2024-2025学年牛津译林九年级下册（备战中考）时文速递（二）（含答案）

2024-2025学年牛津译林九年级下册（备战中考）时文速递
（二）
一、完形填空：
The 10,000-li Great Wall of China is a result of hard work and cleverness of laboring people of past ages. It was built by more than 20 kingdoms and feudal dynasties (封建王朝) over 2,000 years. It is one of the greatest 1 in the world.
About 6,000 to 7,000 years ago, our ancestors started to 2 from dens and caves to settle down in plain (平原 )areas. As the population grew and production was developed, they dug deep ditches (沟)around the places 3 they lived to prevent the attacks of animals and floods. They made earth walls to protect the 4 of clan (氏族) members.
When it came to the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, there were lots of 5 . In order to defend themselves and protect their lands, the kingdoms built up walls in their own lands. The earliest walls were built in Kingdom Chu and Kingdom Qi. Later on, as the wars continued, kingdoms Wei, Yan and Qin 6 to build great walls. The walls of the latter three kingdoms formed the basis for Emperor Qin Shi Huang to build the 10,000-li Great Wall.
Using local materials was a 7 experience in building the Great Wall. In order to avoid long-distance transportation and save manpower, materials and finance (财力), they used different building materials in places of different conditions. For example, they built the walls with sand where there was much sand for sand was 9 .
In 221 BC, Emperor Qin Shi Huang set up a unified feudal empire. In order to ensure the safety of the central plain areas, Qin Shi Huang 10 much time and money building the Great Wall on the basis of the existing ones in northern kingdoms Yan, Zhao and Qin. Since then, the greatest ancient architecture (建筑) of the world has towered wonderfully in northern China.
1 A , wonders B . games C . subjects D . plays
2 A . drive B . run C . move D . ride
3 A . when B . where C . why D . how
4 A . activity B . beauty C . party D . safety
5 A . animals B . accidents C . wars D . events
б A . joined B . stopped C . refused D . expected
7 A . careful B . successful C . peaceful D . truthful
8 A . chemical B . physical C . geographical D . Historical
9 A . yellow B . heavy C . strong D . cheap
10 A . spent B . took C . cost D . paid
（A）
二、阅读理解：
Silk The invention of silk happened thousands of years ago. Silk was widely used in a variety of sectors(行业) including clothing, writing and fishing. Later, during the Han Dynasty, silk became more than just a product. It was used as a reward for a worthy Chinese citizen or government official.
Seed drill (播种机) Chinese farmers generally planted seeds by hand, which was time-consuming and inefficient. Most of the seeds never developed because of pests (害虫 ) and bad weather. The ancient Chinese found a way to solve this problem. In the second century BC, they invented a multi-tube iron seed drill that helped them to produce food more easily,
Deep drilling (钻孔) technology The Chinese developed drilling technology to get brine (盐水) from under the earth's surface. As the deep drilling technology slowly improved, the Chinese were able to drill holes over 3,000 feet deep by the l1th century. The same technology was used to drill the first petroleum well (油井) in California in the1860s.
Compass The Chinese considered south their cardinal direction, and the original compass was created by the Chinese using a lodestone (天然磁石 ). The ancient Chinese discovered that a lodestone could turn freely and would point towards the north and south poles. In the 11th century, the Chinese found that the lodestone, which was first used as a divination (占卜) tool, could also be used to show directions for travelers.
1 What was silk used for according to the passage
Writing. ② Making clothes.
Exchanging products. ④ Rewarding worthy people.
A.②③④ B.①③④ C.①②④ D.①②③
2 What was the purpose of inventing the multi-tube iron seed drill
A. To help farmers work more easily.
B. To make the weather better.
C. To cut grass in the fields.
D. To help the fields get drier,
3 When was deep drilling technology invented in China
A. In the 11th century,
B. By the l1th century.
C. In the 1 860s.
D. In the second century BC.
4 What can we learn about the original compass
A. It was first used by diviners.
B. It was invented for traveling.
C. It was invented in the l1th century.
D. It was used to look for more lodestones.
5 In which section of a newspaper can we read the passage
A. Man and nature. B. Sports and health.
C. Interests and hobbies. D. Science and technology.
（B）
What comes after the success of a Chinese animation (动画片) Toys and other collectible products, of course.
Sales of character-themed products related to the movie Ne Zha 2have been red-hot. The movie has made over $1 billion in a single market worldwide, which is amazing! Toys, clothes, and collectible cards are flying off the shelves. Cities across China even want to be known as NeZha's birthplace.
In Xiangtan, Hunan Province, there's a toy company making 3D plastic food toys based on the movie, and ▲ ! Yang Zhenlin, assistant to the company's chairman, said the first batch (一批) of Ne Zha-themed blind box toys sold out before the Spring Festival. With a blind box, you can't see which toy figure is inside until you open it, So it's a fun surprise.
The company has produced toys, based on six main characters in the movie, that sell for 11 .5 yuan each. By Monday, they had sold over 450,000 sets of Ne Zha-themed toys through livestreams on Douyin, making 30 million yuan! That's the top seller in the board game and collectibles category (类别) on the platform.
The company is also talking to get the rights to make toys about two more characters from the movie. “We thought the toys would be popular, but Ne Zha 2 is even more popular than we imagined!" said Yang. We think sales will keep growing, and we could make 200 million yuan from these related products this year."
Other products are also selling like hotcakes. Chen Qi, who runs Guangdong Henglitai Crafts Co.in Dongguan, said they made over 300,000 sets of such products in early January and all have sold out. They're working hard to make more to meet the public demand.
“The success of Ne Zha 2 shows that Chinese animation can compete with that of the Japanese and American giants," said Chen.
Li Baochuan, an expert in cartoon history at Hangzhou Normal University, said these products are more than just toys. For younger people, they're a way to show who they are and to connect with others.
The huge sales of 'Ne Zha 2 products are great news for the animation industry too.
1 What can we learn about Ne Zha 2 from Paragraph 2
A. The Chinese movie was only popular in China.
B. Cities in China compete to have something to do with Ne Zha.
C. The movie's characters are not popular among young people.
D. The movie has made only $1 billion in China alone.
2 Which of the following can be put into" ▲ " in Paragraph 3
A. the toys are expensive B. the toys are very popular
C. the toys are of poor quality D. the toys are difficult to produce
3 How does the writer show the success of 'the toys in Paragraph 4
A. By comparing them to other products.
B. By describing the toys' appearance,
C. By providing sales numbers.
D. By interviewing movie directors.
4 What does the underlined part selling like hotcakes mean in Paragraph 6
A. Selling quickly and in large numbers.
B. Selling at a reduced price.
C. Selling with difficulty.
D. Selling only to a few people.
5 What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To ask us to go to see movie Ne Zha 2 quickly.
B. To discuss the influence of Ne Zha 2 on the toy industry.
C. To introduce famous toy companies in China.
D. To compare Chinese animations with those from America.
（C）
During the Spring Festival, Liu Huimin and other craftsmen set up a furnace (熔炉) and inside it, there is liquid (液体) iron. When the furnace is red-hot, the craftsmen scoop (用勺子舀) up the molten (融化的) iron and hit it hard with a board. The sparks scatter (分散) everywhere. It's called Datiehua in Chinese, a traditional folk art in China.
It is popular in Henan and Shanxi provinces, It first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty (960- 1127), and it became popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Inspired by the process of forging (锻造) iron, the blacksmiths splash the molten iron onto the brick walls of a castle. The sparks are just like fireworks. The performance is a way of praying for good luck and avoiding misfortune.
When villagers open a business or get married, they invite Liu and his team to spray (喷洒 ) the molten iron for the celebration.
In the past, rich people set off fireworks, while poor people had to spray the molten iron instead. My family couldn't afford the fireworks. So my grandfather used a stove and a blower to spray the molten iron for us," Liu said.
According to Liu, the furnace should be preheated for nearly 40 minutes, and the internal temperature should be higher than 1,500C. Only in this way can the liquid iron be fine and smooth for the amazing sparks.
On the day of the performance, the craftsmen put iron pieces into the furnace. It warms up the cold air of early spring. When the night falls, the performance begins. Using a big ladle, a man throws the molten iron into the sky before hitting it with a board soaked (浸泡) in cold water,
Bang! The red-hot molten iron explodes into dazzling sparks. Shining stars are all over the sky, covering the performer like a golden umbrella. The show is quite wonderful against the night sky, and itis in some ways better than real fireworks.
With the shower of sparks, the whole village is lit under the red sky at night, being a sign of a rich and successful life in the future. People sit around the furnace, smiling with satisfaction and. Happiness on their faces.
1 Which of the following is TRUE about Datiehua
A. Datiehua came out about 2,000 years ago.
B. A craftsman sprays the molten iron with a furnace,
C. Before hiting the molten iron, a craftsman scoops it up.
D. Datiehua became popular in the Northern Song Dynasty,
2 What does the underlined word “misfortune” mean
A. Bad luck B. Illness. C. Happiness. D, Friendship.
3 What does a craftsman do to create amazing sparks
He should perform on a sunny day.
He should throw the molten iron into the sky.
He should make the furnace heated for about 40 minutes,
④ He should hit the molten iron with a soaked board in cold water,
A.①②③ B.①②④ C. ①③④ D.②③④
4 Which two paragraphs describe the Datiehua show
A. Paragraphs 3 and 4. B. Paragraphs 4 and 5.
C. Paragraphs 5 and 6. D. Paragraphs 6 and 7.
5 What is the main purpose of writing this passage
A. To introduce a traditional folk art,
B. To talk about an important festival.
C. To ask people to watch the Datiehua performance.
D, To show the festival activities of Shanxi people.
（D）
A strong earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, March 29. The 7.9-magnitude quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges, and roads. Many people were killed, and the number of victims reached over 1,000. The disaster also affected parts of China's Yunnan province and Thailand. In Bangkok, Thailand, a tall building under construction collapsed, trapping about 100 workers.
China quickly responded to the crisis. On Saturday, the Chinese embassy announced that China would send 100 million yuan (about $13.77 million) in aid. The first batch of supplies, including tents, blankets, medical kits, food, and water, will arrive on March 31. President Xi Jinping sent a message to Myanmar's military leader, expressing sadness for the losses and promising to provide necessary help. A team of 82 rescuers was sent to Myanmar on the same day, and another team from Yunnan province arrived in Yangon.
This is a rare situation where Myanmar asked for international help. For four years, the country has faced civil war after a military coup（军事政变）, weakening its healthcare and emergency systems. In the past, military governments often refused foreign aid even after big disasters. Now, with serious needs, countries like China and South Korea are offering support. South Korea said it would provide $2 million through international organizations.
The Chinese foreign ministry also confirmed that no Chinese citizens were hurt in the earthquake. As the world works together, the people in affected areas hope to receive more aid to recover from this difficult time.
What is the main purpose of China's aid to Myanmar
To build new houses B. To provide emergency supplies
C. To train rescue teams D. To repair damaged roads
2. Why did Myanmar accept international aid this time
A. Because the civil war ended
B. Because previous governments changed their policy
C. Because the disaster was too serious
D. Because China offered the most aid
3.What is China's attitude towards Myanmar's disaster
A. Uncaring B. Competitive C. Doubtful D. Supportive
4. What is the passage mainly about
A. The causes of the Myanmar earthquake
B. China's and other countries' aid to Myanmar
C. The history of Myanmar's civil war
D. Rescue efforts in Thailand's building collapse
三、阅读表达 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。
A lot of excellent straw-made miniatures (微缩模型) of classic ancient buildings make Xu Jian's home more beautiful. They range from the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province to the Forbidden City's turrets( 角楼) in Beijing. They are all full of details and delicately crafted, tied and arranged by Xu's skillful hands.
“All the doors and windows and everything else are made of sorghum stalks (高粱秆)," Xu points to the Yellow Crane Tower that is 1 meter high at his base in Yongqing County, Langfang City, Hebei Province.
This special piece was made out of hundreds of thousands of sorghum stalks and took him two years to complete without the use of any nails (钉子) or glue. It completely depends on interlocking, tenon-and-mortise structures (榫卯结构)," the man in his 30s explains.
The sorghum straw art requires lots of patience, especially for works showing images of ancient buildings. They usually take several months or even one to two years to complete. Additionally, all the beams and columns are straightened after being heated over a lamp. It's the only way that every door and window can open and close properly.
The sorghum straw art follows strict standards from material selection to production. Xu has grown sorghum in his farmland, and chooses those of the highest quality to create straw works.
The sorghum stalks range from the finest at 1.8 millimeters to the thickest at 12 millimeters. Almost every piece includes hundreds of crafting steps. Xu doesn't waste the leftover stalks, either, as he turns them into windmills (风车).
In the eyes of many, sorghum straw is only agricultural waste, but through the creativity of craftsmen, it can be turned into a treasure, being changed into beautiful works of art," Xu says.
1 What is Xu Jian good at doing
2 How long did Xu Jian spend making the 1-meter-high Yellow Crane Tower
3 How does Xu Jian make beams and columns straight
4 What does Xu Jian do with the leftover stalks
5 What do you think of sorghum stalks Why do you think so
参考答案：
完形填空：ACBDC ABCDA
阅读理解：（A）CABAD (B) BBCAB (C) CADDA (D) BCDB
阅读表达：
Making straw-made miniatures
Two years
By heating them over a lamp
He turns them into windmills
They are useful. Because they can be used to create new things./They are agricultural waste. Because they are of no use.(答案不唯一,合理即可)