Unit 5 阅读理解专练 2022-2023学年人教版英语九年级全册(含答案)
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第一节 短文理解。
根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Tea is an important part of Chinese tradition.Tea has very close relationship to Chinese culture.
It is said that Chinese tea was discovered by King Shen Nong.People say that he lived 5，000 years ago.One summer day，while he was visiting a faraway part of his country，he felt very thirsty.The servants began to make water hot enough to turn into gas for him to drink.Dried leaves from a near plant fell into the water.The king drank some，and found it could make him feel less tired.Also as a scientist，Shen Nong was interested in the new drink.And so，tea was created in 2737 BC.
Drinking tea has many advantages.It makes people feel less tired，clears heat inside the human body and helps people lose weight.As you add a cup of tea to your daily life，please check the following helpful advice.
Drink it hot.Tea oxidizes(氧化) quickly，so it is suggested that you drink it hot.
Do not drink too much strong tea.It will probably be harmful to your stomach and make you feel sick if you make the tea too strong.
The best time to drink tea is between meals.It may not make you have a strong wish to eat when your stomach is full.
Do not drink with medicine.It may change the medical result.You can drink tea two hours after you take medicine.
Green tea is the best choice for office workers.Why？Because green tea helps stop the bad result of the computer.
( )1.Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________．
A.when King Shen Nong lived B.where Chinese tea was created
C.how Chinese tea was discovered D.why King Shen Nong drank tea
( )2.Drinking tea has lots of advantages EXCEPT ________．
A.help you lose weight B.letting you feel less tired
C.having a strong wish for food D.clearing heat inside your body
( )3.Mr.Smith is a computer teacher.He'd better drink ________．
A.green tea B.black tea C.strong tea D.coffee with milk
( )4.What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
A.Don't drink too much strong tea.
B.Not all office workers drink green tea.
C.Tea is connected with Chinese culture closely.
D.King Shen Nong loved creating new things.
( )5.The passage is mainly written to ________．
A.let us know tea was discovered B.give some advice drinking tea
C.tell people the history of tea D.advise people to drink green tea
B
Chinese noodles have a long history. They were first mentioned in the Eastern Han Dynasty (朝代)，over 1，900 years ago. At that time，noodles were called “cakes”.They were “cakes” that were boiled in water.
From the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, there were written records about noodles.“Mian” became the name of noodles in the Song Dynasty. Before that，there was no specific name for this kind of food.
There are all kinds of noodles, such as cold noodles, warm noodles, and fried noodles. There are also all kinds of noodle-making methods, such as brushing, pressing, rolling and pulling.
China is where all noodles originated, including the noodles, such as spaghetti, that we think came from other countries. In the Yuan Dynasty，Marco Polo came to China. He learned to make noodles，and then taught the method when he went back to his country. In 1912，the traditional Chinese method of noodle-making was brought to Japan. Japanese noodles were first called “Dragon Noodles”，meaning food eaten by the Chinese—the descendants (后代) of the Dragon.
Among all Chinese noodles，the most special type may be Yi Noodles (伊府面).They were created by a chef in the Qing Dynasty. Yi Noodles are made in both southern and northern China，but Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces are most famous for making Yi Noodles. Yi Noodles can be served dry or with soup. Since Yi Noodles are similar to modern instant noodles (方便面)，they are considered to be the father of modern instant noodles.
( )6.“Mian” became the name of noodles in the ________ Dynasty.
A. Eastern Han B. Tang C. Song D. Yuan
( )7.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. There are only two kinds of methods of noodle-making.
B. Marco Polo came to China in the Yuan Dynasty.
C. Noodles were not boiled in water in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
D. Japanese noodles are more famous than Chinese noodles.
( )8.From the fourth paragraph，we can learn that ________.
A. there were no written records of noodles until the Yuan Dynasty
B. in ancient China，only poor people ate noodles
C. Chinese noodles came from Italy
D. it is believed that the Chinese are descendants of the Dragon
( )9.Yi Noodles ________.
A. are not special
B. were created by a person in the Yuan Dynasty
C. are similar to modem instant noodles
D. are only made and eaten in the south of China
( )10.The best title for this passage would be “________”.
A. The Culture of Chinese Noodles B. The Legend of Instant Noodles
C. The Methods of Noodle-making D. The History of Yi Noodles
C
Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.
In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st—January 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes dressed in formal(正式的) clothes, and they may drink champagne(香槟) at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sun rise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise.
Many cultures also do special things to get rid of(摆脱) bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh(重新). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year.
Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year. One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year’s Day. The more grapes a person eats, the more good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat blackeyed peas for good luck—but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them!
( )11. The reading is mainly about ________.
A. the meaning of ＂Happy New Year！＂
B. several different New Year traditions
C. what to eat on New Year’s Day
D. why people dress up nicely on New Year’s Day
( )12. It’s clear that ________.
A. some cultures celebrate New Year in the morning
B. the Western people celebrate New Year only on New Year’s Day
C. people in Ecuador go to parties on December 31st—January 1st
D. no cultures do special things to celebrate New Year
( )13. In some cultures, people throw things into rivers or oceans to ________.
A. bring good luck B. keep away bad luck
C. forget everything D. plan for the next year
( )14. To have a happy new year, ________.
A. friends talk to each other in special ways
B. families make big dolls filled with old clothes
C. some people get up early to watch the sunrise
D. Europeans eat 365 grapes on New Year’s Day
( )15. When eating blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day, people think ________.
A. one pea brings one day of luck B. blackeyed peas are the best medicine
C. the peas are too black and taste bad D. the peas are helpful to count numbers
D
A 17yearold Tibetan boy climbs 40 meters up a tall tree only to get some honey as an ingredient for a traditional local drink. The money he makes from selling the honey will be used to pay for his younger brother’s tuition fee(学费).
This is only a scene from the first episode(集) of CCTV’s new documentary, A Bite of China 2, which appeared on April 18, 2014. But there are enough reasons for viewers to spend an hour every Friday until June 6 enjoying in front of their television sets. Viewers have had to wait a long time since A Bite of China first came out in 2012.
Back then, the sevenepisode documentary was considered the best one ever produced by CCTV, with its good effects and rich food culture. A famous foreigner praised it, saying, ＂It’s the best TV show I’ve ever seen about food. I’m sure it’s the best one ever made.＂
The new season includes eight episodes, covering 300 types of food. According to CCTV, every minute of the show was edited(编辑) out of 150 minutes of footage(连续镜头). Finding their subjects was often the hardest part of the film team’s job. It took them six months to film a beekeeping couple, which included a journey of more than 2, 000 kilometers.
Food is a personal thing, in that no dish suits all tastes. However, the program has still managed to move all sorts of viewers.
＂Compared with A Bite of China, the new season has a more human touch, which makes viewers cover some tears while their mouths are watering，＂ said Sina Entertainment.
As always, the people are the most interesting part. A Bite of China 2 shows a greater dream—through homemade food, it tells the joys and sorrows of common Chinese in changing times, according to director Chen Xiaoqing of the documentary series.
＂I was moved by the people in each simple story,＂ said Li Weifang, 17, of Beijing No. 3 High School. ＂Their work helps enrich(丰富) China’s food culture.＂
＂In fact, that is exactly what the new season hopes to deliver. Through the program, the listeners will see the characteristics of the Chinese people: save and tenacity(坚韧),＂ Chen told Xinhua.
( )16. When did A Bite of China 2 appear on CCTV?
A. From 2012. B. From April 18, 2014.
C. Until June 8, 2014. D. Every Friday through the coming year.
( )17. How is A Bite of China 2 different from its first season?
A. It took a longer time to film it.
B. It introduces more food types.
C. It has more human stories about food.
D. It attracts more viewers around the world.
( )18. What was the most difficult part of filming the documentary?
A. Finding the right subjects. B. Creating the good effects.
C. Filming in hard environments. D. Editing so much footage.
( )19. What does the underlined word ＂sorrows＂ mean in Chinese?
A. 故事 B. 伤害 C. 快乐 D. 悲伤事
( )20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. A Bite of China tells China’s food culture.
B. A Bite of China tells the joys and sorrows of Chinese in changing times.
C. The new season includes seven episodes, covering 300 types of food.
D. Sometimes we could watch A Bite of China for an hour on Friday on CCTV.
E
Canada Day
Since 1982, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. Canadians of all ages take part in this festival across the country.
Canada Day is the year’s biggest national party. In many towns and cities, the government organizes a lot of events, often outdoors. These include parades（游行）, concerts, festivals,
firework displays and ceremonies for new Canadian citizens（公民）.The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada’s national flag, a symbol for Canada Day, can be seen everywhere and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, are especially grand and exciting.
In the province of Quebec, many home rentals（租赁）start on July 1st and last for exactly one year, and many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.
Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services are provided for large events. The concerts, parades and festivals may cause some traffic jams.
( )21According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Canada Day falls on the first day of June.
B. Canada Day was celebrated before 1982.
C. Canada Day is celebrated throughout Canada.
D. Canadians except new citizens celebrate Canada Day.
( )22.The underlined word “patriotic” means _____ in Chinese.
A. 温馨的 B. 爱国的 C. 肃穆的 D. 紧张的
( )23.Canada Day is known as Moving Day in Quebec because on this day _____.
A. people think it lucky to move to new houses
B. people look for houses from one place to another
C. people like moving from house to house to visit friends
D. people move home when new home rentals go into effect
( )24.From Paragraph 4, we know that on Canada Day _____.
A. no student goes to school B. traffic jams happen everywhere
C. all Canadians stop working D. few businesses and stores are closed
( )25.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Canada Day?
A. Background B. Symbol. C. Public life. D. Events and activities.
F
I’m working on my Happiness Project，and you could have one，too！Everyone’s project will look different，but most of us can get help from it.Join in—no need to catch up，just jump in right now.
Everyone knows that one of the most useful ways to deal with negative(消极的)feelings is to lighten up.If you are sad，try to find a reason to laugh.If you’re angry, joke around.Easier said than done，however.
On our flight to Kansas City for a holiday，my daughter lost her“functional appliance(功能性矫治器)”．We got back home a week later, and my husband didn’t call to make an appointment(预约)with the dentist.Days went by，I reminded him from time to time，but nothing happened.Whenever I thought about this，I became very angry.
Then I thought，“make a joke of it.”So I went over，put my arms around my husband, and said nicely，“If you don’t call the dentist tomorrow，I’ll be angry.”I laughed while I said that.“I know，I know！”he said，“I’ll do it right now.”And today he made the appointment.
I’m not sure if making a joke of it was more effective than getting angry，but I don’t think it was less effective.I was happier about it ，and so was my husband.
I used the same strategy on myself last weekend.I had a lot of boring tasks to deal with.Just making a joke on myself made it easier to solve them.
Of course, my jokes weren’t funny at all.But just the try to take a humorous attitude(态度)made a huge difference.
It’s easy to say“make a joke of it”，but it’s hard to do when you’re feeling angry，scared，bored，or upset.Have you found a way to get yourself to make a joke?
( )26.What does the writer ask readers to do in the first paragraph?[来源:学
A．To join in Happiness Project. B．To start a project with her.
C．To catch up with her project. D．To learn knowledge from her.
( )27.Why did the writer become very angry at first?
A．Because her daughter lost her “functional appliance”on the plane.
B．Because her husband turned a deaf ear to her asking to call the dentist.
C．Because her husband didn’t get on well with her any longer after returning.
D．Because her daughter didn’t call the dentist.
( )28.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．The writer changed her husband by changing herself first.
B．The writer used the strategy“make a joke of it”on herself.
C．Taking a humorous attitude makes a big difference in life.
D．Telling jokes is the main part of the writer’s Happiness Project.
( )29.What’s the meaning of the underlined word“effective”？
A．积极的 B．有效的 C．无效的 D．无用的
( )30.What’s the best title of the passage?
A．Look for a Happiness Project B．Find a Reason to Laugh
C．Find a Way to Happiness D．Make a Joke of It
G
Are you an eating lover？Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world？Then do you watch the popular program A Bite of China？It's a TV program on Chinese delicious food which has been produced by CCTV.Is there any holiday that isn't celebrated with special festival food？Here are several traditional Chinese foods：
Noodles are a symbol of long life in Chinese culture.They are as much a part of Chinese birthday celebration as a birthday cake with its candles lit in many Western countries.Since noodles mean long life，it is considered very unlucky to cut it off.
Although Westerners sometimes may be very sorry to see fish lying on the plate，in China a whole fish is a symbol of richness.In fact，at a party it is a tradition to serve the whole fish last，pointed towards the most valued guest.Fish also has a special meaning because the Chinese word for fish，yu，sounds like the word for richness or plenty，and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the year to come.
A very popular dish during the Dragon Boat Festival is zongzi.This tasty dish is made of rice dumplings with meat，peanuts or other delicious food in bamboo leaves.The tradition of zongzi is meant to remind us of a great man，Qu Yuan in Chinese history.
( )31.A Bite of China is________.
A．a magazine B．a newspaper C．a film D．a TV program
( )32.According to the passage，in traditional Chinese culture，people will eat________on their birthdays.
A．eggs B．noodles C．fish D．cakes
( )33.Fish has a special meaning in Chinese culture mainly because ________.
A．it is served last at a party B．it is pointed to the valued guest
C．it sounds like the word for richness or plenty in Chinese
D．it is so delicious that all Chinese people like it
( )34.______in the Dragon Boat Festival make(s) us think of Qu Yuan.
A．Zongzi B．Meat C．Peanuts D．Dumpling
( )35.The article mainly talks about________.
A．Chinese food B．Chinese history
C．Chinese festival D．Chinese language
H
Different gestures (手势) mean different things in different countries.Sometimes a gesture that is polite in one country is not polite in another and should not be used.Different meanings of gestures can also cause problems in understanding what another person is trying to say.A gesture that many people do not understand is one that uses the thumb.Most westerners will sometimes show that they like something by holding out a closed hand with the thumb lifting in the air.This is called give someone or something “the thumbs up”. Often, only one thumb is used, so it should be “the thumb up”．
The usual explanation (解释) for the origin of this gesture is not really correct.It says that in ancient Roman times, when people were pleased with the way a gladiator (角斗士) had fought, they showed their thumbs up.When they were not pleased, they gave the thumbs down.When a gladiator was given the thumbs up, the emperor allowed him to live.When a gladiator was given the thumbs down, the emperor ordered him to be killed.
The truth is, however, it was translated into a wrong meaning by mistake.If people wanted to save the gladiator, they put out their hands and hid their thumbs in their hands.If they wanted the gladiator to die, they pointed their thumbs straight at him.
( )36.Westerners lift their thumbs when they ________.
A．want someone to die B．like something
C．want to go to a playground D．want someone to live
( )37.Most people think that in ancient Rome, “thumbs up” meant that ________.
A．the emperor could die B．the people wanted the gladiator to live
C．the fighting could continue D．the people were not pleased
( )38.In fact, if people wanted a gladiator to live, they ________.
A．hid their thumbs B．pointed their thumbs down
C．lifted their thumbs up D．pointed their thumbs at him
( )39.From the article we know that ________.
A．different gestures have different meanings in different countries
B．a friendly gesture is always the same in different countries
C．the meaning of “thumbs up” is the same both now and the past
D．we should often use the thumbs
( )40.The main idea of this article is about ________.
A．gestures around the world B．closed thumbs
C．gestures in ancient Rome D．the thumbsup gesture
Unit 5阅读理解专练2022—2023人教版英语九年级
参 考 答 案
第一节 短文理解。
根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
1-5 CCADB 6-10 CBDCAA
11-15 BABCA 16-20 BCADC
21-25 CBDAA 26-30 ABDBD
31-35 DBCAA 36-40 BBAAD
