1、返回目录一、语法选择一、语法选择The famous scientist and thinker,Charles Darwin,was born on February 12th,1809.Darwins father was _ well-known doctor and he hoped his son would also become a doctor.As a boy,unexpectedly,Darwin liked _ nature and compared what he saw with everything he read in science books.He also
2、liked collecting very much.He collected many things,such as birds,eggs,stones _ leaves.1 12 23 3返回目录At the age of sixteen,Darwin _ to Edinburgh University to study in order that he could become a doctor.But _ was interested in the history of nature.Then he was sent to study in Cambridge University.T
3、here he studied till 1831.Some time _ he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and needed a scientist.His professor advised 4 45 56 6返回目录him _.So Darwin was on it.His research lasted almost five years.The Beagle visited New Zealand,Australia and islands in the Pacific.Darwi
4、n saw many new plants and animals.He collected all _ of plants.In 1842 Darwin went to live in Kent,where he continued his studies _ changes in nature.By 1859 Darwin published his famous book The Origin of Species(物种起源).Other scientists thought it was not _.But later,more and more scientists agreed w
5、ith him.7 78 89 91010返回目录()1.A.theB.anC.aD./()2.A.watchB.watchedC.watchesD.watching()3.A.andB.butC.soD.or()4.A.sentB.was sentC.will sendD.will be sent()5.A.heB.himC.hisD.himselfC CD DA AB BA A返回目录()6.A.lateB.laterC.latestD.the latest()7.A.goingB.to goC.goneD.go()8.A.kindB.kindsC.kindsD.kinds()9.A.in
6、B.toC.ofD.at()10.A.believablyB.believe C.belief D.believableB BB BC CC CD D返回目录二、完形填空二、完形填空 Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu,part of todays Shandong Province.September 28th is his birthday.Although he was born over 2,000 years ago,people still _ him on this day.His childhood was _.His father die
7、d when he was only 3 and he had to work to help his mother.But young Confucius didnt _ studying.He visited many famous teachers and learned music,history,poetry and sports.111112121313返回目录Later,he became a teacher and started the _ private school in Chinese history.At that time,only children from ri
8、ch families could go to school,but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.He had about 3,000 students in _ lifetime.Today,people still follow his _.He told us that each person has something worthy to learn and teach.“When I am with three people,one of them 1414151516
9、16返回目录must be better than me in some _.I choose their good qualities(品质)and follow them.I take their bad qualities and change them in myself.”He also taught us that thinking is very important in study.“All study but no thinking makes people puzzled(迷惑).All thinking but no study makes people _.”Confu
10、cius is not only a great teacher but also a famous _ with wise thoughts about the world 171718181919返回目录and society.His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners.“A kind person should _ others.Be strict with yourself,but be kind to others.”He said.2020返回目录()11.A.like B.forget C.re
11、member D.find()12.A.happy B.sad C.good D.nice()13.A.give up B.pick up C.take off D.put off()14.A.first B.second C.third D.last()15.A.her B.their C.its D.hisC CB BA AA AD D返回目录()16.A.thoughts B.news C.ways D.messages()17.A.times B.ages C.areas D.facts()18.A.lazily B.beautifully C.happily D.curiously(
12、)19.A.scientist B.thinker C.engineer D.explorer()20.A.look for B.think for C.find for D.care forA AC CA AB BD D返回目录三、阅读理解三、阅读理解(A(A篇篇)Paper making,gunpowder,printing and the compass are four ancient inventions by Chinese people.They have had a huge influence all over the world.Paper MakingPaper Maki
13、ngIn 105 AD,Cai Lun,a great guy during the Eastern Han Dynasty,invented paper from worn fishnet,bark(树皮)and cloth.These materials could be easily found at a much lower cost,so large quantities of paper 返回目录could be produced.And from then on,recording information became much easy.GunpowderGunpowder I
14、n Chinese,gunpowder is called“huoyao”,meaning flaming(燃烧的)medicine.Unlike paper and printing,the birth of gunpowder was quite accidental.At the end of the Tang Dynasty,it was first invented inadvertently(无意地)by alchemists(炼金术士)while attempting to make an elixir(灵丹妙药)of immorality(不道德).It was first u
15、sed in military(军事的)affairs.续表续表返回目录PrintingPrinting During the reign of Northern Song Dynasty,Bi Sheng invented printing after numerous(无数的)tests(10411048).These types could be used again and again for different books.续表续表返回目录CompassCompass In the 11th century,tiny needles made of magnetized(已磁化的)s
16、teel were invented.One end of the needle points north while the other points south.The compass was thus created.It helped people know the direction better.续表续表返回目录()21.Paper making was invented _ by Cai Lun.A.at the end of Tang DynastyB.in Northern Song DynastyC.in Eastern Han DynastyD.in Ming Dynas
17、tyC C返回目录()22.Chinese people invented _ by accident.A.paper makingB.gunpowderC.printingD.compass()23._ invented printing after a lot of practices.A.Bi ShengB.Cai LunC.Sheng NongD.Zheng HeB BA A返回目录()24.One end of the compass needle points _ while the other points south.A.eastB.southC.westD.north()25
18、.Which is the earliest of the four inventions mentioned here?A.Gunpowder.B.Paper making.C.Compass.D.Printing.D DB B返回目录四、短文填空四、短文填空请用适当的词完成下面的短文,并把所缺单词填写在横线上。每个空只能填写一个形式正确、意义相符的单词。Chopsticks were invented in China.There are many stories about _ may have invented them.One of them is about Dayu.Dayu w
19、as _ ancient Chinese leader who helped his people fight floods.He was always very busy _ his work and often ate in the wild.He 262627272828返回目录_ a pot(锅)to boil water and cook animal meat.Most of the time,he was in a hurry and didnt have _ to wait to eat.But the meat was too _ to pick up with his ha
20、nds.In those days,people ate with their hands.So Dayu picked up some twigs(树枝)to help _ hold the meat.The twigs later became the chopsticks we know today.2929303031313232返回目录But of course,this is just one story.The earliest chopsticks we have found so far are _ than 3,000 years old,dating back to th
21、e Shang Dynasty.The six bronze chopsticks _ found in the Ruins of Yin in Anyang.At _,chopsticks were just used as cooking tools.Only after some time did people start to use chopsticks to eat.333334343535返回目录26._ 27._ 28._ 29._ 30._31._ 32._ 33._34._ 35._whowhoananwithwithusedusedtimetimehothothimsel
22、fhimselfmoremorewerewerefirstfirst返回目录五、读写综合五、读写综合A.A.回答问题回答问题请阅读下面这篇文章,根据所提供的信息,回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整,并把答案写在横线上。Recently we made a survey and asked some foreign students to tell us about their favorite dynasty of China.Here is what they talked about this topic.返回目录 Heaven was right.If the ruler lo
23、st his power and dynasty,that meant that the gods would take back their blessing because they did not agree with a bad ruler.I like the most famous educator Confucius saying:Keep what you say and carry out what you do.David续表续表I like Zhou Dynasty,the longest dynasty in the history of China.Zhou Dyna
24、sty first used the Mandate of Heaven(天命)to rule.If a ruler was good to his people,that meant that the Mandate of 返回目录 emperor,Shi Huangdi.He was an outstanding man in the history of China although he was kind of cruel.Adam续表续表Im interested in Qin Dynasty in which the Great Wall of China began.I have
25、 been to the Great Wall with my friends.It is an excellent and amazing experience.I cant forget it.During this dynasty,China became an empire(帝国)with its first true 返回目录most outstanding period in the development of Chinese classic poetry.The romantic poet.Li Bai,is my favorite.I enjoy the fantastic
26、imagery(比喻)in his poems.Joe续表续表I think Tang Dynasty is great.It brought the Golden Age of China.During the Tang Dynasty,the largest city in the world was built in China and the nation enjoyed peace as well as progress in the arts and sciences.Tang Dynasty was the 返回目录36.Which dynasty lasted the long
27、est in China?_37.Who was the most famous educator in Zhou Dynasty?_Zhou Dynasty lasted the longest in China./Zhou Zhou Dynasty lasted the longest in China./Zhou Dynasty.Dynasty.Confucius was the most famous educator in Zhou Dynasty.Confucius was the most famous educator in Zhou Dynasty./Confucius./C
28、onfucius.返回目录38.When did China become an empire?_39.What does Adam think of Shi Huangdi?_China became an empire in Qin Dynasty./In Qin China became an empire in Qin Dynasty./In Qin Dynasty.Dynasty.Adam thinks he was an outstanding man in the history Adam thinks he was an outstanding man in the histo
29、ry of China although he was kind of cruel.of China although he was kind of cruel.返回目录40.How many dynasties in Chinese history were mentioned in this passage?_Three/3 dynasties in Chinese history were mentioned.Three/3 dynasties in Chinese history were mentioned./Three/3./Three/3.返回目录B.B.书面表达书面表达你喜欢中
30、国历史上的哪个朝代?它有哪些吸引你的地方?请你以“My Favorite Dynasty of China”为题写一篇短文。内容包括:内容包括:(1)你最喜欢的中国朝代名称。(2)你喜欢它的理由。(至少两点)(3)呼吁大家要了解历史,弘扬传统文化。返回目录作文要求:作文要求:(1)不能照抄原文;不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和学生的真实姓名。(2)语句连贯,词数80个左右。作文的标题已经给出,不计入总词数。【写作指导】【写作指导】第一步:审题。(议论文,一般过去时和一般现在时)第二步:运用好词好句。(仅供参考)返回目录1.favorite dynasty最爱的朝代2.give people h
31、appy life给人们幸福生活3.spread to传播到4.learn about 学习;了解5.ancient times 古时候6.be rich in 在方面很富有7.with a long history 有着悠久的历史返回目录第三步:列提纲。(列出要表达的内容)第四步:运用and,or,so,because,but,first,then等连接词将以上要点连成文章,注意句型多样化。返回目录【写作实练】【写作实练】My Favorite Dynasty of ChinaMy Favorite Dynasty of China_Of all the dynasties of China
32、,I like Tang Dynasty Of all the dynasties of China,I like Tang Dynasty best.Because it is a bright pearl in Chinese culture.best.Because it is a bright pearl in Chinese culture.Besides,Tang Dynastic was strong and people lived a Besides,Tang Dynastic was strong and people lived a rich life.Whats mor
33、e,there are a lot of beautiful rich life.Whats more,there are a lot of beautiful poems still spreading today.Among the famous poets in poems still spreading today.Among the famous poets in 返回目录_Tang Dynasty,I like Li Bai best.Tang Dynasty,I like Li Bai best.As a Chinese middle school student,we should As a Chinese middle school student,we should learn more about Chinese history and spread Chinese learn more about Chinese history and spread Chinese traditional culture to the world.traditional culture to the world.返回目录