《2025年新课程同步练习册九年级英语上册外研版》

Ⅴ. 阅读理解
(2024·江西改编) The Maori arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian (波利尼西亚) islands about a thousand years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand.
In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was maybe 250,000 in New Zealand. Over the next one hundred years, wars and disease killed many Maori people. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40, 000 Maori people left. During this time, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many of them were afraid that they might lose their traditions and language, too, but this did not happen.
Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 500,000 Maori people in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders, but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive. There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger.
Maori culture is also alive and well. At the centre of Maori culture is the “marae”. This is a special place for ceremonies and meetings. Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing. Many of the new marae are in the cities. Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions.
Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year. Among festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. Children practise for months. Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins.
The Maori have gone through hard times. Today they live a comfortable, modern life. They keep their cultural traditions alive, because they have passed and are passing them on to their children.
1. When did the Maori first arrive in New Zealand? A
A. Around 11th century.
B. Around 16th century.
C. Around 18th century.
2. What happened to the Maori during the 19th century? C
A. They owned more land.
B. They lost their language.
C. They had a smaller population.
3. How do the Maori keep their traditions alive? Check and choose the right answer. C
a. Increase the number of marae.
b. Move to the centre of New Zealand.
c. Set up Maori radio and TV stations.
d. Teach in the Maori language in many schools.
e. Hold competitions in speaking, dancing and singing.
A. bcde
B. abcd
C. acde
4. What’s the theme of the passage? B
A. Art.
B. Culture.
C. Travel.
5. What would be the best structure of the passage? C

A.
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B.
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C.
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答案： Ⅴ.1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.C