译林2024初中英语八下Unit 2 Amazing China（话题阅读练习）（无答案）

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Unit 2 Amazing China 话题阅读精练 时文阅读Passage1Pao Zhu Tang: A Feast of Sincerity刨猪汤：一场乡土温情盛宴One pig, over 100,000 people. It sounds unbelievable, but it really happened.  一头猪，牵动上万人。这事听着难以置信，却真实发生了。In Hechuan District, Chongqing, a young woman called Dai Dai posted a short video online. Her parents were too old to hold down a pig for the Spring Festival tradition, so she asked the internet for help and promised to treat helpers to "Pao Zhu Tang" (a traditional soup after pig slaughter). She even joked that she hoped the road in front of her house would be crowded with cars.  在重庆合川区，一位名叫“呆呆”的年轻女子在网上发布了一条短视频。她的父母年事已高，没力气按猪来完成春节的传统习俗，于是她上网求助，并承诺请前来帮忙的人喝刨猪汤（杀猪后招待亲友的传统汤品）。她还打趣说，希望自家门前能车水马龙。To everyone’s surprise, people from all over China came to help within days. Some drove overnight, some waited at the village entrance at dawn, and one even flew from Beijing. 令所有人意外的是，短短几天内，全国各地的人都赶来帮忙。有人连夜驱车而至，有人天一亮就守在村口等候，甚至还有人专程从北京坐飞机赶来。They brought local vegetables, spices and gifts, and worked together to hold the pig, wash vegetables, cut meat and cook soup. 他们带来了家乡的蔬菜、调料和特产，齐心协力按住肥猪、清洗蔬菜、切肉分块、熬煮鲜汤。Local authorities soon joined in—traffic police, power workers and cultural teams all offered help. More pigs were prepared, bonfires were lit, and fireworks lit up the night sky.   当地政府部门也迅速加入支援——交警、电力工人和文艺队伍纷纷伸出援手。大家准备了更多生猪，燃起熊熊篝火，绚烂的烟花照亮了整片夜空。What started as a family problem turned into a cultural festival. Hotels were fully booked, local products sold out, and tourism boomed.  这场始于一个家庭难题的小事，最终演变成了一场文化盛会。周边酒店全部爆满，土特产销售一空，当地旅游业也迎来了蓬勃发展。Beyond the amazing numbers, this event showed a deeper truth: in a fast digital world, warmth can still spread far, sincerity can still bring people together, and one ordinary person can light up an entire town. It all began with kindness and became an unforgettable memory.  除了这些亮眼的数据，这件事更揭示了一个深刻的道理：在快节奏的数字时代，善意依旧能传千里，真诚依旧能凝聚人心，一个普通人也能点亮一整座小镇。一切始于一份善意，最终酿成了一段难忘的回忆。【长难句分析】‌1.Her parents were too old to hold down a pig for the Spring Festival tradition, so she asked the internet for help and promised to treat helpers to "Pao Zhu Tang" (a traditional soup after pig slaughter).  ‌翻译:‌ 她的父母年事已高，没力气按猪来完成春节的传统习俗，于是她上网求助，并承诺请前来帮忙的人喝刨猪汤（杀猪后招待亲友的传统汤品）。‌重点:‌ "too...to..."（太...而不能...）；"ask sb. for help"（向某人寻求帮助）。‌2.What started as a family problem turned into a cultural festival. 翻译：这场始于一个家庭难题的小事，最终演变成了一场文化盛会。重点：What started as a family problem是主语从句。【重难词汇梳理】unbelievable (adj.)‌ 令人难以置信的 post (v.)‌ 发布joke (vt.)‌ 开玩笑 crowded (adj.)‌ 拥挤的overnight (adv.)‌ 连夜地 entrance (n.)‌ 入口authority (n.)‌ 政府部门 bonfire (n.)‌ 篝火light up‌ 照亮 to one’s surprise‌ 令某人惊讶地Passage2 A Life in Black and White黑白世界的传奇：追忆聂卫平Last week, a piece of sorrowful news swept through Beijing and the whole sports world. Nie Weiping, the legendary Weiqi Sage (棋圣), left us forever at the age of 73. For many people, he was not just a player; he was a symbol of pride and national pride.  上周，一则令人悲痛的消息传遍了北京乃至整个体育界。传奇 “棋圣” 聂卫平与世长辞，享年 73 岁。对很多人而言，他不只是一名棋手，更是骄傲与民族自豪的象征。Nie's story began in 1952 in Hebei. From a very young age, he showed amazing talent for playing Weiqi (Go). However, his most shining moments came in the 1980s. 聂卫平的故事始于 1952 年的河北。自幼时起，他便展现出惊人的围棋天赋。然而，他职业生涯中最闪耀的时刻出现在 20 世纪 80 年代。During the famous China-Japan Super Challenge, the pressure was huge. At that time, Japanese players were considered the strongest in the world. But Nie did not give up. With deep thought and brilliant strategy, he defeated top Japanese masters one by one, helping China win consecutive victories. 在著名的中日围棋擂台赛期间，压力巨大。当时，日本棋手被公认为世界最强。但聂卫平没有放弃，凭借深邃的思考与精妙的策略，他接连击败日本顶尖棋手，助力中国取得连胜。His achievements lifted the spirit of the whole nation. People all over China, old and young, were excited by his success. He became a true hero in Chinese hearts. 他的成就振奋了整个民族的精神。全国上下，男女老少都为他的成功而激动，他成为了中国人心中真正的英雄。In 1982, Nie was awarded the 9-dan rank, highest level in the game. But he didn't stop there. In 1986, he became the head coach of the national team. He spent the rest of his life in effort passing his skills to the next generation. He trained many world champions and encouraged countless young people to learn this beautiful game.  1982 年，聂卫平被授予围棋九段称号，这是这项运动的最高段位。但他并未止步于此。1986 年，他出任国家队总教练，此后倾尽余生心血，将技艺传承给下一代。他培养了众多世界冠军，也激励了无数年轻人学习这门优雅的运动。Nie Weiping has put down his last stone, but his spirit will live on. He will always be remembered as the "Weiqi Sage" who put his lifelong energy into the black and white world. 聂卫平虽已落下人生最后一子，但他的精神永存。他将永远被铭记为 “棋圣”—— 那位把毕生心血都奉献给黑白围棋世界的人。【长难句分析】‌1. With deep thought and brilliant strategy, he defeated top Japanese masters one by one, helping China win consecutive victories. ‌翻译:‌ 凭借深邃的思考与精妙的策略，他接连击败日本顶尖棋手，助力中国取得连胜。‌重点:helping China win consecutive victories是现在分词作结果状语。‌2. He will always be remembered as the "Weiqi Sage" who put his lifelong energy into the black and white world. 翻译：他将永远被铭记为 “棋圣”—— 那位把毕生心血都奉献给黑白围棋世界的人。重点：本句是一个复合句。who put his lifelong energy into the black and white world. 为who引导的定语从句。【重难词汇梳理】sorrowful(adj.)‌ 令人悲痛的 legendary (adj.)‌ 传奇的shining (adj.)‌ 闪耀的 pressure (n.)‌ 压力brilliant (adj.)‌ 精妙的 consecutive(adj.)‌ 顶尖的award (vt.)‌ 授予 coach (n.)‌ 教练champion (n.)‌ 冠军 lifelong (adj.)‌ 毕生的实战演练Passage1Do you not see the Yellow River come from the sky, rushing into the sea and never returning? This poem describes a very beautiful scene of the Yellow River.The Yellow River is the cradle of China’s civilization (中华文明的摇篮). It’s in northern China. It runs through nine provinces from west to east. It looks like the Chinese character “几”. It is the second longest river in China, and the fifth longest in the world.The Yellow River is also called the “mother river of China”. So flood (洪水) control and prevention have always been the key to the happy lives of people. Now, scientists can better solve these problems by giving the river a digital (数字) twin.The Yellow River’s digital twin uses new technologies such as big data (数据), AI and Internet of things to collect and send the information to the control center. According to the information, a 3D model of the river is shown on the computer screen, and it reflects the real conditions of the Yellow River. It’s like the Yellow River has a twin.One big success in the Yellow River’s protection is “smart stones”. They are put in important places along the river to record the movement of the river. As soon as smart stones feel the unusual movement of the river, they’ll send an alarm to the control center at once. In this way, the government can take action to protect the Yellow River in time.And in the sky, drones (无人机) are flying to survey the flood prevention projects. Thanks to the drones, scientists can get the information about the Yellow River in time.Under the water and up in the sky, intelligent devices (设备) are helping to protect the Yellow River. In the future, we’ll try our best to create better ways for the mother river’s protection.1．According to the map, the “sea” in Paragraph 1 refers to _________.A．the Yellow SeaB．the Bohai SeaC．the South China SeaD．the East China Sea2．How does the writer introduce the Yellow River in Paragraph 2?A．By listing numbers.B．By telling a story.C．By comparing opinions.D．By asking questions.3．The intelligent devices are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _________.A．dronesB．smart stonesC．intelligent carsD．a digital twin4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．The Yellow River runs through nine provinces.B．The digital twin only uses big data to make a 3D model.C．Smart stones can feel the unusual movement of the river.D．Drones help to get the information about the Yellow River.5．What could be the best title for the passage?A．The Location of the Yellow RiverB．Beautiful Scenes of the Yellow RiverC．A Poem of Praising the Yellow RiverD．New Ways of Protecting the Yellow River Passage2A famous story from New Book of Tang tells of Emperor Xuanzong’s concubine, Yang Yuhuan. She loved lychees, a fruit that grew in faraway southern China and would easily go bad during transportation. To make her happy, the emperor ordered his riders to bring lychees to Chang’an. When the lychees finally arrived, they were still fresh. This makes people amazed at how fast the ancient postal system was!In fact, China’s postal system started over 3,000 years ago in the Zhou Dynasty. There were officials called “Xingfu(行夫)”, who were responsible for postal services, mainly carrying government orders and army messages.Before the third century BCE, many states had institutions(机构) similar to post stations, but with different names. When the Qin state unified China, it made them all use the same name—“You”, which is still used in China’s postal industry today.Although the postal system was well-developed during the Qin and Han dynasties, only the government could use it. Ordinary people had to depend on friends or family to send letters and goods.During the Sui and Tang dynasties, with the opening of the Grand Canal(大运河), express delivery(快递) by water grew quickly. The delivery system took shape, centred around the capital and reaching all parts of the country. The poet Cen Shen wrote:“One post station after another, the post riders flow like stars, setting off from Xianyang at dawn and reaching the top of Mount Longshan by dusk.” It was this highly developed system that allowed Yang to get her fresh lychees.In the Ming Dynasty, private business “civil letter bureaus(民信局)” appeared, allowing ordinary people to send letters and goods. Later,“security escort agencies(镖局)” also appeared. They were paid to protect people’s property and safety during travel.However, in the mid-19th century, China was forced to open its door to the West. This led to big changes in the postal industry. Finally, in 1913, the ancient express delivery system officially came to an end.1．According to the story in New Book of Tang, why did Emperor Xuanzong order riders to bring lychees to Chang’an?A．To test the speed of the ancient postal system.B．To satisfy his concubine Yang Yuhuan’s love for lychees.C．To promote the trade of lychees between the south and north.D．To show off the power of the Tang Dynasty.2．When did China’s postal system first start?A．In the Qin Dynasty.B．In the Han Dynasty.C．In the Zhou Dynasty.D．In the Sui Dynasty.3．What was the main task of the officials called “Xingfu” in the Zhou Dynasty?A．Delivering lychees for the royal family.B．Carrying government orders and army messages.C．Managing private civil letter bureaus.D．Protecting people’s property during travel.4．Which event promoted the rapid development of water express delivery during the Sui and Tang dynasties?A．The unification of China by the Qin state.B．The appearance of security escort agencies.C．The opening of the Grand Canal.D．The establishment of civil letter bureaus.Passage3Long ago, in ancient China, there was a story about the invention of silk. People believed that silk was first invented by Leizu, the wife of the Yellow Emperor. Leizu learned how to make cocoons (蚕茧) into soft and strong cloth. This magical cloth became known as “silk”, and it was so valuable that it was called “China’s Gold”. Following the kings’ orders, the Chinese kept the secret of making silk for centuries.But then, something amazing happened! During the Han Dynasty, the brave officer Zhang Qian traveled west as far as Central Asia and brought silk there. As years passed by, silk became so important that the trade road from Europe to China got its name—the Silk Road.The Silk Road became a busy highway for traders who carried things across deserts and mountains. From China, people sold silk and tea. In return, they received treasures such as spices (香料), gold and silver from the West. At the very beginning, it was mainly about trade; then people began to share ideas, technologies and cultures. For example, Chinese inventions like papermaking were spread to the West, while new ideas about math and science came to China.Most importantly, the Silk Road helped different cultures learn from each other. Art, music and even language were shared along this ancient road. In places like the Dunhuang Grottoes (敦煌石窟) in China, you can see how art pieces combined (融合) Eastern and Western styles into something special. It can not be seen anywhere else.The story of the Silk Road tells us how people from faraway lands could become friends through trade and shared ideas. Today, we remember the Silk Road as one of the greatest examples of cooperation (合作) and exchange in history. It shows us how important it is to learn about and respect each other’s traditions, and that different cultures can work together to create amazing things.1．Who invented silk in ancient China?A．Leizu.B．The kings.C．Zhang Qian.D．The Yellow Emperor.2．What was spread from China to the West according to Paragraph 3?A．Silk and gold.B．Spices and silver.C．Tea and papermaking.D．New ideas of science.3．What is the right order of the following facts from the passage?①Zhang Qian traveled west with silk.②Art and language were shared along the Silk Road.③Traders from China and the West exchanged things.④The Chinese were ordered to keep the secret of making silk.A．①→④→③→②B．①→③→④→②C．④→①→③→②D．④→③→②→①4．What does the story of the Silk Road mainly tell us?A．The change of world trade.B．The introduction of silk cloth.C．The influence of technology in history.D．The importance of cross-cultural communication.Passage4China has become stronger and stronger in recent years. Many foreigners (外国人) can’t believe that China has developed so fast and feel 1 . They see high-speed trains, Alipay (支付宝), shared bikes and online shopping as the 2 Four Great Inventions of China. Some of them 3 the influences (影响) of the new inventions. The following is what they said.Justin: I’m from Romania. The high-speed trains are very 4 , convenient and tidy. You only need about five hours to travel from Beijing to Shanghai by train. It 5 a lot of time.Yala: I’m from Nepal. Bicycle sharing system allows people to get a bike from point “A” and then 6 it at point “B”. It’s convenient, and it’s also a low-carbon (低碳的) and healthy way of life. I like it very much.Archana: My life in Beijing is quite different from that in India. Here in China, I 7 take banknotes (纸币) with me when I go out. I can pay with Alipay most of the time. It’s amazing. However, in India, if you don’t take 8 with you, you’ll be in trouble.Bond: I find many 9 between China and Thailand. We don’t have Taobao or other online shopping apps in Thailand. With these apps, I can 10 easily without stepping out of the doors in China.1．A．surprisedB．nervousC．sadD．angry2．A．oldB．newC．youngD．small3．A．come outB．looked forC．talked aboutD．gave up4．A．fastB．shortC．slowD．heavy5．A．takesB．savesC．changesD．works6．A．borrowB．buyC．keepD．return7．A．seldomB．sometimesC．oftenD．usually8．A．waterB．moneyC．rubbishD．food9．A．promisesB．connectionsC．differencesD．problems10．A．runB．swimC．readD．shopPassage5Last summer, Daniel Newham from the UK and Cleo Luden from France travelled across China. Their journey was recorded in the 1 China’s Culture Journey (《文运中国》). It shows the world the rich culture and modern life of China 2 the eyes of these two explorers (探索者).The two explorers’ journey 3 over 20,000 kilometres and they visited 16 famous landmarks (地标) across China. Along the way, they discovered the 4 value of Chinese culture.Newham, 45, has lived in China for over 25 years. 5 he knows China very well, the journey was still a big surprise to him. He 6 the Green Cloud Corridor (翠云廊) in Sichuan, which is a 151-kilometre ancient road with thousands of old trees. “It’s 7 to walk among the trees. I know that some great poets like Du Fu and Li Bai walked on the same path and enjoyed the same 8 thousands of years ago,” he said. As he walked, he thought, “ 9 can I feel the same emotions (情绪) as those ancient poets did when they were here?” He closed his eyes, listened to the sound of the wind, and 10 the world as it was years ago.The other explorer, 29-year-old Luden, began learning Chinese at the age of 10. During the journey, she saw many things that she couldn’t learn from books. She was deeply 11 by Dunhuang, Gansu. “I’m really interested in the pictures on the wall, 12 the female characters are amazing,” she said.Both Newham and Luden hope their experiences can 13 more people to visit China. “You don’t need to be afraid of 14 . If you have any trouble, somebody will help you. If you are 15 about the language barrier (障碍), Chinese people always find a way to help," Luden said.1．A．cartoonB．documentaryC．comedyD．drama2．A．exceptB．amongC．againstD．through3．A．coveredB．supportedC．directedD．required4．A．commonB．unclearC．lastingD．usual5．A．UnlessB．BeforeC．BecauseD．Although6．A．dealt withB．went overC．thought highly ofD．made a difference to7．A．boringB．excitingC．hardD．impossible8．A．sceneB．talentC．dialogueD．energy9．A．WhyB．WhereC．WhenD．How10．A．doubtedB．balancedC．imaginedD．practised11．A．provenB．praisedC．impressedD．admired12．A．exactlyB．hardlyC．simplyD．especially13．A．encourageB．forceC．allowD．warn14．A．nothingB．anythingC．nobodyD．somebody15．A．sorryB．crazyC．worriedD．relaxedPassage6请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。In recent years, Chinese has become one of the most popular languages to learn around the world. 1 A study from the Confucius Institute(孔子学院)shows that by 2025, over 150 million people from more than 180 countries are learning Chinese. 2 This growth isn’t just in schools. Many foreign companies ask their workers to learn Chinese to make business with Chinese partners easier. For example, a big German car company recently started a Chinese language training class for its top managers. 3 At the same time, Chinese pop culture, like TikTok videos, TV shows and music, makes more people want to learn Chinese—especially young people. 4 More than 70 countries have added Chinese to their national school subjects. In America, more than 500 primary and middle schools offer Chinese classes. That’s twice as many as 10 years ago. Marie, a high school student in New York, said, “Learning Chinese helps me understand Chinese history better. I hope to study at a Chinese university in the future.” 5 The big change shows the world is more interested in China’s development. As people from different cultures communicate more, Chinese will play a more important role in the world.A．That’s a big increase from 50 million in 2010.B．Schools and colleges are also starting to take action.C．Without doubt, Chinese will lead the world in the future.D．Experts say that the number of Chinese learners is on the rise.E．The reason is that 30% of its sales come from the Chinese market.F．This is because of China’s rapid development and its amazing culture.模块语篇题型体裁词数内容简介时文阅读Passage1阅读理解记叙文229本文介绍刨猪汤：一场乡土温情盛宴。Passage2阅读理解记叙文251本文介绍黑白世界的传奇：追忆聂卫平。实战演练Passage1阅读理解说明文332本文主要介绍了黄河作为中华文明的摇篮和中国的母亲河，其保护工作的重要性以及科学家们采用的新技术，如数字双胞胎、智能石头和无人机等，来更好地保护黄河。Passage2阅读理解说明文342主要介绍了中国古代邮政系统的发展历程及其兴衰变迁。Passage3阅读理解说明文333本文主要讲述了中国古代丝绸的发明、丝绸之路的起源、贸易往来、文化交流以及其重要意义。Passage4完形填空说明文239本文主要讲述了近年来中国发展迅速，许多外国人对中国的发展速度感到惊讶，他们把高铁、支付宝、共享单车和网购视为中国新的四大发明，一些外国人还谈到了这些新发明的影响。Passage5完形填空记叙文322本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了去年夏天，英国的丹尼尔·纽厄姆和法国的克莱奥·卢登展开的在中国境内的旅行。Passage6六选五说明文200本文主要讲述了近年来汉语在全球范围内变得非常受欢迎，并详细阐述了汉语受欢迎的原因，包括中国的发展、商业需求以及流行文化的影响等。