专题07 阅读理解之说明文12篇(近年中考真题)-2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(深圳专用)

2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(深圳专用) 第一期 专题07 阅读理解之说明文12篇(近年中考真题) （2022·广东深圳·统考中考真题）The giant Amazon rainforest in South America has been a mystery for centuries. It holds all kinds of natural wonders. Among them in Colombia, a river stands out as “the most beautiful river” in the world. Locally called Camio Cristales, this special river lies in a national park. It is made up of several waterfalls rapids, and plenty of pools. For most of the year, Canio Cristales looks like a common river: clean, green, and rocky. However, during the short period between September and November, the river explodes（迸发）with life and color. It appears as any mix of colors including blue, green, yellow, orange, and a purplish red. So it is also known as the “River of Five Colors”. Although at first it may appear as if some chemicals were added to the water, this rainbow river is completely natural. Cafio Cristales’ colors are the result of a rare（稀有） water plant which needs sunlight to grow. The plants change color depending on how much sunlight they receive, and the amount is decided by the height and speed of the water. Therefore, it is possible for the plants to be totally colorless if the sunlight is too hard to get. They are a delicate plant. This makes them easily damaged in the water. Actually, the river faces some problems, including drier seasons, wildlife trouble, waste management, and budget （预算）cuts. In 2007, the park was forced to close because it was over-crowded with tourists. Now the park admits only 200 people a day and requires them to mind their behaviour. Today, Cano Cristales still shines among Colombia’s most popular natural attractions, drawing thousands of tourists every year. 1．When is the best time to visit Cafio Cristales? A．In January. B．In March. C．In June. D．In October. 2．Why is Cano Cristales colourful? A．A special plant lives in it. B．People add chemicals to it. C．The water is badly polluted. D．The weather is changeable there. 3．What does the underlined word