九年级（上）英语期末复习阅读理解31篇（含文学名著12篇）（含答案）

期末复习 阅读理解 31篇（含文学名著12篇）
文学名著12篇
Very soon after Roberta wrote to the old gentleman, the three children were walking through the tunnel when they heard a cry.
The children ran deeper into the tunnel. Before long, they found a boy. He was lying on the ground.
“What happened ” Roberta asked him.
“I’m Jim. I was walking through the tunnel when I fell over. I think I’ve broken my leg.” “The 11:15 train is coming soon,” Peter said. “We must get you out of here.”
“I’ve been here for two hours,” the boy said. “I was on my way to the station to catch the train. It’s quicker through the tunnel than along the road.”
“It’s also more dangerous,” Roberta said.
Peter said. “We’ve got to get you out.” Then Peter and Phyllis helped Jim up. It was a difficult
journey, but the children got there before the 11:15 train did. Finally, a signalman helped them and took Jim to Peter’s home.
Mother called for a doctor and helped Jim rest. The doctor said Jim needed to stay in bed for at least a month. “Can he stay with us ” Peter said. “We’d love to have a friend our own age.” “Sure,” said mother.
A few days later, Jim’s grandfather came to take Jim home. The children were surprised to see him. “You’re our old gentleman!” they exclaimed.
“That’s right,” he said. “And I got your letter, Roberta.” “What letter ” mother asked.
“Roberta wrote to me about her father,” the old gentleman said. “I was not surprised by what she said. I have thought for a long time that he couldn’t have done such a terrible thing. It was not possible that a guilty (有罪的) man could have such wonderful children. I think I can help you. Your father will soon be free again.”
Two weeks later, father came back home.
—Taken from The Railway Children
1．Why did Jim choose to go through the tunnel instead of along the road
A．Because he wanted to meet the three children there.
B．Because it was a quicker way to get to the station.
C．Because the road was closed that day.
D．Because he liked the excitement of walking through tunnels.
2．Jim was the old gentleman’s ________.
A．son B．neighbour C．grandson D．penfriend
3．The old gentleman believed that their father was not guilty (有罪的) because ________.
A．blood is always thicker than water
B．parents’ heart is the happy land of children
C．parents’ love is as deep and broad as the sea
D．parents’ behaviors are like a mirror to children
4．Which is the correct order
①They took Jim to Peter’s home.
②Jim fell down and broke his leg.
③The old gentleman came to get Jim.
④A doctor was invited by Peter’s mother.
⑤Jim walked through the tunnel to catch the train.
A．⑤②①④③ B．⑤④③①② C．③④②①⑤ D．④③②①⑤
5．What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A．Jim was not badly hurt according to the doctor.
B．Mother had no idea about the letter by Roberta.
C．Jim and Peter were old friends.
D．Peter and Phyllis were strong enough to help Jim up without any help.
“They have started to fight!” I cried. Ben Gunn and I ran towards the ship. As we ran, we heard some pistol (手枪) shots. Then in front of me I saw a Union Jack (米字旗) flying in the air above the trees.
The flag was flying from a wooden fort (堡垒) that stood on a hill looking over the beach. Ben Gunn stopped. “Your friends are there,” he said. “Join them. When you want me, come to where you found e alone, and carry something white so that I will know it’s you.”
Just then there was a loud bang (巨响) . A cannonball (炮弹) came flying through the air, and we both ran off in opposite directions. The shots continued for another hour. I moved quietly through the trees. The pirates’ flag, the Jolly Roger, was flying on the Hispaniola.
Down on the beach below the fort, the pirates were breaking up the rowing boat. Further down the beach there was a large fire. One of the pirates’ boats was coming and going between the beach and the ship. I also noticed some white rocks and I knew that was where Ben Gunn’s boat was. I then ran to the fort where I found my friends. We sat and told each other our stories.
The doctor told his story first, “Six of the original crew (原来的船员) were still on the ship. They were all together at the front of the ship. When we heard that you, Jim, were ashore with the mutineers (叛变者), Hunter and I decided to go ashore (在岸上), too. We took another small boat and landed at a different part of the beach from the mutineers. Hunter stayed to guard the boat and I went into the woods. After about one hundred metres, I found this fort. As you can see, it has a strong fence (栅栏) and it is in a good position. There is a stream running through it and it even has a small wooden house in the middle with holes in the walls for guns to shoot through. It is a perfect place to defend ourselves against attackers (攻击者) .”
6．What does the underlined word “defend” in the last paragraph mean
A．Enjoy. B．Study. C．Hide. D．Protect.
7．What can we learn from the passage
A．The shots continued for only one hour.
B．“My” friends kept a Union Jack flying from the fort.
C．The wooden fort stood under a hill looking over the beach.
D．Ben Gunn told “me” to find him where he said goodbye to “me”.
8．Which of the following things is the correct order
a. “I” noticed some white rocks.
b. Ben and “I” ran off in opposite directions.
c. The doctor and the hunter decided to go ashore.
d. “I” saw a Union Jack flying in the air above the trees.
A．d-a-b-c B．d-b-a-c C．c-d-b-a D．c-d-a-b
9．What do you think of the doctor from the passage
A．Brave. B．Nervous. C．Selfish. D．Impatient.
Dr. Livesey came to the fort in the morning as promised.
“There’s a little stranger to see you, sir,” said Silver. “Not Jim ” asked the doctor.
He entered the house, and treated the sick pirate.
“I wish to talk to the boy, please,” he said afterwards.
“Hawkins,” said Silver, “Promise that you won’t try to escape.”
I agreed. Silver asked the doctor to climb outside the fort. He then took me down to talk with him from inside the fence and left us alone.
“Why did you leave, Jim ” the doctor asked me and I told him about the Hispaniola. “You always save us, Jim, you even found Ben Gunn. Jump over the fence and run away with me,” he begged.
“I can’t. I promised,” I said seriously. Then the doctor called Long John Silver over.
“I’ll give you some advice,” he said. “Don’t hurry to look for the treasure.”
“But the only way to save my life and the boy’s is by looking for the treasure.” said Silver.
“In that case, be ready for problems when you find it,” said Dr. Livesey. “Keep Jim close beside you, and when you need help, shout.”
He then shook hands with me through the fort fence. He nodded to Silver and went quickly into the woods.
“Jim,” said Silver, “I thank you for refusing to go with the doctor. You saved my life then, and I won’t forget it.”
After we ate breakfast, Silver told the pirates his plan. “They have the ship,” he said. “Once we have the treasure we’ll find the ship, and then we’ll have the upper hand. I will tie our hostage (人质) up to go treasure-hunting.”
I saw how cleverly Silver kept the pirates on his side. But I also realized that he had a foot in both camps. He could go with us or with the pirates.
I was puzzled by my friends. Why did they leave the fort Why did they give Silver the map And why did the doctor warn Silver to be ready for problems when he found the treasure
— Adapted from Treasure Island
10．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Dr. Livesey warned Silver to prepare for troubles when finding the treasure.
b. Silver expressed thanks to Jim for not escaping with the doctor.
c. The doctor invited Jim to jump over the fence and run away together.
d. Silver forced Jim to make a promise before the private conversation.
e. Silver explained his plan to take the hostage for treasure-hunting to the pirates.
A．d-c-a-b-e B．d-a-c-e-b C．c-d-b-a-e D．c-a-d-e-b
11．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The doctor treated Jim’s illness right after entering the house.
B．Jim knew why his friends gave the map to Silver.
C．The doctor shook hands with Jim through the fort fence before leaving.
D．Silver promised to set Jim free after they found the treasure.
12．What does the underlined phrase “have the upper hand” probably mean
A．Lose control of the situation. B．Gain control over others.
C．Get lost in a strange place. D．Finish a task ahead of time.
13．What can be the best title for the passage
A．Jim’s Difficult Choice B．Silver’s Successful Trick to Fool the Pirates
C．A Dangerous Treasure Hunt Plan D．The Doctor’s Secret Visit
I wanted to go and look at a place in the middle of the island that I had found when I was exploring. So we started and soon got to it, because the island was only three miles long and a quarter of a mile wide.
This place was a hill about forty feet high. We had a hard time getting to the top. The sides were so steep (陡峭的) and the trees were so thick. We walked and climbed around all over it, and found a good big hole in the rock. It was a good place to play our game. The hole was as big as two or three rooms, and Jim could stand up straight in it. It was cool there. Jim wanted to put our things there, but I said we didn’t want to be climbing up and down there all the time.
Jim said if we had the boat hidden in a good place and put all the things in the hole, we could rush there when anybody came to the island. They would never find us without dogs. Besides, he said that little birds had said it was going to rain. We didn’t want the things to get wet.
________ Then we found a place close by to hide the boat in, among the thick willows (柳树). We took some fish off the lines and set them again, and began to get ready for dinner.
There was a good place to build a fire in the hole. So we built a fire and cooked dinner. We spread the blankets inside, and ate our dinner. We put all the other things at the back of the hole.
Pretty soon it darkened and began to thunder. Directly it began to rain, and I never saw the wind blow so heavily. It was one of these regular summer storms. It would get so dark that it looked all blue-black outside. The rain poured so heavily that the trees looked unclear.
“Jim, this is nice,” I said. “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here. Pass me another piece of fish and some hot bread.”
(Excerpt from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
14．Which season did the story happen in
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
15．Which of the following can be put in the blank in Paragraph 4
A．So we decided to sleep outside the hole that night.
B．So we walked down the hill to find the little birds.
C．So we planned to leave the hill and never came back.
D．So we went back and got the boat, and pulled all the things up there.
16．How did “I” feel when the storm came
A．“I” was worried about the boat.
B．“I” was afraid and wanted to leave.
C．“I” felt safe and even enjoyed the moment.
D．“I” thought the storm was terrible and hoped it would end soon.
17．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. They found a place to hide the boat in. b. They took some fish off the lines.
c. Jim could stand up straight in the hole. d. They began to get ready for their dinner.
e. They walked and climbed around all over the hill.
A．e-b-d-a-c B．e-a-b-c-d C．e-c-a-b-d D．b-a-d-c-e
When Scrooge woke up, it was very dark. A clock struck twelve! Scrooge suddenly remembered, “Another ghost will come.” He waited and waited until at last he heard the clock strike One. At that moment, a light flashed in the room. And the curtains round his bed flew open. Scrooge, sat up, and found himself face to face with a ghost. It was very strange. It was the height of a child but it looked like an old man. Its long hair was white like an old man’s, but there were no wrinkles on its face. It wore a white tunic that can cover its body. It held a big cap under its arm.
“Are you the ghost that Marley told me about ” asked Scrooge.
“I am!”
“Who are you ” Scrooge continued.
“I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.”
“Why have you come ” asked Scrooge.
“For your welfare!” said the Ghost. “Now stand up and walk with me!”
When Scrooge saw the Ghost move towards the window, he was frightened. Scrooge cried, “I’ll fall.”
The Ghost laid its hand on Scrooge’s heart and said, “You won’t fall!”
As it spoke, they passed through the wall. And they stood on a country road. There was no darkness now. It was a clear, cold, winter’s day. And there was snow on the ground.
“Good Heavens!” said Scrooge, as he looked about him. “I grew up here. I was a boy here!” They walked along the road. And Scrooge recognized every tree and every gate. Some ponies were running towards them with boys on their backs. All these boys were happy and shouting to each other.
“They are only shadows,” said the Ghost. “They can’t see us.”
Scrooge knew all the boys. But why was he so happy to see them Why was he happy when they called Merry Christmas to each other What was Merry Christmas to Scrooge “What good has it ever done me ” he asked himself.
—Taken from A Christmas Carol
18．From the first paragraph, we can see the Ghost of Christmas Past was like ________.
A．a strange child with white hair B．a strange child in a white tunic
C．an old man with white hair D．an old man with wrinkles
19．What can we know from their talk before they moved towards the window
A．Scrooge knew why the Ghost visited him. B．Scrooge knew the Ghost would visit him.
C．The Ghost asked Scrooge not to follow him. D．The Ghost wanted to play tricks on Scrooge.
20．How did Scrooge feel when he said “Good Heavens!”
A．Frightened. B．Sad. C．Surprised. D．Happy.
21．Which sentence best expresses Scrooge’s idea, according to the last paragraph
A．He really disliked walking with the Ghost. B．He realized he used to love Christmas.
C．He wanted say Merry Christmas again. D．He wanted to see these happy boys again.
Watson had been watching his friend closely since sitting down to breakfast. Holmes happened to look up and meet his eyes. “Watson, what are you thinking about ” he asked.
“You.”
“Me ”
“Yes, Holmes. I was just thinking about how easily you picked up all these tricks of yours.”
“No doubt,” Holmes answered with a smile. “Would you care to give me an example of my method of reasoning ”
“With pleasure,” said Watson. “I can tell that you were quite absent-minded this morning.”
“Excellent!” said Holmes. “How could you possibly know that ”
“Because you’re usually a neat man, but today, you’ve forgotten to shave (刮脸).”
“Dear me!” said Holmes. “I had no idea. Watson, that you were so clever. Has your eagle eye detected anything else ”
“Yes, Holmes. You have a client named Barlow, and you’ve been unsuccessful with his case.”
“Dear me, how could you know that ”
“I saw the name on the outside of his envelope. When you opened it, you groaned (叹息) and put it in your pocket with a frown (皱眉).
“You are indeed good at noticing things around you. Any other points ”
“Yes, Holmes, you’ve put on your black coat, instead of your usual dressing gown. You must be expecting an important visitor.”
“Anything else ”
“I could find other points, Holmes, but I’m only giving you these few, in order to show you that there are other people in the world who can be as clever as you.”
“And some not so clever,” said Holmes. “I admit they are few, but I’m afraid, my dear Watson, that I miscount you among them.”
“What do you mean, Holmes You mean I was mistaken ”
“Just a little that way, I fear. Let’s go over your reasoning: I didn’t shave because I’d sent my razor out to be repaired. I put on my coat because I have an early appointment with my dentist. His name is Barlow, and the letter was to confirm the time. But go on, Watson! It’s a simple trick, and no doubt you’ll soon master it.”
22．What can you know about Holmes according to the conversation
A．He is good at reasoning. B．He often plays tricks on others.
C．He often looks untidy. D．He is always absent-minded.
23．Why is Watson giving Holmes some examples
A．To help Holmes solve a case. B．To show that he is as clever as Holmes.
C．To talk about their suspect. D．To discuss how to be a good detective.
24．What does the underlined word “them” in the conversation refer to
A．People who know Holmes well. B．People who are really successful.
C．People who look like Holmes. D．People who are not so clever.
25．How might Watson feel at the end of the conversation
A．Unhappy. B．Proud. C．Nervous. D．Excited.
When Scrooge woke up, it was very dark. The ghost that Marley told him about didn’t appear until the clock struck one. The Ghost of Christmas Past was very strange. It was the height of a child but it looked like an old man.
The Ghost asked Scrooge to walk with him. They passed through the wall and stood on a country road. When they walked along the road, Scrooge found this was the place where he grew up. Some small horses were running towards them with boys on their backs. All these boys were happy. Then they came to a school. They saw a long, empty classroom. At a desk a lonely boy was reading a book. When Scrooge saw himself, he cried.
A moment later they went in an apprentice. There Scrooge saw his old boss, Fezziwig. He asked Ebenezer, Scrooge’s former self, now a young man, and Dick, Scrooge’s workmate to get ready for the party. Soon the warehouse was cosiest, warmest, brightest ballroom. They enjoyed themselves there.
After the party, they went on travelling. Scrooge saw himself again. He was older now. He was sitting by a pretty young girl, Belle. There were tears in her eyes. She said Scrooge had changed. He gave up all his dreams and now he was only interested in making money. They couldn’t make each other happy any more. She thought Scrooge wouldn’t choose to marry a poor girl like her. So she stood up and said goodbye to him.
Although Scrooge wanted to go home, the Ghost continued making him look. He saw Belle and his beautiful girl laughing happily. Then the father came in with many Christmas toys and presents. Their happiness was indescribable. The master of the house sat happily with his daughter and her mother by the fire. Scrooge regretted so much that his eyes filled with tears.
—Adapt from A Christmas Carol
26．Who didn’t Scrooge see while travelling with the Ghost
A．His boss. B．His father. C．His workmate. D．His girlfriend.
27．The underlined word “cosiest” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A．peaceful B．colourful C．valuable D．comfortable
28．How many times did Scrooge see himself during the trip
A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.
29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．When Scrooge woke up at night, the Ghost didn’t appear.
B．Scrooge was happy to see himself reading in the classroom.
C．Belle was Scrooge’s girlfriend and they were going to get married.
D．Although Scrooge was very sad, he asked the Ghost to show him more.
At Uncle Tom’s cabin, Uncle Tom, a large, strong man with a kind sensible face and an air of dignity, was sitting at the table. He was trying to write the alphabet on a small blackboard. And his wife Aunt Chloe was baking a cake on the fire. Their two sons, Mose and Pete, were playing with their baby sister. Mr Shelby’s son, young Master George, was teaching Tom.
“This is wonderful!” said Aunt Chloe, “This boy’s only thirteen, but he can read and write! And then he comes here and teaches us!”
“Aunt Chloe, I’m hungry,” said George, “Is that cake ready ”
“It is now, Dear,” said Aunt Chloe, and she gave everyone a piece.
Uncle Tom picked up his daughter Polly and began dancing with her. Soon Master George and Tom’s sons were dancing with them, too.
“Stop,” said Aunt Chloe, “The people for the meeting will be here soon.”
And they started to get the room ready for the religious meeting they had at Uncle Tom’s cabin every week. Soon the cabin was full of people of all ages. They sang beautiful songs they read from the Bible and they prayed together.
However, while this was happening in Tom’s cabin, something very different was happening in his master’s house.
30．How many people were there in Uncle Tom’s family
A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven.
31．Which is WRONG according to Paragraph 1 of the passage
A．Uncle Tom was learning to write the alphabet.
B．Aunt Chloe was baking a cake on the fire.
C．George was Mr Shelby’s son.
D．George was playing with Uncle Tom’s children.
32．Every week people of all ages came to Uncle Tom’s cabin to ________.
A．have a religious meeting B．dance
C．learn the alphabet D．have a big dinner
33．The best title of the passage is ________.
A．A Large, Strong Man B．A Happy Family C．The Young Master D．A Religious Meeting
I jumped out from behind the tree.
Jim looked at me with scared eyes. Then he fell to his knees, put his hands together and said, “Don’t hurt me! Please don’t! I’ve never hurt a ghost. I’ve always respected dead people. Go back to the river where you live.”
“Jim, I am not dead,” I told him.
He touched my arm. “You aren’t dead,” he said, happy to look at me.
I was just as happy to see him. I looked down at his campfire. “Let’s make some breakfast.” After we ate, we lay back for a bit.
Jim asked, “Huck, if you’re here now, then who was killed at that hut (小屋) ” I told him the whole story.
“You’re pretty smart,” he said. “Even Tom Sawyer can’t come up with a better plan than that.” “And what about you, Jim Why are you here on the island ” He looked uneasy. “Maybe I’d better not tell.” “Why not ” I asked.
“You won’t tell on (告发) me, will you ” he asked. “I promise I won’t.”
Jim moved closer to me. “I ran away.”
“Jim!”
“Huck, you said you wouldn’t tell.”
“Yeah, I promised,” I said, “and I’ll keep it.”
“The thing is,” he told me, “Miss Watson always said she’d never sell me, but the other night I heard her tell the widow (寡妇) that she would sell me for $800.”
“That’s a lot of money,” I said.
The widow told Miss Watson she couldn’t do it, but I didn’t wait to hear what Miss Watson said. I climbed down the hill, stole a boat, and here I am.”
“Well, I’m glad you’re here,” I told him.
We stayed by the campfire for a while. Jim looked at the sky. The birds gathered together, and then they flew away.
“The storm’s coming,” Jim said. “It’s going to be worse.” I looked at our blankets, the only protection we had.
“Come on, Huck. I’ll show you something.” Jim led me to a small cave. We ate our dinner there. Pretty soon the storm came. It rained heavily, and the wind blew so hard that it would bend (折弯) those trees.
We stayed there until the storm stopped.
—Adapted from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
34．Why was Jim afraid when he saw Huck at the beginning
A．He didn’t know Huck at all.
B．He was hurt by a ghost before.
C．He had no respect for the dead.
D．He thought Huck had already died.
35．Why did Jim run away according to the passage
A．He feared he might be sold one day.
B．The widow forced him to do so.
C．Miss Watson beat him up.
D．He wanted to go on a journey on the island.
36．Which is the correct order of what happened in the story
a. Jim told Huck why he ran away.
b. Huck told Jim what happened at the hut.
c. Jim realized that Huck was truly alive.
d. They hid in a small cave to keep away from the storm.
A．a-b-d-c B．c-b-d-a C．c-b-a-d D．b-d-a-c
37．What’s the best title of the passage
A．Meeting Jim.
B．Two men’s friendship.
C．Fighting the storm.
D．Running away from Miss Watson.
Pinocchio had a fever. The Fairy took a glass of water with medicine and said lovingly to Pinocchio, “Drink this, and you will be up and well.”
Pinocchio looked at the glass worriedly and said, “I’d rather die than drink that awful medicine.”
At that moment the door of the room flew open and in came four Rabbits as black as ink, carrying a small black coffin (棺材) on their shoulders.
“What do you want ” asked Pinocchio.
“We have come for you,” said the largest Rabbit.
“Oh, Fairy, my Fairy,” the Pinocchio cried out. “Give me that glass! Quick, please! I don’t want to die!” And holding the glass with his two hands he swallowed (吞下) the medicine quickly. Then the rabbits had to leave.
After that, the Fairy added, “Pinocchio, tell me how you were in the hands of the robbers last time.”
“I had five gold pieces to give to my Father, but on the way I met two robbers. They tied my neck with a rope and hung me to a tree.” said Pinocchio.
“Where are the gold pieces now ” the Fairy asked.
“I lost them,” answered Pinocchio. As he spoke, his nose became at least two inches longer.
“And where did you lose them ”
“In the wood nearby.” At this second lie his nose grew a few more inches.
“If you lost them in the nearby wood,” said the Fairy, “we’ll look for them and find them.”
“Ah, now I remember,” replied Pinocchio, “I did not lose the gold pieces, but I swallowed them.”
At this third lie, his nose became longer than ever. The Fairy sat looking at him and laughing.
“Why do you laugh ” Pinocchio asked her, worried now at the sight of his growing nose.
“I am laughing at your lies.”
“How do you know I am lying ”
“Lies, my boy, are known in a moment. There are two kinds of lies, lies with short legs and lies with long noses. Yours, just now, happen to have long noses.”
(Adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio)
38．How did the Fairy make Pinocchio drink medicine
A．By telling him with lovely words. B．By ordering him with no excuses.
C．By explaining the usage of the medicine. D．By showing four rabbits with a coffin.
39．Why did Pinocchio tell lies to the Fairy
A．Because he didn’t trust the Fairy. B．Because he didn’t want to lose the gold.
C．Because he was afraid of the robbers. D．Because he lost the gold pieces.
40．What’s the correct order according to the text
①Pinocchio’s nose grew longer. ②Pinocchio told lies to the Fairy.
③The Fairy laughed at Pinocchio’s nose. ④The Fairy asked Pinocchio about the robbers.
A．①②④③ B．②①③④ C．④②①③ D．④③①②
41．Which of the following words can best describe Pinocchio according to the text .
A．Impolite and friendly. B．Smart and kind.
C．Caring and understanding. D．Fearful and dishonest.
It was a week before I saw Captain Nemo again. Every morning, I noticed fresh air coming into the rooms and I knew that the Nautilus had surfaced (浮出水面). I would go out and see the sunrise.
Then I received a note from Captain Nemo. He invited me and my friends to go hunting with him in the forests of Crespo Island. Ned was excited because he thought there he could find a chance to escape. When I saw Captain Nemo the next day, I asked him why he was so interested in Crespo Island. “I thought you preferred the sea to being on land.”
“I do,” replied the Captain. “But these forests are under the sea.” During breakfast, he explained that he had made diving suits (潜水服) that used special air tanks. These tanks would allow us to stay under the water for ten hours. He had also made lights that worked in electric batteries. When Ned realized that we were not going onto land for our hunting trip, but he decided not to come at all.
Conseil and I put on our diving suits, and so did Captain Nemo and one of his men. We stepped into a room and closed the door. The room was filled with water, and another door opened. We must go through it.
We were about ten metres under the water. The light from the sun reached us. Everything looked very colourful. We walked over the fine sand and enjoyed the colours of the shells, fish and seaweed. Conseil and I followed Captain Nemo and his man as they crossed a large grassy area. We were going deeper and deeper. Two hours later, we were a hundred metres under the water. The suits worked very well.
At one hundred metres deep, we could still see quite well, and Captain Nemo stopped and pointed to some dark shapes. This was the forest. The “trees” in the forest were giant seaweed (垂直的). We could not stop looking at them. Fish swam around the branches like birds in a forest. Small shrubs (灌木) grew under the large seaweed trees. Some of them had flowers.
We walked through this forest for about an hour, and then we lay down to rest. I was not hungry, but I was very sleepy. We all slept, and when we woke up, we walked further.
(Adapted from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea)
42．What do you think the Nautilus is
A．A kind of ship under the sea. B．A kind of fish in the sea.
C．A kind of plane in the sky. D．A kind of transport on land.
43．________ didn’t go hunting with others in the forests of Crespo Island under the water.
A．Captain Nemo B．Captain Nemo’s man C．Ned D．Conseil
44．What’s the order of the following events 　 　
①They visited the forest. ②They crossed the large grassy area.
③They felt sleepy and lay down to rest. ④Captain Nemo made diving suits and lights.
⑤Captain Nemo invited some people to go hunting.
A．④⑤①②③ B．⑤④①②③ C．③⑤④②① D．⑤④②①③
45．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．Ned and Nemo were close friends
B．Captain Nemo enjoyed the hunting trip
C．there were three people visiting the forest
D．it took them 30 minutes to walk through the forest
46．The passage is probably taken from ________.
A．a sports magazine B．a book review C．a science fiction D．a travel report
It is dark. Holmes, Lestrade and I move towards the house. “Let’s wait here,” Holmes says. “We can hide behind these rocks. Watson go to the house and see what they are doing. Make sure they don’t see you.” I hide behind a wall. I can see Mr. Stapleton and Sir Henry sitting at a table.
Then, Stapleton leaves the room and walks to a shed in the yard. He opens the door and there is a strange noise from inside. After a minute he locks the door and goes back into the house. I hurry back to report everything to Lestrade and Holmes.
There is now a thick white fog over the moor. “The fog is getting thicker,” says Holmes. “This is very serious, Sir Henry must go home soon.”
Suddenly, we hear footsteps. They get closer and we see Sir Henry walking towards us through the fog. Then, we hear something. A terrible animal appears. It is a huge black hound. There is fire coming from its mouth and its huge eyes are glowing.
The hound runs after Sir Henry. Holmes and I both fire our guns. We hit it but the hound doesn’t stop. It jumps on Sir Henry and pushes him to the ground. Holmes points his gun and shoots the hound five times. The giant hound is dead. Sir Henry is lying on the path. We run to him and find he is alive.
I put my hand on the hound’s glowing face and find my own fingers glow in the dark, “Phosphorous (含磷的),” I say.
We walk towards Merripit House to search for Stapleton. In the house we don’t find him, but we find Mrs. Stapleton tied in a bedroom. We untie her. When she knows Sir Henry is alive and the hound is dead, she cries, “Thank God!”
“Now we have proof, we need Stapleton,” says Holmes.
—Taken from The hound of the Baskervilles
47．What does Watson see Stapleton do in the yard
A．He takes the hound for a walk in the yard.
B．He looks around the moor with a telescope.
C．He drinks and talks with Sir Henry happily.
D．He opens a shed door and locks it again soon.
48．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Sir Henry and the hound. B．Sir Henry’s footsteps.
C．Mr. Stapleton and the hound. D．Mr. Stapleton’s footsteps.
49．According to the story, which of the following is the right order
①Holmes kills the hound with his gun.
②Mr. Stapleton ties his wife in the bedroom.
③Mr. Stapleton opens the shed door and locks it again.
④The huge hound runs after Sir Henry.
⑤We search Merripit House for Mr. Stapleton.
A．②④③①⑤ B．③④①⑤② C．③④①②⑤ D．②③④①⑤
50．What do you think will happen next in the novel
A．Mr. Stapleton will tell Holmes what he has done.
B．Sir Henry will be in danger after returning home.
C．Mrs. Stapleton will take us to search for Stapleton.
D．Holmes will talk about the Baskerville case at once.
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Once again the Captain’s will won. Silent, the men returned to their posts. But Captain Columbus was worried because he knew in his heart that a day would come when his words would no longer help. Before that day, he would see land.
Not an eye closed that night. The Captain stood on the high poop (艉楼) and with sleepless eyes he tried hard to look into the darkness ahead.
Then, two hours before midnight, the miracle happened. A far-off light struck his eyes. It wavered (摇曳) once or twice, moving quickly on the horizon, like a fisherman’s boat on the waves.
His heart hammered (砰砰直跳). But he dared not cry out, “Land!”
“Your eyes are sharp, Alfredo,” he whispered to a young sailor. “Tell me what you see.” Even as he spoke, the light disappeared.
“I see nothing.” The sailor stared into the darkness. The light had reappeared. “Look out!”
“Ah, yes, yes! A light. Over there.”
“Quiet! Are you sure, Alfredo ”
“But yes, Captain! It is gone now, yet I saw it.”
Surely this was not a trick of the light! Alfredo had seen it too. Somewhere ahead in darkness were human beings and inhabited land. They stood shoulder to trembling shoulder, staring into the dark.
Hour after hour passed. The sand-glass under the lantern showed that it was two o’clock in the morning. The other two ships loomed (隐约出现) vaguely and in the east the line of the horizon was clearly defined.
Then came a flash of flame (火焰). The long-awaited signal! Land in sight.
“Land! Land!” Almost immediately came the ringing cry. There in the west, green and fair, lay an island.
Who can tell how Christopher Columbus felt at that moment The long waiting was at an end. The dream had come true.
51．Where did the story happen
A．On an island. B．On the sea. C．In the west. D．In the Captain’s dream.
52．When did the Captain see a far-off light for the first time
A．At about 10 p.m. B．At about 2 a.m. C．At midnight. D．In the morning.
53．What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence “Not an eye closed that night”
A．Captain Columbus had slept heavily for the whole night.
B．Captain Columbus kept an eye closed that night.
C．Captain Columbus had one eye open that night.
D．Captain Columbus had been awake for the whole night.
54．During that night, how did Captain Columbus’ feelings change
A．Worried → nervous → excited. B．Scared → curious → happy.
C．Afraid → happy → excited. D．Excited → scared → happy.
55．What was Captain Columbus’ dream
A．Finding the human beings in the sea. B．Being saved by other ships.
C．Helping his sailors get the light in the darkness. D．Discovering the land on the horizon (地平线).
Harbin, a city known for its icy wonders, is getting ready for a big event. The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held there from February 7th to February 19th, 2025. Athletes from all over Asia will gather to show their skills in different winter sports.
Wonderful Medals
The medals for the competitions are called “Spirit of Speed.” The front of the medals has a picture of a fast track and the logo of the 9th Asian Winter Games. It looks like the athletes are moving quickly and smoothly. The design shows how strong and beautiful sports are. The back of the medal has a beautiful picture of Yabuli. It has mountains and forests that look like the Greater and Lesser Khingan mountains. This shows how wonderful and full of nature Heilongjiang is.
Cute Mascots (吉祥物)
The two mascots, Siberian tiger “Binbin” and “Nini,” are inspired by two lovely Siberian tiger cubs (幼崽) born in Harbin in September 2023. Binbin loves ice skating, so he wears ice skates and a red scarf. Nini, on the other hand, enjoys snowboarding and always has a big smile on her face. Their names, which mean “Harbin welcomes you” , reflect their warm welcome to everyone attending the event.
Exciting Events to Watch
There will be 64 exciting events in total. Thirty one percent of the events will make their first appearance at the games, including speed skating, short track speed skating, and even ski mountaineering (滑雪登山). Athletes from 34 countries and regions will compete, and some new faces, like Cambodia and Saudi Arabia, will be joining in the fun. Over 6,000 volunteers, mostly college students from Harbin, will be there to help ensure everything goes smoothly.
It’s going to be a winter filled with excitement, friendship, and amazing sports.
56．What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A．Harbin’s icy wonders.
B．The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin.
C．The introduction of Harbin.
D．Athletes’ preparation for the Asian Winter Games.
57．What can we know about the design of the medals
A．They are inspired by the Greater Khingan mountains.
B．The back of the medals shows logo.
C．The front of the medals has a picture of a slow-moving athlete.
D．The design shows the speed and strength of the sports.
58．How many new events at the 9th Asian Winter Games
A．12 B．20 C．31 D．64
59．Which of the following statements about the events is TRUE
A．All the events have been held before in the games.
B．Athletes from 40 countries and regions will compete.
C．Cambodia is new face.
D．Over 8,000 volunteers will be there to help.
“Wanted: Violin. Can’t pay much. Call...”
Why did I notice that I wondered, since I seldom look at such ads.
I put the paper on my lap and closed my eyes, remembering what had happened many years before, when my family struggled to make a living on our farm. I, too, had wanted a violin, but we couldn’t afford.
When my arms grew long enough, how I wanted one! But I knew it was out of the question.
It was not a good year. The crops did not bring as much as we had hoped at harvest. Yet even though times were hard, I couldn’t wait any longer to ask, “Daddy, may I have a violin of my own ”
Daddy looked sad. That night, and many following nights, I heard him remind God in our family devotions, “… and Lord, Mary wants her own violin.”
One evening we all sat at the table. Daddy wrote a letter to his friend, Mr. Finkle, a fine violinist.
When Daddy received a letter from Columbus a few weeks later, he announced, “We’ll be driving to Columbus.”
The day finally arrived. After we got there, Mr. Finkle, a tall man, opened the door. “Come in!” He picked up a case, opened it, lifted out a violin and started to play.
“Carl, I found it in a pawn shop for seven dollars. It’s a good violin. Mary should be able to make beautiful music with it.” Then he handed the violin to me.
I noticed the tears in Daddy’s eyes as I finally understood. It was mine!
When I was ready to join the school orchestra (管弦乐队), I trembled with excitement. I sat in the third row of violins and wore my white orchestra jacket like a royal robe. My heart beat wildly at my first public performance, a school operetta. I felt sure everyone in the audience was watching me. Daddy and Mother smiled proudly at their little girl. And soon I found myself in the first-violin chair.
I thought of Daddy, who did all he could to fill my desires when I was young. I wonder if I had ever thanked him.
At last I picked up the newspaper, walked to the phone and dialed the number. Later that day, a man knocked on the door. “My daughter wants a violin so badly,” he said, “How much are you asking ” Any music store, I knew, would offer me a nice price. But now I heard my voice answer, “Seven dollars.”
“Are you sure ” he asked, reminding so much of Daddy.
Later, I saw his wife and children waiting in an old car. The door suddenly opened and a young girl ran to him. She hugged the violin case against her, then dropped to her knees and snapped open the case. She touched the violin lightly as it caught the glow of the late-afternoon Sun, then turned and threw her arm around her smiling father.
60．What does the underlined phrase “out of the question” mean
A．Doubtful. B．Impossible. C．Natural. D．Certain.
61．Which is the correct order of the following events
①I noticed an advertisement in the newspaper.
②My father’s friend, a fine violinist gave me a violin.
③I sold a violin to a father at the price of seven dollars.
④I joined the school orchestra and took the first-violin chair soon.
⑤My family led a hard life and couldn’t afford a violin that I wanted so much.
A．①⑤②④③ B．①②⑤④③ C．⑤②④①③ D．⑤①②④③
62．What can we infer from the passage
A．Mary passed her love to others in the way Mr. Finkle did.
B．The young man’s family had no money to pay for the violin.
C．Mary offered the violin to her friend’s daughter with pleasure.
D．Mary knew why her father took her to Columbus before going.
63．What can be the best title for the passage
A．A violinist and a father B．A little girl and her father
C．The violin in an advertisement D．The violin in the setting Sun
①The scientific method is used for simple experiments that students may do in the classroom or very difficult experiments that scientists are doing all over the world. It is a way of thinking that helps you to avoid drawing incorrect conclusions. There are usually four steps in the scientific method, including observation (观察), hypothesis (假设), experiment, and conclusion.
②The steps may not always be completed in the same order, but the first step is usually observation and asking a question about your observation. You may have the experience that you had a sick stomach, and ate a candy bar. An hour later, you observed that you felt much better. Here, you can ask a question, such as, “What makes a sick stomach feel better ”
③The second step is to state a possible answer to the question, or a hypothesis, such as “________”. A good hypothesis includes three things: The explanation for the observations, it is able to be tested, and it will usually predict new results or conclusions.
④The third step is the experiment, to test the hypothesis. An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support the hypothesis. The hypothesis will then be true or false.
⑤The final step is to think about what happened when you tested the hypothesis and draw a conclusion. The conclusion will either clearly support the hypothesis or it will not. If the results support the hypothesis, a conclusion can be written and you can share it with the rest of the world. If it does not support the hypothesis, you may choose to change the hypothesis or write a new one based on what was learned during the experiment.
⑥In most cases, the scientific method is an iterative (迭代的) process. In other words, it’s a cycle rather than a straight line. The result of one go-round becomes feedback that improves the next round of question asking.
64．How does the writer make us better understand the first step in Paragraph 2
A．By asking some questions. B．By giving an example.
C．By comparing differences. D．By presenting reasons.
65．Which sentence can be put into “________” in Paragraph 3
A．It is the medicine which makes you feel better.
B．A candy bar can make a sick stomach feel better.
C．Eat a candy bar again, and see what happens next.
D．Ask people if eating a candy bar makes them better.
66．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text
A． B． C． D．
67．Which of the following is true according to the passage
A．The observation based on the hypothesis is the first step.
B．The four steps will be completed perfectly in the same order.
C．The conclusion will support the observation and the experiment.
D．The hypothesis will be proved to be true or false through an experiment.
An invasive species (入侵物种) of ant, called “big-headed ant”, is changing the way lions hunt and eat in Kenya, according to a new study. The ants spread because of human activities like trade and travel. They arrived in Kenya from southern Africa about 15 years ago. Since then they have been killing the local acacia ant.
Acacia ants live in and take care of the whistling thorn trees in Kenya. In a “symbiotic relationship”, acacia ants get food from the trees and use them for home. In return, they protect the trees from animals like elephants or giraffes, which might eat too much of the trees. Acacia ants do this through attacking these animals in group.
However, big-headed ants eat acacia ants and their eggs. As a result, the number of acacia ants is falling. What’s more, big-headed ants don’t protect whistling thorn trees either. So with fewer acacia ants to save them, the trees are in trouble.
Professor Palmer’s team found that in areas with big-headed ants, elephants destroyed more trees. This means the place is more open and zebras can easily find lions following them. So lions kill much fewer zebras in these areas than in tree-filled places.
The good news is that the lion population remains unchanged because the lions turn to hunt buffalo for food instead of zebras. This probably means that the tiny ants have caused lions to change their habits too. They have to hunt the bigger, heavier buffalo. Professor Palmer said, “We often find it’s the little things that rule the world.”
68．What’s the relationship between the whistling thorn trees and acacia ants
A． B． C． D．
69．Elephants destroyed more trees. As a result, ________.
A．big-headed ants can eat more acacia ants B．zebras have no places to hide themselves
C．acacia ants attack elephants and giraffes easily D．lions have trouble hunting zebras with fewer trees
70．Big-headed ants have caused the number of ________ to fall.
①acacia ants ②whistling thorn trees ③zebras ④lions
A．①② B．①④ C．②③ D．②④
71．Lions ________ to deal with the changes according to the passage.
A．spend more time following zebras B．look for other larger animals for food
C．keep elephants from tree-filled places D．move elsewhere without big-headed ants
Holmes rubbed (摩擦) his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone. “Tell us your story,” he said. Miss Morstan began her story and we listened. “My father,” she began, “was a captain (上尉) in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India. My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in England. So, while my father was away, I was sent to school. When I was seventeen, I received a letter from my father. He said that he was leaving India and coming back to England. He gave me the address of a hotel in London. He asked me to meet him there.”
“I was very happy and excited about seeing my dear father again. I went to London and arrived at the hotel. I asked for Captain Morstan, my father. But I was told by the hotel manager that my father was not there. He had gone out the night before and not returned. I waited all day and all night, but my father didn’t come back to the hotel. Finally, I went to the police. They advertised (登广告) for Captain Morstan in all the newspapers, but without success. I never saw my dear father again.”
“Four years after my father disappeared,” continued Miss Morstan, “I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. The date was 4th May 1882. To my surprise, the advertisement asked for the address of Miss Mary Morstan. It said that if I advertised my address, I would receive some very good news.”
“What did you do ” asked Holmes. “I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. Inside the box was a lovely pearl (珍珠). And I have received another five pearls since that day. They arrive every year on the same day. Look.” She opened a flat box and showed us six beautiful pearls.
“________” asked Holmes. “Nothing at all,” replied Miss Morstan. Then she continued. “But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, I received a letter. Please read it.”
“Thank you,” said Holmes. He took the letter and studied it carefully.
72．Miss Morstan came to see Holmes mainly because ________.
A．her father has just disappeared B．she had got some lovely pearls
C．her father asked her to do so D．she had received a strange letter
73．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Captain Morstan disappeared in 1878.
B．Miss Morstan received a letter with a pearl every year after 1882.
C．The advertisement in the newspaper asked for the address of Mr. Morstan.
D．The pearls were sent by Miss Morstan’s father to her.
74．We can guess from the passage that Miss Morstan must be ________.
A．excited B．scared C．angry D．proud
75．Which question be put at the beginning of Paragraph 5
A．There was no letter with the pearls B．Did you meet anyone after that
C．Who sent these beautiful pearls D．These pearls were your father’s
American country music is also known as country western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants (移民) from Britain.
Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and enemies (敌人), trucks and roads, farms and crops. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about.
Country western music became popular first among cowboys in the American west countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well-educated, so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played guitars, violins, and other instruments. In the south of America, many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music.
In recent years, many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past. These changes make the songs sound even better. Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles. They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the world.
76．Country western music is from the folk songs of immigrants from ________.
A．America B．France C．Britain D．Germany
77．Which of the following is mentioned in the passage
A．Early immigrants lived a very simple life. B．Many country music singers are not well-educated.
C．Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays. D．In the west of America, cowboys added instruments from their homes.
78．The best title for the passage is “________”.
A．Americans love American country music B．The history of American country music
C．Singers and fans of American country music D．All kinds of American music, yesterday and today
Hundreds of pedestrians (行人) in Tianjin have been punished so far this year for looking at their mobile phones while crossing the road. The regulation (规定) says that pedestrians who look at their mobile phones while crossing the road will receive a warning or a fine of 50 yuan if they refuse to correct their behaviour.
“The warning is not a simple reminder. It is a legal (合法的) way with a legal punishment notice given to the pedestrians,” Xing Yi, an official of the government, said. “Those who refuse to cooperate with the traffic police or whose behaviour harms other people will be fined 50 yuan.”
Zhou Xin works in a busy area in Tianjin. He says that he gives such punishment three to five times each day, and most of the time the legal warning is useful.
“More and more people look at their mobile phones while crossing roads, which raises the risk of traffic accidents,” said Yang Yingjun, another official of the government. The regulation is trying to make people pay more attention to safety when they walk.
Yang said that in 2019, a local university student who was looking at his mobile phone while crossing a road was hit and killed by a large truck. Similar accidents have been reported in many cities, such as Taizhou and Wenzhou, so those cities have similar regulations.
Many people have expressed their support for the regulation. “I think heavier fines should be given to people who look at their mobile phones on the road,” said a netizen (网民).
79．If someone in Tianjin looks at his or her smartphone while crossing the road, he or she will ________.
A．be in great danger B．not cross the road C．get a warning or a fine D．harm other people
80．What does the underlined word “cooperate” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．配合 B．接受 C．穿过 D．罚款
81．Zhou Xin in the passage may be a ________.
A．pedestrian B．traffic policeman C．volunteer D．netizen
82．Both the pedestrians and the officials think the regulation is ________.
A．necessary B．strict C．popular D．unfair
83．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage (P1 = Paragraph 1)
A． B． C． D．
Facing a poster of a horror movie, some people can’t wait to enjoy it while some quickly close their eyes, hoping for removing the picture from minds. Most of us simply consider that different reactions (反应) are down to their different characters. Dr. Sherry, from Dalhousie University, says it is the brain which shape our reactions to fear.
According to Sherry, the brains of the people who love scary movies seem to need a lot more excitement. That’s because their excitability (兴奋性) is born staying low. Thus, their brains are naturally hunting for the chance to deal with that difference in them. That’s why some people are willing to pay a lot of money to jump out of an airplane. But not all of these people want to be in real danger. So, they choose to watch scary movies instead. My friend, Peter, an expert in skateboarding, loves watching scary movies as well. “Both horror movies and challenging skateboard movements offer my brain excitement,” he says.
“Other people avoid meeting horrors just because their brains usually have a really strong startle response (惊跳反应) , so when something scares them, they get hurt badly, no matter on their bodies or spirits.” Sherry says. “They are often thought to be more overreaction to unpleasant experience like being scared while watching a horror film.” “One of my friends, Miya had to be in hospital for special treatment last week, simply because of catching sight of a scary picture in a horror movie.”
But there’s also something interesting. Dr. Sherry says that if people keep watching scary movies a lot, they might not be as scared anymore. Our brain can get used to the scary things.
So, in the end, whether we like or dislike scary movies depends on our brains and how they deal with fear and excitement. It’s different from one to another, and that’s what makes us special when it comes to choosing movies.
84．According to Sherry, some people willingly choose horror films because of ________.
A．the force from friends B．their born low excitability
C．the attraction from the poster D．their own special characters
85．Which paragraphs give the reasons why people have different reactions to horror films
A．Paragraphs 1&2. B．Paragraphs 2&3.
C．Paragraphs 3&4. D．Paragraphs 4&5.
86．According to Paragraph 2, why do some people choose to watch scary films instead of jumping out of an airplane
A．Because they don’t want to be in the real danger.
B．Because they don’t have enough money for airplanes.
C．Because they can find different kinds of excitements in scary films.
D．Because they can’t feel the excitement of jumping out of airplanes.
87．What does the prefix “over” in the underline word “overreaction” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．More than necessary. B．Less than necessary.
C．More than can be afforded. D．Less than can be afforded.
88．This passage is probably from _________.
A．a comic book B．a sports newspaper
C．a movie guide D．a scientific magazine
Yingge dance has just become more popular. During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London. The sound of drums, gongs and shouts echoed (回响) throughout London’s streets. It is the first time that the Yingge dance, a national cultural heritage (文化遗产) in China, has been performed overseas.
A viewer named Lucy said, “Watching the dance was like stepping into a different world with the vivid colors, the lively expressions of the dancers. We don’t get to see things like that here. I was left in amazement by the ancient dance.” “We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,” said another.
Meaningfully translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, the 300-year-old dance rose from Chaozhou—Shantou region in Guangdong. Based on the stories of the 108 heroes of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, with Shuihu Zhuan as its Chinese name, this folk art mixes a variety of forms, from martial (军事的) arts and Chinese opera to dance.
The lead dancer, “Shi Qian”, holds a snake in his hands, whose style of dancing is thought to drive off ghosts. Other performers each dress as one of the 108 heroes. They also wear different opera-style makeups, according to their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make powerful movements. They hit the sticks together now and then while walking and dancing.
The coach, Chen Laifa, is a national-level inheritor of Yingge dance. ① “When it first appeared 300 years ago, Yingge was a celebration of the success of goodness over evil, and nowadays it is seen as a peace messenger,” said Chen. “We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.”
89．Where does Yingge dance come from
A．North China. B．London streets. C．Overseas. D．Guangdong Province.
90．Why did Lucy say that they had waited for 300 years
A．To show how she loved Yingge Dance. B．To tell how old the city of London was.
C．To express how strange Yingge Dance was. D．To show how different Yingge Dance looked.
91．What does “Yingge” in the name of Yingge Dance stand for
A．The name of a place. B．Songs of Heroes.
C．The history of Guangdong. D．The name of a ghost.
92．Which of the following sentence best fits in the blank in the last paragraph
A．To him, the most important thing is to study the history of Yingge Dance.
B．In his view, London is the best place to introduce Yingge Dance to overseas.
C．For him, bringing the ancient dance to an international stage is of great importance.
D．Chen believes that Yingge Dance will be the symbol of Chinese dance across the world.
93．The main purpose of the passage is to _________.
A．spread traditional Chinese culture B．encourage us to practice Yingge dance
C．introduce Chinese classical novels D．build a bridge between China and Britain
A new BBC cartoon series called Nikhil and Jay takes you into the life of a family. The main characters are brothers—seven-year-old Nikhil and five-year-old Jay. Their dad is from the north of England and their mum is from the south of India. She speaks Tamil and the children use the Tamil words Amma (mum) and Appa (dad) when talking to their parents.
The show is based on Chitra Soundar's book, and she also wrote many of the scripts. She says that Nikhil and Jay deal with situations in very different ways. Nikhil likes to plan and wants to figure out how to do something before diving in, while Jay “has already imagined how amazing it’s going to be and then he’s jumped into it already”.
In their spare time, Nikhil likes to draw maps, showing his love for order. Jay is more interested in playing with toys and copying the actions of superheroes, full of energy.
In each episode, Nikhil and Jay try out a new activity, such as camping and butterfly watching, with lots of laughs along the way. “The books did have some comedy in them, but we wanted this to be a comedy from the start,” says Soundar.
Sai Ganesh Nadesan, who voices Jay, says that his character is “always up to play tricks on his brother”. He also thinks viewers will enjoy seeing “all the different foods, music and festivals”. When it comes to food, the family often enjoys a mixture of English roasts and spicy Indian curries. The music that fills the shows includes both English folk music and Indian rhythms. Shiv Senthilkumar, who voices Nikhil, says, “It’s a fun show that represents different cultures.”
94．What do we know about the show Nikhil and Jav
A．It is a cartoon series based on the books by Chitra Soundar.
B．It is a programme produced by Shiv Senthilkumar from BBC．
C．The children in the show don’t get along well with each other.
D．All the family members in the show only speak Tamil at home.
95．What is Nikhil like according to the passage
A．Thoughtful and imaginative. B．Careful and organized.
C．Calm and humorous. D．Childish and energetic.
96．Who might be most interested in Nikhil and Jay
A．People who are crazy about science documentaries.
B．People who are interested in adventure game shows.
C．People who enjoy comedies showing different cultures.
D．People who prefer romantic movies with charming actors.
Secret communication
Do you want to send a message to your friend secretly Here is a way to make secret communication. You'll need·Half of a lemon. ·A cup or a small glass with four spoons of water in it. ·Cotton swab (棉签). ·White paper. ·Electric lamp. What happened Lemon juice has chemicals (化学物质) with carbon (碳). The chemicals break down easily when they are heated, and the carbon in it makes them a dark color! [Step 1] Put lemon juice into water and mix.
[Step 2] Wet swab with juice and water mixture and write some words on the paper.
[Step 3] Let wet paper dry well. Show it to your friend and ask if he or she can see a message on it. NO!
[Step 4] Hold the paper close to an electric lamp to heat it. Can your friends see the writing now YES! Words appear!
97．The example picture of Step 2 was covered by paint. Which photo below can show this step
A． B． C． D．
98．To make words appear, the paper must be ______.
A．put into the juice B．marked with a dry swab
C．heated by a lamp D．held far away from lamps
99．Which sentence has the same meaning as the underlined phrase “break down” in the passage
A．The telephone system has broken down because of the snow.
B．Her health soon broke down under the high stress of work.
C．Unhealthy fats are very difficult to break down in the stomach.
D．Firemen had to break down the door to save the people inside.
①As a saying goes, “When one drinks water, one must not forget where it comes from.” However, many teenagers only care more about themselves instead of other things. Gratifyingly, little Ming is an exceptional. The boy who lived in Zhengzhou by the Yellow River, asked his mother a question which was puzzling him “Mum, why isn’t our water dirty Why does it taste so fresh ” His mother smiled, and told him “That’s because the water in our house comes from the Dan River in the south, by means of the South-to-North Water Diversion (转移) Project.”
What is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project
②As early as 1952, Chairman Mao Zedong pointed out “There is plenty of water in the south of our country, but a shortage of water in the north. If possible, we should borrow some water from the south.” This was the first time the great idea of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project had been mentioned. This project, as its name suggests, simply means ________.
How is the water diverted
③From the plan for the project, you can discover that most of the water will come from the Yangtze River. This is because the Yangtze River is China’s largest river basin, where water resources are constantly stable. You can also discover that the whole project is divided into western, central and eastern routes, to be completed one after the other, starting with the eastern one. And a close look at the plan will show that the Yangtze River’s water is extracted (抽取) by a pumping station, and is sent through a channel over one thousand kilometers to Tianjin and other places nearby.
④China’s great water diversion project has transferred nearly 30 billion cubic meters of water in the past five years. The first part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s central route has directly helped over 120 million people since it went into operation on Dec. 12, 2014, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
100．The writer’s main purpose in writing the first paragraph is ________.
A．to introduce the topic and catch readers’ attention
B．to explain the reason for the clean and sweet water clearly
C．to tell the readers what the people’s life in Zhengzhou is like
D．to show the route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project
101．Which sentence should go on the empty line in Paragraph 2
A．diverting water from the Yangtze River to the Yellow River.
B．diverting water f