专题03 阅读理解之说明文15篇-冲刺2024年中考英语必考题型终极预测（深圳专用）

冲刺2024年中考英语必考题型终极预测（深圳专用） 专题03 阅读理解之说明文15篇 （2023上·广东深圳·九年级校联考期中） The mascots of the 19th Asian Games—Lianlian, Congcong, and Chenchen—have made their global debut（亮相）. They welcome everyone to join in the event with their enthusiasm and hospitality while expressing the sporting spirit of the 19th Asian Games to the world. The three robotic figures represent three different facets of Hangzhou’s rich heritage. Lianlian is a mirror of the West Lake, Congcong shows the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, while Chenchen characterizes the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The mascot Lianlian takes on the colour of nature, green, as its main tone to represent the West Lake, which is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The popular scenic spot is famous for its picture-like scenery, amazing buildings, and eco-friendly environment. There are small islands, temples, pagodas（佛塔）and gardens showing the qualities of traditional Chinese buildings. As a symbol of Hangzhou, the West Lake keeps impressive views and historic relics that have influenced many poets and painters throughout Chinese history. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Surrounded by plenty of trees, various plants and flowers, the West Lake attracts a large number of visitors every year. In particular, the blooming lotus flowers of summer offer an unbelievable picture-like scene. The mascot Lianlian’s name comes from the beautiful lotus leaves found there. Also, the lotus is a symbol of purity, nobleness and peace in Chinese culture. Lianlian’s lotus leaf-shaped cap looks like scenic view of the West Lake. Its pure, lively and elegant image show a graceful, harmonious and open mindset—a spirit the mascot aims to express. 1．What colour is the main tone of Lianlian? A．Yellow. B．Pink. C．Green. D．Blue. 2．When can visitors see the lotus flowers? A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter. 3．What can we learn about the West Lake from Paragraphs 3 and 4? A．It is a saltwat