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外研版九年级英语上册Unit3 阅读理解专项练习
A
Billions of years ago, there were no plants on Earth. The early planet had little oxygen, and only simple tiny living things lived in the ocean. Among them, green algae played the most important role. They could make food through photosynthesis and slowly filled the air with oxygen. This great change made it possible for more complex life to appear.
Scientists have found that the first real plants on Earth evolved from green algae about 470 million years ago. At first, these primitive plants lived in shallow water near the coasts. Sometimes they were covered by water, and sometimes they were exposed to the air. This special environment helped them gradually get used to living on land.
The earliest land plants were quite simple. They were small and had no real roots, stems or leaves. One famous ancient plant fossil is Cooksonia, which lived around 430 million years ago. It was only about 5 centimeters tall. As time went by, plants kept evolving. They grew stronger, developed vascular tissues to carry water and nutrients, and later ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants appeared one after another.
The evolution of plants completely changed our planet. They made the land full of life, created rich soil and provided food and oxygen for almost all animals. Without the long evolution of the first plants, the beautiful world we live in would never exist.
1. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Different kinds of ancient plants on Earth B. The long evolution process of the first plants
C. How plants make oxygen for animals D. The introduction of a plant fossil called Cooksonia
2. Where did the first real plants live at first
A. Deep in the ocean B. On dry land far from water
C. In shallow water near coasts D. Inside the hard rocks
3. What can we learn about Cooksonia from the passage
A. It had big roots and beautiful flowers B. It appeared earlier than green algae
C. It was a very small ancient plant D. It could not live on land at all
4. The underlined word "primitive" in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. early and simple B. strong and tall C. colorful and beautiful D. fast and active
B
Chinese characters are one of the oldest writing systems in the world, with a history of more than 3,000 years. Just like living things, they have also gone through a long and gradual evolution.
The earliest known Chinese characters are Oracle Bone Script. It first appeared over 3,000 years ago on animal bones and turtle shells. Ancient people used these simple symbols to record events and ask questions about the future. Later, Bronze Script came into use. It was mainly carved on bronze tools and looked more regular than Oracle Bone Script.
As time passed, characters kept changing for easier writing. Then Seal Script became popular. Its lines were smooth and even. After that, Clerical Script took the place of Seal Script. It greatly simplified the strokes and made writing much faster. Finally, Regular Script was formed. It has clear and neat shapes, and it is still the main font we use in daily life and study today.
This long evolution shows the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. From simple symbols to standard characters, every change fits people’s needs. Chinese characters are not only a useful writing tool, but also a precious part of Chinese traditional culture.
1. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The different uses of Chinese characters B. The long evolution of Chinese characters
C. The importance of traditional Chinese culture D. The way to write different kinds of scripts
2. Where did Oracle Bone Script first appear
A. On bronze tools B. On paper and books
C. On animal bones and turtle shells D. On stone walls
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Bronze Script looks simpler than Oracle Bone Script.
B. Clerical Script made writing more convenient.
C. Seal Script is still widely used today.
D. Regular Script has a history of less than 1,000 years.
4. What can we infer from the passage
A. Chinese characters stopped changing a long time ago.
B. People kept improving characters for practical use.
C. Oracle Bone Script was the most beautiful font.
D. All ancient scripts are hard for us to understand now.
C
Traditional Chinese clothing has a history of thousands of years and changes greatly with different dynasties. It is not just daily wear, but also a symbol of Chinese culture.
In ancient times, people first made simple clothes with leaves and animal fur to keep warm. About 2,200 years ago, during the Han Dynasty, the main costume was Hanfu. It usually had long robes and wide sleeves, and was elegant and comfortable. Later, many dynasties came one after another. The styles, colors and materials of clothing kept changing.
The Tang Dynasty was a golden age for clothing development, which began 1,399 years ago. People loved bright colors and loose designs. Both men and women wore fashionable clothes, and foreign styles also influenced local costumes at that time. After the Tang Dynasty, clothing became simpler in some periods. When it came to modern times, more convenient western-style clothes became popular, but traditional costumes never disappeared.
Nowadays, more and more young people like wearing Hanfu on festivals or during trips. The evolution of Chinese clothing records the changes of history and people’s life. It carries the beauty and spirit of our nation all the time.
1. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Different popular festivals in ancient China
B. The long history and changes of Chinese clothing
C. How people make traditional clothes today
D. The fashionable clothes in the Tang Dynasty
2. What did ancient people use to make the earliest clothes
A. Silk and cotton B. Leaves and animal fur C. Cloth and thread D. Paper and grass
3. How many years are there between the start of the Han Dynasty clothing and the Tang Dynasty clothing mentioned in the passage
A. 801 B. 901 C. 1001 D. 1201
4. What can we infer from the passage
A. No one wears traditional clothes in modern life.
B. Tang clothing styles were affected by foreign culture.
C. Hanfu was only worn by women in the Han Dynasty.
D. Western-style clothes are totally unpopular now.
D
The Song Dynasty was a wonderful time for food culture in ancient China. People’s living conditions improved a lot, so different kinds of tasty food appeared and became popular.
In cities of the Song Dynasty, there were many restaurants, snack shops and street food stalls. Both rich people and common citizens could enjoy nice food. Rice was the main food for most people. Besides rice, people also ate wheat, beans and all kinds of vegetables. Meat dishes were popular too. Pork, chicken and fish were widely seen on people’s tables.
What’s more, many traditional snacks came into being in this period. Fried cakes, sweet dumplings and fruit candies were loved by kids and adults. People also loved drinking tea. Tea houses could be found everywhere. Drinking tea slowly and chatting with friends became a relaxing daily activity.
The rich food culture of the Song Dynasty shows people’s happy life and great wisdom. Many food styles and eating habits from that time still influence our life today.
1.What was the main food for most people in the Song Dynasty
2. Why did lots of different foods appear in the Song Dynasty
3. What traditional Chinese snack do you like best Please tell us your reason in one or two sentences.
答案与详解
A篇
1. 答案：B
解析:全文围绕植物从绿藻演变、登陆、不断进化展开A（远古各类植物）、C（植物如何为动物造氧）、D（介绍库克逊蕨）均为文章局部细节，只有B概括了首批植物漫长的进化过程，是全文主旨。
2. 答案：C
解析：第二段第二句 At first, these primitive plants lived in shallow water near the coasts.
细节题。第一批真正的植物最初生长在海岸边的浅水区，故选C。
3. 答案：C
解析：第三段第三句 It was only about 5 centimeters tall.库克逊蕨仅有5厘米高，是一种体型很小的远古植物。A错误：原文提到最早陆生植物没有真正的根和花；B错误：植物由绿藻进化而来，绿藻出现更早；D错误：库克逊蕨属于陆生植物。
4. 答案：A
解析：第二段+第三段首句（描述最早出现、结构简单的植物）primitive 结合语境意为原始的；早期且构造简单的，对应A选项。B（高大强壮）、C（色彩艳丽）、D（敏捷活跃）均不符合文意。
B篇
1. 答案：B
解析：全文讲述汉字从古至今的演变过程。文章核心介绍汉字的漫长演变。A（汉字的不同用途）、C（传统文化的重要性）、D（各类字体的书写方法）都只是局部内容。
2. 答案：C
解析：第二段第二句 It first appeared over 3,000 years ago on animal bones and turtle shells.
甲骨文最早出现在兽骨和龟甲上。
3. 答案：B
第三段第五句 It greatly simplified the strokes and made writing much faster.
解析：隶书简化笔画、加快书写速度，也就是让书写更便捷，B正确。A错误：原文只说金文字形更规整，并未说比甲骨文更简单；C错误：如今主流字体是楷书，篆书不再被广泛使用；D错误：文中未提及楷书历史不足一千年，该表述无依据。
4. 答案：B
解析：第三段第一句 As time passed, characters kept changing for easier writing.汉字不断简化、优化，可推断出人们为了实际使用需求一直在改进汉字。A错误：汉字一直在演变，并非早已停止变化；C错误：文中没有评价哪种字体最美；D错误：“所有古文字现在都难以理解”表述过于绝对。
C篇
1. 答案：B
解析：全文介绍中国服饰的历史与历代变化文章主要讲述中国服饰的悠久历史与演变。A（古代节日）、C（现代传统服饰制作）、D（唐代时装）均为细节。
2. 答案：B
解析：古人最早使用树叶和兽皮制作衣服。第二段第一句 people first made simple clothes with leaves and animal fur to keep warm.
3. 答案：A
解析：\(2200 1399 = 801\)，答案选A。第二段 & 第三段（汉服距今2200年，唐代服饰距今1399年）
4. 答案：B
解析：第三段第三句 foreign styles also influenced local costumes at that time.原文明确说明外来风格影响了唐代服饰，B正确。A错误：现在仍有很多人穿传统服饰；C错误：文中未说明汉服仅女性穿着；D错误：西式服装如今十分流行。
D篇
1. 参考答案：Rice.
第二段第四句 Rice was the main food for most people.
解析：细节简答，直接提取原文信息即可。
2. 参考答案：Because people’s living conditions improved a lot.
第一段第二句 People’s living conditions improved a lot, so different kinds of tasty food appeared and became popular.
解析：细节简答，生活条件改善是美食种类变多的原因。
3. 开放题（参考范文+答题要求）
答题要求：回答出最喜欢的中式传统小吃，并用1–2句话说明理由，语法正确、表达简洁即可。
参考示例1
I like sweet dumplings best. They taste sweet and soft.
参考示例2
My favorite snack is fried cakes. They are delicious and popular in China.
评分要点：写出小吃名称 + 简单说明理由，语句通顺无语法错误即可得分。

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