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Under the golden roofs of the Forbidden City, where red walls shine in the afternoon sun, a different kind of "resident (居民)" walks among the ancient buildings. These little cats, known as Gongmao or "imperial (皇帝的) cats", are now "ruling" a very different palace, which is full of tourists holding cameras and phones.
Visitors kindly call them the "clawed guards", a nickname (昵称) that reflects both where they live and what they do: keeping a watch on the treasures of the imperial city. It is said that more than 200 cats live in the palace today. Many are believed to be the descendants (后代) of the cats kept during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Since the Ming Dynasty, cats have been officially kept inside the Forbidden City.
At that time, their main "job" was to protect important documents, silk and artifacts (手工艺品) from mice. In the past, these cats were even given official titles. Later, they gradually became the beloved pets of concubines (妃嫔) and princesses. For those who have worked in the Forbidden City for many years, the cats' contributions remain clear. One staff member recalled that when he began working at the museum in 1977, many historical pieces were damaged by mice. "But in recent years," he said,"I haven't seen a single mouse." The cats did a good job in protecting important historical pieces all the time.
Today, each cat is registered and named by staff members. Having lived there for so long, the cats lead a regular life. Cat lovers have even created "palace cat-finding maps" and offered the best time to see them. According to online posts, the cats are fed around 3 pm every day. Some of the best places to find the cats are the Treasure Gallery, the Jingren Palace and the Shoukang Palace.
(1)、What nickname do tourists give the palace cats?A、Gongmao. B、Imperial cats. C、Clawed guards.(2)、What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A、The main job of the palace cats. B、The great influence of the palace cats. C、The high popularity of the palace cats.(3)、When is the best time to see cat feeding?A、In the morning. B、In the afternoon. C、In the evening.(4)、What's the main purpose of the text?A、To introduce the palace cats. B、To present the Forbidden City. C、To show the palace cat-finding maps. -
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"Grandma", a tiny game under just five minutes, unexpectedly became popular. Its 32-year-old creator Zhou Yichen was the most surprised. Unlike modern games, it has no voice acting (配音), complex plots (复杂情节) or exciting action. Players only need to care for a grandma who has fallen and got hurt.
Players use the arrow keys(箭头键) to move around her house and simply answer "yes or no" questions: Will you sit with Grandma at the dinner table? Do you want to let her rest in bed? Each "yes" leads to a short, silent scene: Grandma slowly walking to the table or smiling in fresh air. And that's it. No levels, no achievements. It's just about taking care of Grandma over and over. But everyone who played it believed: "That's why it is so touching."
For Zhou, this game is a personal way to remember his grandma. In spring 2024, his 95-year-old grandma fell at home. She lived through it, but never fullyrecovered. Zhou took care of her, feeling helpless as her health got worse. He then decided to "keep" her in pixels (像素).
For a long time, the game was unfinished. Zhou designed the main plot but didn't know how it should end. In September 2024, he dreamed of a bird carrying his grandma away. Weeks later, she passed away. Not long after that, he finished the ending: after putting Grandma to bed, the character dreams of that bird. When he wakes up, she is gone. Only the road outside the house remains, leading far away, with him walking alone.
"The game doesn't keep her alive," Zhou said quietly, "but it can hold memories."
(1)、What makes the game different from modern ones?A、It has exciting action scenes and many levels. B、It requires players to finish difficult tasks to win. C、It has no voice acting, complex plots or achievements.(2)、What does the underlined word "recovered" probably mean in Paragraph 3?A、Felt lonely. B、Became healthy. C、Kept active.(3)、What can we infer about Zhou Yichen's feelings from the game's ending?A、He gets sad and misses his grandma deeply. B、He takes pride in the popular ending of the game. C、He feels glad about his grandma's new life in the game.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A、A Warm Game About Memory and Love. B、A Complex Game About Family Connection. C、A Popular Game About Modern Elderly Care. -
3、As a ninth-grade student, you may choose to travel after graduation. Some places of historical interest are fascinating. Let's get to know three of them.

Yueyang Tower
Yueyang Tower is in Yueyang, Hunan Province. It is so famous because there are thousands of poems about it. Li Bai's couplet (对联) "water and sky, wind and moon boundless" is on it. But the most well-known is Fan Zhongyan's On Yueyang Tower. If you can recite (背诵) it, you can get a free ticket.
Tengwang PavilionTengwang Pavilion (阁) is in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. It is known as one of "the three famous towers in the south of the Yangtze River". The other two towers are Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower. As long as you can recite The Preface to Tengwang Pavilion by Wang Bo, you can enter it for free.

Old Tippler's Pavilion
Old Tippler's Pavilion (醉翁亭) is located in Langya Mountain Scenic Area. Langya Mountain Scenic Area is in Chuzhou, Anhui Province. The mountain itself may not be famous, but the Old Tippler's Pavilion has been famous for centuries because of the famous writer Ouyang Xiu's The Story of Old Tippler's Pavilion. Recite it and visit the pavilion for free.
(1)、Where is Tengwang Pavilion?A、In Chuzhou, Anhui Province. B、In Yueyang, Hunan Province. C、In Nanchang, Jiangxi Province.(2)、What do the three historical places have in common?A、The three places of historical interest all stand by water. B、Visitors can enter them for free by reciting ancient poems. C、They are "the three famous towers in the south of the Yangtze River". -
4、假设你是李华,你在21世纪报Teens的《Just Ask成长不烦恼》专栏看到一封来自初三学生Joe的求助帖,请你按以下要求给他回帖:针对网帖中的两个问题,各给出1-2条建议,最后给予鼓励或祝愿。

Joe (November 30, 2025)
I have been busy with my homework and stayed up late every night, but my parents are still not pleased with my schoolwork and think I am not hard-working enough. What are the proper ways to communicate with them? And how can I deal with so much homework and so many exams?
Dear Joe,
I have read your post on the Internet. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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5、Do you like watching short videos? They are becoming increasingly popular among Chinese people all ages. Over the past years, the rapid development of the Internet and AI (make) short videos grow even faster. Anyone can create and share their own videos on platforms (easy), such as Douyin and Kuaishou, where users interact through likes, comments, and shares. Last year, short videos attracted millions of views online. People can even add music and special effects to these short videos, which are usually 15 seconds to a few minutes long. They show people all kinds of daily (act) like cooking, exercising and singing.
According to a report by China National Youth Palace Association(CNYPA), there are more than 50 percent of junior high school students watch short videos every day. And about 47 percent have posted (they) own videos for fun. teenagers can see unusual and interesting things from some videos, some negative videos (post) on the Internet as well. As teenagers, it's our duty (spread) more meaningful and positive contents through short videos. Visit our website www.teenagerscare.com to learn teenagers can make good use of short videos!
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6、Beckham is one of the most (gift) football players in the world.
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7、She (graduate) from Peking University as well as her boyfriend with a first-class degree in physics.
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8、Venice is (celebrate) for its beautiful buildings on water.
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9、The person who always takes adentures is usually .(adventure)
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10、Food that looks good doesn't (necessary) taste good.
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11、Libya (利比亚) is a major oil (produce).
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12、Yesterday he (prefer) to stay at home, so I went swimming alone.
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13、We had defeated Class 12 in the matches twice. Class 12 in the match again. (beat)
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14、Feng Xiaogang is one of the best known in China. (direct)
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15、—I have won the first prize in the writing competition.
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16、下面的材料A~F分别介绍了六种适合学生使用的学习软件。请根据五名同学的需求选择合适的工具。
Lily wants to design creative presentations that can impress her whole class.
Jim needs a digital tool to plan his homework and check his daily learning progress.
Bob is looking for a system that can design study plans based on his school performance.
Jack often finds homework difficult and hopes to get quick explanations for hard questions.
Helen finds math exercises challenging and wants an AI teacher which can explain problems clearly.
A.Fetchy helps you create attractive presentations and project materials fast, making your schoolwork stand out.
B.Course Hero provides homework help in time. If you are stuck in a difficult question, it offers step-by-step explanations anytime.
C.Socrat helps you organize your daily homework as well as follow your daily learning progress clearly, so you can manage time better.
D.Century Tech provides you with a personal study plan. It can identify your strengths and weaknesses, helping you to learn effectively.
E.Gradescope lets you upload tasks online easily. It gives you quick feedback from teachers, making grading faster and clearer.
F. MathGPTPro, a personal math teacher, can teach you math step by step, helping you understand concepts better through lessons.
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17、阅读全文,并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的意思完整连贯,并在答题卷上将相应的字母编号涂黑。
Studying is usually the least favourite thing among students. Most of them dislike the idea of studying. Why? Shouldn't studying be a fun activity to do, especially in the path of acquiring (获得) knowledge? If you want to be good at studying, it is very important to have good study habits. Here are some tips.
Firstly, in order to study, you must always choose a quiet area as this will help you to stay focused. A school, a public library, a coffee shop, or a quiet corner of your house can all be good places to study.
Organizing study groups is another useful tip. Group members can help one another work through difficult problems, provide encouragement, and make studying more enjoyable. Make sure you stay away from distractions, at least until it's time to take a break.
Some of you might prefer to read aloud, make colourful notes or watch video clips to help remember, while some may prefer to listen to sounds. Besides, some people work best in the mornings and others do better in the evenings. If you're not sure when you are most productive, try studying at different times of the day.
Lastly, practise, practise, practise! Musicians practise their instruments. Athletes practise sports skills. If you want to be able to remember information, the best thing you can do is practise. You can take practice tests or fun quizzes.
Hopefully, these tips can help you a lot.
A. The same should go for learning.
B. A noisy environment will not help you at all.
C. Another good method is to make some notes.
D. Perhaps you've been studying the wrong way.
E. However, there is one thing you should keep in mind.
F. In addition, try to find the style of learning that works best for you.
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18、Pre-made food has recently started a hot public discussion. The thing that Luo Yonghao criticized XIBEI, a famous restaurant chain, on social media made the discussion even more serious. Luo said most dishes at XIBEI were pre-made but sold at high prices without clear information. XIBEI said the accusation was not true, opened its kitchens to the public, and even boldly launched a "Luo Yonghao Menu" to reply.
As major domestic (国内的) official media have pointed out, pre-made food, as a product of industrial food production, has its advantages that cannot be replaced. It meets the needs for fast meals in a fast-paced society, helps food businesses cut costs and workers, and improves efficiency. What's more, it can reduce food waste through standard rules.
However, problems cannot be ignored (忽视). First, food safety is a top worry. If there is no proper check, long-term storage and complex supply chains may bring risks like microbe pollution. Second, the lack of clear information breaks consumers' right to know that many restaurants use pre-made food without telling customers, and customers pay for what they think is freshly cooked dishes. Third, some products have quality problems, such as using too many additives (添加剂) to make food last longer.
To make sure the pre-made food industry develops healthily, stricter checks are badly needed. The government should improve standards, make production and delivery checks stronger, and ask businesses to tell customers they use pre-made ingredients. Only in this way can the industry's growth be balanced with the protection of consumers' legal rights.
(1)、What can we learn from the event in the first paragraph?A、XIBEI admitted using many pre-made dishes right after Luo's criticism. B、Luo accused XIBEI of selling costly pre-made food without telling customers. C、The "Luo Yonghao Menu" quickly ended the public discussion on pre-made food. D、Luo's complaint about XIBEI didn't get much attention on social media.(2)、Which one is NOT an advantage of pre-made food according to the text?A、It satisfies people's need for quick meals in a busy society. B、It helps food businesses spend less money and use fewer workers. C、It makes less food wasted by following standard rules. D、It is more delicious than freshly cooked food.(3)、What does the underlined "accusation" probably mean in the first paragraph?A、disagreement B、saying C、blame D、fighting(4)、What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A、To explain why people choose pre-made food. B、To describe the challenges the pre-made food industry faces. C、To suggest ways for the pre-made food industry to improve. D、To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pre-made food.(5)、What is the author's attitude towards pre-made food?A、Totally disagree, because it's not safe. B、Thinks it's good but needs strict management C、Fully supports it, because it has no disadvantages. D、Doesn't care, and has no clear ideas. -
19、As they were looking up at the ceiling, they saw that there were thousands of bats hanging there. They were so afraid that they started to quickly walk toward the other side of the room. They tried another way because they thought it was not safe to go back through the room with the bats.
However, as they walked on, they found they were lost. Becky started to cry wildly.
"Surely, your mother will see tonight that you haven't come back," Tom said. "She'll send people out to look for you."
Becky thought for a moment and then started to cry even harder. "Oh, Tom. She thinks that I'm sleeping at the Harpers tonight. She won't find that I'm missing until late the next morning!"
"Alright, Becky. Let's not cry. We should just keep walking. As long as we walk, there's hope."
So they walked with no idea where they were going. Tom, after a while, had to put out the candle in order to save it. And so much of the time they walked in total darkness. Tom tried calling out for help several times but never got any answer in return.
Tom had some kite string in his pocket. He took it out and tied one end to a rock. Then he told Becky to sit and wait for him. Tom lit the candle again and made his way down one of the roads. He didn't get far when the floor in front of him suddenly dropped fast into the black world below. He stretched his arm to feel how deep the drop was. While he was feeling around, his hand touched another hand. Tom jumped back and held out his candle to see who was there. A face then appeared. It was the face of Injun Joe.
——Adapted from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
(1)、Why did Tom and Becky choose the way on the other side of the room?A、It was the only way they could find. B、They tried to stay away from danger. C、They couldn't find the way to go back. D、There was a road leading to the stars.(2)、How might Becky have felt after hearing Tom mention her mother?A、Afraid but hopeful. B、Afraid and helpless. C、Relaxed and confident. D、Quiet and nervous.(3)、What happened to Tom after he left Becky?A、He was saved by his friend. B、He was caught by a bad man. C、He fell into an unknown world. D、He lost his candle in the darkness.(4)、What is the right order of the following events?a. Tom met Injun Joe on his way. b. Tom tied the kite string on a rock.
c. Tom started to look for the way out alone. d. Becky cried loudly because she was in fear.
e. Tom and Becky walked without lighting a candle.
A、d-e-b-c-a B、d-b-e-c-a C、e-d-b-c-a D、e-d-c-b-a(5)、What's the passage mainly about?A、A boy's dream of starting a journey alone. B、A boy's interest in adventurous experiences. C、A boy's discoveries on his adventurous journey. D、A boy's tries at finding a way out after getting lost. -
20、On September 3, 2025, Tian'anmen Square witnessed (见证) a big military parade to mark the 80th anniversary (纪念日) of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Thousands of people gathered early to watch this historic event, which sent a strong message of peace and strength to the world.
It began with a serious ceremony. President Xi reviewed the troops and gave a speech. Behind him stood big buildings shaped like the Great Wall, with the numbers "1945" and "2025", which symbolized the long journey from victory to modern progress. More than 20 foreign leaders attended the event, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, showing international support for China's efforts to remember history and develop peace.
China's newest military progress was shown in the parade (阅兵). More than 10000 soldiers walked in very tidy lines, and after them came hundreds of modern weapons. These included items such as driverless fighting machines, super-fast missiles (导弹), and tools for internet battles. Many weapons were shown publicly for the first time ever, such as systems to stop drones and items for fighting under the sea.
Over 35 million Chinese soldiers and common people lost their lives, and the country fought for 14 years to stop Japan's invasion. The parade let the world know about these losses and showed China's recent role as a global peacekeeper.
The parade ended with a flight show of more than 100 planes, leaving colorful trails in the sky. President Xi's speech stressed again that China's promise is to keep world peace and its goals for becoming modern. As the country moves to become a fully modern society by 2035, the event showed both its pride in history and its hopes for the future.
(1)、What did the parade mark?A、The 80th anniversary of WWⅠ. B、The 80th anniversary of the founding of PRC. C、The 80th anniversary of victory in WWⅡ. D、The 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.(2)、What's the right order of this passage?①President Xi reviewed the troops. ②Military achievements were shown.
③A flight show amazed everybody. ④Thousands of people gathered.
A、④②①③ B、④①②③ C、①②④③ D、①④②③(3)、What was the purpose of the military parade?A、To show China's military power to the world. B、To celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China. C、To mark the victory's 80th anniversary in global anti-fascist war. D、To welcome foreign leaders all around the world.(4)、Which of the following is NOT true about the parade?A、More than 20 foreign leaders attended the event. B、Many weapons were shown publicly for the first time. C、Over 35 million Chinese soldiers lost their lives in the war. D、The parade ended with a flight show of more than 100 planes.(5)、What is the best title for this passage?A、China's Military parade in 2025 B、The 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War C、China's Role as a Global Peacekeeper D、A Grand Military parade to Mark History and Hope