2022-2023学年 九年级上学期 阅读理解提升训练
Passage 1
Li Yaotang is considered to be one of the most important and widely-read Chinese writers of the 20th century. He wrote under the pen name of Ba Jin. Ba Jin started writing his first works in the late 1920s. Ba Jin was born in a scholarly (学者的) family of officials(官员) in Chengdu, Sichuan in 1904. As a child, he was taught to read and write first by his mother. In 1920, he entered Chengdu Foreign Language Specialist School to study English. Three years later, he moved to Shanghai and later studied in Dongnan University, Nanjing. He went to Paris, France with his friends for further study.
He described his life there as not changing and monotonous. On his return to Shanghai in 1928, Ba Jin continued writing and working on translations. His first novel came out in 1929. After his first novel came out, he wrote a lot of famous books in ten years. Ba Jin's works were heavily influenced by foreign writers, including Emile Zola, and most of his works could be easily understood by anyone with a high school education, making him one of the easiest modern Chinese writers to read. Ba Jin died of cancer in Shanghai at the age of 101. His death marked the end of an era for Chinese literature. He was a great master of the language like Lao She.
( ) 1. When did Ba Jin begin to write his first works
A. In 1904. B. In the late 1920s. C. In the early 1920s. D. In 1920.
( ) 2. What's the meaning of the underlined word "monotonous"
A. Exciting. B. Happy. C. Boring. D. Interesting.
( ) 3. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Li Yaotang is Ba Jin's pen name.
B. Ba Jin was taught to read and write first by his father.
C. Ba Jin's works were not influenced by Emile Zola.
D. Ba Jin was a leader of Chinese literature in his time.
( ) 4. Which of the following is the correct order according to the passage
① Ba Jin studied in Dorgnan University.
② His first novel was published.
③ He went to Paris for further study.
④ He returned to Shanghai to continue his writing.
A. ②①④③ B. ①③④②
C. ③②①④ D. ①③②④
( ) 5. What's the passage mainly about
An introduction to Ba Jin. B. The writing style of Ba Jin's works.
C. An introduction to Ba Jin's works. D. How Ba Jin started writing.
Passage 2
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.
Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress (压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey (土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers (同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.
Is tea or coffee more common in your country Between the two, which do you like to drink more
1．Where did tea drinking start
A ．In Japan. B ．In China. C ．In Turkey. D ．In the UK.
2 ．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK .
A ．drink tea to get fat B ．offer tea to say goodbye
C ．think of tea as a bad drink D ．have tea to relax themselves
3 ．What is coffee made from
A ．Leaves. B ．Sugar. C ．Dishes. D ．Beans.
4 ．Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3
A ．Coffee came much earlier than tea.
B ．Many people drink coffee to wake up.
C ．Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.
D ．Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.
5 ．What is the best title of the passage
A ．The Smells of Tea and Coffee
B ．The Prices of Tea and Coffee
C ．The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee
D ．The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee
Passage 3
Jerry is a world-famous mountain climber. He has climbed many high mountains in the world. Starting in 2015, he and his friends spent two years on an adventure (探险) in South America, covering 7,800 miles. He was even named adventurer of the Year by a famous geography magazine in 2018.
Although Jerry had achieved great success, he didn't feel fulfilled. He asked himself, “Is it enough to climb the highest mountains Am I doing something helpful How can I turn my adventures into something that can help the world ”
Jerry learned that scientists need plants, rocks and water samples(样本) from places far away to do research. But scientists can't get there themselves as such places are hard to reach - only the bravest adventurers can make it. Jerry thought he could do something to help. He then came up with an idea. He set up a team of top adventurers to collect samples for scientists. By studying the samples, scientists could know more about the earth and find ways to protect it.
Recently Jerry and his adventurer friends have discovered a special plant life on Mount Qomolangma. The samples they brought back have helped scientists learn how plants live in extreme (极端的) conditions.
For Jerry, this kind of adventure is most satisfying, “Such adventures have made us see life in a different way. Now, being the best climber isn’t important for me. What matters is doing something helpful while climbing mountains. There is still much more we can do.” Jerry said to a newspaper.
1.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
Jerry’s friends. Jerry’s achievements.
C. High mountains. D. A geography magazine.
2.What does the underlined word “fulfilled” in Paragraph 2 mean
Satisfied. Lonely. Patient. Worried.
3.Why did Jerry set up a team of top adventurers
To make friends. To help scientists.
To study plants. To train scientists.
4.Jerry’s and his friends’ adventures have changed .
their hobbies their friendship
their understanding of life D. their living conditions
5.Which can be the best title for the passage
Dangerous Mountain Climbing Important Scientific Discoveries
Plants Found on High Mountains Adventures Turned into Something Greater
Passage 4
Days ago, I made a skirt for a friend's daughter.Today, I noticed a message on my phone on
wechat （手机微信）.It was my friend saying, "I know you worked hard on the skirt and it looks very nice, but Lingling doesn't like the pattern （图案） on the skirt.Could you change it？"
I was angry and wanted to call her back.Then I suddenly thought of Grandma and what she had once done for me long ago.
It was a summer when I was eight.One day, Grandma decided to dress up my hair with some flowers.She spent a long time on it, and she enjoyed doing that.When Grandma finished, she was so happy, and I stood on a chair to look at myself in the mirror. My heart went cold.
"You can go out and play now, " Grandma said, smiling.
I nodded and slowly walked towards the door.I looked out of the door and saw some kids playing outside.My best friend, Liu Mei, saw me and waved at me to go outside, but I couldn't move.I knew everyone would laugh at my hair, but I couldn't tell Grandma how I felt.
Finally I went into Grandma's room and said in a scared voice, "Grandma, I don't think the flowers in my hair look nice."
Grandma looked sad, but didn't say a word, she stood me back on the chair in front of the mirror.While Grandma was pulling out the flowers gently （轻柔地）, I realized she loved me so deeply that she put my feelings before hers.And that is the kind of love I try to pass on today.
I picked up my phone and replied to my friend on wechat, "I am glad to change it."
1.How did the writer feel when she noticed the message on her phone on wechat？
A.Unhappy. B.Worried. C.Excited. D.Interested.
2.What does the underlined sentence "My heart went cold" mean？
A.The writer felt a little cold. B.The writer had a bad cold.
C.The writer had a heart problem. D.The writer didn't like the flowers in her hair.
3.The writer didn't tell her grandma how she felt at first because .
A.her grandma was busy
B.her grandma wasn't at home
C.she feared that her grandma would be angry
D.she wanted to pull out the flowers by herself
4.From the passage we can infer （推断） .
A.the writer's friend didn't like the pattern on the skirt
B.the writer would change the pattern on the skirt
C.the writer was angry with her grandma from then on
D.the writer didn't want to play with kids when she was eight
5.What's the writer's purpose of writing this passage？
A.To tell us she was good at making skirts.
B.To tell us she didn't like putting flowers in hair.
C.To tell us she was afraid of her grandma.
D.To tell us to put others first if we love them.
Passage 5
Last Sunday evening，my parents went out for a walk with my sister．But I studied alone at home because l would have an English test．Suddenly, I saw bright light in my neighbor’s kitchen．I thought he was cooking. so I went on studying．
Soon，there was a terrible smell in the air and I thought something was wrong．I went out and saw fire coming out of my neighbor’s kitchen．So I shouted “Fire， Fire!”But no one heard or came out．
I ran quickly to my house to call 119，and then I rang my neighbor’s doorbell，knocked at the door，but there was no response．I got into the house through the window and found my neighbor sleeping in his bedroom．I woke him up and we rushed out of the house together．
We tried our best to pour water through the kitchen window，but the fire was too heavy．Luckily，the firemen came and put out the fire quickly．When my parents came back，they found I was dirty and tired．After my neighbor told them the whole story, they were happy and said I was a brave boy.
( )1．The underlined word “response” can be replaced(代替)by _________．
A．result B．answer C．question D．key
( )2．Why didn’t the writer go out for a walk with his parents
A．Because his parents only liked his sister．
B．Because he would have an English class．
C．Because he had to study for an English test．
D．Because mere was fire on his neighbor’s kitchen．
( )3．Who put out the fire at first
A．The writer． B．The writer’s parents．
C．The writer’s neighbor. D．The firemen．
( )4．What’s the passage mainly about
A．How to put out afire．
B．My neighbor was a brave man．
C．I saved my neighbor from the fire．
D .I studied a test at home．
Passage 6
In ancient China, a woman told the best stories. She married to the emperor (皇帝). Sadly, one day, this woman became ill and died. Everyone thought the emperor would soon find another favorite among his wives, but the emperor was very sad. He spent more and more time in his garden, and less and less time caring for the needs of his people. Everyone in the kingdom was worried.
One day, a priest (牧师) passed when some children were playing with their dolls. The dolls made dancing shadows on the wall. This gave the priest an idea. He knew the stories the emperor's wife used to tell. What if he could bring those stories to life
The priest made a puppet (木偶) out of bits of clay (黏土). He painted the puppet to look somewhat like the emperor's wife. When the puppet was finished, the priest silently walked into the emperor's garden, carrying his puppet, a candle and a curtain. He placed the curtain near the emperor's chair. He placed his candle, his puppet and himself behind the curtain. He waited for the emperor to appear.
The emperor did not even notice the curtain at first. The dancing shadow drew his eyes. As the priest moved the puppet behind the curtain, he told wonderful stories as the emperor's wife. It seemed as if his wife was spending time with him. The emperor was no longer sad. At the end of each busy day, the emperor went into his garden to visit his shadow wife and hear her stories once again. That is how shadow puppets first began.
( ) 1. Why did everyone in the kingdom feel worried
A. Because the emperor was too sad to care his country.
B. Because the emperor couldn't hear the stories any more.
C. Because the emperor's wife died.
D. Because the emperor always stayed in his garden.
( ) 2. How did the priest get a good idea
From the curtain. B. From the wall.
C. From the shadow of dolls. D. From the dance.
( ) 3. What did the priest do to make the emperor NOT sad
A. He played the puppet to drew the emperor's attention.
B. He told the stories that the emperor's wife had told by playing the puppet.
C. He could tell wonderful stories like the emperor's wife.
D. He could tell more wonderful stories than the emperor's wife.
( ) 4. Which of the following is NOT the thing to play a puppet
A. The puppet. B. The candle. C. The curtain D. The clay.
( ) 5. What does the passage want to tell us
A. How the ancient story is like. B. How to make' the emperor happy.
C. How to make a puppet. D. How the puppet was produced.
Passage 7
Easter is a festival to celebrate the rebirth after the cold winter. We can see lots of symbols of new life on Easter, like eggs, chicks and rabbits.
Unlike Christmas, Easter isn't on the same date each year. It is on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox(春分). People in the UK have a holiday which is almost as long as the Christmas holiday. It's a public holiday. Everyone looks forward to their Easter break because it's a moment to relax, have a short holiday or visit family and friends.
For most England children, Easter means chocolate eggs. Shops are full of chicks, rabbits and flowers. They sell a lot of chocolate eggs. Ninety million chocolate eggs are sold in the UK each year, and each child gets on average(平均) eight chocolate eggs that day. Most doctors advise people to eat Easter eggs in moderation(适度)．
On Easter Day, people paint on eggs to give others as presents. And they always hide eggs for children to find. Some places even hold competitions to see who can roll an egg down a hill without breaking it!
( ) 1. Easter is a festival in________.
A. spring B. summer
C. autumn D. winter
( ) 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. Eggs. B. Chicks.
C. Rabbits. D. Dogs.
( ) 3. The underlined word "rebirth" means "_____".
A. improvement B. growth
C. new life D. birthday
( ) 4. Which of the following is NOT true about Easter
A. It's always on the same date every year.
B. It's a moment to visit family and friends.
C. Children can eat lots of chocolate that day.
D. You can see egg-rolling competitions sometimes.
( ) 5. You can NOT know from the passage______．
A. when Easter is B. when Easter started
C. what people eat on Easter D. how people celebrate Easter
Passage 8
School is starting soon. Last year I bullied(欺负) a boy. (I'm a girl.) I attacked him even though he's stronger because I knew he wouldn't hit a girl. I want to apologize but I don't know how. I feel bad for doing this. He doesn't trust me. How should I show him I have changed ---Lily
Firstly, be proud of yourself for changing. It's not easy to admit (承认) that you bullied someone or to stop once you start. Offering an apology to someone you bullied is a great first step toward starting over. If you can, tell him, "I want to apologize for my actions last year." Speaking from the heart can help. Tell him, "I feel really bad for what I did. It's been on my mind all summer." People who are bullied often have difficulty trusting others, especially the people who bullied them in the past. So don't expect the other person to accept your apology. Secondly, be patient. It will take time. You've probably heard that "actions speak louder than words". So afier offering words of an apology, you then need to show him that you've really changed: be kind and helpful to him. Thirdly, you can remember: first, what you're doing takes courage and you can be proud of the fact that you are taking real steps to change. Second, whatever happens, you're building some good skills and learning more about yourself and the kind of person you want to be.
( ) 1. What's Lily's problem
A. The boy doesn't trust her and doesn't play with her.
B. She wants to tell the boy how she has changed.
C. She was bullied by a strong boy last year.
D. She wants to apologize but she doesn't know how.
( ) 2. What's the first step toward starting over
A. Being proud of yourself for changing. B. Accepting others' apology.
C. Offering an apology. D. Choosing the right time to apologize.
( ) 3. Which of the following is TRUE about people who are bullied according to the passage
A. They want to bully others. B. They have difficulty trusting others.
C. They want to be friends with others. D. They can accept the apology easily.
( ) 4. If a person doesn't accept your apology, you should __________.
A. stay away from him or her B. write a letter to apologize again
C. be kind and helpful to him or her D. offer words of apology again
( ) 5. The writer wrote the second part of the passage to __________.
A. give advice B. ask for help C. admit the mistakes D. encourage Lily to learn more
Passage 9
As space science develops, man has learnt more and more about space. Space is not only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing dangers as well as success.
Scientists have found out that radiation(辐射) is the greatest danger to spacemen in space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health. The damage done by radiation won't be discovered until their children or even grandchildren are born. Some special medicine may work a little, but really helpful medicine hasn't been found so far.
Space junk (太空垃圾) is also thought as a great danger to spacemen. It's reported that there are 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are satellites(入造卫星), 10% are spaceships, and the rest are space junk. An explosion (爆炸) in 1996 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments (碎片), each at least 4mm in size, and even a small piece of the fragments knocked against a spaceship window and did some damage. Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working on helpful ways to do with space junk.
Although space is really dangerous, it interests everyone on Earth. In the near future, it may become usual for people to spend a few days in a space hotel. We may even choose to leave the Earth and live in space in a few years, So we should care for space and do something to help improve the space environment.
( ) 1. What is the greatest danger in space
A. Space junk. B. Radiation. C. The sun. D. Other stars.
( ) 2. What does the underlined word "these" refer to
A. Man-made things. B. Spacemen. C. Dangers. D. Spaceships.
( ) 3. How many satellites are there in space
A. 9,000. B. About 900. C. About 2,700. D. 300,000.
( ) 4. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us
A. Space is dangerous.
B. What the space will look like in the future.
C. What people will do in space.
D. People should care for space.
( ) 5. What can be the best title for the passage
A. How to protect space. B. The dangers in space.
C. How to avoid the dangers in space. D. The success and dangers in space.
Passage 10
Many cancer patients of mine had almost no hope of returning back to a normal life. This leads me to think about the question of how our lifestyle has changed greatly over the centuries and how we can keep away from cancer. Now, let's look at how to reduce the risk of cancer.
* Eat less sweet food, because it can help with the development of tumors(瘤) in the body.
* Choose fresh farm food. Fresh farm food has the advantage of growing in a healthy way. The fruit and vegetables are not polluted and the meat is healthy.
* Drink green tea. It seems that drinking green tea has stopped many kinds of cancer.
* Don't become too fat. Being too fat adds the risk of developing cancer, especially if you have a lot of fat around your waist.
* Do some regular physical activities. Doing some sports may have some benefits against certain types of cancer.
* Eat red meat about 500g per week. It has been known as one important cause of some cancers, but don't refuse it completely because it's also a very good source (来源 ) of many important nutrients (营养物).
* Drink only l glass of wine for women and two glasses for men and none for pregnant (怀孕的) women a day!
* Have salt only 5g per day. It seems that salt is one of the major causes of stomach cancer.
All in all, please eat the right food and live the right life.
( ) 1. What is the passage mainly about
A. How our lifestyle has changed over centuries. B. How to reduce the risk of cancer.
C. What leads to cancer. D. How to keep healthy.
( ) 2. Why should people eat food growing on the farm
A. Because it looks very fresh. B. Because it is watered by fresh water.
C. Because it grows in a healthy way. D. Because it is taken good care of.
( ) 3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Green tea may protect you from getting cancer.
B. People should eat less sweet food and red meat.
C. Doing sports is also good for stopping cancer.
D. Don't eat food not growing in the farm .
( ) 4. How much red meat should you eat every day
A. About 71g. B. About 500g. C. Only 5g. D. 50g.
( ) 5. What does the passage want us to do
A. To become thinner. B. To have a healthy diet.
C. To drink less wine. D. To have an easy life.
Passage 11
Mark Twain tells a boy's story in The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. Huck is a poor child without a mother and a home. His father drinks too much alcohol(酒精) and always beats him,
Huck's situation frees him from the restriction of society. He explores in the woods and goes fishing. He stays out all night and does not go to school. He also smokes. Huck runs away from home. He meets Jim, a black man who has escaped (逃脱) from slavery(奴隶制). They travel together on a raft (木筏) made of wood down the Mississippi River. Mark Twain started writing "Huckleberry Finn" as a children's story. But it soon became serious. The story tells about the social evil of slavery, which is seen through the eyes of an innocent child. Huck's ideas about people are formed by the white society in which he lives. So, at first, he does not question slavery. Huck knows that important people believe slavery is natural and this is the law of God. So, he thinks it is his duty to tell Jim's owners where to find him.
Later, Huck comes to understand that Jim is a good man. He finds he cannot carry out his plan to inform Jim's owners of his whereabouts (下落). Instead, he decides to help Jim escape. He decides to do this, even if God punishes him.
( ) 1. The underlined word "restriction" probably means _________.
A. something that you are expected to do B. something that you are not allowed to do
C. something that you are able to do D. something that you look forward to doing
( ) 2. Which of the following about Huck is NOT true
A. His father likes to beat him. B. He doesn't go to school.
C. He lives with hrs mother. D. He smokes.
( ) 3. What can we infer from the passage
A. Huck will be punished by God for what he does.
B. Huck's childhood is full of happiness.
C. It's Huck's situation that makes him decide to help Jim escape.
D. Huck is a white boy.
( ) 4. Why does Huck change his mind at last
A. He has made friends with Jim. B. He finds out the weakness of slavery.
C. He finds that Jim is a good man. D. God tells him to do so.
( ) 5. What is the passage mainly about
A. The outline (概要) of The A dventure of Huckleberry Finn.
B. The childhood of Huckleberry.
C. The reason why Mark Twain wrote the story.
D. The effect of slavery.
Passage 12
Zeb Hogan is always traveling around the world to save endangered fish．
This famous ecologist(生态学家)grew up in a city in Arizona，America，but he had a big backyard with lots of trees．He spent his free time climbing trees and catching animals with his brother．They each had their favorite places in the biggest tree and they worked out ways to climb from tree to tree without ever touching the ground．Their family went camping in the summer and they would usually visit zoos and aquariums(水族馆)on their family vacations．His clearest memories as a child all had to do with animals and the outdoors．As he was older，he became interested in animal shows on TV and he would wake up early to watch Wild, Wild World of Animals before the other family woke up．
One day when we talked about fish，he said，“As an ecologist，Mr．White，
you should know that fish in most parts of the world have a hard life，such as the Mekong giant catfish，the Chinese paddlefish，taimen，and the Murray cod．They are all in danger and have to do with all kinds of challenges all by themselves．Water pollution is one of them．So these fish really need our help．’’
( )1．Zeb Hogan travels a lot_________________．
A．to find funny animals B．to save fish in danger
C．to do business D．to know more about animals
( )2．When Zeb was young，he often played with his brother__________．
A．in water near his house B．on the street in the city
C．in a city in Arizona D．in a backyard with lots of trees
( )3．From Paragraph 3 we know that Mr．White is________________．
an ecologist B．Zeb’s brother
C．a famous swimmer D．a reporter
( )4．Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage
A．Zeb Hogan thinks fish need help because they are facing all kinds of challenges．
B．Water pollution is the biggest problem for fish．
C．In fact，fish in most parts of the world are having an easy life．
D．When Zeb grew older．he began to become interested in animals．
Passage 13
“Why are they the top students in my class ” “Do they have any secrets ” You may wonder. The children at the top of the class succeed by knowing a few basic skills that others can easily learn. According to the education experts and students themselves, here are the secrets of top students.
Study is the first thing. Once the books are open or the computer is on, phone calls are unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks unnoticed. Study is business; Business comes before everything.
Study anywhere or everywhere. Study times are different for different children. Some work late at night when the house is quiet. Others wake early. Still others study as soon as they come home from school. However, all agree that consistency (持之以恒) is needed.
Get organized. Don’t waste time looking for a pencil or missing paper. Keep everything right where one can put one’s hands on it. Even for a student who doesn’t keep his own study area organized, a bag or a drawer is needed to put things in to save time.
Learn how to read. The secret of good reading is to be an active reader—one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the writer’s message.
Use your time best. Even the best students put off their work sometimes. But when that happens, they face it. “If you want to be at the top, make sure to finish the work on time.” says Christi Anderson, a top student at Lyman High School.
Take good notes and use them. Reading the text is important, but the teacher is going to test you on what he or she emphasized (强调). That’s what you find in your notes.
Another kind of important “secret” of the top students is not so secret at all. For almost all of them, their parents’ help is important.
1. If we want to save time for study, we had better .
A. keep everything in hand B. get everything organized
C. prepare for our school things D. organize ourselves into groups
2. In the writer’s opinion, an active reader should .
A. arrange time well B. learn reading skills
C. take good notes D. ask questions continually
3. According to the passage, which is NOT the secret of the top students
A. Manage your time well.
B. Parents' help is unnecessary.
C. Study comes before everything.
D. Write down what the teacher emphasized and try to use them.
4. In this passage, the writer talks about secrets of top students.
A. five B. six C. seven D. eight
5. According to the writer, the real secret in becoming a top student is .
A. some learning experience B. the good teachers
C. some basic learning skills D. the good education experts
Passage 14
David Beckham was born in 1975, in London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was football, he played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award（奖金）. This was an important step forward for this young boy, and it led him to go for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he played for the schools of Essex and also for his county team.
In 1991, he became a trainee with Manchester United. This meant that he could practice football as much as he wanted to and play for the highly successful Manchester United Youth Cup team and Under-21 team. In April, 1995, he played his first football leagues game against Leeds United. During 1995 and 1996, David became a regular member of the team and Manchester United won it both football seasons, with David scoring many goals.
His goals made him a household name. In the first game of the 1996-1997 season, he scored an surprising goal from beyond the halfway line; seeing the goalkeeper the goal, it was a wonderful goal and Beckham sent the ball over the goalkeeper’s head and into the goal. It was a wonderful goal and Beckham became famous overnight. He continued to score astonishing goals, especially from free-kicks. The speed of one of his shots was timed at 157 kph. He also had the ability to make the ball go from left to right, or right to left, whenever he chose,. Goalkeepers were never sure where the ball was going, and it regularly ended up in the goal.
1. Which word can take the place of the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 1
A. success B. interest C. prize D. skill
2. What does the underlined it in paragraph 1 refer to
A. David Beckham had a great passion for football.
B. David Beckham would go and watch a game with his friends.
C. David Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award.
D. David Beckham played for Schools of Essex.
3. The unusually surprising way that he scored goals .
A. helped him to gain many prizes for Essex B. kept him playing for Leeds United
C. offered him the chance to join the national team D. made him popular and famous
4. Which of the following shows the right order of what Beckham experienced
a. Beckham played his first football league game.
b. Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award.
c. Beckham played for Manchester United Youth Cup team.
d. Beckham went to Spain to join a football training camp.
e. Beckham played for the schools of Essex.
A. e, d, a, c, b B. b, e, d, a, c
C. e, b, a, d, c D. b, d, e, c, a
5. The passage mainly talks about .
A. how Beckham became a successful football player
B. what abilities Beckham had to score so many goals
C. when Beckham became famous all over Britain
D. why Beckham could win in football league games
Passage 15
This is a typical(典型的)day for Yang Jinlong.
At 9 a. m. , he drives to primary schools and middle schools in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to teach students about Shaanxi kuaiban. It is a traditional Chinese form of storytelling to the rhythm(节奏) of bamboo clappers(响板), which the art form is named after. Sometimes, he helps students prepare for competitions. Usually, his classes run until about 6. p.m. , and then he returns home to prepare classes for the next day.
On June 10, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced 325 national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) items in Beijing, increasing the list to 1, 557 items. Shaanxi kuaiban, which appeared during the late Qing Dynasty, has been included. The art form has been introduced to local schools as part of their art education.
Yang has been teaching young people the art form since 2003 after graduating from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing. He studied quyi there. Quyi is general term for Chinese folk art forms, including storytelling, crosstalk and clapper talk.
"Art education is important for students in China. Just as many students learn to play Western musical instruments like the piano and violin, there are many people learning traditional Chinese folk arts, including Shaanxi kuaiban, which I’ll work for my whole life,” he said.
Kuaiban is popular in northern China, including Beijing and Tianjin. According to Yang, Shaanxi kuaiban was influenced by the art of different areas. The art form can be played by a group of players or only one. With one or two pairs of kuaiban of different sizes in hand, the players speak in the local dialect(方言) while telling stories, which are usually about heroes. The player tells stories while playing kuaiban, and it's easy for the watchers to remember the stories since all the lines rhym.
Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays alive in our country.
1. Why is today a typical day for Yang Jinlong
A. He is teaching students about kuaiban as usual.
B. His work starts at 9 and lasts 6 hours like every day.
C. He is preparing for a kuaiban competition today.
D. His life today is as busy and boring as every day.
2. Which of the following about Shaanxi kuaiban is TRUE
A. It is named after the Shaanxi dialect.
B. It is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage.
C. It is more popular than the piano and violin in northern China.
D. It is played to tell stories usually about common people.
3. Which of the following best describes Yang Jinlong
A. Devoted. B. Stressed. C. Generous. D. Curious.
4. Why does the writer report Yang Jinlong's story
A. To show how to play Shaanxi kuaiban in the local dialect.
B. To tell the difference between Chinese and Western arts.
C. To prove that kuaiban players are living a busy life.
D. To praise the work of spreading traditional Chinese art.
Passage 16
Did you know that vocabulary (词汇) is more important than grammar If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect.
However，one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don't have a very good memory.
The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully, is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Every time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition (释义). You should write the word, the definition in English or translation , one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create.
Imagine you just learn the word “ generous' write in your vocabulary notebook : generous ( adjective), definition—giving or willing to give freely. Example one, from the article: Thanks for
paying for my dinner, you’re very generous. Example two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It' s best if your example sentences are true to your life ,because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It's helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps—writing the word and using it at once—help you remember and use new words.
Do you have a vocabulary notebook If not, start now.
1. What does the underlined word“it” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The problem. B. The new word.
C. The conversation. D. The dictionary.
2. What' s the correct order of the following steps of taking vocabulary notes
①Make your own example sentence.
②Write the word, its English definition or translation.
③Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary.
④Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence.
A.②③①④B.②③④①C.③④②①D.③②①④
3. How can we make the best example sentences according to the writer
A. By asking for help from friends. B. By explaining words’ definitions.
C. By connecting them with our life D. By adding words from the article.
4. What's the best title for the passage
A. Tips for Translating Words
B. Advice on Using Grammar
C. Abilities of Creating Examples
D. Ways of Learning New Words
（应用文4篇）Passage 17
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Viewing restrictions Some halls may be closed to the public on weekday mornings for school programs.
Museum store It has many special items , handbags, books，educational toys and gifts from around the world. Tel (203) 432-3740 Membership Members have the right to get a discount in the museum store, and other special services. Tel (203) 432-5426 Volunteer office Join our volunteer group! Tel (203) 432-3731 Public education More than 100 events are waiting for you! Tel (203) 432-3775
1. How much should a 14-year-old boy pay to visit the museum
A. $5.00. B. $ 8.00.
C. $9.00. D. $13.00.
2. To know more about public education, which number should you call
A. (203) 432-3740. B. (203) 432-5426.
C. (203) 432-3731. D. (203) 432-3775.
3. Where is the passage most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook.
C. A novel. D. A report.
Passage 18
Project in Singapore The fantastic man-made “forest” is a Singapore landmark. It is made from steel and concrete(水泥) covered in local flowers and plants. At night, 18 solar-powered tree-like towers which get their energy from the sun often light up the city. The project was awarded “the World Building of the Year” and its designer said the idea was to create “a city in a garden”. Clearly, the special way of building up the forest makes a difference to lifting the public’s awareness about environment.
Project in Milan By decorating the buildings from top to bottom with more than 20,000 trees and plants, Italian architect Stefano Boeri said he’d wanted to make trees part of the buildings and create something that could help to reduce pollution. These buildings lie in the center of the city, Milan. Which types of trees are planted and where the trees are planted depend on the trees’ likes for sunlight. There is no doubt that this award-winning project is a great work. Project in Medellin Medellin has won high praise for its green corridors(长廊)”. This project helps the city which used to be poor and dirty get a new look. Now the30 corridors full of trees and flowers connect green spaces such as parks and gardens in Medellin. The green corridors have reduced the temperature by two degrees and helped make the air clean Bees and birds have returned. To make the beauty of the city remain, more gardening jobs have been created Because of this, people there live more actively. Its one of the best examples driven by government which improves the environment.
1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to(指代)
A. The air becoming clean. B. Bees and birds returning.
C. The temperature dropping D. Gardening jobs increasing.
2. According to the passage, all of the three projects ________.
A. lie in the city center B. have received high praise
C. have 18 solar-powered towers D. have 30 corridors full of trees and flowers
3. Which part of a magazine may this passage be taken from
A. International Charities. B. Art World.
C. Green Life. D. Great People.
Passage 19
1.If two teams of six students take part in the Water Relay together，how many buckets do they need in total？
A.8 B.12 C.14 D.16
2.Which is NOT mentioned about the activity of Truth or Lie？
A.They can talk about themselves. B.They can learn how to tell lies.
C.Members may get to know each other better.
D.Members may find something unexpected about others.
3.Where can you most probably find this article？
A.On a local newspaper. B.On a school website.C.In a sports magazine. D.On a school poster.
Passage 20
SUMMER CAMP Teenagers study English through lots of fun and creative activities. Camp managers are English speakers from the US and the UK!
Day Camp Monday-Friday July11- 15 July18-22 July25-29 Price for one week: $300 a person Healthy snacks and a delicious lunch. Monday-Friday 8: 00 a. m. - 4: 30 p. m. No more than 20 students one week Overnight Camp Sunday-Friday July10- 15 July17-22 July24-29 Price for one week: $500 a person Live in comfortable rooms with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks included. Sunday-Friday 7: 00 a. m. -5: 30 p. m. No more than 15 students one week
Ages: 13- 17 Buy two tickets, you can get 10％discount(折扣)! Email us at: Campactivities@
1. What can you do at the day camp
A. Do activities at 7: 00 am. B. Have a delicious breakfast.
C. Live in a comfortable room. D. Practice English with managers.
2. How much should they pay in total if Kim and Jill go to the overnight camp for a week
A. $540. B. $600.
C. $900. D. $1000.
3. To get more information, you can._________
A. call the camp B. send an email
C. visit the website D. write a letter
4. The purpose of the text is to._________
A. invite students to put up tents
B. share delicious food with students
C. attract(吸引) students to take part in the camp
D. let students know more about America and England参考答案
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