2025-2026学年译林版九年级上册第一次月考综合测试卷
一、单项选择
1. Guyu takes its name from the Chinese saying “rain produces hundreds of grains (谷)”, which shows the ____ between weather and farming.
A. difficulty B. difference C. connection D. condition
2. — ____ are easily made, but not easily kept. —That’s true. Once you make one, be sure to keep it.
A. Speeches B. Decisions C. Promises D. Suggestions
3. —Although my grandma is seventy years old, she is always in the pink.
—Yes. Because she exercises every day and has a balanced diet. The underlined phrase “in the pink” means ____ .
A. patient B. lucky C. beautiful D. healthy
4. —What do you think of this year’s military parade (阅兵式)
—It is so wonderful that I ____ praise it too much.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
5. —Do you think I should wear an orange shirt today
—Yes. ____ orange can bring you good luck, it is good for your interview.
A. Though B. As C. But D. While
6. The Internet ____ people’s life strongly. They can order almost anything they like online instead of going to physical store.
A. creates B. develops C. shapes D. influences
7. The photo on the wall ____ me of the pleasant trip in Beijing. I went there with my family last year.
A. recorded B. reminded C. recommended D. realized
8. —Which would you like, a cup of coffee or a bottle of orange, Jane
— ____ is OK, I don’t have any preferences.
A. Either B. Both C. None D. Neither
9. The scientist says, “To achieve success, you can never be ____ hard-working.”
A. so B. too C. very D. quite
10. Friendship is ____ wine (酒). The longer you keep it, the tastier it will be.
A. as soon as B. as good as C. as well as D. as long as
11. “Right” and “write” sound the same, ____ they do not mean the same thing.
A. but B. if C. so D. or
12. ____ wonderful speech the president gave at the UN Conference!
A. How B. What C. What a D. What an
13. Wu Wei, a young artist, has received high ____ from the art community for this sculpture.
A. attention B. standard C. praise D. position
14. Neither Jim nor Tom ____ Australia before, but they know the country very well.
A. has gone to B. has been to C. have gone to D. have been to
15. I think what the teacher said at the meeting doesn’t ____ our opinions (观点).
A. represent B. produce C. recommend D. present
16. English learning isn’t hard itself. How much you devote decides ____ .
A. that you will get good grades B. if you can learn it well
C. that you began to lean it D. whether you can ask for help
17. —How about going to the library this afternoon — ____ . Reading is my therapy.
A. That’s all right B. Take your time C. You’d better not D. You read my mind
18. —What colourful flowers! How much do they cost —Twenty yuan ____ .
A. at all B. above all C. in all D. after all
19. —Have you watched the TV programme that people are talking about
—Of course! It’s popular with ____ the young ____ the old.
A. either；or B. neither；nor C. both；and D. not；but
20. —Wearing helmets (头盔) is very necessary for road safety.
— ____ . It protects the riders from getting hurt when accidents happen.
A. I’m afraid not B. That’s not the case
C. I’m not sure D. I couldn’t agree more
【答案】CCDBB DBABB ACCBA BDCCD
二、完形填空
Modesty (谦逊) is a valuable quality in many cultures around the world. In China, there is no __21__ . But the phrase “Mao Sui recommending himself” seems to be completely __22__ to this.
During the Warring States Period, the Qin army __23__ Handan, Zhao. Seeing that Handan was in danger, Prince Pingyuan decided to look for help from the State of Chu. He wanted to __24__ twenty talented people to go with him. However, he could __25__ find 19 people who were good enough. Then, a man named Mao Sui __26__ . Prince Pingyuan looked at Mao Sui with doubt, “ __27__ did you come here with me ”
“Three years ago,” Mao Sui answered.
“I hear that a person with talent is like an awl (锥子) in a cloth bag. Its sharp point will soon pierce through the bag. You have been here for a long time, but I haven’t seen any of your __28__ . Maybe you don’t have any talent,” said Prince Pingyuan.
“What I’m asking you now is to put me into that bag and show my talent. __29__ you do that, I will pierce through it. But not only the point — the whole awl,” Mao Sui said __30__ .
Impressed by him, Prince Pingyuan allowed Mao to join his team, and Mao’s hard work finally __31__ . Now the phrase “Mao Sui recommending himself” is used to __32__ someone who volunteers to do a task.
However, there is a fine line between self-confidence and arrogance. It’s important to __33__ yourself, but a strong __34__ of self can harm your career and professional relationships. So we recommend letting your work __35__ for itself.
21. A. difference B. difficulty C. survey D. support
22. A. equal B. close C. opposite D. similar
23. A. dealt with B. got on with C. played with D. fought with
24. A. leave B. pick C. connect D. divide
25. A. still B. only C. ever D. already
26. A. volunteered B. improved C. promised D. depended
27. A. Why B. Where C. What D. When
28. A. achievements B. challenges C. manners D. standards
29. A. Though B. If C. Unless D. Whether
30. A. widely B. worriedly C. confidently D. curiously
31. A. went off B. put off C. paid off D. took off
32. A. control B. describe C. allow D. record
33. A. believe in B. care about C. find out D. give up
34. A. right B. chance C. purpose D. sense
35. A. speak B. wait C. ask D. work
【答案】CCDBB ADABC CBADA
三、阅读理解
A
①Do you like blueberries If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. ____
②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on ____
③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll (叶绿素), a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ____
④The second way to make color is through “structural color (结构光)”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers (层). These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ____
⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe (成熟的), but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds (种子) far and wide.
⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep!
1. According to the article, after you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ____ .
A. blue B. white C. black D. reddish-purple
2. Which of the following pictures correctly shows why a leaf looks green to us
A. B.
C. D.
3. Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ____ .
A. a CD appears colorful B. a tree leaf appears green
C. they appear black when ripe D. a fallen leaf appears yellow
4. The sentence “Then ask yourself: Are blueberries really blue ” should be put ____ .
A. at the end of Paragraph 1 B. at the end of Paragraph 2
C. at the end of Paragraph 3 D. at the end of Paragraph 4
5. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage
A. ①/②③/④⑤⑥ B. ①/②/③④/⑤⑥ C. ①②/③④/⑤⑥ D. ①/②/③④⑤/⑥
【答案】CBAAD
B
Do you still hug your parents How do you feel when you hug them When do you need a hug the most
It was a cold November morning several years ago. My alarm clock had just gone off, but I was having trouble getting out of bed. My dad had died a few weeks before. I felt weighed down by sadness and depression.
Tough and strong, my dad had worked so hard all of his life to support us. He would sometimes shout at my brothers and me, but I always knew that he loved me. Still, he had been raised in a traditional way and raised us that way too. I couldn’t remember, for example, ever being hugged by him.
After my mom and grandma passed away, my dad moved into grandma’s home. I was so happy to have him close by. I would often visit him and just talk with him about life. But we still seldom touched and never hugged. Finally his own health began to rapidly fail and within a few months he left us. It was a cold morning when we had his service (追悼会), but I was too cold inside myself to feel it. I couldn’t remember when we’d had our last hug.
I sighed (叹气) and got out of my bed. I turned on the lights and walked into the hallway. I saw my son Jim walking down the hall to meet me. Suddenly, he opened his arms and gave me a heart-felt hug. And just as he did, I heard my dad’s voice deep inside of me say, “Joey, this hug is from me!” I cried and smiled at the same time. In that moment, in the place where heart, mind, and spirit all meet, I felt loved. I felt loved by my dad. I felt loved by life.
1. The writer felt down because ____ .
A. he was cold B. his alarm clock didn’t go off
C. he had trouble getting up D. his dad had died
2. What did the writer think of his father
A. Tough and strong. B. Hard-working. C. Full of love. D. All of the above.
3. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 4
A. He talked about everything with his father. B. He lived near his father.
C. His father got serious health problem. D. He felt so sad in the service.
4. The passage suggests that ____ .
A. kids shouldn’t be raised in a traditional way
B. parents should set good examples for children
C. love needs to be expressed
D. family members need to understand each other
5. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Sad but moved. B. Sometimes people need a hug.
C. A father who doesn’t know love. D. Missing my father.
【答案】DDACB
C
How do you go to school every day Recently a survey showed that only about 20% of the middle school students in Suzhou ride to school. In fact, a bicycle is not only a tool but also a weapon (武器) to fight against climate change.
The United Nations General Assembly made a decision in 2022 to support bicycles as a tool for dealing with climate change. It calls on member states to use more bicycles. Many bicycle and environmental protection groups have supported the decision. “It is an important step toward the concept of cycling as an important mode of transport,” said the European Cyclists’ Federation.
After the decision was made, many countries have done a lot to increase the use of bicycles. In May 2023, bike sales in Spain increased 22-fold (22倍) compared with 2022. That means more and more people in Spain choose bikes as their travelling tools. In London, large parts of the city are being closed off to cars so that people can walk and cycle safely. And China has some of the largest bike-sharing systems in the world, with more than 360 cities and nearly 20 million bicycles for about 47 million trips each day. It could surely be seen as a mark of China’s bike-sharing success.
All in all, cycling is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Cycling instead of driving a car just once a day can reduce a person’s carbon emissions (排放) from transport. If more people choose cycling, the world will be a greener one.
1. What did the United Nations General Assembly call on member states to do in 2022
A. Avoid driving cars in some cities. B. Stop using weapons against each other.
C. Help some countries deal with climate change. D. Use bicycles as a type of public transport more.
2. What does the underlined word “concept” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. idea B. organization C. review D. copy
3. Why are large parts of London being closed off to cars
A. To keep the cars away from crowded places.
B. To prevent too much traffic during the rush hour.
C. To help driving become more popular in other cities.
D. To create a safe walking and cycling environment for people.
4. Which picture show the structure (结构) of the passage (①=paragraph 1, …)
A. ①/②/③④ B. ①/②③/④ C. ①②③/④ D. ①/②③④
【答案】DADB
D
“Wake up, everybody,” Robin shouted. “It is time for us to find another rich guest to pay for our feast (盛宴). ” Little John woke up slowly.
“You go west, and I go east. We try to find the richest man and bring him here!”
Robin walked for miles and saw many people but none of them were rich. But when he was eating, he saw a knight (骑士).
Robin said hello to him. The knight stopped but said nothing. His face was full of sadness.
“You need a good feast to cheer you up!” said Robin. “I have no reason to be happy,” said the knight. “My name is Robin Hood. Who are you ” For a moment the knight’s eyes grew wide. He knew all about Robin Hood’s feasts. “I am Sir Richard Lea,” he said, “but I have no money to give you for your feast.” Robin asked, “You are a knight, and knights are rich men.”
Sir Richard sighed, “My son killed another knight by accident and I had to pay a huge fine. To get the money, I had to borrow from the Priory of Emmet. Now I must return that money to the Priory or lose my land and my castle.” Robin felt sorry for the knight. “Come with me and perhaps I can help you.” he said. Sir Richard agreed and followed Robin back to Sherwood Forest.
When they arrived at the camp, Robin told him to enjoy himself. Then Robin asked Little John. “Did you find a rich guest ” Little John laughed. “Yes, I did.” John brought forward his guest and Robin recognized (认出) him at once. “It was The Bishop of Hereford!” Robin said. “We meet again. Welcome to our feast.” The bishop was furious (愤怒的), but he didn’t say anything. He was too afraid of Robin.
Just then Robin saw there was a box tightly held in his hands.
Robin shot the box with his sword. The box hit the ground and thousands of gold coins fell out of it, Sir Richard came forward and Robin pointed to him. “Do you know this man ” Robin asked the bishop. “Yes,” replied the bishop. “Does he owe you money ” “He owes money to the Priory of Emmet and I am the bishop for the Priory.”
Robin said, “Many people say you are the richest bishop in England.” Robin started to count the coins and said, “I think you have plenty of money and you want to help Sir Richard.”
When there were five hundred gold coins in Robin’s hands, he gave them to Sir Richard. “Take this,” he said “and pay your fine.”
Soon, Sir Richard left with the five hundred gold coins. He thanked Robin Hood and said, “One day, I hope I can repay your great favour.”
After that, Robin freed the bishop. The bishop left the camp quietly without all his money but when he was far away and no one could hear him, he said, “One day, I am going to make Robin Hood very, very sorry for stealing all my money. Wait and see.”
—Adapted from Robin Hood
1. Robin Hood tried to find rich guests to his feast ____ .
A. to enjoy themselves at the feast B. to make them pay for the feast
C. to tell fun stories to them D. to help with their problems
2. The underlined word “sighed” showed that ____ .
A. Sir Richard was happy B. Sir Richard was excited
C. Sir Richard was sad D. Sir Richard was tired
3. How much money did Sir Richard need
A. Six hundred gold coins. B. Five hundred gold coins.
C. Seven hundred gold coins. D. Five thousand gold coins.
4. Which of the following shows the right order of the story according to the time
①Sir Richard met Robin Hood and followed him back to Sherwood Forest.
②Sir Richard borrowed money from the Priory of Emmet to pay a huge fine.
③Robin Hood took the bishops money to help Sir Richard.
④Robin Hood met the bishop again at the feast.
A. ②①④③ B. ②③①④ C. ①②④③ D. ①②③④
5. What can you infer from the passage
A. Sir Richard could keep his land and castle. B. Robin Hood killed the bishop at last.
C. The bishop lost five hundred gold coins. D. Robin Hood stole the bishop’s money.
【答案】BCBAA
四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Around the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which fell on April 20, some foreign students of Xi’an International Studies University practiced and enjoyed Chinese characters together with some Chinese experts and teachers. It has been a tradition for some foreign Chinese speakers and Chinese teachers to get together to mark the special day. __1__________
Chinese famous writer Lu Xun once said that the beauty of Chinese characters lies in three ways: their meanings educate the mind, their sounds please the ear, and their appearances please the eye. __2__________
The history of Chinese characters can date back over 3,000 years. To improve beauty and writing efficiency (效率), different kinds of characters were developed, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu, and kaishu. __3__________
Many Chinese characters not only carry meanings but also have cultural significance (意义) passed down through history. __4__________Through them, we can closely connect the past, present, and future of our country.
According to a recent survey, more than 30 million people worldwide are learning Chinese. __5__________ As more people can speak their mother languages and Chinese, the culture of Chinese characters is likely to be better understood and enjoyed worldwide.
A. They are symbols of Chinese traditional culture. B. The language is taught in over 190 countries and areas. C. He is happy to see a growing interest in Chinese characters. D. The beauty of Chinese characters is still clear and popular today. E. They enjoy sharing their understanding and benefits of this language. F. Another writer Yu Guangzhong also praised Chinese characters highly. G. We can write in the Chinese characters that we like best.
【答案】EFDAB
五、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Middle school students’ hobbies are more than just ways to pass time — they often reflect (反映) personal passion and even shape future interests. For example, some students devote themselves to __1__________ (practice) traditional art forms like paper-cutting over the years. They spend hours learning different cutting techniques, and their works __2__________ (show) in school art exhibitions. This not only improves their hands-on kills __3__________ helps them understand the importance of cultural heritage.
Other students prefer scientific hobbies. They love doing small experiments at home or joining school science clubs. Once, a group of students __4__________ (success) grew vegetables in a mini-garden __5__________ (use) organic methods. They recorded the growth process with photos to discover __6__________ heat and light affect plants and wrote a report about it. Their teacher praised them for their __7__________ (patient) and curiosity, which are key qualities for scientific research.
Music and sports also play a big role in __8__________ (student) lives. In the beginning, some have difficulty playing musical instrument. But after hard practice, they can perform in school concerts. Sports lovers, on the other hand, enjoy team sports like volleyball or basketball. These activities teach them how to connect __9__________ others and how to deal with failures-lessons that are valuable for their __10__________ (person) growth.
In short, meaningful hobbies can enrich students’ lives and help them become well-rounded individuals.
【答案】practicing；are shown；but；successfully；using；how；patience；students’；with；personal
六、阅读与表达。
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made a great invention — the telephone. For the first time in history, people could talk to someone far away just like they were in the same room. But today, phones can do much more than just making calls!
The story of mobile phones began with two-way radios. These early devices (设备) had a big problem — they only worked when people were close to each other. In the 1940s, smart scientists found a way. They built tall radio towers across the country to pass signals (信号) easily.
Everything changed in 1973 when Dr. Martin Cooper made the first real mobile phone call. During the 1980s, mobile phones became smaller but were still very expensive. Only rich business people could afford them, and the phones looked like big plastic bricks.
The 1990s brought another big change. Phones became cheaper and smaller, fitting easily in pockets. Soon, almost every one had one. Text messaging became popular. People started writing short messages instead of making phone calls. Meeting time became more flexible (灵活的) because you could just text “I’ll be 15 minutes late.”
Now we have smartphones — like powerful mini-computers in our pockets. We use them to take photos, watch videos, play games, and even help with housework! Messaging apps let us send videos and long messages easily. While phones help us stay connected, some people worry we spend too much time on them.
Looking back, it’s amazing how phones have changed. From Bell’s simple telephone to today’s smartphones, this has truly changed our lives. What will phones be able to do next Only time will tell!
1. When did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone
___________________________________________________________
2. Why did scientists build tall radio towers in the 1940s
___________________________________________________________
3. Who made the first real mobile phone call
___________________________________________________________
4. How can smartphones help us in our life （请给出两个例子）
___________________________________________________________
5. What do you think the future phones might be like （请自拟一句话作答）
___________________________________________________________
【答案】1. In 1876. 2. Because they wanted to pass signals easily. 3. Dr. Martin Cooper.
4. We can take photos and watch videos with them. 5. Future phones might be able to read our minds.2025-2026学年译林版九年级上册第一次月考综合测试卷
一、单项选择
1. Guyu takes its name from the Chinese saying “rain produces hundreds of grains (谷)”, which shows the ____ between weather and farming.
A. difficulty B. difference C. connection D. condition
2. — ____ are easily made, but not easily kept. —That’s true. Once you make one, be sure to keep it.
A. Speeches B. Decisions C. Promises D. Suggestions
3. —Although my grandma is seventy years old, she is always in the pink.
—Yes. Because she exercises every day and has a balanced diet. The underlined phrase “in the pink” means ____ .
A. patient B. lucky C. beautiful D. healthy
4. —What do you think of this year’s military parade (阅兵式)
—It is so wonderful that I ____ praise it too much.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
5. —Do you think I should wear an orange shirt today
—Yes. ____ orange can bring you good luck, it is good for your interview.
A. Though B. As C. But D. While
6. The Internet ____ people’s life strongly. They can order almost anything they like online instead of going to physical store.
A. creates B. develops C. shapes D. influences
7. The photo on the wall ____ me of the pleasant trip in Beijing. I went there with my family last year.
A. recorded B. reminded C. recommended D. realized
8. —Which would you like, a cup of coffee or a bottle of orange, Jane
— ____ is OK, I don’t have any preferences.
A. Either B. Both C. None D. Neither
9. The scientist says, “To achieve success, you can never be ____ hard-working.”
A. so B. too C. very D. quite
10. Friendship is ____ wine (酒). The longer you keep it, the tastier it will be.
A. as soon as B. as good as C. as well as D. as long as
11. “Right” and “write” sound the same, ____ they do not mean the same thing.
A. but B. if C. so D. or
12. ____ wonderful speech the president gave at the UN Conference!
A. How B. What C. What a D. What an
13. Wu Wei, a young artist, has received high ____ from the art community for this sculpture.
A. attention B. standard C. praise D. position
14. Neither Jim nor Tom ____ Australia before, but they know the country very well.
A. has gone to B. has been to C. have gone to D. have been to
15. I think what the teacher said at the meeting doesn’t ____ our opinions (观点).
A. represent B. produce C. recommend D. present
16. English learning isn’t hard itself. How much you devote decides ____ .
A. that you will get good grades B. if you can learn it well
C. that you began to lean it D. whether you can ask for help
17. —How about going to the library this afternoon — ____ . Reading is my therapy.
A. That’s all right B. Take your time C. You’d better not D. You read my mind
18. —What colourful flowers! How much do they cost —Twenty yuan ____ .
A. at all B. above all C. in all D. after all
19. —Have you watched the TV programme that people are talking about
—Of course! It’s popular with ____ the young ____ the old.
A. either；or B. neither；nor C. both；and D. not；but
20. —Wearing helmets (头盔) is very necessary for road safety.
— ____ . It protects the riders from getting hurt when accidents happen.
A. I’m afraid not B. That’s not the case
C. I’m not sure D. I couldn’t agree more
二、完形填空
Modesty (谦逊) is a valuable quality in many cultures around the world. In China, there is no __21__ . But the phrase “Mao Sui recommending himself” seems to be completely __22__ to this.
During the Warring States Period, the Qin army __23__ Handan, Zhao. Seeing that Handan was in danger, Prince Pingyuan decided to look for help from the State of Chu. He wanted to __24__ twenty talented people to go with him. However, he could __25__ find 19 people who were good enough. Then, a man named Mao Sui __26__ . Prince Pingyuan looked at Mao Sui with doubt, “ __27__ did you come here with me ”
“Three years ago,” Mao Sui answered.
“I hear that a person with talent is like an awl (锥子) in a cloth bag. Its sharp point will soon pierce through the bag. You have been here for a long time, but I haven’t seen any of your __28__ . Maybe you don’t have any talent,” said Prince Pingyuan.
“What I’m asking you now is to put me into that bag and show my talent. __29__ you do that, I will pierce through it. But not only the point — the whole awl,” Mao Sui said __30__ .
Impressed by him, Prince Pingyuan allowed Mao to join his team, and Mao’s hard work finally __31__ . Now the phrase “Mao Sui recommending himself” is used to __32__ someone who volunteers to do a task.
However, there is a fine line between self-confidence and arrogance. It’s important to __33__ yourself, but a strong __34__ of self can harm your career and professional relationships. So we recommend letting your work __35__ for itself.
21. A. difference B. difficulty C. survey D. support
22. A. equal B. close C. opposite D. similar
23. A. dealt with B. got on with C. played with D. fought with
24. A. leave B. pick C. connect D. divide
25. A. still B. only C. ever D. already
26. A. volunteered B. improved C. promised D. depended
27. A. Why B. Where C. What D. When
28. A. achievements B. challenges C. manners D. standards
29. A. Though B. If C. Unless D. Whether
30. A. widely B. worriedly C. confidently D. curiously
31. A. went off B. put off C. paid off D. took off
32. A. control B. describe C. allow D. record
33. A. believe in B. care about C. find out D. give up
34. A. right B. chance C. purpose D. sense
35. A. speak B. wait C. ask D. work
三、阅读理解
A
①Do you like blueberries If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. ____
②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on ____
③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll (叶绿素), a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ____
④The second way to make color is through “structural color (结构光)”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers (层). These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ____
⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe (成熟的), but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds (种子) far and wide.
⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep!
1. According to the article, after you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ____ .
A. blue B. white C. black D. reddish-purple
2. Which of the following pictures correctly shows why a leaf looks green to us
A. B.
C. D.
3. Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ____ .
A. a CD appears colorful B. a tree leaf appears green
C. they appear black when ripe D. a fallen leaf appears yellow
4. The sentence “Then ask yourself: Are blueberries really blue ” should be put ____ .
A. at the end of Paragraph 1 B. at the end of Paragraph 2
C. at the end of Paragraph 3 D. at the end of Paragraph 4
5. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage
A. ①/②③/④⑤⑥ B. ①/②/③④/⑤⑥ C. ①②/③④/⑤⑥ D. ①/②/③④⑤/⑥
B
Do you still hug your parents How do you feel when you hug them When do you need a hug the most
It was a cold November morning several years ago. My alarm clock had just gone off, but I was having trouble getting out of bed. My dad had died a few weeks before. I felt weighed down by sadness and depression.
Tough and strong, my dad had worked so hard all of his life to support us. He would sometimes shout at my brothers and me, but I always knew that he loved me. Still, he had been raised in a traditional way and raised us that way too. I couldn’t remember, for example, ever being hugged by him.
After my mom and grandma passed away, my dad moved into grandma’s home. I was so happy to have him close by. I would often visit him and just talk with him about life. But we still seldom touched and never hugged. Finally his own health began to rapidly fail and within a few months he left us. It was a cold morning when we had his service (追悼会), but I was too cold inside myself to feel it. I couldn’t remember when we’d had our last hug.
I sighed (叹气) and got out of my bed. I turned on the lights and walked into the hallway. I saw my son Jim walking down the hall to meet me. Suddenly, he opened his arms and gave me a heart-felt hug. And just as he did, I heard my dad’s voice deep inside of me say, “Joey, this hug is from me!” I cried and smiled at the same time. In that moment, in the place where heart, mind, and spirit all meet, I felt loved. I felt loved by my dad. I felt loved by life.
1. The writer felt down because ____ .
A. he was cold B. his alarm clock didn’t go off
C. he had trouble getting up D. his dad had died
2. What did the writer think of his father
A. Tough and strong. B. Hard-working. C. Full of love. D. All of the above.
3. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 4
A. He talked about everything with his father. B. He lived near his father.
C. His father got serious health problem. D. He felt so sad in the service.
4. The passage suggests that ____ .
A. kids shouldn’t be raised in a traditional way
B. parents should set good examples for children
C. love needs to be expressed
D. family members need to understand each other
5. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Sad but moved. B. Sometimes people need a hug.
C. A father who doesn’t know love. D. Missing my father.
C
How do you go to school every day Recently a survey showed that only about 20% of the middle school students in Suzhou ride to school. In fact, a bicycle is not only a tool but also a weapon (武器) to fight against climate change.
The United Nations General Assembly made a decision in 2022 to support bicycles as a tool for dealing with climate change. It calls on member states to use more bicycles. Many bicycle and environmental protection groups have supported the decision. “It is an important step toward the concept of cycling as an important mode of transport,” said the European Cyclists’ Federation.
After the decision was made, many countries have done a lot to increase the use of bicycles. In May 2023, bike sales in Spain increased 22-fold (22倍) compared with 2022. That means more and more people in Spain choose bikes as their travelling tools. In London, large parts of the city are being closed off to cars so that people can walk and cycle safely. And China has some of the largest bike-sharing systems in the world, with more than 360 cities and nearly 20 million bicycles for about 47 million trips each day. It could surely be seen as a mark of China’s bike-sharing success.
All in all, cycling is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Cycling instead of driving a car just once a day can reduce a person’s carbon emissions (排放) from transport. If more people choose cycling, the world will be a greener one.
1. What did the United Nations General Assembly call on member states to do in 2022
A. Avoid driving cars in some cities. B. Stop using weapons against each other.
C. Help some countries deal with climate change. D. Use bicycles as a type of public transport more.
2. What does the underlined word “concept” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. idea B. organization C. review D. copy
3. Why are large parts of London being closed off to cars
A. To keep the cars away from crowded places.
B. To prevent too much traffic during the rush hour.
C. To help driving become more popular in other cities.
D. To create a safe walking and cycling environment for people.
4. Which picture show the structure (结构) of the passage (①=paragraph 1, …)
A. ①/②/③④ B. ①/②③/④ C. ①②③/④ D. ①/②③④
D
“Wake up, everybody,” Robin shouted. “It is time for us to find another rich guest to pay for our feast (盛宴). ” Little John woke up slowly.
“You go west, and I go east. We try to find the richest man and bring him here!”
Robin walked for miles and saw many people but none of them were rich. But when he was eating, he saw a knight (骑士).
Robin said hello to him. The knight stopped but said nothing. His face was full of sadness.
“You need a good feast to cheer you up!” said Robin. “I have no reason to be happy,” said the knight. “My name is Robin Hood. Who are you ” For a moment the knight’s eyes grew wide. He knew all about Robin Hood’s feasts. “I am Sir Richard Lea,” he said, “but I have no money to give you for your feast.” Robin asked, “You are a knight, and knights are rich men.”
Sir Richard sighed, “My son killed another knight by accident and I had to pay a huge fine. To get the money, I had to borrow from the Priory of Emmet. Now I must return that money to the Priory or lose my land and my castle.” Robin felt sorry for the knight. “Come with me and perhaps I can help you.” he said. Sir Richard agreed and followed Robin back to Sherwood Forest.
When they arrived at the camp, Robin told him to enjoy himself. Then Robin asked Little John. “Did you find a rich guest ” Little John laughed. “Yes, I did.” John brought forward his guest and Robin recognized (认出) him at once. “It was The Bishop of Hereford!” Robin said. “We meet again. Welcome to our feast.” The bishop was furious (愤怒的), but he didn’t say anything. He was too afraid of Robin.
Just then Robin saw there was a box tightly held in his hands.
Robin shot the box with his sword. The box hit the ground and thousands of gold coins fell out of it, Sir Richard came forward and Robin pointed to him. “Do you know this man ” Robin asked the bishop. “Yes,” replied the bishop. “Does he owe you money ” “He owes money to the Priory of Emmet and I am the bishop for the Priory.”
Robin said, “Many people say you are the richest bishop in England.” Robin started to count the coins and said, “I think you have plenty of money and you want to help Sir Richard.”
When there were five hundred gold coins in Robin’s hands, he gave them to Sir Richard. “Take this,” he said “and pay your fine.”
Soon, Sir Richard left with the five hundred gold coins. He thanked Robin Hood and said, “One day, I hope I can repay your great favour.”
After that, Robin freed the bishop. The bishop left the camp quietly without all his money but when he was far away and no one could hear him, he said, “One day, I am going to make Robin Hood very, very sorry for stealing all my money. Wait and see.”
—Adapted from Robin Hood
1. Robin Hood tried to find rich guests to his feast ____ .
A. to enjoy themselves at the feast B. to make them pay for the feast
C. to tell fun stories to them D. to help with their problems
2. The underlined word “sighed” showed that ____ .
A. Sir Richard was happy B. Sir Richard was excited
C. Sir Richard was sad D. Sir Richard was tired
3. How much money did Sir Richard need
A. Six hundred gold coins. B. Five hundred gold coins.
C. Seven hundred gold coins. D. Five thousand gold coins.
4. Which of the following shows the right order of the story according to the time
①Sir Richard met Robin Hood and followed him back to Sherwood Forest.
②Sir Richard borrowed money from the Priory of Emmet to pay a huge fine.
③Robin Hood took the bishops money to help Sir Richard.
④Robin Hood met the bishop again at the feast.
A. ②①④③ B. ②③①④ C. ①②④③ D. ①②③④
5. What can you infer from the passage
A. Sir Richard could keep his land and castle. B. Robin Hood killed the bishop at last.
C. The bishop lost five hundred gold coins. D. Robin Hood stole the bishop’s money.
四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Around the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which fell on April 20, some foreign students of Xi’an International Studies University practiced and enjoyed Chinese characters together with some Chinese experts and teachers. It has been a tradition for some foreign Chinese speakers and Chinese teachers to get together to mark the special day. __1__________
Chinese famous writer Lu Xun once said that the beauty of Chinese characters lies in three ways: their meanings educate the mind, their sounds please the ear, and their appearances please the eye. __2__________
The history of Chinese characters can date back over 3,000 years. To improve beauty and writing efficiency (效率), different kinds of characters were developed, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu, and kaishu. __3__________
Many Chinese characters not only carry meanings but also have cultural significance (意义) passed down through history. __4__________Through them, we can closely connect the past, present, and future of our country.
According to a recent survey, more than 30 million people worldwide are learning Chinese. __5__________ As more people can speak their mother languages and Chinese, the culture of Chinese characters is likely to be better understood and enjoyed worldwide.
A. They are symbols of Chinese traditional culture. B. The language is taught in over 190 countries and areas. C. He is happy to see a growing interest in Chinese characters. D. The beauty of Chinese characters is still clear and popular today. E. They enjoy sharing their understanding and benefits of this language. F. Another writer Yu Guangzhong also praised Chinese characters highly. G. We can write in the Chinese characters that we like best.
五、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Middle school students’ hobbies are more than just ways to pass time — they often reflect (反映) personal passion and even shape future interests. For example, some students devote themselves to __1__________ (practice) traditional art forms like paper-cutting over the years. They spend hours learning different cutting techniques, and their works __2__________ (show) in school art exhibitions. This not only improves their hands-on kills __3__________ helps them understand the importance of cultural heritage.
Other students prefer scientific hobbies. They love doing small experiments at home or joining school science clubs. Once, a group of students __4__________ (success) grew vegetables in a mini-garden __5__________ (use) organic methods. They recorded the growth process with photos to discover __6__________ heat and light affect plants and wrote a report about it. Their teacher praised them for their __7__________ (patient) and curiosity, which are key qualities for scientific research.
Music and sports also play a big role in __8__________ (student) lives. In the beginning, some have difficulty playing musical instrument. But after hard practice, they can perform in school concerts. Sports lovers, on the other hand, enjoy team sports like volleyball or basketball. These activities teach them how to connect __9__________ others and how to deal with failures-lessons that are valuable for their __10__________ (person) growth.
In short, meaningful hobbies can enrich students’ lives and help them become well-rounded individuals.
六、阅读与表达。
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made a great invention — the telephone. For the first time in history, people could talk to someone far away just like they were in the same room. But today, phones can do much more than just making calls!
The story of mobile phones began with two-way radios. These early devices (设备) had a big problem — they only worked when people were close to each other. In the 1940s, smart scientists found a way. They built tall radio towers across the country to pass signals (信号) easily.
Everything changed in 1973 when Dr. Martin Cooper made the first real mobile phone call. During the 1980s, mobile phones became smaller but were still very expensive. Only rich business people could afford them, and the phones looked like big plastic bricks.
The 1990s brought another big change. Phones became cheaper and smaller, fitting easily in pockets. Soon, almost every one had one. Text messaging became popular. People started writing short messages instead of making phone calls. Meeting time became more flexible (灵活的) because you could just text “I’ll be 15 minutes late.”
Now we have smartphones — like powerful mini-computers in our pockets. We use them to take photos, watch videos, play games, and even help with housework! Messaging apps let us send videos and long messages easily. While phones help us stay connected, some people worry we spend too much time on them.
Looking back, it’s amazing how phones have changed. From Bell’s simple telephone to today’s smartphones, this has truly changed our lives. What will phones be able to do next Only time will tell!
1. When did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone
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2. Why did scientists build tall radio towers in the 1940s
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3. Who made the first real mobile phone call
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4. How can smartphones help us in our life （请给出两个例子）
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5. What do you think the future phones might be like （请自拟一句话作答）
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