专题04 阅读理解之记叙文30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(山东专用)

2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(山东专用) 第一期 专题04 阅读理解之记叙文30篇(近年中考真题) （2023·山东菏泽·统考中考真题） Chen Shaoqin, a volunteer on art, guides visitors at an art center in Beijing on March 8. [Photo by WANGWEI/for China Daily] At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqin from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived. Although she only had a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, making herself from a factory worker to a white-collar clerk in an international trade company. Chen continued to study art after retirement(退休) and finally became an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at an art center for three days a week, totaling 3,500 hours. From an old lady who knew nothing about modern art to a volunteer guide, Chen’s hard work and love for learning have encouraged many people. She said that she must continue to learn because she did not understand that. As a guide, she is able to attend professional training courses and has the chances to learn from artists and curators (馆长), which gives her encouragement to continue. Chen has guided many exhibitions over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pablo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Her effort of learning and her ability to mix many subjects have made her an excellent guide. After turning 73 this year, she believes that the width of one’s life can be expanded (扩展) through self-improvement and learning. Chen Shaoqin is a best example that anyone can find their passion (热爱) and then learn, grow and share with others. 1．How old was Chen Shaoqin when she started learning English? A．73. B．40. C．67. 2．Chen Shaoqin finally became _________ after retirement. A．an artist B．a curator C．an art guide 3．What can we learn from Chen Shaoqin? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．A good friend is like a mirror. C．Failure is the mother of suc