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As we all know, if a person isn't in good health, he or she can't study or work well,or live comfortably. Staying healthy is one of the most important goals in everyone's life.

During the past one and a half years, the COVID﹣19 pandemic has led many people to pay more attention to their health. Exercising is an excellent way to keep healthy. So what are the most popular activities？What are different people's favourites？And what are some factors（因素） holding people back from physical fitness？Here's the result of a recent survey on people's exercise.

Top 6 popular activities	Different favourites		What's stopping people from exercise
Running     57. 3% Walking      51. 5% Cycling       36. 6% Playing ball games 25. 8% Swimming      25. 0% Hiking          21. 6%	Born after 2000 Ball games	Born in 1990s Yoga	No professional training 42. 9% No time 33. 2% Not exercise facilities 23.9%
	Born in 1980s Swimming	Born in 1970s Walking

（1）What kind of activity may a 15﹣year﹣old student probably like best？ 　 　

A．	Ball games.
B．	Swimming.
C．	Walking.
D．	Yoga.

（2）If 2, 000 people took part in the survey, how many people would think "No time" is the main factor in stopping them from exercise？ 　 　

A．	429.
B．	664.
C．	478.
D．	332.

（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ 　 　

A．	Young people born in 1980s like Yoga most.
B．	Playing ball games is less popular than swimming.
C．	Most people think they don't exercise because of no facilities.
D．	The survey is based on three questions about people's exercise.

On May 22，2021，people in China and around the world felt sad because China's "father of hybrid rice（杂交水稻）" Yuan Longping died.

Yuan worked as a teacher at an agriculture（农业） school in An Jiang，Hunan after graduation.Seeing many people die of hunger from 1959 to 1961，he decided to study hybrid rice.

Yuan spent four years looking for a wild rice strain（品牌） that could be crossed（杂交）.In 1964，he found it!

Yuan put all his life into creating hybrid rice，which ended hunger for millions of people not only in China，but around the world.Hybrid rice is grown in 57 percent of China's rice fields.It is also grown in over 40 countries，including India，the US and Brazil.

In 2020，Yuan's team set a new world record in growing hybrid rice.

Yuan was not only a great scientist but also a talented man.He had many hobbies，such as volleyball，swimming and violin. Though he has left，we will respect and remember him forever.

（1）Why did people in China and around the world feel sad on May 22，2021？

　                                                 　

（2）Did Yuan work as a teacher at an agriculture school in An Jiang，Hunan？

　                                                 　

（3）What did Yuan spend four years looking for？

　                                                  　

（4）How many countries is the hybrid rice grown in？

　                                                   

（5）What hobbies did Yuan have？

　                                                   　

Time passes rapidly with no sound.It has been 100 years since the Communist Party of China（CPC中国共产党） was founded（成立）.There are many stories about the Party and me.

Both my parents are members of the Party.When I was younger，they told me many touchingstories about the CPC.The spirits of Jinggangshan and Yan'an moved me so much.From that time I became interested in the Party.

As I grew up，I learned more.In my eyes，my parents regard their membership in the Party as an important thing.Deeply，they know they should help others.They give away clothes to people in need.The give food to the poor.They help the cleaners sweep the streets.From them，I understand the duty of the Party members.

A few years have passed.I have read lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC.What's more，I have joined in many activities that are about the Party.

Now I am a League member（团员）.I believe I will be a real Party member one day.If I become a member of the Party，I will do what I can to help others.I'm looking forward to that day!

（1）It's 　 　years since the CPC was founded.

A．	80
B．	90
C．	100

（2）What does the underlined word "touching" in Paragraph （段落）2 probably mean in Chinese？ 　 　

A．	恼人的
B．	令人感动的
C．	无聊的

（3）As Party members，what do the writer's parents do to help others？ 　 　

A．	They give food to the poor.
B．	They sell clothes to people in need.
C．	They ask the cleaners to sweep the streets.

（4）What has the writer joined in？ 　 　

A．	Many activities about the Party.
B．	Many activities about the League.
C．	Many activities about volunteering.

（5）What is the writer now？ 　 　

A．	A Party member.
B．	A teacher.
C．	A League member.

In order to help teenagers build a strong body，students in Grade 9 have to take part in zhongkao P.E.test every year.To prepare for the test，many junior high school students try their best to train hard.

On April 18，Sun Gao from Hangzhou，Zhejiang finished his P.E.test.After three years of hard training，he got 26.5 points.

" It wasn't a high score，since many of my classmates got full scores-30 points，but I'm still happy，since I tried my best."Sun said. "I think the P.E.test is really good for us.By hard training，I am much stronger now." He added.

Gong Siyu from Chengdu，Sichuan is in Grade 8 now."I signed up（报名） for an after﹣school training class.I practice every Saturday evening for two hours，doing pull﹣ups（引体向上），an 800﹣meter run and basketball." she said.In 2022，when Gong takes the test，the P.E.test will be 60 points in zhongkao.

"I think it's a good thing." Gong said. "Health is important，and by preparing for the test，we get more chances to exercise and relax."

（1）What's the purpose of zhongkao P.E.test？ 　  　

A．	To help teenagers train hard.
B．	To help teenagers get good points.
C．	To help teenagers build a strong body.

（2）How many points did Sun Gao get in his P.E.test？ 　  　

A．	26.5 points.
B．	30 points.
C．	60 points.

（3）Why was Sun Gao still happy with his P.E.score？ 　  　

A．	Because he got a full score in the test.
B．	Because he tried his best in the test.
C．	Because he got more points than all his classmates.

（4）When does Gong Siyu have her after﹣class training class now？ 　  　

A．	Every Saturday morning.
B．	Every Saturday afternoon.
C．	Every Saturday evening.

（5）What did Sun Gao and Gong Siyu think about the P.E.test？ 　  　

A．	Only Sun Gao thought it was a good thing.
B．	Both of them thought it was a good thing.
C．	Both of them though it was a boring thing.

Traditional Chinese Cultures
Chinese Folk Music Chinese folk music is connected with ancient Chinese stories.One of the classics（经典著作），shijing，included some folk songs from the West Zhou to the Spring and Autumn Period.Traditional Chinese musical instruments include guzheng，pipa，erhu，xiao and so on.	Weiqi Weiqi，called yi in ancient China，is a smart board game between two players with a history of over 3，000 years.People believe weiqi is the beginning of all ancient chess games.
Chinese Handwriting Chinese handwriting is a special art of Asian cultures.Brush handwriting is much loved around the world.Wang Xizhi was very famous for brush handwriting.He made a great achievement in Chinese handwriting.	Chinese Painting In ancient China，most of the Chinese paintings were done on paper or silk.Traditional Chinese painting includes mountains and water，flowers and birds，figures（人物）.The highest form of Chinese painting is mountains and water.

（1）What is Chinese folk music connected with？ 　 　

A．	Weiqi.
B．	Ancient Chinese stories.
C．	Chinese painting.

（2）Traditional Chinese musical instruments do NOT include 　 　.

A．	xiao
B．	piano
C．	guzheng

（3）What have we learned about Wang Xizhi from the passage？ 　 　

A．	He was a great weiqi player.
B．	He was good at Chinese painting.
C．	He made a great achievement in Chinese handwriting.

（4）In ancient China，people often painted 　 　.

A．	on wood or cloth
B．	on paper or wood
C．	on paper or silk

（5）The highest form of Chinese painting is 　 　.

A．	mountains and water
B．	flowers and birds
C．	figures

There are some famous buildings that everyone can recognize （识别）.When you see a picture of a sports stadium that reminds you of a bird 's nest（鸟巢），you probably know it is the Olympic stadium in Beijing.When you see a picture of a famous concert hall that reminds you of a sailing ship，you probably know it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia.Buildings like these are easily recognized worldwide.They were designed to look like other things if people use their imaginations.

   Other buildings do not need any imagination.They are made to look exactly like other things.Sometimes，these buildings are offices，restaurants，or even houses.Three buildings built in this way are actually museums.The shape（外形） of the building is a clue （线索） to the objects that people can see inside.

   In Guizhou，China，people can visit the Meitan Tea Museum，built in the shape of a huge teapot.There is also a second building next door that is shaped like a tea cup.From far away，the nine﹣storey teapot shaped museum looks like some kind of huge work of art.But as one gets closer，the windows make it clear that this is a building.

   People who are interested in guitars might want to visit the Guitar Museum in the USA.The three﹣storey building is shaped like a guitar lying on its side.Inside，visitors can see all kinds of guitars as well as learn about famous guitar players.

   One of the newest funny shaped museums is a pottery （陶器） museum in Korea.This museum，built in 2011，is shaped just like a real pot.Along with seeing examples of pots and tools used for making pots in the museum，visitors can try to make their own pots there.

（1）What are the stadium and the concert hall examples of？ 　    　

A．	Huge building.
B．	Famous building in Beijing.
C．	Places that look like other things.
D．	Buildings that look exactly like things in them.

（2）If you are in the newest funny shaped museum in Korea，you can 　    　there.

A．	make your own pots
B．	see all kinds of guitars
C．	drink tea
D．	do sports

（3）Where do you think the passage is from？ 　    　

A．	A music magazine.
B．	A sports magazine.
C．	An art magazine.
D．	A medical magazine.

（4）What is the best title of this passage？ 　    　

A．	Famous museums.
B．	Interesting buildings.
C．	Famous things from long ago.
D．	Things used to make buildings.

Two little girls，14-year-old Cindy and 12-year-old Lucy，wrote to a newspaper office，asking some fast food restaurants to stop giving away free plastic（塑料） toys.Many people read the letter and supported them.

   "We have been learning all about the environment at school and the problem of plastic.It made us very sad to see how plastic harms wildlife and pollutes the ocean，and we want to change this.

   "That's why we want the fast food restaurants to think of the environment and stop giving away plastic toys with their kids meals." the two girls wrote in their letter.

   "We like to go to eat in fast food restaurants，but children only play with the plastic toys they give us for a few minutes before they get thrown away.In the end， theywill harm animals and pollute the sea.We want anything they give us to be sustainable （可持续发展的），so we can protect the earth for us and for future humans，" they continued.

   The letter made a large number of readers pay attention to them.The number of people who supported them almost doubled after reporters followed the two little girls.

   Since the little girls' story started being picked up by news reporters，the fast food restaurants had to give a reply to the newspaper office，telling about their plans for making their free toys more sustainable.

（1）The two little girls wrote to the newspaper office in order to 　    　.

A．	get some fast food
B．	get some free presents
C．	stop children having junk food
D．	stop fast food restaurants giving away plastic toys

（2）Where do the two girls learn about the environment？ 　    　

A．	At home.
B．	At school.
C．	In a restaurant.
D．	In a library.

（3）The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refers to（指） 　    　in the passage.

A．	fast food restaurants
B．	fast food
C．	plastic toys
D．	waste water

（4）What may fast food restaurants most probably do to deal with free plastic toys？ 　    　

A．	They may stop giving away free plastic toys.
B．	They may make free toys with paper and cloth.
C．	They may sell their plastic toys to other countries.
D．	They may make free plastic toys more sustainable.

It is said that tea can improve creative power of the literary （文学的） artists in ancient China.According to Lu Yu's Tea Classics，tea-drinking in China can be traced back （追溯） to the Zhou Dynasty - tea was discovered by Shen Nong and became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.

   Tea-drinking in China has a history of four thousand years.As the legend （传说） has it，Shen Nong tasted hundreds of wild plants to see which were poisonous，in order to prevent people from eating the poisonous plants.It is said that he was once poisoned but was saved by eating some leaves of an evergreen plant with white flowers.Later，people called the leaves that saved his life "cha".

   In modern times，people still keep tea-drinking as one of their daily activities.According to the study，tea can also have effects on some modern illnesses.To those who have to work with computers for a long time，drinking tea can help them to build up a wall against the computer radiation.To those who may have too much fat，drinking tea can help them to recreate a new balance in their bodies.And to those aged people，drinking tea is also a good way to keep a calm mood for a longer life.

（1）Tea-drinking in China can be traced back to 　    　.

A．	the Zhou Dynasty
B．	the Xia Dynasty
C．	the Qing Dynasty
D．	the Tang Dynasty

（2）The underlined word "poisonous" in the passage means" 　    　"in Chinese.

A．	供饮用的
B．	美味的
C．	多姿多彩的
D．	有毒的

（3）What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us？ 　    　

A．	Shen Nong was once poisoned.
B．	Shen Nong was a hero.
C．	The birth of tea.
D．	Tea became popular.

（4）What is the main idea of this passage？ 　    　

A．	The legend of Shen Nong.
B．	The history of tea-drinking in China.
C．	Drinking tea can help people live longer.
D．	Tea can have effects on some modern illnesses.

My dad has always spent his free time climbing mountains.He spends several years in planning his route，listening to the weather report and finding the best maps，and he really likes a good challenge.For example，he always chooses the most difficult path up the mountain，so that he can achieve something.

   As soon as I could walk，he started taking me with him sometimes.At first，he used to carry me on his shoulders.Later on，I had my own little boots and I followed him up the easiest slopes （陡坡）.I can still remember how happy I was when we set off.

   The first time I did a proper （真正的） climb with him，I was about eight years old.As we got to the top，we saw some other climbers standing there admiring the view.They couldn't believe my father had managed to get to the top with such a small girl.In fact，we weren't the only ones who managed to do so that day.When we were coming down，we met another family with two young girls，who must have been just behind us.

   I'm now 15 and I belong to a climbing club.Dad always hoped to pass on his love of climbing to me. It seems that he has.I already spend most of my weekends in the mountains.Sometimes dad comes too，but now I'm the one out in front，and he can't always catch up with me!

（1）The writer's father always chooses the most difficult path up the mountain 　    　.

A．	to keep healthy
B．	to go sightseeing
C．	to achieve something
D．	to take photos

（2）How did the writer feel when they set off？ 　    　

A．	Worried.
B．	Nervous.
C．	Surprised.
D．	Happy.

（3）The writer did a proper climb with her father for the first time when he was about 　    　.

A．	eight years old
B．	sixteen years old
C．	two years old
D．	fifteen years old

（4）The underlined sentence "It seems that he has." means the writer's father 　    　.

A．	has given the maps to her
B．	has passed his love of climbing to her
C．	doesn't like climbing mountains any more
D．	doesn't want to climb mountains with her any more

It was a cold and snowy morning after the winter vacation.Actually，it was my first day at my new school.I was walking slowly and worrying about lots of things.It was 7：00 in the morning and there weren't many people on the road.A girl on a bike passed me quickly.She was riding on ice when suddenly she fell off her bike a few steps in front of me.She was trying hard to get up but fell once more.Without thinking，I went over and helped her stand up.She said， "Thank you，" with a smile and then rode away.The words "Thank you" warmed me and this small event made me feel less nervous about my new school.

   Finally，I got to school.The teacher led me to the classroom and asked me to sit down beside a girl.I was so nervous.I knew some of the students were looking at me but I didn't dare to look at them.Soon the first class started.It was English.They used a different textbook from my old school and I didn't have a copy.As I was wondering what to do，a book appeared in front of me. "Let's share，" the girl next to me said." And hi，I'm Carrie." I looked up.It was the girl I helped that morning.What a surprise!

   From then on，we became good friends.She was my first and best friend at my new school.Helping her also helped me find a friend.

（1）The first day at the writer's new school was cold and 　    　.

A．	rainy
B．	snowy
C．	windy
D．	cloudy

（2）Who fell off the bike？ 　    　

A．	A girl.
B．	A boy.
C．	An old man.
D．	An old woman.

（3）The writer felt less nervous on the way to school because of 　    　.

A．	a letter
B．	an e﹣mail
C．	a small gift
D．	a small event

（4）Carrie shared 　    　with the writer.

A．	a pen
B．	a dictionary
C．	a book
D．	a ruler

Facial recognition technology （人脸识别技术） is widely used today.For example，the police use it to search for bad guys.It's also used to unlock phones or doors.

   Now，a similar technology，known as facial detection （探测），is entering a new field：the business of advertising （广告）.

   Such systems are going through tests in a small number of stores.One facial detection system can judge （判断） a person's "happiness" σr "fear" level.Another system can detect whether someone is wearing eyeglasses.If so，stores can send advertisements for new glasses to him.

   Facial detection technology is also placed inside some large advertising boards.Cameras in those boards can detect information like people's ages and five levels of feelings 一 from "very happy" to "very unhappy".

   Supporters of the technology say it could improve buyers' experience by showing products theymight like or by offering them products at lower prices.

   Some are against the idea of using such systems.Pam Dixon，the head of a privacy （隐私） group，is one of them.She thinks ▲.For example，a store could raise the price of a product according to a person's age and feelings.

   However，one store testing the technology explained people's information like names or ages wouldn't be stored.And the advertising board system maker said it didn't keep any personal information or record any videos.

（1）Facial detection technology can judge people's 　 　，according to the passage.

A．	weight
B．	feelings
C．	height
D．	hobbies

（2）What does the underlined word " they" refer to？ 　 　

A．	Supporters.
B．	Buyers.
C．	Products.
D．	Prices.

（3）Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲？ 　 　

A．	nobody likes to have their feelings collected
B．	it is very important to protect people s privacy
C．	the strange actions may cause something unfair
D．	stores may use them to have more customers

（4）We can infer from the passage that facial detection technology 　 　.

A．	can detect buyers' names and record them
B．	is put inside some large advertising boards
C．	may be used to sell cheaper goods in all stores
D．	may need some time before being widely used

（5）The best title of the passage may be " 　 　".

A．	Facial Recognition Technology Entering a New Field
B．	Facial Recognition Technology Looking for Bad Guys
C．	Facial Detection Technology Going into Advertising Field
D．	Facial Detection Technology Improving Buyers' Experience

When the sun rose and the blue sky came up，my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house.Walking together，my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences.He always told me，"You should have goals （目标） like climbing the mountain." Without the mountain﹣climbing that we both enjoyed，we couldn't have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy.I really got a lot from mountain﹣climbing.It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as develop my patience （耐力）.

   Once we climbed a very high mountain.It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old.During the first few hours of climbing.I enjoyed the flowers and trees，and the birds' singing；but as time went by，I got a pain in both of my legs.I wanted to quitclimbing.In fact，I hated it at that moment，but my father said to me， " You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain ， but you can't see it before you reach the top.Only there at the top ， can you see all of the nice things ， just like in life."

   At that time，I was too young to understand his words.But later after that，I got new hope and confidence.I found myself standing at the top of the mountain.And there，I could see the whole of the sky，which was as clear as crystal （水晶）.

（1）The passage tells us that mountain﹣climbing was 　 　for the father and the son.

A．	hard
B．	enjoyable
C．	painful
D．	comfortable

（2）The word "quit" in the passage means 　 　.

A．	keep on
B．	put off
C．	give up
D．	pick up

（3）Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the father's words in the second paragraph？ 　 　

A．	You will get all you need at the top of the mountain.
B．	The sky is always as clear as crystal.
C．	You can find life is full of nice things.
D．	Never give up half﹣way.

（4）We can infer from the last paragraph that 　 　.

A．	the writer was very successful in his life
B．	the writer reached the top of the mountain
C．	though the writer was young he could understand his father
D．	the writer used to stop half﹣way when he climbed the mountain

（5）The best title for the passage is " 　 　".

A．	Reaching the Top of the Mountain
B．	Standing at the Top of the Mountain
C．	Conversations between the father and the son
D．	How to Get to the Top of the Mountain

①Chemistry is everywhere in our daily life.Sometimes it's easy to see.At other times，it can be very hard to see the everyday chemistry at work，but nearly everything you touch has some chemicals（化学物质） in it.

②Chemistry helps to make products for use.Something as simple as toothpaste has at least three chemicals that keep your teeth clean.Other things in your daily life are created by chemistry，such as hair products and soap.Without chemistry，we would never have known that we need soap to get the oil out of clothes.

③Chemistry also helps us understand the world around us.Thanks to chemistry，we know bleach （漂白剂） can't be mixed with vinegar （醋），because the mixture can produce harmful gas.

④Chemistry plays a big role in food preparation.Cooking food causes it to go through a chemical change.That is why cooked food often tastes different from uncooked food.Too much or too little of any chemical material makes a difference to the result of baking （烘焙）.For example，the cake can be too soft or too hard.

⑤Chemistry isn't something that just lives in a laboratory，it's something that you meet hundreds of times in life.Knowing how chemistry works will give you a greater understanding of the life.

（1）What can the chemicals in toothpaste help us？ 　 　

A．	To keep the teeth clean.
B．	To make the teeth strong.
C．	To clean the oil off clothes.
D．	To make the clothes new.

（2）From the third paragraph，we know that 　 　.

A．	we can mix bleach with vinegar
B．	the mixture can produce useful gas
C．	we can't mix bleach with vinegar
D．	chemistry can't help us make products

（3）The fourth paragraph mainly tells us that 　 　.

A．	cooked food isn't as good as uncooked food
B．	chemistry plays a big role in food preparation
C．	there are no chemical changes while we are cooking
D．	the cake can't be too soft or too hard with chemistry

（4）Which of the following shows the structure （结构） of the passage？ （①＝ Paragraph 1） 　 　

A．
B．
C．
D．

（5）What's the main idea of the passage？ 　 　

A．	Chemistry and food.
B．	Chemistry around the world.
C．	Chemistry and products.
D．	Chemistry in everyday life.

The title：                

By the Youth

When we were scared，sad and helpless，you gave us courage，warmth and hopes. When we had to stay at home to keep away from the illness，you，workers，helped us buy living things； Leaving your children behind，you worked in the neighborhood every day，you never complained （抱怨） but smiled the whole day. When we needed all kinds of materials，you，drivers，drove them there without thinking twice； Running on the streets，between the cities，you made sure things went well as usual.

When we had coughs or fevers，you，   ，tried your best to save our lives； Looking after the patients in the hospital day and might，you never gave up until the sick got well. There are many people doing jobs in silence； There are many people giving hands without telling their names. Thanks for your hard work and selflessness. You're the heroes of the times. You're the most beautiful in our hearts. We love you!

（1）We had to stay at home because 　 　.

A．	we didn't want to go out
B．	we wanted to avoid the illness
C．	we didn't want to work
D．	we had enough food

（2）According to the poem，the drivers were 　 　.

A．	kind
B．	awful
C．	funny
D．	polite

（3）Which can be the best for ？ 　 　

A．	scientists
B．	officers
C．	doctors and nurses
D．	drivers

（4）Why did the Youth write this poem？ 　 　

A．	To show praises.
B．	To show regrets.
C．	To show worries.
D．	To show wishes.

（5）What's the best title for the poem？ 　 　

A．	To the politest people.
B．	To the most beautiful people.
C．	To the cleverest people.
D．	To the most humorous people.

A large number of people in the world eat fast food.Whenever you go into a fast food restaurant，you can see lots of people enjoying their meals there.Do you know in which country people like fast food best？

   The English people are the world's biggest fans of fast food，while the French are the least interested in quick meals，according to a survey done last year.

   The survey of thirteen countries shows 45% of the English people say they can't give up fast food because it's delicious.And 44% of Americans and 37% of Canadians say the same.

   The French，proud of their delicious and high-class cuisine（高端烹饪），don't like fast food.81% of them think it is unhealthy，followed by 75% of the Japanese.

   How about the Chinese？How often do you have hamburgers or fried chicken？It doesn't matter whether you like Western fast food or Chinese food.The most important thing is to keep a balanced diet（均衡饮食）.

（1）Who likes fast food best？ 　    　

A．	The Chinese.
B．	The French.
C．	The English.

（2）The survey shows 　    　of Americans like fast food.

A．	37%
B．	44%
C．	75%

（3）Why can't some people give up fast food？ 　    　

A．	Because it's cheap.
B．	Because it's safe.
C．	Because it's delicious.

（4）The survey shows 　    　of Japanese don't like fast food.

A．	75%
B．	81%
C．	37%

（5）What is the most important thing when we eat？ 　    　

A．	To keep a balanced diet.
B．	To eat something delicious.
C．	To eat well.