分层练）英语新教材人教版九年级下册

Unit 2 A Look into the Past Section A 2a-3d A组 巩固过关 C组 思维拔高 B组 能力进阶 拓展 链接中考 一、单词拼写 1. In the beautiful old story, the young 　　　　　　　　 (女王) lived in a wonderful castle with many friends. 【答案】queen 【解析】句意：在这个美丽的古老故事里，年轻的女王和许多朋友住在一座奇妙的城堡里。根据汉语提示可知，queen“女王”，句中用定冠词the特指故事中的这位女王，表示单数含义，因此用单数形式，故填queen。 2. She prefers wearing 　　　　　　　　 (棉制的) clothes in summer. 【答案】cotton 【解析】句意：她夏天更喜欢穿棉质的衣服。根据中文提示“棉制的”及句子结构，空格位于名词clothes之前，需填形容词作定语；cotton既是名词也可作形容词，意为“棉制的”，直接修饰clothes。故填cotton。 3. Fan Jinshi is a well-known 　　　　　　　　 (考古学家) from Peking University. 【答案】archaeologist 【解析】句意：樊锦诗是北京大学一位著名的考古学家。考古学家：archaeologist，“archaeologist”是可数名词，句中“a wellknown”后需要接单数名词，因此使用单数形式即可。故填archaeologist。 4. When a panda is born, it’s about 100 　　　　　　　　 (克), like a little mouse. 【答案】grams 【解析】句意：当一只大熊猫出生时，大约是100克，像一只小老鼠。考查名词“克”gram，根据前文100，所以名词用复数grams。故填grams。 5. The boy put on six 　　　　　　　　 (磅) after the festival. 【答案】pounds 【解析】句意：节日过后，男孩体重增加了六磅。根据汉语提示可知是pound“磅”，six后跟名词复数，故填pounds。 6. The p　　　　　　　　 (金字塔) keeps a good b　　　　　　　　 (平衡) of temperature inside. 【答案】① pyramid##yramid    ② balance##alance 【解析】句意：金字塔内部保持着良好的温度平衡。第一空：结合首字母p，“金字塔”对应英文pyramid；谓语动词“keeps”为第三人称单数，主语使用单数形式pyramid。第二空：结合首字母b，“平衡”对应英文balance，固定搭配a good balance of…（良好的……平衡）符合题意。故填pyramid；balance。 7. S　　　　　　　　 the QR code to join us. 【答案】Scan##can 【解析】句意：扫描二维码加入我们。句子是祈使句，需要以动词原形开头，结合句首首字母提示S和语境，此处应填表示“扫描”含义的动词Scan，在句中作谓语，且位于句首，需大写首字母。故填Scan。 8. The 　　　　　　　　 (wealth) businessman donated money to build a new library in the town. 【答案】wealthy 【解析】句意：这位富商捐钱在镇上建了一座新图书馆。businessman是名词，需要形容词修饰，wealth的形容词是wealthy，表示“富裕的”。故填wealthy。 9. Many ancient 　　　　　　　　 (Egyptian) made mummies for queens and empresses. 【答案】Egyptians 【解析】句意：许多古埃及人为王后和女皇制作木乃伊。many后接可数名词复数；Egyptian作名词意为“埃及人”，复数形式为Egyptians。 10. The museum has a collection of 　　　　　　　　 (mummy) from ancient Egypt. 【答案】mummies 【解析】句意：这座博物馆收藏了一批古埃及木乃伊。a collection of表示“一系列、一批”，后接可数名词复数；mummy是以“辅音字母+y”结尾的名词，变复数改y为i再加-es，即mummies。 11. If you get enough exercise, you can 　　　　　　　　 (success) in keeping fit. 【答案】succeed 【解析】句意：如果你得到足够的锻炼，你就能成功地保持健康。情态动词can后接动词原形，success的动词形式为succeed。 12. It’s a good idea to take a 　　　　　　　　 bag when shopping. (clothes) 【答案】clothing 【解析】句意：购物时带上一个布袋子是个好主意。括号内给出提示词clothes（衣服），此处需要修饰名词“bag”，表示“装衣服的袋子”，需使用名词clothing作定语，“clothing bag”表示“衣物袋、装衣服的袋子”。 13. She is good at　　　　　　　　 (dance). We all think she is a good dancer. 【答案】dancing 【解析】句意：她擅长跳舞。我们都认为她是一个很好的舞蹈者。空格所在句说的是：她擅长跳舞。提示词“dance”是动词，接在了介词at之后，故空格上要填dance的动名词形式dancing。故填dancing。 二、完成句子 1. 这些茶壶是紫砂制成的。它们是宝贵的艺术品。 The teapots 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 purple clay. They are great works of art. 【答案】are made of 【解析】原句中“制成的”是关键词，表示“由……制成（能看出原材料）”的短语是be made of。本句主语The teapots是复数，且为一般现在时，be动词用are。 2. 它们能用鼻子拾取并搬运重物。 They can pick up and 　　　　　　 heavy things with their trunks. 【答案】carry 【解析】根据中英文对照可知，此处缺少“搬运”，其英文表达为“carry”，动词；and连接并列成分，此处与“pick up”并列，情态动词“can”后接动词原形。故填carry。 3. 你最好去看牙医，可能需要拍X光片。 You should see a dentist. You 　　　　　　　　 an X-ray. 【答案】might need##may need 【解析】根据中英文对照可知，此处缺少“可能需要”的表达。“可能需要”可以用might need或may need来表达，might和may都表示“可能”，用于对不确定情况的推测，其中might语气更委婉，may语气相对直接，两者都符合语境；need后接名词短语“an X-ray”，符合句子结构，故填might need/may need。 4. 这件衣物由丝绸制成，能折叠放进小火柴盒。 It is made of silk and can be folded and put into a small 　　　　　　　　. 【答案】matchbox 【解析】根据中英文对照可知，此处缺“火柴盒”，前面有不定冠词a，故用matchbox的单数形式。 5. 这座古老的寺庙属于我们小镇的文化遗产。 This old temple 　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　 the cultural heritage of our town. 【答案】① belongs    ② to 【解析】原句的关键词是“属于”；“属于”对应英文短语“belong to”，主语This old temple为第三人称单数，时态为一般现在时，故用belongs to。 三、单项选择 1. Your answer ______ be right, but I need to check to make sure. A. shall B. might C. must D. should 【答案】B 【解析】句意：你的答案可能是对的，但我需要检查一下以确保。 shall将要；might可能；must必须/一定；should应该。根据后半句“but I need to check to make sure”可知，说话者不确定答案是否正确，表示可能性的推测用might。 2. —Do you think it will rain tomorrow? —________. The weather report says there ________ some showers in the afternoon. A. Maybe; maybe B. May be; may be C. Maybe; may be D. May be; maybe 【答案】C 【解析】句意：——你认为明天会下雨吗？ ——也许吧。天气预报说下午可能会有阵雨。 Maybe也许，可能，副词；May be可能是/可能有，是“情态动词 + 动词原形”结构，在句中作谓语。第一空：需要一个副词来单独回答问句，因此用Maybe。第二空：句子缺少谓语，there may be是固定结构，表示“可能有”，因此用may be。 3. It’s important for us to choose suitable ________ on every occasion. A. cloth B. cloths C. clothing D. clothings 【答案】C 【解析】句意：在不同场合选择合适的服装对我们来说很重要。 cloth布、一块布；cloths多块布，不是身上穿的衣服；clothing服装（总称，不可数名词）；无clothings形式。本句指各类场合的服装总称，用“clothing”，选C。 一、补全对话 （从 A-G 七个选项中选出五个填入对话空缺处，使对话完整流畅） Li Ming: Hey, Wang Wei. Have you ever heard about the moai statues on Easter Island? Wang Wei: Yes, I have. 　　　　1　　　　 Li Ming: I know! They are so huge. How do you think the ancient people moved them? Wang Wei: 　　　　2　　　　 Some people think they used wooden rollers. But there are very few trees on the island. Li Ming: That’s true. 　　　　3　　　　 Wang Wei: I’m not sure about that. It seems too fantastic. What about you? Li Ming: 　　　　4　　　　 I think the ancient people were very clever. They must have had their own methods. Wang Wei: I agree. 　　　　5　　　　 It makes us want to learn more about history. Li Ming: Exactly! That’s why I love studying history so much. A. They are such a mystery that people still study them. B. I’m sure that aliens helped them build the statues. C. I’m not really sure. There are many different theories. D. I think they moved them by using a system of ropes and human power. E. I don’t think we will ever know the truth. F. They are so fascinating, aren’t they? G. The statues are all the same size. 【答案】1. F     2. C     3. B     4. D     5. A      【解析】本文主要介绍李明和王伟围绕复活节岛摩艾石像展开对话，两人就古人如何搬运石像交流不同猜想，感叹历史谜团引人探究。 (1)题： 李明询问王伟是否听说过复活节岛的摩艾石像，王伟给予肯定答复后，需要发出感叹承接下文。F项“They are so fascinating, aren’t they?”承接上文话题，自然引出后文对石像的讨论。 (2)题： 李明提问古人如何搬运石像，后文紧接着列举不同人的猜想。C项“I’m not really sure. There are many different theories.”表示不确定，引出下文多种观点，起到过渡作用。 (3)题： 王伟提出滚木搬运的猜想，但岛上树木稀少，李明表示认同，后文王伟评价某个想法太离奇。B项“I’m sure that aliens helped them build the statues.”提出外星人猜想，和下文“It seems too fantastic.”对应。 (4)题： 王伟反问李明的看法，后文李明表达自己认为古人很聪明，有自己的办法。D项“I think they moved them by using a system of ropes and human power.”给出李明个人的猜想，承接问句，引出后文评价。 (5)题： 王伟表示赞同李明的观点，后文说它让我们想要更多了解历史。A项“They are such a mystery that people still study them.”承接对话，引出下文对历史学习的感慨。 二、选词填空 exhibition; unfortunately; graduated; detail; lifestyle My grandfather loves traditional Chinese art. When he was young, it took him hours to work on every 　　　　1　　　　 in his room. It helped him feel peaceful. He 　　　　2　　　　 from an art school at twenty-two. He then became a teacher and taught many students. He had a simple 　　　　3　　　　. He painted in the morning and taught students in the afternoon. Last month, there was an art 　　　　4　　　　 in our city. My grandfather wanted to visit it. 　　　　5　　　　, he caught a cold and could not go. I took many photos of the paintings for him. When he saw the photos, he smiled and said, “Art always brings people together.” 【答案】1. detail     2. graduated     3. lifestyle     4. exhibition     5. Unfortunately      【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者祖父热爱中国传统艺术的故事。 (1)题： 句意：年轻时，他会花几个小时打磨每一个细节，这让他感到平静。“every”后接可数名词单数，根据“花几个小时”的语境和所给词汇可知，detail“细节”最贴合“打磨画作细节”的含义，符合语境。 (2)题： 句意：他22岁从一所艺术学校毕业。根据“from an art school at twenty-two”和所给词汇可知，此处考查固定短语graduate from，意为“从……毕业”，符合“从艺术学校毕业当老师”的逻辑。根据“at twenty-two”可知，句子是一般过去时，动词要用过去式，graduate的过去式是graduated。 (3)题： 句意：他有着简单的生活方式。根据“He painted in the morning and taught students in the afternoon.”和所给词汇可知，此处lifestyle符合语境，意为“生活方式”。 (4)题： 句意：上个月，我们市里举办了一场艺术展览。根据“My grandfather wanted to visit it.”和所给词汇可知，此处考查固定搭配art exhibition，意为“艺术展、美术展”，exhibition是可数名词，不定冠词an后接可数名词单数。 (5)题： 句意：遗憾的是，他感冒了没法前去。此处需要用一个副词修饰整个句子，作状语，结合“感冒没能去”可知，此处表示遗憾，unfortunately“不幸地、遗憾地”能体现这种遗憾的语气。句首单词的首字母要大写。 三、完形填空 Gongfu tea is a traditional Chinese art of 　　　　1　　　　 tea. It is not a type of tea but a way of making tea. It 　　　　2　　　　 in the Chaoshan area in Guangdong Province. It uses small pots and cups, and it needs 　　　　3　　　　 and time to make good tea. Calligraphy is another important traditional Chinese art form. Artists use a brush and ink to write Chinese 　　　　4　　　　 on paper, stones, and other objects. This art has a long history and holds an 　　　　5　　　　 place in Chinese culture. Calligraphy is not just about writing; it is a way to express 　　　　6　　　　 and ideas. Each movement of the brush shows the artist's personal style, and every piece shows the 　　　　7　　　　 of the Chinese characters. There are many great calligraphers in Chinese history, and their works are 　　　　8　　　　 as pieces of art and as a part of Chinese culture. Today, many people practice calligraphy as a 　　　　9　　　　. By practicing calligraphy, we can better understand Chinese culture and its 　　　　10　　　　. 1. A. make B. making C. made 2. A. begin B. began C. begins 3. A. skills B. skill C. skilled 4. A. characters B. character C. characteristic 5. A. unimportant B. important C. importance 6. A. feel B. feeling C. feelings 7. A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautifully 8. A. valuable B. value C. valued 9. A. hobby B. job C. work 10. A. valuable B. values C. value 【答案】1. B     2. B     3. A     4. A     5. B     6. C     7. B     8. C     9. A     10. B      【解析】本文围绕中国传统技艺展开，先后介绍了功夫茶这一传统泡茶技艺的起源、所需技艺，以及书法这一传统艺术形式的创作形式、文化地位、情感表达与文化价值，体现了传统技艺的魅力与文化内涵。 (1)题： 句意：功夫茶是中国传统的泡茶艺术。 介词of后接动名词形式，making为动名词，make为动词原形，made为动词过去式/过去分词，因此making符合语法要求。 (2)题： 句意：它起源于广东省潮汕地区。 功夫茶起源是过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，began为begin的过去式，begin为动词原形，begins为第三人称单数一般现在时，故began符合语境。 (3)题： 句意：它使用小茶壶和小茶杯，泡出好茶需要技巧和时间。 skill表示“技巧、技艺”时为不可数名词，此处泛指泡茶所需的多项技艺，用复数skills；skill为单数，skilled为形容词，因此skills符合句意。 (4)题： 句意：书法家用毛笔和墨水在纸、石头和其他物品上书写汉字。 Chinese characters为固定搭配，表示“汉字”，character为单数，characteristic意为“特征”，故characters符合语境。 (5)题： 句意：这门艺术历史悠久，在中国文化中占有重要地位。 空处修饰名词place，需用形容词，important意为“重要的”，unimportant意为“不重要的”，importance为名词，因此important符合文意。 (6)题： 句意：书法不仅仅是书写，更是一种表达情感和想法的方式。 此处表示多种情感，用名词复数feelings，feel为动词，feeling为单数，故feelings符合语法规则。 (7)题： 句意：每一幅作品都展现了汉字的美。 空处作动词shows的宾语，需用名词，beauty意为“美”，beautiful为形容词，beautifully为副词，因此beauty符合语境。    (8)题： 句意：他们的作品被视为艺术珍品和中国文化的一部分。 此处为被动语态，结构为be+过去分词，valued为动词过去分词，valuable为形容词，value为动词原形/名词，故valued符合句式要求。 (9)题： 句意：如今，许多人把练习书法当作一种爱好。 hobby意为“爱好”，符合普通人练习书法的定位，job和work均表示“工作”，不符合语境，因此hobby正确。 (10)题： 句意：通过练习书法，我们能更好地了解中国文化及其价值观。 形容词性物主代词its后接名词，values意为“价值观”，valuable为形容词，value表示“价值”时为单数，此处表示文化的多种价值观，故values符合句意。 一、阅读单选 A篇 The Flying Horse of Gansu In the Gansu Provincial Museum in Lanzhou, there stands a world-famous bronze horse. It is known as the “Bronze Galloping Horse (铜奔马)” or “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow (马踏飞燕)”. Discovered in 1969 in Wuwei, Gansu, this 2,000-year-old treasure has become a symbol of Chinese tourism. The horse is not very large—only 34.5 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters long. But its artistic value is priceless. It shows a horse running at full speed, with its tail flying in the wind. Three of its hooves (蹄) are lifted in the air, while the fourth hoof lightly touches a flying swallow. The artist’s great skill is shown in how the horse keeps perfect balance on just one small point—the swallow. And the swallow looks up in surprise, as if it cannot believe a horse could run so fast. For many years, experts have studied why this Eastern Han Dynasty artwork is so special. Some believe it shows that ancient Chinese artists had a deep understanding of balance and movement. Others think it shows the importance of horses in ancient China. During the Han Dynasty, horses were necessary for military (军事的) use and played a key role in the ancient Silk Road trade. Wuwei was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, so it is not surprising that such a beautiful bronze horse was found there. Today, the Flying Horse serves as a cultural ambassador (大使) for China. It has traveled to many countries. However, the original bronze horse ________ leaves the museum in Lanzhou because it is too valuable and fragile (易碎的) to move. Instead, good copies are sent to exhibitions (展览会) abroad, so that people around the world can still enjoy this great artwork and learn about Gansu’s rich history. 阅读以上材料，回答下列各小题。 1. Where was the Bronze Galloping Horse discovered? A. In Lanzhou. B. In Wuwei. C. In Pingliang. D. In Qingyang. 2. How does the bronze horse keep its balance according to the passage? A. It stands on three hooves. B. Its tail touches the ground. C. It is fixed to a heavy base. D. One of its hooves touches a flying swallow. 3. What does the surprised look on the swallow’s face suggest? A. The horse is running very fast. B. The swallow is afraid of the horse. C. The horse is going to hurt the swallow. D. The swallow has never seen a horse before. 4. Why were horses so important during the Han Dynasty? A. Because they were used as farm animals. B. Because they were necessary for war and trade. C. Because they were symbols of wealth for ancient people. D. Because they were sold to many countries along the ancient Silk Road. 5. Which of the following should be put in ________? A. often B. regularly C. seldom D. sometimes 【答案】1. B     2. D     3. A     4. B     5. C      【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国旅游的标志——甘肃武威出土的东汉青铜器“马踏飞燕”（铜奔马），讲述了它的发现、艺术价值、历史意义以及如今的保护与展出情况。 (1)题： 第一段明确提到“Discovered in 1969 in Wuwei, Gansu, this 2,000-year-old treasure has become a symbol of Chinese tourism.”，直接说明铜奔马于1969年在甘肃武威被发现。 (2)题： 第二段提到“Three of its hooves (蹄) are lifted in the air, while the fourth hoof lightly touches a flying swallow. The artist’s great skill is shown in how the horse keeps perfect balance on just one small point — the swallow.”表明铜奔马通过一只蹄子踏在飞燕上保持平衡。 (3)题： 第二段“And the swallow looks up in surprise, as if it cannot believe a horse could run so fast.”表明，飞燕惊讶的表情是为了衬托马奔跑的速度极快。 (4)题： 第三段提到“During the Han Dynasty, horses were necessary for military (军事的) use and played a key role in the ancient Silk Road trade.”，直接说明汉代马匹的重要性在于军事用途和丝绸之路贸易。 (5)题： 最后一段提到“it is too valuable and fragile (易碎的) to move. Instead, good copies are sent to exhibitions (展览会) abroad”，说明原件因珍贵易碎，很少离开兰州的博物馆，因此空格处填seldom“很少”。 B篇 Root Carving: A Special Art Root carving (根雕) is a special traditional art in China with a long history. It uses natural tree roots to create beautiful artworks. The art mixes the natural beauty and human creativity. Different from other carvings, root carvers need to follow an important rule: “30% human work, 70% nature.” This means they must make full use of the natural shape of tree roots. In the small villages of Chuxiong, Yunnan Province, root carvers have been closely connected with tree roots since childhood. Every fine tree root is considered as a treasure by the root carvers. It is very hard to find fine tree root materials, so the root carvers will even search for them in the dark caves (山洞). If they are lucky enough to find a fine tree root, the root carvers can be happy for a whole day. Creating root carving works is not easy. First, root carvers need to choose the right root. Then they design what to carve based on the root’s shape. After that, they carefully carve it. Finally, they color the creation to make it bright and beautiful. There are different kinds of root carvings. For example, some are practical (实用的), like chairs and desks. Some are decorative (装饰性的), like animal or flower shapes. Some people like to collect these root carvings because each one is special. Root carving is not only an art form but also the Chinese wisdom in balancing nature and creativity. Today, people are becoming even more interested in this wonderful art than before. It is really important to keep this tradition alive. 1. What makes root carving different from other carvings? A. It uses only natural materials. B. It uses different tools for carving. C. It uses brighter colors on carving works. D. It respects the natural shape of materials more. 2. What is introduced in Paragraph 3 about the root carving? A. Its colors. B. Its steps. C. Its tools. D. Its values. 3. How does the writer develop Paragraph 4? A. By giving examples. B. By telling a story. C. By making a survey. D. By asking a question. 4. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A. ①/②③④⑤ B. ①②③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④/⑤ D. ①/②/③/④/⑤ 【答案】1. D     2. B     3. A     4. C      【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统艺术——根雕。文章阐述了根雕的定义、独特规则（“三分人工，七分天成”）、制作过程、种类以及其蕴含的文化智慧。 (1)题： 根据第一段中“Different from other carvings, root carvers need to follow an important rule: ‘30% human work, 70% nature.’ This means they must make full use of the natural shape of tree roots.”可知，根雕与其他雕刻的不同之处在于它更尊重材料的自然形状，遵循“三分人工，七分天成”的原则，即：更尊重材料的自然形态。 (2)题： 第三段中“First, root carvers need to choose the right root. Then they design what to carve based on the root’s shape. After that, they carefully carve it. Finally, they color the creation to make it bright and beautiful.”通过“First... Then... After that... Finally...”的顺序，介绍了根雕的制作步骤。 (3)题： 第四段中“For example, some are practical, like chairs and desks. Some are decorative, like animal or flower shapes.”通过举例子（practical的例子和decorative的例子）来说明根雕的不同种类。 (4)题： 文章结构分析：第一段引出根雕的定义和独特规则（总起）；第二段介绍根雕艺人与树根的联系及寻找材料的困难；第三段介绍根雕的制作步骤；第四段介绍根雕的种类；第五段总结根雕的意义和重要性（总结）。因此结构为①/②③④/⑤。 一、阅读单选 （来源:2026年江苏常州溧阳市燕湖初级中学新课结束学业水平调研九年级英语试题）Mortise and tenon (榫卯) is an ancient Chinese woodworking structure with a history of more than 7,000 years, dating back to the Hemudu Culture. It is one of the greatest inventions in Chinese history and is widely used in ancient buildings and wooden furniture. This great invention fully shows the excellent wisdom of ancient Chinese craftsmen. The structure of mortise and tenon is simple but amazing. As the name suggests, a tenon is the protruding (突出) part of a piece of wood, while a mortise is the hollow hole designed to hold the tenon tightly (紧紧地). The most magical part of this structure is that it can join two pieces of wood together firmly and tightly without using any nails (钉子) or glue. This special way of connection makes the whole structure very strong and long-lasting. Many ancient buildings and furniture made in this way still keep in good condition today. Besides its firm connection, the mortise and tenon structure also has great advantages in fighting against earthquakes. When an earthquake comes, the wooden parts can move slightly to absorb the shock instead of breaking or falling down easily. That is the reason why many ancient wooden buildings can stand for hundreds of years. In modern times, this age-old skill is still highly valued and has found a new place in the development of science and technology. It is no longer limited to traditional furniture and wooden houses. Instead, it has been introduced into advanced fields such as modern engineering design and even space research. Today, more and more young people are starting to learn this traditional skill. They are trying to connect ancient techniques with modern technology to create new works. Mortise and tenon tells the world that traditional Chinese culture can perfectly meet modern science and bring endless surprises. It is a bridge connecting the brilliant past to the promising future. 1. The underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. having a hole or empty space inside B. made of very strong and hard wood C. covered with beautiful paint D. very heavy and difficult to move 2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the mortise and tenon structure? A. It can be used in ancient buildings. B. It requires nails or glue to connect wood. C. It helps buildings stay safe during earthquakes. D. It is still valued in modern science and technology. 3. According to the passage, where has the mortise and tenon skill been introduced in modern times? A. Only in traditional furniture making. B. In fields like engineering design and space research. C. Mainly in the construction of stone buildings. D. In the food processing industry. 4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To warn people about the danger of losing traditional skills. B. To explain how young people invent new woodworking tools. C. To show that traditional culture and modern technology can coexist well. D. To compare ancient Chinese craftsmen with modern scientists. 【答案】1. A     2. B     3. B     4. C      【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国古老的木结构工艺——榫卯，包括其历史、结构特点、抗震优势以及在现代科技中的新应用，展现了传统智慧与现代技术的结合。 (1)题： 第二段中指出：“a mortise is the hollow hole designed to hold the tenon tightly”，表明卯是用来紧密容纳榫头的“hole”，且与“protruding”（突出的）形成对比，因此hollow意为“中空的、有空洞的”。 (2)题： 第二段中指出：“it can join two pieces of wood together firmly and tightly without using any nails or glue”，表明榫卯结构连接木材时不需要钉子或胶水。 (3)题： 第四段中指出：“it has been introduced into advanced fields such as modern engineering design and even space research”，表明榫卯技艺已被引入现代工程设计和太空研究等领域。 (4)题： 最后一段提到越来越多的年轻人学习榫卯技艺，将传统技术与现代科技结合，并指出“traditional Chinese culture can perfectly meet modern science”，因此作者的目的是展示传统文化与现代科技可以很好地共存。 1 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 A Look into the Past Section A 2a-3d A组 巩固过关 C组 思维拔高 B组 能力进阶 拓展 链接中考 一、单词拼写 1. In the beautiful old story, the young 　　　　　　　　 (女王) lived in a wonderful castle with many friends. 2. She prefers wearing 　　　　　　　　 (棉制的) clothes in summer. 3. Fan Jinshi is a well-known 　　　　　　　　 (考古学家) from Peking University. 4. When a panda is born, it’s about 100 　　　　　　　　 (克), like a little mouse. 5. The boy put on six 　　　　　　　　 (磅) after the festival. 6. The p　　　　　　　　 (金字塔) keeps a good b　　　　　　　　 (平衡) of temperature inside. 7. S　　　　　　　　 the QR code to join us. 8. The 　　　　　　　　 (wealth) businessman donated money to build a new library in the town. 9. Many ancient 　　　　　　　　 (Egyptian) made mummies for queens and empresses. 10. The museum has a collection of 　　　　　　　　 (mummy) from ancient Egypt. 11. If you get enough exercise, you can 　　　　　　　　 (success) in keeping fit. 12. It’s a good idea to take a 　　　　　　　　 bag when shopping. (clothes) 13. She is good at　　　　　　　　 (dance). We all think she is a good dancer. 二、完成句子 1. 这些茶壶是紫砂制成的。它们是宝贵的艺术品。 The teapots 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 purple clay. They are great works of art. 2. 它们能用鼻子拾取并搬运重物。 They can pick up and 　　　　　　 heavy things with their trunks. 3. 你最好去看牙医，可能需要拍X光片。 You should see a dentist. You 　　　　　　　　 an X-ray. 4. 这件衣物由丝绸制成，能折叠放进小火柴盒。 It is made of silk and can be folded and put into a small 　　　　　　　　. 5. 这座古老的寺庙属于我们小镇的文化遗产。 This old temple 　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　 the cultural heritage of our town. 三、单项选择 1. Your answer ______ be right, but I need to check to make sure. A. shall B. might C. must D. should 2. —Do you think it will rain tomorrow? —________. The weather report says there ________ some showers in the afternoon. A. Maybe; maybe B. May be; may be C. Maybe; may be D. May be; maybe 3. It’s important for us to choose suitable ________ on every occasion. A. cloth B. cloths C. clothing D. clothings 一、补全对话 （从 A-G 七个选项中选出五个填入对话空缺处，使对话完整流畅） Li Ming: Hey, Wang Wei. Have you ever heard about the moai statues on Easter Island? Wang Wei: Yes, I have. 　　　　1　　　　 Li Ming: I know! They are so huge. How do you think the ancient people moved them? Wang Wei: 　　　　2　　　　 Some people think they used wooden rollers. But there are very few trees on the island. Li Ming: That’s true. 　　　　3　　　　 Wang Wei: I’m not sure about that. It seems too fantastic. What about you? Li Ming: 　　　　4　　　　 I think the ancient people were very clever. They must have had their own methods. Wang Wei: I agree. 　　　　5　　　　 It makes us want to learn more about history. Li Ming: Exactly! That’s why I love studying history so much. A. They are such a mystery that people still study them. B. I’m sure that aliens helped them build the statues. C. I’m not really sure. There are many different theories. D. I think they moved them by using a system of ropes and human power. E. I don’t think we will ever know the truth. F. They are so fascinating, aren’t they? G. The statues are all the same size. 二、选词填空 exhibition; unfortunately; graduated; detail; lifestyle My grandfather loves traditional Chinese art. When he was young, it took him hours to work on every 　　　　1　　　　 in his room. It helped him feel peaceful. He 　　　　2　　　　 from an art school at twenty-two. He then became a teacher and taught many students. He had a simple 　　　　3　　　　. He painted in the morning and taught students in the afternoon. Last month, there was an art 　　　　4　　　　 in our city. My grandfather wanted to visit it. 　　　　5　　　　, he caught a cold and could not go. I took many photos of the paintings for him. When he saw the photos, he smiled and said, “Art always brings people together.” 三、完形填空 Gongfu tea is a traditional Chinese art of 　　　　1　　　　 tea. It is not a type of tea but a way of making tea. It 　　　　2　　　　 in the Chaoshan area in Guangdong Province. It uses small pots and cups, and it needs 　　　　3　　　　 and time to make good tea. Calligraphy is another important traditional Chinese art form. Artists use a brush and ink to write Chinese 　　　　4　　　　 on paper, stones, and other objects. This art has a long history and holds an 　　　　5　　　　 place in Chinese culture. Calligraphy is not just about writing; it is a way to express 　　　　6　　　　 and ideas. Each movement of the brush shows the artist's personal style, and every piece shows the 　　　　7　　　　 of the Chinese characters. There are many great calligraphers in Chinese history, and their works are 　　　　8　　　　 as pieces of art and as a part of Chinese culture. Today, many people practice calligraphy as a 　　　　9　　　　. By practicing calligraphy, we can better understand Chinese culture and its 　　　　10　　　　. 1. A. make B. making C. made 2. A. begin B. began C. begins 3. A. skills B. skill C. skilled 4. A. characters B. character C. characteristic 5. A. unimportant B. important C. importance 6. A. feel B. feeling C. feelings 7. A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautifully 8. A. valuable B. value C. valued 9. A. hobby B. job C. work 10. A. valuable B. values C. value 一、阅读单选 A篇 The Flying Horse of Gansu In the Gansu Provincial Museum in Lanzhou, there stands a world-famous bronze horse. It is known as the “Bronze Galloping Horse (铜奔马)” or “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow (马踏飞燕)”. Discovered in 1969 in Wuwei, Gansu, this 2,000-year-old treasure has become a symbol of Chinese tourism. The horse is not very large—only 34.5 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters long. But its artistic value is priceless. It shows a horse running at full speed, with its tail flying in the wind. Three of its hooves (蹄) are lifted in the air, while the fourth hoof lightly touches a flying swallow. The artist’s great skill is shown in how the horse keeps perfect balance on just one small point—the swallow. And the swallow looks up in surprise, as if it cannot believe a horse could run so fast. For many years, experts have studied why this Eastern Han Dynasty artwork is so special. Some believe it shows that ancient Chinese artists had a deep understanding of balance and movement. Others think it shows the importance of horses in ancient China. During the Han Dynasty, horses were necessary for military (军事的) use and played a key role in the ancient Silk Road trade. Wuwei was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, so it is not surprising that such a beautiful bronze horse was found there. Today, the Flying Horse serves as a cultural ambassador (大使) for China. It has traveled to many countries. However, the original bronze horse ________ leaves the museum in Lanzhou because it is too valuable and fragile (易碎的) to move. Instead, good copies are sent to exhibitions (展览会) abroad, so that people around the world can still enjoy this great artwork and learn about Gansu’s rich history. 阅读以上材料，回答下列各小题。 1. Where was the Bronze Galloping Horse discovered? A. In Lanzhou. B. In Wuwei. C. In Pingliang. D. In Qingyang. 2. How does the bronze horse keep its balance according to the passage? A. It stands on three hooves. B. Its tail touches the ground. C. It is fixed to a heavy base. D. One of its hooves touches a flying swallow. 3. What does the surprised look on the swallow’s face suggest? A. The horse is running very fast. B. The swallow is afraid of the horse. C. The horse is going to hurt the swallow. D. The swallow has never seen a horse before. 4. Why were horses so important during the Han Dynasty? A. Because they were used as farm animals. B. Because they were necessary for war and trade. C. Because they were symbols of wealth for ancient people. D. Because they were sold to many countries along the ancient Silk Road. 5. Which of the following should be put in ________? A. often B. regularly C. seldom D. sometimes B篇 Root Carving: A Special Art Root carving (根雕) is a special traditional art in China with a long history. It uses natural tree roots to create beautiful artworks. The art mixes the natural beauty and human creativity. Different from other carvings, root carvers need to follow an important rule: “30% human work, 70% nature.” This means they must make full use of the natural shape of tree roots. In the small villages of Chuxiong, Yunnan Province, root carvers have been closely connected with tree roots since childhood. Every fine tree root is considered as a treasure by the root carvers. It is very hard to find fine tree root materials, so the root carvers will even search for them in the dark caves (山洞). If they are lucky enough to find a fine tree root, the root carvers can be happy for a whole day. Creating root carving works is not easy. First, root carvers need to choose the right root. Then they design what to carve based on the root’s shape. After that, they carefully carve it. Finally, they color the creation to make it bright and beautiful. There are different kinds of root carvings. For example, some are practical (实用的), like chairs and desks. Some are decorative (装饰性的), like animal or flower shapes. Some people like to collect these root carvings because each one is special. Root carving is not only an art form but also the Chinese wisdom in balancing nature and creativity. Today, people are becoming even more interested in this wonderful art than before. It is really important to keep this tradition alive. 1. What makes root carving different from other carvings? A. It uses only natural materials. B. It uses different tools for carving. C. It uses brighter colors on carving works. D. It respects the natural shape of materials more. 2. What is introduced in Paragraph 3 about the root carving? A. Its colors. B. Its steps. C. Its tools. D. Its values. 3. How does the writer develop Paragraph 4? A. By giving examples. B. By telling a story. C. By making a survey. D. By asking a question. 4. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A. ①/②③④⑤ B. ①②③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④/⑤ D. ①/②/③/④/⑤ 一、阅读单选 （来源:2026年江苏常州溧阳市燕湖初级中学新课结束学业水平调研九年级英语试题）Mortise and tenon (榫卯) is an ancient Chinese woodworking structure with a history of more than 7,000 years, dating back to the Hemudu Culture. It is one of the greatest inventions in Chinese history and is widely used in ancient buildings and wooden furniture. This great invention fully shows the excellent wisdom of ancient Chinese craftsmen. The structure of mortise and tenon is simple but amazing. As the name suggests, a tenon is the protruding (突出) part of a piece of wood, while a mortise is the hollow hole designed to hold the tenon tightly (紧紧地). The most magical part of this structure is that it can join two pieces of wood together firmly and tightly without using any nails (钉子) or glue. This special way of connection makes the whole structure very strong and long-lasting. Many ancient buildings and furniture made in this way still keep in good condition today. Besides its firm connection, the mortise and tenon structure also has great advantages in fighting against earthquakes. When an earthquake comes, the wooden parts can move slightly to absorb the shock instead of breaking or falling down easily. That is the reason why many ancient wooden buildings can stand for hundreds of years. In modern times, this age-old skill is still highly valued and has found a new place in the development of science and technology. It is no longer limited to traditional furniture and wooden houses. Instead, it has been introduced into advanced fields such as modern engineering design and even space research. Today, more and more young people are starting to learn this traditional skill. They are trying to connect ancient techniques with modern technology to create new works. Mortise and tenon tells the world that traditional Chinese culture can perfectly meet modern science and bring endless surprises. It is a bridge connecting the brilliant past to the promising future. 1. The underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. having a hole or empty space inside B. made of very strong and hard wood C. covered with beautiful paint D. very heavy and difficult to move 2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the mortise and tenon structure? A. It can be used in ancient buildings. B. It requires nails or glue to connect wood. C. It helps buildings stay safe during earthquakes. D. It is still valued in modern science and technology. 3. According to the passage, where has the mortise and tenon skill been introduced in modern times? A. Only in traditional furniture making. B. In fields like engineering design and space research. C. Mainly in the construction of stone buildings. D. In the food processing industry. 4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To warn people about the danger of losing traditional skills. B. To explain how young people invent new woodworking tools. C. To show that traditional culture and modern technology can coexist well. D. To compare ancient Chinese craftsmen with modern scientists. 1 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $