2024年江苏省中考真题分类专项训练：阅读理解

阅读理解 (2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A It is generally neither too hot nor too cold in Suzhou. Sometimes summer can be hot and wet. Winter can be a little cold, but not too cold if the wind is not blowing too strongly. Months Average (平均) Temperature Average Rainfall January-February 2-10℃ 5-7cm March 7-13℃ 9-10cm April-May 12-24℃ 7-9cm June-August 22-31℃ 19-22cm September-October 17-28℃ 5-7cm November-December 5-17℃ 4-5cm Many of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind. They show different features during different months. The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season. The view of this garden changes according to the time of year. Rain should not be a problem. It shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your stay in Suzhou. Instead, many would say the classical gardens are at their best in rain or heavy fog. 1. What’s the average temperature in Suzhou in March? A. 2-10℃. B. 7-13℃. C. 12-24℃. D. 5-17℃. 2. To better explain the design features of the gardens, the writer ________. A. gives an example B. asks a question C. makes a survey D. lists some numbers 3. What’s the best title for the text? A. Gardens in Suzhou. B. Rain in Suzhou. C. Seasons in Suzhou. D. Weather in Suzhou. B A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom. The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature. Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said. “People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.” 4. To the Wonder is the name of ______. A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem 5. Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay? A. To look after her mother. B. To find herself a new direction. C. To help the local people. D. To enjoy its beautiful view. 6. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ______. A. serious B. common C. special D. strange 7. What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng? A. Its sincere respect for nature. B. The beautiful wisdom of the writer. C. The lifestyle of the local people. D. Its sincere connection with viewers. C China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌). China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 8. How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A. 8.38 million. B. 9.49 million. C. 9.58 million. D. 8.29 million. 9. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A. To introduce different EV brands in China. B. To give some information about Auto China. C. To show the development of China’s EV industry. D. To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 0. EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ______. A. improving innovation ability B. winning the government’s support C. adding more charging points D. dealing with environmental problems 11. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A. Uncertain. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Worried. D Auggie’s Story Sleep I’d been reading for over an hour and sleep still didn’t come. It was almost two a. m. Everyone else was asleep. I had my flashlight (手电筒) on under the sleeping bag. Maybe the light was why I couldn’t sleep, but I was too afraid to turn it off. What had happened kept coming back to my mind. When we got back to the camp, no one noticed we’d been gone. The teachers and all the other kids were still watching the movie. They didn’t know how something bad had just happened to me and Jack. It’s so strange how that can be, how you could have a night that’s the worst in your life, but to everybody else it’s just a usual night. Amos, Miles and Henry brought us back to our seats. Then they returned to their own seats. In a way, everything was exactly as we had left it. The sky was the same. The movie was the same. Everyone’s faces were the same. Mine was the same. But something was different. Something had changed. Home “So, do you want to hear about the bad part or the good part first?” I asked Mum. “Whatever you want to talk about,” she answered. “Well, except for last night, I had a fantastic time,” I said. “I feel like they ruined (毁坏) the whole trip for me.” “No, sweetie. Don’t let them do that to you. You were there for more than forty-eight hours, and that awful part lasted one hour. Don’t let them take that away from you, okay?” “I know.” I nodded. “But do I always have to worry about bad guys like that? Like when I grow up, is it always going to be like this?” “There are always going to be bad guys in the world, Auggie,” she said, looking at me. “But I really believe there are more good people on this earth than bad people, and the good people watch out for each other and take care of each other. Just like Jack was there for you. And Amos. And those other kids.” “Oh yeah, Miles and Henry,” I answered. “They were amazing, too. It’s very strange because Miles and Henry haven’t even really been very nice to me at all during the year.” “Sometimes people surprise us,” she said, rubbing the top of my head. 12. Why couldn’t Auggie fall asleep? A. He kept thinking about something. B. He was doing bedtime reading. C. He was looking for his flashlight. D. He didn’t like his sleeping bag. 13. According to the first part, what was different at the camp? A. The sky. B. Auggie’s face. C. The movie. D. Auggie’s feeling. 14. Auggie was worried that ______. A. his mum would feel unhappy B. bad guys would always be around C. he would not have a good trip D. Jack would not be his friend any more 15. What do we know about Miles and Henry? A. They ruined Auggie’s whole trip. B. They took something away from Auggie. C. They were nice to Auggie this time. D. They were Auggie’s best friends. (2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题) 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（本大题共13小题，每小题2分，共26分） A New Message Dear Headmaster, I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award. As president of the Community Service Club, Jenny led successful projects like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others. Jenny does well in her studies, especially in Science and Math, and often helps her classmates. She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need. Jenny is a good student and leader. I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award. Yours sincerely, David Harrison Community Service Coordinator Sunshine High School 16. This is ________. A a recommendation letter B. a confirmation letter C. an application letter D. an invitation letter 17. Who is writing this letter? A. The headmaster. B. The president. C. Jenny Thompson. D. David Harrison. 18. What is Jenny like? A. Kind and careful. B. Kind and helpful. C. Energetic and careful. D. Energetic and helpful. B Name: Alicia Name: Ricky Job: News reporter Job: ? Alicia: What time do you normally start and end your workday? Ricky: That depends on the part of the project I’m working on. Before and after filming. I usually wake up at 7 a. m., start working soon after that, and stop in the afternoon. During filming, I don’t have a regular schedule. I usually wake up when the sun comes up and I quit when the sun goes down. Alicia: ▲ Ricky: That also depends on the project. I work from home when I’m not filming. While I’m filming, I work all over the world. For example, when I was making a film about the Himalayas, I worked in a village in the mountains. Alicia: Why did you choose to do this kind of work? Ricky: When I was young, I watched a lot of movies and read a lot of books. They showed me different ways of living and thinking. I want my films and photographs to do this for other people! Alicia: What’s the most difficult thing about your job? Ricky: The paperwork. It’s boring, but it’s important. 19. This is most probably ________. A. an introduction B. an interview C. a public discussion D. a private dialogue 20. What is Ricky’s job? A. News reporter. B. Travel writer. C. Filmmaker and photographer. D. Director and designer. 21. Which question is the most suitable for ________? A. Where do you work? B. When do you start work? C. How do you travel? D. What do you do? C Alex set his lunch tray on the table near his friend Leo. “Trade you some fries for some pretzels,” Alex said. “Deal,” said Leo, taking his bag of pretzels out of bis lunchbox. Alex noticed a folded piece of paper at the bottom of Leo’s lunchbox. “What’s that?” asked Daniel, another boy in their class. Before Leo could answer, Daniel grabbed the paper. He unfolded it and read in a loud voice: “Dear Leo, I hope you have a great day. Love. Mom.” Daniel snorted. “Your mom puts notes in your lunchbox?” “Yes,” Leo said. Daniel read the note again, to himself. It almost looked as if he wanted to keep it. “Give it back to Leo,” said Alex. “Well, who wants a note anyway?” Daniel said. “I do,” said Leo. Alex liked getting notes too. Daniel tossed the note and it fell to the floor. Alex picked it up. He handed it back to Leo, who put it into his pocket. On the bus that afternoon, Alex thought about what had happened. Alex’s older brother, Mateo, arrived home just after Alex did. “How was your day, little dude?” Mateo asked. “A boy in my class was mean to Leo,” Alex said. He explained the way Daniel had acted. Mateo shook his head. “How would Daniel like it if people picked on him for getting a note?” “Daniel never gets notes,” Alex said. Suddenly, he had an idea. “That’s it! I know how to help Leo and Daniel.” Alex explained his idea to Mateo. Mateo agreed to help, and they worked on the plan all afternoon. At lunchtime the next day, Alex hurried to the cafeteria. He set out 23 folded pieces of paper on a table by the entrance. Each piece of paper had the name of a classmate on it. “What are these?” asked Mira. “We all have notes,” said Sabrina. Alex watched as Daniel picked up the note with his name on it. Alex knew that the note said Daniel, ▲ Have a great day. Alex saw Daniel smile as he put the note into his pocket. “Great idea, Alex,” said Leo. “Now everyone knows how it feels to get a lunch note,” Alex said. 22. What does the underlined word “mean” mean in this story? A. Kind. B. Unkind. C. Generous. D. Ungenerous. 23. Which of the following is the most suitable for? A. I’m glad you’re in my class. B. I’m glad you’re in a good mood. C. you’ve been so mean to me. D. you’ve been so friendly to me. 24. What is the best title for this story? A. DIY Love B. Good Friends C. Lunch Notes D. Kind Offer D A theory of emotion Two scientists called Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer developed the two-factor theory of emotion in 1962. They said that emotions are formed in two parts. First, the body has a physical response to a threat and then the mind considers the physical response as an emotion, which is then felt by the person. For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out. Your mind then decides that this is fear, which you feel as an emotion. A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation. The study was published in March by Sophie Kjaervik and Brad Bushman from Ohio State University in the US. They wanted to explore the popular theory that venting (expressing) anger is a good way of reducing it. Examples of venting anger include shouting or hitting something like a cushion, so that you let go of the emotion and therefore don’t feel it any more. The pair looked at 154 other studies on anger. These involved 10, 189 people, and included a variety of ages and backgrounds. In their study, Kjaervik and Bushman define anger as “an emotional response (反应) to a real or imagined threat (威胁)”. They used a theory of emotion (情绪假说) that says emotions are partly felt in your body and partly in your mind. The scientists looked at the other studies to see how different activities influenced anger. They found that activities such as running or boxing—which are often thought to be good for dealing with anger—weren’t very good at reducing it. In fact, some of these activities actually made it worse because they increased physical responses in the body that are linked to feeling angry. For example, they made people’s hearts beat faster. However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga. Bushman says activities that increase physical responses may be good for heart health but are “definitely not the best way to reduce anger”. The team found jogging was most likely to increase anger. However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger. 25. What is the main finding of the new study? A. A new method of venting anger. B. A new method of reducing anger. C. Good activities to vent anger. D. Good activities to reduce anger. 26. What can we learn about calming activities? A. They can reduce feelings of anger. B. They can increase the heart rate. C. They are good for mind health. D. They are good for heart health. 27. According to Schachter and Singer’s theory, what happens first if you see a snake and feel afraid? A. You get the feeling of fear. B. You get the feeling of calm. C. Your heart beats fast. D. Your heart beats slowly. 28. The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________. They think this shows that fun or playful activities help to reduce negative feelings. A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 (2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题) 阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. A The Chinese ancient tea ceremony(仪式) is a practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea. It might start in the Tang Dynasty or even earlier and it reached its greatest time in the Song Dynasty. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony is usually held in important situations to welcome guests. Main steps: *Prepare a tea set. To hold a Chinese tea ceremony, a full tea set is needed, including a teapot, a serving bowl, cups, plates, etc. *Heat the tea set. This step can help tea fully give off its nice smell. *Put tea leaves into the teapot. Use the teaspoon, not the hand, to place some tea leaves into the teapot. *Wash tea leaves. Pour the hot water into the teapot and keep it for a few seconds, and then pour out water quickly. *Brew tea. Refill the teapot with hot water of a proper temperature, cover it and wait for a few minutes to keep the pleasant smell of the tea soup. Manners and rules: If you are the host, please: *Serve the tea with both of your hands. *Do not fill the teacup fully, since the hot tea soup might hurt the guests. *Keep an eye on the teacups of your guests and fill them in time. If you are the guest, please: *Receive the teacup with both hands when being served with tea. *Show your admiration and thanks to the host when smelling or drinking the tea soup. *Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time. *Dress properly to attend the tea ceremony. 29. What should you do before putting tea leaves into the teapot? A. Clean tea leaves. B. Dry tea leaves. C. Cool the tea set. D. Heat the tea set. 30. Which of the following is considered to be good manners? A. The host fills the guest’s teacup fully. B. The host keeps an eye on the guests. C. The guest receives the teacup with his right hand. D. The guest drinks the tea slowly to show his politeness. 31. Which part of a magazine is the text most probably from? A. Food. B. Culture. C. Entertainment. D. History. B Genevieve Moss has serious hearing loss. Her world has always been silent. Alone in a town in England, she often felt lonely. Then one day in April in 2021, something stopped Moss as she read the local newspaper. It was a photo of a tiny black-and-white cat. A family was looking for a home for their last newborn cat. Moss fell in love with it at first sight and contacted the family. Soon, the cat came to Moss’s house. Moss called the cat Zebby because his colors looked like those of a zebra. Moss once heard of studies showing that pets can help people deal with loneliness. However, she had no idea that Zebby would become her helper and her ears. From their first night together, Zebby has slept next to her. When he hears noises in the dark, he jumps up. “He became my night watch cat,” Moss said. “Sometimes he would run around the room until I woke up.” After several weeks, Moss noticed that whenever her phone rang or someone knocked at the door, Zebby would touch her lightly. It wasn’t long before the cat took on another task: collecting Moss’s mail. Now whenever he hears the mailbox being opened, he runs towards it, carries the mail in his mouth and drops it at Moss’s feet. This past May Zebby was named Britain’s National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection. According to the largest cat charity, Zebby beat out about 3,000 other cats because of the many ways he makes Moss’s life easier. He has had no training at all, but his natural abilities seem to have told him that his owner needs his help. “Zebby has made my house a home,” Moss said. “I can hardly imagine not having Zebby in my life now.” 32. Why did Moss choose the cat? A. Because she liked it when she saw its photo. B. Because she wished to have a helping ear. C. Because she wanted to help a local family. D. Because she planned to study pet animals. 33. What do the underlined words “beat out” probably mean in Paragraph 5? A. Looked prettier than. B. Was quieter than. C. Felt softer than. D. Did better than. 34. What is the best title for the passage? A. Moss trains Zebby for the prize B. Zebby brings help and joy to Moss C. Moss takes good care of Zebby D. Zebby finds itself a warm home C My father was busy fixing Belinda’s spaceship all afternoon. In the evening, I went to the landing place. “Dear Father,” I said politely. “Have you found Belinda’s parents yet?” “Not yet, my dear.” He shook his head. I felt relaxed. I didn’t want to meet Belinda’s parents—they might be ten times as loud and bossy as she was. But Belinda had followed me. “Not yet?” she shouted. “Why not? I’ll send them a message! They’ll listen to me!” Belinda ran to the radio. She shouted into it so loudly that I had to cover all my four ears. “Mummy! Daddy! I’m on an awful spaceship full of purple people! Come and find me now!” “Poor Belinda!” my sister came and said. “Her parents must be missing her.” “Huh!” I snorted (发出哼声). “Missing her? You’re joking! Who would want such a bossy kid back? They probably lost her on purpose.” Belinda’s face clouded. I thought she was going to shout again, but she didn’t. Instead, something very strange happened — her eyes began to water! “Oh, help!” said Roa. “Is she dying?” I felt terrible. “Don’t die, Belinda! I didn’t mean it.” Then Belinda opened her mouth wide and shouted, “What if it’s true? What if they’ve gone away and left me here forever?” We were all so busy comforting Belinda that we didn’t notice the soft knock of a ship landing outside. We didn’t see two tall people come out of it until Belinda ran out in excitement. “Mummy! Daddy!” Belinda’s parents were even uglier than she was, but they looked polite. “Hello, dear,” the female said. “We’re sorry we kept you waiting.” We smiled as the three of them boarded their spaceship. “Goodbye!” shouted Belinda. “Goodbye! Thanks for taking care of our baby girl!” said her father. None of us answered. We waved (挥手) cheerfully as the ship took off and went far away into the stars. 35. What most probably happened before this passage? A. “I” just met Belinda’s parents. B. Belinda’s parents left Belinda alone on purpose. C. Belinda got separated from her parents for some reason. D. There was a fight between “my” father and Belinda’s parents. 36. What was Belinda like in “my” eyes? A. Gentle but careless. B. Careful but unkind. C. Noisy and impolite. D. Brave and sweet. 37. How did Roa and “I” feel when Belinda left? A. Sad. B. Happy. C. Moved. D. Regretful. 38. What type of article is this passage? A. A science fiction. B. A documentary. C. A travel diary. D. A detective story. D ①China published the world’s first highly clear lunar geologic (地质的) atlas (地图集) on April 21. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), it will provide up-to-date information for future lunar research and exploration. ②“These maps will help choose locations for future lunar research stations,” Ouyang Ziyuan, a well-known lunar scientist, said. “They can also help us better know about the Earth and other planets in the solar system, like Mars.” ③The world has seen great progress in the field of lunar science over the past half a century. However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. “As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,” said Liu Jianzhong, a CAS researcher. ④Since 2012, Ouyang and Liu have led a team of scientists from several research centers in compiling (编制) this atlas. Their work was mainly built on information gained from China’s Chang’e Program. Information from other research projects and international tasks was also used. ⑤The new geologic atlas, which is published in both Chinese and English, presents a scale (比例尺) of 1: 2.5 million. Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020, these larger scale maps show more details. As well as the geologic history of the moon, they provide information on its 14 types of structures (结构) and 17 types of rocks. A total of 12,341 impact craters (撞击坑) and 81 impact basins have also been marked. ⑥This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes, such as lunar resources research and science education. Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. “Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,” he explained. ⑦“Compiling the atlas was a huge task, which included years of effort from a large number of researchers,” said Gregory Michael, a German scientist. “It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.” 39. What is the great value of the new atlas? A. It is the first lunar geologic atlas in the world. B. It proves the hard work of Chinese scientists. C. It will meet the future needs in lunar studies. D. It is built on information from many researches. 40. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The large size and mystery of the moon. B. The discovery of Chang’e Program. C. The details of the new geologic atlas. D. The challenges the scientists face. 41. How does the writer prove “This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes”? A. By comparing different purposes. B. By using Chang’e-6 task as an example. C. By using a German scientist’s words. D. By listing information from the new maps. 42. What does “It” in the last paragraph refer to(指代)? A. Scientific support. B. The lunar research. C. Effort from researchers. D. Compiling the atlas. (2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题) 阅读下列内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 A China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue. China plans to land its astronauts on the moon around 2030. Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon. MENGZHOU AND LANYUE Take Chinese People’s Dream To The Moon Closer Mengzhou — The manned spacecraft Meaning of the name: Dream boat The name carries the Chinese people’s space exploration dreams to the moon. Main tasks: •Carry out China’s manned lunar exploration •Operate near-Earth space station Payload: For lunar tasks, it can carry 3 astronauts round trip between the ground and lunar orbit (轨道). For near-Earth orbit tasks, it can carry 7 astronauts round trip between the ground and space station. Lanyue — The lunar lander Meaning of the name: Clasping the moon The name symbolizes the bravery and confidence of the Chinese people in exploring the universe and landing on the moon. Main tasks: •Transport between lunar orbit and lunar surface •Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon •Support lunar exploration and activities Payload: It can carry 2 astronauts round trip, lunar rover, and scientific payloads. Exploration Steps 1. Two Long March-10 rockets are launched (发射). One carries Mengzhou and the other carries Lanyue. 2. The two spacecraft meet and join in lunar orbit and the astronauts enter the lander. 3. The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface. 4. The astronauts carry out scientific exploration and sample (样本) collection on the lunar surface as planned. 5. After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit. 6. The two spacecraft meet and join again, and the astronauts take the lunar samples to the Mengzhou spacecraft. 7. The Mengzhou spacecraft returns to Earth with the moon samples. 43. Which of the following is Lanyue’s task? A. Operate near-Earth space station. B. Support Earth exploration and activities. C. Transport between the ground and space station. D. Work as the center for energy supply on the moon. 44. What can we learn from the exploration steps? A. The same rocket sends Mengzhou and Lanyue into space. B. Astronauts reach and leave the moon in the Lanyue lander. C. Mengzhou and Lanyue join together at the space station. D. The Lanyue lander returns to Earth with the samples on the moon. 45. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To encourage the youth to make inventions for China’s moon program. B. To tell the reader about the history of China’s lunar exploration journey. C. To offer suggestions on how to take up challenges in the lunar exploration task. D. To give information on the new spacecraft for China’s manned lunar exploration task. B One day in autumn Squire Gordon, my master, went on a trip into town. John, my caretaker, went with him. I pulled the cart. The weather was rainy and windy, but we travelled happily. Gordon’s business took a long time. We didn’t leave until late afternoon. The wind was then much higher. My master said to John, “I have never been out in such a storm!” Mr Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a wooden bridge. It was very nearly dark. We could just see that the water was over the middle of the bridge. But as that happened sometimes when the floods were out, master did not stop. The moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge, I felt sure there was something wrong. I dare (敢于) not go forward, and I made a dead stop. “Go on, Beauty,” said my master, and he gave me a touch with the whip (鞭子), but I dare not move. He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward. “There’s something wrong, sir,” said John, and he got out and tried to lead me forward. “Come on, Beauty.” But I knew that the bridge was not safe. Just then the man on the other side saw us. “Hey! Halloo! Stop!” he cried. “What’s the matter?” shouted my master. “The bridge is broken in the middle, and part of it is carried away. If you go onto it, you’ll be into the river.” “Thank you for saving us, Beauty!” said John. He gently turned me round to the right hand road by the river side. It grew darker and darker, stiller and stiller. When we returned home the Squire told Mrs Gordon, “Black Beauty saved our lives. He knew the bridge was dangerous.” John took me to the stable. Oh! What a good supper he gave me that night! What a nice bed of straw! I was glad of it, for I was tired. — Adapted from Black Beauty 46. What was the weather like when Gordon, John and Beauty left town for home? A. The rain came to a stop. B. There was a heavy storm. C. It was sunny and windy. D. The wind was much gentler. 47. Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. The man warned them not to cross the broken bridge. b. The master touched Black Beauty with the whip. c. Black Beauty was well rewarded for his decision. d. Black Beauty refused to obey his master at the bridge. e. They three came to a wooden bridge, ready to cross the river. A. ebdac B. bdaec C. edcab D. dbeca 48. Which detail supports the main idea that Black Beauty knew the bridge was dangerous? A. Mr Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. B. We could just see that the water was over the middle of the bridge. C. He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward. D. He gently turned me round to the right hand road by the river side. 49. According to the passage, what is Black Beauty like? A. Brave and smart. B. Modest and hard-working. C. Impolite and fearful. D. Impatient and unwise. C Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture. Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature. Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction. Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said. Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them. What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people? It lies in its richness and openness. Also its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country. 50. What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture? A. He has created many famous Chinese poems. B. He has decided to move to China with his friends. C. He has written thousands of Chinese lantern riddles. D. He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English. 51. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation. 52. What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent? A. Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners. B. The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad. C. Chinese culture is getting popular around the world. D. China is an ideal country for people from abroad to live. 53. What can be the best title for the passage? A. New look of traditional Chinese culture B. Charm of Chinese culture in foreigners’ eyes C. Development of Chinese culture in the West D. Culture differences between the East and West D Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Play is important, even for adults. Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 54. How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A. By presenting the results of a recent study. B. By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C. By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D. By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 55. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5? A. Outdoor play helps form relationships. B. Just getting outdoors does wonders. C. Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D. The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 56. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize 57. Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A. Walking from your car into the mall. B. Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C. Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D. Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. (2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题) 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A 58. When will the Day Camp begin? A. On July 2, 2024. B. On June 20, 2024. C. On July 8, 2024. D. On June 30, 2024. 59. What activity can you take part in if you are 15 years old? A. Painting. B. Playing games. C. Dancing. D. Playing sports. 60. How can you find more information about the camp according to the passage? A. By visiting the website. B. By reading newspapers. C. By asking your teachers. D. By making a telephone call. B China is home to tea and has a long history of tea culture. As time goes by, the tea culture has developed greatly. In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves. That was why tasting tea was called “tea-eating”. In the Song Dynasty, the way people drank tea became romantic and was full of art. In the Ming Dynasty, tasting tea returned to its true nature of “drinking tea”. People put dry tea leaves in the cup and then poured boiled water into it before drinking. And in the Qing Dynasty, the tea culture finally came into common families. Drinking tea became part of their daily life. At the same time, there were more tea houses. Nowadays, making tea around a stove (围炉煮茶) has become popular among young people. This is a special way of drinking tea. Many young people like to choose a quiet and comfortable environment to make tea. While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal (炭) stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth. And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind. What they enjoy are art, spiritual world and the deep Chinese tea culture. Away from their busy work and life, they feel calm and peaceful in mind. In fact, people began to make tea around a stove in ancient times. Traditionally, about the art of making tea, the most important part is the types of tea, water quality, the control of fire, the choices of tea tools, and the skills of brewing (沏茶). In some ways, the art of making tea is a kind of communication between tea and people. As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop. Modern tea culture has mixed traditional and modern art and life, showing a more open and colorful culture. 61. When did people not only drink tea but also eat the tea leaves? A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty. D. In the Qing Dynasty. 62. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large. 63. Why is making tea around a stove popular with modern young people? A. Because they enjoy calm and peace in mind. B. Because they can stay together with families. C. Because they like eating oranges and potatoes. D. Because they want to return to the ancient times. 64. What is the best title for the passage? A. The types of the tea leaves. B. The environments of drinking tea. C. The future of the tea culture. D. The development of the tea culture. C BEIJING, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua News)—The Shenzhou-18 crew (全体工作人员) completed the first spacewalk of their mission (任务) at 6:58 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, according to the CMSA (中国载人航天局). The two members of the Shenzhou-18, Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu, started their spacewalk. They worked outside the Tiangong space station for nearly 8.5 hours. With the help of space equipment (设备) and a team on Earth, they successfully completed many tasks during their spacewalk, including some difficult fixing tasks. Now they have returned to the Wentian lab module (实验舱). The third crew member, Li Cong, stayed inside Tiangong to provide support. The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts. This marked Ye’s second time to have a spacewalk and his first spacewalk was in the Shenzhou-13 mission, but this is the first time for Li Guangsu to start a spacewalk. The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments (实验) and many necessary tests. And then, they will carry out more activities and do some fixing work outside the space station. The three astronauts will work on board Tiangong until late October, according to the CMSA. So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all. On September 27, 2008, astronaut Zhai Zhigang in Shenzhou-7 mission made history as China’s first person to take a spacewalk, which lasted about 19 minutes. The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone (里程碑) by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew. The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk, which lasted about 8 hours. 65. What is the news mainly about? A. Li Cong provided support inside the space station. B. The Shenzhou-17 crew started to carry out new tasks. C. The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the first spacewalk. D. Ye Guangfu worked outside the space station for 8.5 hours. 66. What is the new record set by the Shenzhou-18 crew? A. The longest single spacewalk. B. The most difficult fixing tasks. C The most successful experiments. D. The highest number of spacewalks. 67. What will the three members do in their mission according to the passage? A. Planting some fruits. B. Giving lessons to students. C. Receiving education. D. Doing many necessary tests. 68. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last 3 paragraphs? A. The Shenzhou-17 crew has completed 4 spacewalks in all. B. China has made great achievements in Space Technology so far. C. Zhai Zhigang made history by taking a spacewalk for 190 minutes. D. The Shenzhou-15 crew completed the repair work for the first time. D In the bright moonlight, Jack is walking home. Suddenly, he finds a hawk (鹰) lying beside a box. Very curious, he begins to check it. The hawk seems to be in pain. One of its wings looks broken, touching the ground. Its eyes look scared. So Jack takes off his T-shirt and wraps (包裹) it carefully round the hawk. Then he carries it home. “I can’t take him into the house,” he thinks. “My mum doesn’t like animals in the house!” Thinking for a while, Jack decides to hide the hawk in the garden shed (棚子). He secretly puts the hawk down on the floor with his T-shirt. Looking at the hawk, he says, “It’s your home now. Call you Falco, OK?” After that, he goes back to his room. Unluckily, his parents are waiting for him. Finding his T-shirt missing, they get quite angry and don’t allow him to go out within a week. Jack goes to his room without any words, but he can’t fall asleep because he is worrying about Falco. In the early morning, Jack takes some bread to feed Falco and goes back to his room secretly. After breakfast, Jack goes to the garden shed, holding a small bowl of water. In the shed, he finds Falco sitting quietly in a corner, the bread still on the floor. Falco’s eyes are open, but not bright now. Jack puts the water in front of Falco. At first, Falco ignores (忽视) it, then he begins to drink. Jack sits quietly, looking at him, imagining Falco flying in the endless blue sky. But now he is trapped on the earth. “How can I help you return to the sky, Falco?” When Jack leaves the shed, his brother Jim is waiting for him outside. “What’s so interesting in the shed?” “Nothing.” “Tell me the truth, Jack. I think you haven’t forgotten my broken rocket!” Finally, Jack has no choice but to tell his brother the truth. Jim becomes very excited. “Jim, please don’t say anything to Mum and Dad. I can repair your rocket.” “My rocket isn’t important, Jack. But Falco is!” Then the brothers discuss how to feed Falco. They decide to get help from their friend Holly because she knows a lot about animals, birds and nature. Later, the brothers go to Holly. Holly advises them to feed some meat to Falco. Over the next few days, Falco gets much better. He always eats the meat Jack and Jim bring him from the kitchen. Jack even digs up worms in the park for Falco. Falco loves them! His feathers look bright and shiny, too. But he still can’t fly. One morning, Holly comes to see Falco. After watching it for a while, Holly says, “Falco is well enough to fly again!” Hearing this, they happily open the door, and watch Falco step into the sunlight slowly. Falco beats his wings and tries to fly in small circles, then in large ones. Suddenly, he makes a loud cry and flies away. Jack feels a bit sad, but he knows they are right. One evening, Jack and Jim are sitting in their room. It is a cool and quiet evening. Suddenly, he hears a cry from far away. A familiar (熟悉的) cry. A bird is flying in circles across the sky. It’s Falco! Jack watches it fly, happy and wild. —Adapted from Jack’s Endless Summer 69. What’s wrong with the hawk? A. It is too hungry to fly. B. It is trapped in a box. C. One of its wings is hurt. D. One of its legs is broken. 70. What is the correct order of what happens in the story? ① digging up worms for the hawk ② telling Jim the secret of the hawk ③ asking Holly for useful advice ④ letting the hawk fly into the air A. ①②③④ B. ②③①④ C. ①②④③ D. ②④①③ 71. What can we know from the story? A. Holly knows little about animals. B. Jim prefers his rocket to the hawk. C. Jack’s mother likes the hawk a lot. D. Jack shows much love for the hawk. 72. What’s the main idea of the story? A. Making a plan of raising birds. B. Working together to save a hawk. C. Exploring the secret of animals. D. Finding ways to protect animals. (2024·江苏盐城·中考统考真题) （一）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A At present, many foreigners show great interest in learning Chinese idioms (成语). Terry and Kate are among them. Most Chinese idioms have four characters. For example, qingchuyulan (bluer than indigo), and houjibofa (success comes with time and effort). Terry and Kate are now reading stories behind the Chinese idioms they have learnt recently. In the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi led his army to help the State of Yan fight the enemies. They set out in spring. However, when they won the war and wert back home, winter began. Everything in the mountain was covered with snow. They walked and walked only to find they came back to the same place. The army felt hungry and cold. As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains. In the Spring and Autunm period, the Stute of Wu and the State of Yue didn’t get along well. They were fighting for years. People in each state didn’t have a good relationship, either. Oue day, the people of Wu and Yue happened to be on the same boat to cross a river. When the boat was in thus center of the river, a strong wind came. It seemed the boat would turn over anytime. Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family. In the end, they safely got to the river bank. 73. Which of the following best describes the first story? A. B. C. D. 74. What is the second story mainly about? A. Going travelling on horses together. B. Going through difficulties together. C. Trying to finish tasks on one’s own. D. Putting all hearts into making boats. 75. Which is a similar point of the two stories? A. They happened on sunny days. B. They happened in big mountains. C. The people got success in the end. D. The people got help from animals. B How can we stop climate change? How can we stop air pollution? How can we live on a green planet? One way is to use clean energy. Clean energy does not harm the Earth. It never runs out. Energy from the Sun is clean. We just need to learn how to get and store more of it. Plants use energy from the Sun. They use it to turn water and air into sugar. The sugar can be used as food. Scientists know a lot about how plants make food. Some scientists want to get energy from the Sun like plants do. They want to make a machine that can use sunlight to make fuel (燃料) from water. Water is made up of two different parts. Breaking water into its parts is hard. Plants do it all the time, though. It is part of how they make food. With energy from the Sun, the new machine will break water into its parts. One of the parts will be used as fuel. Then the fuel is used to make electricity (电). The electricity can power cars, houses, and so on. This fuel is better for the Earth than gasoline (汽油). It does not pollute the air. Plants can help us learn how to make clean energy! 76. How does the writer start this article? A. By telling stories. B. By asking questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 77. What will the new machine do? A. Break water into its parts. B. Make some food from plants. C. Turn water and air into sugar. D. Produce sugar as new energy. 78. In which part of a magazine can we read the article? A. Health. B. Society. C. Science. D. History. C Taking Root. How many kinds of plants are there in the world? Lucy Braun wondered that as a child. She showed great interest in plants at a young age. She often had energetic walks with her family through the nearby woods. Some plants and wildflowers seemed to shout at her with their wild colours. Others hid behind rocks. Lucy looked at the shapes of leaves as she walked in the woods. She kept a record of what she saw. She also learnt to draw what she saw. Then she could compare all kinds of plants. Later, Lucy grew more and more interested in botany, the study of plants. Branching Out At university, Lucy took classes in geology, or the study of rocks and minerals. Her work with geologists changed how she looked at the natural world. She continued her studies in botany as well. Lucy also took classes in ecology (生态学). Lucy believed that plant life in some are as was able to move to other places over time. In Full Bloom In 1917, Lucy began to teach botany at a university. She lived in a house near the woods. Lucy collected plants from all around the country. She took many photos of them, too. Colour photography was still new then. Because of that, people enjoyed her lessons and photos a lot. The ▲ of Labour (劳动) Later in her life, Lucy wrote many field guides. In 1950, she published her most important guide. It describes the plants in the forests across the country. Ecologists still use it to study changes in the forests over time. Today, Lucy has a few plants named after her. One of them is Lucy Braun’s snakeroot, which is now in danger. Lucy’s work in the protection of nature may help prevent its disappearance. Lucy Braun lived to be 81. In her years as a botanist, Lucy collected nearly 12,000 plants! 79. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? A. The plants appeared to be full of life. B. The plants could talk just like humans. C. The plants seemed to be angry with Lucy. D. The plants were looked after well by Lucy. 80. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. The reason why Lucy liked plants. B. The way Lucy studied plants. C. The time when Lucy noticed plants. D. The special plants Lucy collected. 81. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the last part? A. Causes B. Records C. Flowers D. Fruits 82. What can be the best title for the passage? A. The Protection of the Plants B. The Collection of the Plants C. The Story of a Great Scientist D. The Lesson by a Scientist D It was half past seven on Monday morning: time to get ready for school. Jay Stone rolled out of bed. He did a couple of quick wake-up exercises and then he went over to his mirror (镜子) and looked at himself. “Not bad, Stone, not bad,” he said to himself and smiled. Maybe he wasn’t ready for Hollywood, but with his dark brown eyes and his thick brown hair, he had the looks that turned girls’ heads. He moved closer to the mirror and smiled, checking his teeth. “Perfect,” he thought. “Good enough for a toothpaste ad.” As his eyes moved down to his strong arms, he smiled again. The hours he spent in the gym and doing sit-ups have paid off. But suddenly, the smile froze. His eyes moved from the upper part of his body down to his legs. His legs were short. Not just short, but far too short for his body. He had the upper body of a six-footer, but because of his legs he was much less than six feet! Six inches less! Sitting, he was as tall as almost anyone. Standing, he had to look up at most of the boys and even many of the girls. Why didn’t his legs grow with the rest of his body? He was one of the shortest boys in his class. He was the shortest in his own family, he was even shorter than his “little” sister—by three inches! Where did his legs come from? He certainly didn’t get them from his parents. They were both quite tall. Looking through old family photos, he found the answer. It was his grandfather on his mother’s side. His short legs were a gift from Grandpa Tuttle. Thanks a lot, Grandpa! Of course, the kids at school all noticed Jay’s short legs and they had a nickname (外号) for him: Stubs! Almost no one called him by his real name; they all called him Stubs. Stubs Stone, Jay didn’t like his nickname, but he had to accept it. He had no choice. But Jay couldn’t see in the mirror what his legs could do. They were quick and strong. He was the youngest player on the Brewer High football team. He could run faster than anyone else in the team and, like a rabbit, he kept going and going. Even at basketball, where the other players were much taller than him, they were still afraid of him because of his speed. Jay shook his head. “Stubs, Stubs Stone, the kid with stubby legs. Yeah, that’s me,” he said to himself with a little smile. Suddenly, he heard his mother’s voice. “Jay! It’s breakfast time!” 83. What did Jay do after he got up on the Monday morning? A. He did some housework. B. He took some family photos. C. He watched TV for some time. D. He did some wake-up exercises. 84 What can we learn about Jay in paragraphs 2—4? A. He was satisfied with his looks. B. He wanted to be a film actor. C. He once played a role in an ad. D. He found it useless to do sit-ups. 85. What does the underlined word “froze” probably mean in paragraph 5? A. Spread. B. Stopped. C. Continued. D. Returned. 86. Which of the following best describes Jay? A. Strict and serious. B. Clever and helpful. C. Funny and confident. D. Patient and hard-working. 87. What does the writer mainly want to tell in the passage? A. Teenagers like to play tricks on each other. B. Teenagers should have dreams in their hearts. C. People’s legs usually grow with other body parts. D. People can turn their weak points into advantages. (2024·江苏镇江·中考统考真题) 阅读下面的三篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers. Each has a different function (功能). ●Head Feathers Head feathers come in all sizes. Tiny ones grow in overlapping (交叠的) rows to make a silky covering for a bird’s head. ●Primary Flight Feathers The outer wing feathers are long and strong. They are usually wider on one side. Their job is to push air as birds fly. ●Secondary Flight Feathers A row of smaller feathers grows on the bottom of the wing closer to the body. These also push air, so birds can fly. ●Tail Feathers Tail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight. ●Down Feathers Down feathers grow under the other feathers. They are light and soft. Their job is to keep birds warm. ◆Flight Feathers push down on the air, so birds can fly. Feathers can move, so birds can change the shape of their wings. And feathers are light, so they don’t add too much weight. ◆Social Media Birds’ feathers tell the world who they are. Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates. ◆Protection Feathers of different colours and shapes act like camouflage (保护色), hiding birds from enemies. And often when an enemy tries to catch a bird, all it gets is a mouthful of tail feathers. ◆Keeping warm and cool Down feathers stop heat from getting in or out. This helps the bird stay just the right temperature. Feathers are so good at catching heat that penguins can stay warm even when standing on the ice sheet at 40 below zero. 88. Which part of a bird is introduced in the passage? A. B. C. D. 89. Which of the following feathers do birds mainly depend on to fly? ①Head Feathers ②Primary Flight Feathers ③Secondary Flight Feathers ④Tail Feathers ⑤Down Feathers A. ②③④ B. ①②④ C. ③④⑤ D. ①④⑤ 90. What can feathers help birds do according to the passage? A. Birds can change the shape of wings because feathers come in all sizes. B. Some feathers can help birds hide themselves because they are very light. C. Birds like penguins can keep warm because down feathers are quite silky. D. Some feathers can be birds’ social media because they can help attract mates. B I have lived in China for six years, but still think the country is mysterious. So I made up my mind to go on a 3-month cycling journey to discover more. My cycling journey was very safe in China because I never had a moment in which I felt I was in danger. Wherever I went, there was always phone signal, and even WeChat pay. The beauty of nature was also fantastic. It simply took my breath away when I cycled on the way. With thick forests, blue lakes and green hills, there was so much to see. The food was another highlight of my journey. I got to taste local food in every place I went. My favourite was the spicy food in Sichuan. No matter how much I ate, I never got sick of having different Chinese foods. There were so many different choices. In addition, cycling in China cost less than I thought. I could even save some money during the trip to support a local charity. The best part was about people. I met people from different ethnic minorities (少数民族) across China and I was even invited to attend a wedding by Tibetan girls. The wedding was amazing, full of dancing, laughter and fun. One time I me t a group of Chinese men who were also travelling, but by motorcycle. They invited me to stay with them in the mountains. We cooked fish that we caught from the lake together. It felt like true freedom from the busy feeling of daily life. Another example was impressive. When I met a group of cyclists in their 60s, they cycled better than me. It really encouraged me to push myself and go farther every day. Also, an experienced cyclist saved me when I got a flat tire (爆胎). He helped fix my tire. By the end of my journey, I wanted to keep going. I felt like I could do it forever. It was truly an experience I will never forget. If anyone wants to explore in China, I would highly recommend going by bicycle. 91. What does the writer talk about in Paragraph 3? A. Personal safety. B. Different foods. C. Natural beauty. D. Cheap cost. 92. The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 6 refers to (指代) “________”. A. Tibetan girls inviting the writer to a wedding B. cyclists in their 60s cycling better than the writer C. a group of Chinese men catching fish with the writer D. an experienced cyclist helping the writer to fix a flat tire 93. What is the best title for the passage? A. What a Pleasant Picnic! B. What Great People! C. What an Amazing Journey! D. What a Lucky Day! C “Take a seat, kids!” Miss King announced. As kids ran towards the campfire, Miss King turned to Quill, “I’ll leave for a while, just bring the kids watermelons and tell them a story.” “Sure.” said Quill, his hands becoming wet. Quill was good at showing kids how to climb rocks, but he was not a good storyteller. Quill asked in a low voice, “What kind of story do you like?” A boy named Caden answered, “A ghost story!” Alice rolled her eyes and other kids also shouted, “Quill will tell a lovely story, Caden.” “A ghost story!” Caden insisted. Just then, Quill felt a pull from Emma, the quietest in the group, “I’m afraid of ghost stories.” “What am I going to tell?” Quill thought and then said slowly, “I’m going to tell…a…a toast story.” Caden protested. “A toast story? I want a ghost story!” “You’ll see,” Quill said, “Long long ago, there was a piece of bread... named Bob.” Some kids smiled. Quill talked faster, “One day, Bob was put onto a wooden platform. Bob started crying.” “Bread can’t cry!” Caden shouted. Quill’s ears turned red. “What happened next?” Emma asked. Quill had no idea, but he quickly looked at Caden, “Cade n is going to tell us.” Caden sat up, “Am I?” “Yes, it’s a group story.” Quill answered. Caden said in a scaring voice, “Bob was sure this was the end of his day. Then, a long, shiny thing appeared over him.” “A knife!” Alice shouted. “Alice, it’s your turn.” Quill said. Alice added, “Then something dropped. The knife spread it all over Bob.” “Salad cream.” said Emma and pulled Quill’s T-shirt. Alice continued, “Suddenly, a giant hand lifted Bob towards a big hole. Bob screamed, ‘Help!’ ” Caden wanted to cut in, but Alice stopped him. Quill smiled at Emma. Emma took a deep breath, and said, “Bob screamed again. The hand was surprised and dropped Bob. Bob ran away.” “So, the bread is free.” Caden cut in. “Not finished!” Emma shouted, “Just then, a bread truck appeared. Bob ran towards it. But something big followed him.” “What was that?” a kid asked. Emma sat forward. Caden could feel his own breath, as if he was also there with Bob. SNAP! Emma clapped her hands. Everyone jumped up and asked, “What happened?” “A dog ate him.” Emma said, laughing. In the rest of the night, all the kids were talking about that dog. —Adapted from the story by Sara Matson 94. How did Quill feel when he was asked to tell a story? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Confident. D. Angry. 95. What does the underlined word “protested” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Disagreed. B. Promised. C. Regretted. D. Guessed. 96. What do you know about Bob according to the story made up by the kids? A. Bob ran away quickly after he saw a dog. B. Bob first appeared on a truck in a street. C. Bob was cut into small pieces by a knife. D. Bob dropped so he didn’t enter the hole. 97. What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A. Caden no longer loved ghost stories. B. The kids spent a winter night on a camp. C. Quill decided to tell a new story the next day. D. The kids were quite satisfied with their story. (2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Best kite festivals around the world Imagine a sky full of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. Isn’t it wonderful? Now, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the best kite festivals around the world. Name Weifang International Kite Festival Washington State International Kite Festival Dieppe International Kite Festival Time Every year in April. Every year in August. Every two years in September. Place In Weifang, China. In Washington, US. In Dieppe, France. History Since 1984. Since 1981. Since 1980. Features There is a big parade (巡游). Visitors can try their hand at kite making. It’s celebrated for about a week with kite fights and races. It still holds a world record about kite flying. It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites. 98. Both Weifang and Washington State International Kite Festival ________. A take place once a year B. keep many world records C. last for about a month D. have a history of 30 years 99. What can people do in Dieppe International Kite Festival? A. Take part in a big parade. B. Join in kite fights and races. C. Decide the theme for kites. D. Enjoy a light show with kites. 100. If Tom wants to make a kite, he can go to ________. A. Dieppe in April B. Dieppe in September C. Weifang in April D. Washington in August B Holly gets a pet dog. She’s so happy, and the dog is happy, too! “I want to call him Eco,” says Holly. “Come here, Eco!” And Eco wags (摇摆) his tail. “That dog is your responsibility (责任), Holly,” says her father. “No problem!” Holly agrees. Before school, Holly takes Eco for his first morning walk. She feels very tired. It’s really cold and dark—and it’s so early! But Eco doesn’t mind. He runs, stops, runs again, sees a black cat, tries to run after it and nearly pulls Holly off her feet! Holly realizes it’s late when she gets back from the walk. She quickly eats a piece of bread, takes her bag and jacket, and runs to school. What a busy morning! But that’s not all for looking after a pet dog. When Holly takes Eco for his evening walk it’s quite dark outside. Holly feels nervous. She runs along the road with him, but it’s difficult. Because Eco often stops to study the bushes and trees. And he often tries to catch birds, or play with sticks and fallen leaves. A few days go by. Then… It’s raining outside. Eco enters…and the trouble starts. Eco’s dirty paws leave prints everywhere, on the floor, on the blanket, on the sofa…“Come here, Eco!” says Holly. She wants to stop him, but it doesn’t work. Holly gets really angry now. She decides to punish Eco. So that night Eco is kept in the green house alone. When Holly enters the green house next morning, it’s a disaster. Her mum’s plants and flowers are lying on their sides or on the floor. And the pots (花盆) are broken into a hundred pieces. And Eco is sitting in the soil and leaves. “Oh, no,” says Holly. She realizes it’s time to train the dog. “He needs to know the rules.” Every day after school, Holly repeats simple orders to Eco. If he can do as ordered, he can get nice bones. The amazing thing is, Eco really enjoys it. For him, it’s one big game. So Eco learns to sit when Holly says, “Sit!” He learns to come when Holly says, “Come here!”…And he doesn’t get into trouble! 101. What can we learn from Holly’s words in paragraph 2? A. She is glad to take care of the dog. B. She is too busy to look after the dog. C. She wants her father to look after the dog. D. She thinks it’s hard to take care of the dog. 102. To take care of Eco, Holly _________. A. is late for school every day B. takes him for a walk once a day C. has to get up early in the morning D. goes to school without having breakfast 103. Which is the right order of the following events? a. Holly keeps Eco in the green house. b. Eco leaves the green house in a mess. c. Eco makes the house dirty on a rainy day. d. Holly decides to help Eco learn some rules. e. Eco doesn’t listen to Holly and that makes her angry. A. c-d-a-e-b B. c-e-a-b-d C. d-c-a-b-e D. d-e-c-a-b 104. From the last two paragraphs we can learn that Holly is ________. A. brave B. polite C. patient D. modest C If you grew up in an unusual family and felt limited by heavy thoughts, how would you change your life story? In the book Educated, the US writer Tara Westover shows us how she deals with hard times. The book talks about Westover’s life. Her father had a junkyard (废品场) in Idaho, US. It’s a very small mountain village. Tara and her brothers and sisters worked every day. Before she turned 17, she had never traveled outside. None of the kids in her family had ever been to a school or a hospital. As she got older, she felt that she needed to get away from this uncomfortable situation. Luckily, Westover’s older brother taught her to read. With hard work, Westover went to college on a scholarship, and later got a PhD (博士学位) in History at Cambridge University. Education changed her, her life, her way of thinking and even her luck. After reading the book, I come to feel the deepest thanks for my own family, and the education I got. Education allows girls like Westover to fly like birds toward their own goals. It allows us to get a different view, find new experiences, better understand others and explore the wider world. I wish for all of us to be like free and powerful birds, growing and changing through challenges and difficulties. 105. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1? A. To attract readers’ interest. B. To collect Westover’s opinion. C. To show how to deal with hard times. D. To explain how to change one’s life story. 106. What can we learn about Westover’s life from paragraph 2? A. Her brother got a PhD in History. B. She changed her life with hard work. C. Her life in the village was comfortable. D. She left the small village in childhood. 107. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Directions of birds’ flying. B. The ways of thinking. C. Experiences of girls’ growing. D. The power of education. 108. What is the text? A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A science fiction. D. A reading plan. D As we know, eating vegetables is good for us. Why do some people like them but others don’t? A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could be a reason. According to the research, people who eat vegetables and show a clear dislike for them can influence others. People may make facial expressions (面部表情) when eating. How does it affect a person watching them? A team of scientists in the UK did a study. They asked more than 200 young women to watch videos of other adults eating broccoli (西兰花). The people in the videos had different expressions while eating. They would smile, seem neutral (neither happy nor sad), or look disgusted. The study found that when people in the videos look disgusted while eating broccoli, people watching them began to like broccoli less. The opposite was not true, however. When someone had a smile while eating broccoli, people watching them did not like broccoli more. By watching others, humans learn which behaviors will be good for them. Scientists believe that people might avoid food that looks terrible. In this way, people can protect themselves from eating something bad or dangerous. The research focused only on adults, but the team believe that the results could also work for children. This means, if children see their parents not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either. How does the behavior of adults influence children’s choices of food? The team said they hope to understand more about it. This could help find ways to encourage children to eat more healthy foods. 109. What does the underlined word “disgusted” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Unhappy. D. Untidy. 110. What’s the result of the study? A. People may prefer the food others like. B. Children dislike eating certain vegetables. C. Young women are easily affected by others. D. People may not choose the food others dislike. 111. The team may do further study on _________. A. the safety of children’s food B. the wish to understand children C. the influences of parents’ behavior D. the ways to produce healthy foods 112. What is the best title of the text? A. Videos affect choices of food B. Studies on vegetables help a lot C. Expressions prevent possible dangers D. Opinions on vegetables influence others 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 阅读理解 (2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A It is generally neither too hot nor too cold in Suzhou. Sometimes summer can be hot and wet. Winter can be a little cold, but not too cold if the wind is not blowing too strongly. Months Average (平均) Temperature Average Rainfall January-February 2-10℃ 5-7cm March 7-13℃ 9-10cm April-May 12-24℃ 7-9cm June-August 22-31℃ 19-22cm September-October 17-28℃ 5-7cm November-December 5-17℃ 4-5cm Many of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind. They show different features during different months. The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season. The view of this garden changes according to the time of year. Rain should not be a problem. It shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your stay in Suzhou. Instead, many would say the classical gardens are at their best in rain or heavy fog. 1. What’s the average temperature in Suzhou in March? A. 2-10℃. B. 7-13℃. C. 12-24℃. D. 5-17℃. 2. To better explain the design features of the gardens, the writer ________. A. gives an example B. asks a question C. makes a survey D. lists some numbers 3. What’s the best title for the text? A. Gardens in Suzhou. B. Rain in Suzhou. C. Seasons in Suzhou. D. Weather in Suzhou. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了苏州的天气以及苏州园林随季节而变化的特点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格第三行“March...7-13℃”可知，3月的平均温度是7至13℃。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Many of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind... The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season.”可知，许多苏州古典园林的设计考虑到了季节的变化，作者以网师园为例，更好地解释了这一设计特点。故选A。 【3题详解】 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文中先是介绍了苏州的天气情况，然后介绍了苏州园林随季节而变化的特点，因此文章的主题应是“苏州的天气”，D项最适合作为标题。故选D。 B A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom. The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature. Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said. “People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.” 4. To the Wonder is the name of ______. A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem 5. Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay? A. To look after her mother. B. To find herself a new direction. C. To help the local people. D. To enjoy its beautiful view. 6. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ______. A. serious B. common C. special D. strange 7. What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng? A. Its sincere respect for nature. B. The beautiful wisdom of the writer. C. The lifestyle of the local people. D. Its sincere connection with viewers. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了一部电视剧《我的阿勒泰》的故事梗概及粉丝对其的评价和这部剧成功的原因。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据“A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year.”可知，它是一部电视连续剧。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself.”可知，她回到阿勒泰是为了试图给自己找个新方向。故选B。 【6题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“very different from the usual Chinese series”可知，这部剧与通常的电视剧非常不同，因此它是独特的，故划线单词表示“独特的”，用special近义。故选C。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,”可知，这部电视剧成功的关键在于它能够在人类的层面上与观众建立联系。故选D。 C China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌). China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 8. How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A. 8.38 million. B. 9.49 million. C. 9.58 million. D. 8.29 million. 9. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A. To introduce different EV brands in China. B. To give some information about Auto China. C. To show the development of China’s EV industry. D. To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 0. EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ______. A. improving innovation ability B. winning the government’s support C. adding more charging points D. dealing with environmental problems 11. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A. Uncertain. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Worried. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国在电动汽车行业的发展以及面临的机遇和挑战。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据“According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).”可知，2023年中国制造的电动汽车销量为949万辆，其中包括出口120万辆，故在国内销售了829万辆。故选D。 【9题详解】 段落大意题。根据“At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show”可知，2004年的汽车展上只有一家展示电动汽车的品牌，但是到了2024年有了多家品牌，文章第二段的内容表明了中国电车行业的发展。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据“EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks”可知，没有创新能力的电动汽车制造商将面临越来越大的风险，故可知电动汽车制造商可以通过提高创新能力来降低风险。故选A。 【11题详解】 观点态度题。根据最后一段“EVs are the way of the future…It is very likely that China will hold the lead.”可知，作者认为电动汽车行业大有可为，且中国在未来会居于领先地位，故可知作者对中国电动汽车行业的未来是充满希望的。故选B。 D Auggie’s Story Sleep I’d been reading for over an hour and sleep still didn’t come. It was almost two a. m. Everyone else was asleep. I had my flashlight (手电筒) on under the sleeping bag. Maybe the light was why I couldn’t sleep, but I was too afraid to turn it off. What had happened kept coming back to my mind. When we got back to the camp, no one noticed we’d been gone. The teachers and all the other kids were still watching the movie. They didn’t know how something bad had just happened to me and Jack. It’s so strange how that can be, how you could have a night that’s the worst in your life, but to everybody else it’s just a usual night. Amos, Miles and Henry brought us back to our seats. Then they returned to their own seats. In a way, everything was exactly as we had left it. The sky was the same. The movie was the same. Everyone’s faces were the same. Mine was the same. But something was different. Something had changed. Home “So, do you want to hear about the bad part or the good part first?” I asked Mum. “Whatever you want to talk about,” she answered. “Well, except for last night, I had a fantastic time,” I said. “I feel like they ruined (毁坏) the whole trip for me.” “No, sweetie. Don’t let them do that to you. You were there for more than forty-eight hours, and that awful part lasted one hour. Don’t let them take that away from you, okay?” “I know.” I nodded. “But do I always have to worry about bad guys like that? Like when I grow up, is it always going to be like this?” “There are always going to be bad guys in the world, Auggie,” she said, looking at me. “But I really believe there are more good people on this earth than bad people, and the good people watch out for each other and take care of each other. Just like Jack was there for you. And Amos. And those other kids.” “Oh yeah, Miles and Henry,” I answered. “They were amazing, too. It’s very strange because Miles and Henry haven’t even really been very nice to me at all during the year.” “Sometimes people surprise us,” she said, rubbing the top of my head. 12. Why couldn’t Auggie fall asleep? A. He kept thinking about something. B. He was doing bedtime reading. C. He was looking for his flashlight. D. He didn’t like his sleeping bag. 13. According to the first part, what was different at the camp? A. The sky. B. Auggie’s face. C. The movie. D. Auggie’s feeling. 14. Auggie was worried that ______. A. his mum would feel unhappy B. bad guys would always be around C. he would not have a good trip D. Jack would not be his friend any more 15. What do we know about Miles and Henry? A. They ruined Auggie’s whole trip. B. They took something away from Auggie. C. They were nice to Auggie this time. D. They were Auggie’s best friends. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了Auggie在参加学校组织的露营时发生了一些不好的事，他回到家中和妈妈讲述了他的经历，妈妈告诉他世界上的好人远比坏人多。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据“What had happened kept coming back to my mind.”可知，Auggie睡不着是因为他一直在想一些事情。故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The sky was the same. The movie was the same. Everyone’s faces were the same. Mine was the same.”和“But something was different. Something had changed.”可知，天空还是一样，电影也是一样，每个人的脸都一样，Auggie的脸也一样，但是有些事不一样了，有些事改变了。由此推知，是Auggie的感觉不一样了。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But do I always have to worry about bad guys like that? Like when I grow up, is it always going to be like this?”可知，Auggie担心坏人会一直在身边。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据“‘Oh yeah, Miles and Henry,’ I answered. ‘They were amazing, too. It’s very strange because Miles and Henry haven’t even really been very nice to me at all during the year.’”可推知， 虽然Miles和Henry这一年对Auggie一点都不友好，但是这次露营时对他很好。故选C。 (2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题) 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（本大题共13小题，每小题2分，共26分） A New Message Dear Headmaster, I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award. As president of the Community Service Club, Jenny led successful projects like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others. Jenny does well in her studies, especially in Science and Math, and often helps her classmates. She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need. Jenny is a good student and leader. I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award. Yours sincerely, David Harrison Community Service Coordinator Sunshine High School 16. This is ________. A a recommendation letter B. a confirmation letter C. an application letter D. an invitation letter 17. Who is writing this letter? A. The headmaster. B. The president. C. Jenny Thompson. D. David Harrison. 18. What is Jenny like? A. Kind and careful. B. Kind and helpful. C. Energetic and careful. D. Energetic and helpful. 【答案】16. A 17. D 18. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一封推荐信，David推荐Jenny评选2024年青年之星奖，并对Jenny作出了介绍和评价。 【16题详解】 细节理解题。根据“I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award.”及“I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award.”可知，本文是一封推荐信。故选A。 【17题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Yours sincerely, David Harrison”可知，这封推荐信是David Harrison写的。故选D。 【18题详解】 推理判断题。根据“like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others.”、“and often helps her classmates”、“She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need.”可知，Jenny帮助年轻的学生，为当地避难所筹集资金，她还帮助同学等。故可知她是一个善良的且乐于助人的人。故选B。 B Name: Alicia Name: Ricky Job: News reporter Job: ? Alicia: What time do you normally start and end your workday? Ricky: That depends on the part of the project I’m working on. Before and after filming. I usually wake up at 7 a. m., start working soon after that, and stop in the afternoon. During filming, I don’t have a regular schedule. I usually wake up when the sun comes up and I quit when the sun goes down. Alicia: ▲ Ricky: That also depends on the project. I work from home when I’m not filming. While I’m filming, I work all over the world. For example, when I was making a film about the Himalayas, I worked in a village in the mountains. Alicia: Why did you choose to do this kind of work? Ricky: When I was young, I watched a lot of movies and read a lot of books. They showed me different ways of living and thinking. I want my films and photographs to do this for other people! Alicia: What’s the most difficult thing about your job? Ricky: The paperwork. It’s boring, but it’s important. 19. This is most probably ________. A. an introduction B. an interview C. a public discussion D. a private dialogue 20. What is Ricky’s job? A. News reporter. B. Travel writer. C. Filmmaker and photographer. D. Director and designer. 21. Which question is the most suitable for ________? A. Where do you work? B. When do you start work? C. How do you travel? D. What do you do? 【答案】19. B 20. C 21. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是新闻记者Alicia对Ricky的采访，主要关于Ricky的工作。 【19题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Job: News reporter”和后文一问一答的形式可知，这是一篇采访，故选B。 【20题详解】 推理判断题。根据“While I’m filming, I work all over the world.”和“I want my films and photographs to do this for other people!”可知，我希望我的电影和照片能为其他人做到这一点，所以Ricky进行电影制作和摄影工作，故选C。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据“That also depends on the project. I work from home when I’m not filming. While I’m filming, I work all over the world. For example, when I was making a film about the Himalayas, I worked in a village in the mountains.”可知，这也取决于项目。我不拍戏的时候就在家工作。当我拍摄的时候，我在世界各地工作。例如，当我拍摄一部关于喜马拉雅山的电影时，我在山区的一个村庄工作。此处介绍Ricky工作的地点，故选A。 C Alex set his lunch tray on the table near his friend Leo. “Trade you some fries for some pretzels,” Alex said. “Deal,” said Leo, taking his bag of pretzels out of bis lunchbox. Alex noticed a folded piece of paper at the bottom of Leo’s lunchbox. “What’s that?” asked Daniel, another boy in their class. Before Leo could answer, Daniel grabbed the paper. He unfolded it and read in a loud voice: “Dear Leo, I hope you have a great day. Love. Mom.” Daniel snorted. “Your mom puts notes in your lunchbox?” “Yes,” Leo said. Daniel read the note again, to himself. It almost looked as if he wanted to keep it. “Give it back to Leo,” said Alex. “Well, who wants a note anyway?” Daniel said. “I do,” said Leo. Alex liked getting notes too. Daniel tossed the note and it fell to the floor. Alex picked it up. He handed it back to Leo, who put it into his pocket. On the bus that afternoon, Alex thought about what had happened. Alex’s older brother, Mateo, arrived home just after Alex did. “How was your day, little dude?” Mateo asked. “A boy in my class was mean to Leo,” Alex said. He explained the way Daniel had acted. Mateo shook his head. “How would Daniel like it if people picked on him for getting a note?” “Daniel never gets notes,” Alex said. Suddenly, he had an idea. “That’s it! I know how to help Leo and Daniel.” Alex explained his idea to Mateo. Mateo agreed to help, and they worked on the plan all afternoon. At lunchtime the next day, Alex hurried to the cafeteria. He set out 23 folded pieces of paper on a table by the entrance. Each piece of paper had the name of a classmate on it. “What are these?” asked Mira. “We all have notes,” said Sabrina. Alex watched as Daniel picked up the note with his name on it. Alex knew that the note said Daniel, ▲ Have a great day. Alex saw Daniel smile as he put the note into his pocket. “Great idea, Alex,” said Leo. “Now everyone knows how it feels to get a lunch note,” Alex said. 22. What does the underlined word “mean” mean in this story? A. Kind. B. Unkind. C. Generous. D. Ungenerous. 23. Which of the following is the most suitable for? A. I’m glad you’re in my class. B. I’m glad you’re in a good mood. C. you’ve been so mean to me. D. you’ve been so friendly to me. 24. What is the best title for this story? A. DIY Love B. Good Friends C. Lunch Notes D. Kind Offer 【答案】22. B 23. A 24. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，这是一个关于Alex如何帮助他的朋友Leo和Daniel互相尊重和理解的故事。当Daniel发现Leo的母亲在他的午餐盒中留下便条时，出于嫉妒就把便条扔在了地上，后来Alex想到了一个好办法，让Daniel也能感受一下收到祝福便条的心情。 【22题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Daniel tossed the note and it fell to the floor.”及文章可知，Daniel发现Leo的母亲在他的午餐盒中留下便条，拿过便条并且把Leo的便条随手一扔，这是一种不友好的行为，所以这里的mean意思是unkind，故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据“He set out 23 folded pieces of paper on a table by the entrance. Each piece of paper had the name of a classmate on it.”可知，Alex给全班同学都写了一张便条，希望他们都能有一个美好的一天，所以这里的空格最适合填入的是I’m glad you’re in my class.，表示Alex对同学们的友好，故选A。 【24题详解】 最佳标题题。整篇文章都是围绕Alex如何通过写便条来帮助他的朋友Leo和Daniel互相尊重和理解的故事展开的，所以最适合的标题是Lunch Notes，故选C。 D A theory of emotion Two scientists called Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer developed the two-factor theory of emotion in 1962. They said that emotions are formed in two parts. First, the body has a physical response to a threat and then the mind considers the physical response as an emotion, which is then felt by the person. For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out. Your mind then decides that this is fear, which you feel as an emotion. A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation. The study was published in March by Sophie Kjaervik and Brad Bushman from Ohio State University in the US. They wanted to explore the popular theory that venting (expressing) anger is a good way of reducing it. Examples of venting anger include shouting or hitting something like a cushion, so that you let go of the emotion and therefore don’t feel it any more. The pair looked at 154 other studies on anger. These involved 10, 189 people, and included a variety of ages and backgrounds. In their study, Kjaervik and Bushman define anger as “an emotional response (反应) to a real or imagined threat (威胁)”. They used a theory of emotion (情绪假说) that says emotions are partly felt in your body and partly in your mind. The scientists looked at the other studies to see how different activities influenced anger. They found that activities such as running or boxing—which are often thought to be good for dealing with anger—weren’t very good at reducing it. In fact, some of these activities actually made it worse because they increased physical responses in the body that are linked to feeling angry. For example, they made people’s hearts beat faster. However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga. Bushman says activities that increase physical responses may be good for heart health but are “definitely not the best way to reduce anger”. The team found jogging was most likely to increase anger. However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger. 25. What is the main finding of the new study? A. A new method of venting anger. B. A new method of reducing anger. C. Good activities to vent anger. D. Good activities to reduce anger. 26. What can we learn about calming activities? A. They can reduce feelings of anger. B. They can increase the heart rate. C. They are good for mind health. D. They are good for heart health. 27. According to Schachter and Singer’s theory, what happens first if you see a snake and feel afraid? A. You get the feeling of fear. B. You get the feeling of calm. C. Your heart beats fast. D. Your heart beats slowly. 28. The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________. They think this shows that fun or playful activities help to reduce negative feelings. A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 【答案】25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了关于情绪的两因素理论，以及一项新的研究发现，即减少愤怒感觉的关键不是发泄，而是做一些如瑜伽或冥想等平静的活动。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation.”可知，新的研究发现，减少愤怒感觉的关键不是发泄，而是做一些如瑜伽或冥想等平静的活动，故这项新的研究主要发现了一些可以减少愤怒的好的活动。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga.”可知，那些能够减少身体反应的活动，即深呼吸、冥想和瑜伽等平静的活动有助于减少愤怒感觉。故选A。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据“For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out.”可知，文章指出，当我们看到一只熊时，我们的身体可能会做出反应，比如心跳得很快，出汗。故可知当我们看到一条蛇并感到害怕时，我们心跳也会加快。故选C。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger.”可知，团队发现一些增加心率的活动，如球类运动和团队运动，可能会减少愤怒。这表明有趣的活动有助于减少负面情绪。故这句话可以放在第四自然段的结尾。故选D。 (2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题) 阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. A The Chinese ancient tea ceremony(仪式) is a practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea. It might start in the Tang Dynasty or even earlier and it reached its greatest time in the Song Dynasty. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony is usually held in important situations to welcome guests. Main steps: *Prepare a tea set. To hold a Chinese tea ceremony, a full tea set is needed, including a teapot, a serving bowl, cups, plates, etc. *Heat the tea set. This step can help tea fully give off its nice smell. *Put tea leaves into the teapot. Use the teaspoon, not the hand, to place some tea leaves into the teapot. *Wash tea leaves. Pour the hot water into the teapot and keep it for a few seconds, and then pour out water quickly. *Brew tea. Refill the teapot with hot water of a proper temperature, cover it and wait for a few minutes to keep the pleasant smell of the tea soup. Manners and rules: If you are the host, please: *Serve the tea with both of your hands. *Do not fill the teacup fully, since the hot tea soup might hurt the guests. *Keep an eye on the teacups of your guests and fill them in time. If you are the guest, please: *Receive the teacup with both hands when being served with tea. *Show your admiration and thanks to the host when smelling or drinking the tea soup. *Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time. *Dress properly to attend the tea ceremony. 29. What should you do before putting tea leaves into the teapot? A. Clean tea leaves. B. Dry tea leaves. C. Cool the tea set. D. Heat the tea set. 30. Which of the following is considered to be good manners? A. The host fills the guest’s teacup fully. B. The host keeps an eye on the guests. C. The guest receives the teacup with his right hand. D. The guest drinks the tea slowly to show his politeness. 31. Which part of a magazine is the text most probably from? A. Food. B. Culture. C. Entertainment. D. History. 【答案】29. D 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国古代茶道的步骤和礼仪。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据“*Heat the tea set.”和“*Put tea leaves into the teapot.”可知，在放入茶叶之前需要加热茶具。故选D。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据“If you are the guest, please:…*Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time.”可知，客人应每次一小口地喝，不能一次喝完，即慢慢喝茶以求礼貌。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了中国古代茶道的步骤和礼仪，属于文化范畴，故选B。 B Genevieve Moss has serious hearing loss. Her world has always been silent. Alone in a town in England, she often felt lonely. Then one day in April in 2021, something stopped Moss as she read the local newspaper. It was a photo of a tiny black-and-white cat. A family was looking for a home for their last newborn cat. Moss fell in love with it at first sight and contacted the family. Soon, the cat came to Moss’s house. Moss called the cat Zebby because his colors looked like those of a zebra. Moss once heard of studies showing that pets can help people deal with loneliness. However, she had no idea that Zebby would become her helper and her ears. From their first night together, Zebby has slept next to her. When he hears noises in the dark, he jumps up. “He became my night watch cat,” Moss said. “Sometimes he would run around the room until I woke up.” After several weeks, Moss noticed that whenever her phone rang or someone knocked at the door, Zebby would touch her lightly. It wasn’t long before the cat took on another task: collecting Moss’s mail. Now whenever he hears the mailbox being opened, he runs towards it, carries the mail in his mouth and drops it at Moss’s feet. This past May Zebby was named Britain’s National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection. According to the largest cat charity, Zebby beat out about 3,000 other cats because of the many ways he makes Moss’s life easier. He has had no training at all, but his natural abilities seem to have told him that his owner needs his help. “Zebby has made my house a home,” Moss said. “I can hardly imagine not having Zebby in my life now.” 32. Why did Moss choose the cat? A. Because she liked it when she saw its photo. B. Because she wished to have a helping ear. C. Because she wanted to help a local family. D. Because she planned to study pet animals. 33. What do the underlined words “beat out” probably mean in Paragraph 5? A. Looked prettier than. B. Was quieter than. C. Felt softer than. D. Did better than. 34. What is the best title for the passage? A. Moss trains Zebby for the prize B. Zebby brings help and joy to Moss C. Moss takes good care of Zebby D. Zebby finds itself a warm home 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Moss患有严重的听力损失，她的世界一片寂静，但小猫Zebby的到来，不仅让她不再感到孤单，而且在很多方面让她生活得更轻松。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Moss fell in love with it at first sight and contacted the family.”可知，Moss在报纸上看到猫的照片的第一眼就喜欢上它。故选A。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Zebby beat out about 3,000 other cats because of the many ways he makes Moss’s life easier”可知，Zebby在很多方面让它的主人Moss生活得更轻松，因此此处指它比3000多只猫都做得要好；“beat out”表示“比……做得更好”。故选D。 【34题详解】 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了Moss患有严重的听力损失，她的世界一片寂静，但小猫Zebby的到来，不仅让她不再感到孤单，而且在很多方面让她生活得更轻松。结合选项，B选项“Zebby给Moss带来了帮助和快乐”符合文意。故选B。 C My father was busy fixing Belinda’s spaceship all afternoon. In the evening, I went to the landing place. “Dear Father,” I said politely. “Have you found Belinda’s parents yet?” “Not yet, my dear.” He shook his head. I felt relaxed. I didn’t want to meet Belinda’s parents—they might be ten times as loud and bossy as she was. But Belinda had followed me. “Not yet?” she shouted. “Why not? I’ll send them a message! They’ll listen to me!” Belinda ran to the radio. She shouted into it so loudly that I had to cover all my four ears. “Mummy! Daddy! I’m on an awful spaceship full of purple people! Come and find me now!” “Poor Belinda!” my sister came and said. “Her parents must be missing her.” “Huh!” I snorted (发出哼声). “Missing her? You’re joking! Who would want such a bossy kid back? They probably lost her on purpose.” Belinda’s face clouded. I thought she was going to shout again, but she didn’t. Instead, something very strange happened — her eyes began to water! “Oh, help!” said Roa. “Is she dying?” I felt terrible. “Don’t die, Belinda! I didn’t mean it.” Then Belinda opened her mouth wide and shouted, “What if it’s true? What if they’ve gone away and left me here forever?” We were all so busy comforting Belinda that we didn’t notice the soft knock of a ship landing outside. We didn’t see two tall people come out of it until Belinda ran out in excitement. “Mummy! Daddy!” Belinda’s parents were even uglier than she was, but they looked polite. “Hello, dear,” the female said. “We’re sorry we kept you waiting.” We smiled as the three of them boarded their spaceship. “Goodbye!” shouted Belinda. “Goodbye! Thanks for taking care of our baby girl!” said her father. None of us answered. We waved (挥手) cheerfully as the ship took off and went far away into the stars. 35. What most probably happened before this passage? A. “I” just met Belinda’s parents. B. Belinda’s parents left Belinda alone on purpose. C. Belinda got separated from her parents for some reason. D. There was a fight between “my” father and Belinda’s parents. 36. What was Belinda like in “my” eyes? A. Gentle but careless. B. Careful but unkind. C. Noisy and impolite. D. Brave and sweet. 37. How did Roa and “I” feel when Belinda left? A. Sad. B. Happy. C. Moved. D. Regretful. 38. What type of article is this passage? A. A science fiction. B. A documentary. C. A travel diary. D. A detective story. 【答案】35. C 36. C 37. B 38. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者的父亲忙了一下午修理Belinda的飞船，晚上作者去着陆点时她还在寻找父母。最后，她的父母终于出现并带走了她。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Mummy! Daddy! I’m on an awful spaceship full of purple people! Come and find me now!”和“We’re sorry we kept you waiting.”可推知，Belinda因为某种原因和她的父母分开了。故选C。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据“I didn’t want to meet Belinda’s parents—they might be ten times as loud and bossy as she was.”可知，作者认为Belinda的父母比她大声十倍，专横十倍；即在作者眼里Belinda吵闹的，且没礼貌。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We smiled as the three of them boarded their spaceship.”和“We waved (挥手) cheerfully as the ship took off and went far away into the stars.”可知，作者和Roa看到Belinda离开时很高兴。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据“all my four ears”，“an awful spaceship full of purple people!”和“spaceship”可知，作者有四只耳朵，肤色是紫色，以及Belinda坐飞船出行，由此判断本文是一篇科幻小说。故选A。 D ①China published the world’s first highly clear lunar geologic (地质的) atlas (地图集) on April 21. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), it will provide up-to-date information for future lunar research and exploration. ②“These maps will help choose locations for future lunar research stations,” Ouyang Ziyuan, a well-known lunar scientist, said. “They can also help us better know about the Earth and other planets in the solar system, like Mars.” ③The world has seen great progress in the field of lunar science over the past half a century. However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. “As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,” said Liu Jianzhong, a CAS researcher. ④Since 2012, Ouyang and Liu have led a team of scientists from several research centers in compiling (编制) this atlas. Their work was mainly built on information gained from China’s Chang’e Program. Information from other research projects and international tasks was also used. ⑤The new geologic atlas, which is published in both Chinese and English, presents a scale (比例尺) of 1: 2.5 million. Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020, these larger scale maps show more details. As well as the geologic history of the moon, they provide information on its 14 types of structures (结构) and 17 types of rocks. A total of 12,341 impact craters (撞击坑) and 81 impact basins have also been marked. ⑥This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes, such as lunar resources research and science education. Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. “Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,” he explained. ⑦“Compiling the atlas was a huge task, which included years of effort from a large number of researchers,” said Gregory Michael, a German scientist. “It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.” 39. What is the great value of the new atlas? A. It is the first lunar geologic atlas in the world. B. It proves the hard work of Chinese scientists. C. It will meet the future needs in lunar studies. D. It is built on information from many researches. 40. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The large size and mystery of the moon. B. The discovery of Chang’e Program. C. The details of the new geologic atlas. D. The challenges the scientists face. 41. How does the writer prove “This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes”? A. By comparing different purposes. B. By using Chang’e-6 task as an example. C. By using a German scientist’s words. D. By listing information from the new maps. 42. What does “It” in the last paragraph refer to(指代)? A. Scientific support. B. The lunar research. C. Effort from researchers. D. Compiling the atlas. 【答案】39. C 40. C 41. B 42. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国发布的世界上首个高清晰度月球地质图集及其重要性。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据“However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. ‘As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,’”可知，旧的月球地质图集已经不能满足未来的需求，而新的图集将满足未来月球研究的需求。故选C。 【40题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020…impact craters (撞击坑) and 81 impact basins have also been marked”可知，第五段主要介绍了新地质图集的详细信息。故选C。 【41题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. ‘Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,’”可知，作者通过使用嫦娥六号任务作为例子来证明“这个图集将有很多有用的用途”。故选B。 【42题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“‘Compiling the atlas was a huge task… ‘It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.’”可知，It指代的是“Compiling the atlas编制图集”。故选D。 (2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题) 阅读下列内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 A China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue. China plans to land its astronauts on the moon around 2030. Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon. MENGZHOU AND LANYUE Take Chinese People’s Dream To The Moon Closer Mengzhou — The manned spacecraft Meaning of the name: Dream boat The name carries the Chinese people’s space exploration dreams to the moon. Main tasks: •Carry out China’s manned lunar exploration •Operate near-Earth space station Payload: For lunar tasks, it can carry 3 astronauts round trip between the ground and lunar orbit (轨道). For near-Earth orbit tasks, it can carry 7 astronauts round trip between the ground and space station. Lanyue — The lunar lander Meaning of the name: Clasping the moon The name symbolizes the bravery and confidence of the Chinese people in exploring the universe and landing on the moon. Main tasks: •Transport between lunar orbit and lunar surface •Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon •Support lunar exploration and activities Payload: It can carry 2 astronauts round trip, lunar rover, and scientific payloads. Exploration Steps 1. Two Long March-10 rockets are launched (发射). One carries Mengzhou and the other carries Lanyue. 2. The two spacecraft meet and join in lunar orbit and the astronauts enter the lander. 3. The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface. 4. The astronauts carry out scientific exploration and sample (样本) collection on the lunar surface as planned. 5. After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit. 6. The two spacecraft meet and join again, and the astronauts take the lunar samples to the Mengzhou spacecraft. 7. The Mengzhou spacecraft returns to Earth with the moon samples. 43. Which of the following is Lanyue’s task? A. Operate near-Earth space station. B. Support Earth exploration and activities. C. Transport between the ground and space station. D. Work as the center for energy supply on the moon. 44. What can we learn from the exploration steps? A. The same rocket sends Mengzhou and Lanyue into space. B. Astronauts reach and leave the moon in the Lanyue lander. C. Mengzhou and Lanyue join together at the space station. D. The Lanyue lander returns to Earth with the samples on the moon. 45. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To encourage the youth to make inventions for China’s moon program. B. To tell the reader about the history of China’s lunar exploration journey. C. To offer suggestions on how to take up challenges in the lunar exploration task. D. To give information on the new spacecraft for China’s manned lunar exploration task. 【答案】43. D 44. B 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了即将将宇航员送上月球的宇宙飞船“梦舟”和“揽月”的一些信息。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Main tasks: ... Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon”可知，作为月球上的能源供应中心是“揽月”的任务。故选D。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface.”及“After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit.”可知，宇航员乘坐“揽月”着陆器到达和离开月球。故选B。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue ... Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon.”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了即将将宇航员送上月球的宇宙飞船“梦舟”和“揽月”的一些信息。因此其目的是为了提供一些关于中国载人探月任务的新宇宙飞船的信息。故选D。 B One day in autumn Squire Gordon, my master, went on a trip into town. John, my caretaker, went with him. I pulled the cart. The weather was rainy and windy, but we travelled happily. Gordon’s business took a long time. We didn’t leave until late afternoon. The wind was then much higher. My master said to John, “I have never been out in such a storm!” Mr Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a wooden bridge. It was very nearly dark. We could just see that the water was over the middle of the bridge. But as that happened sometimes when the floods were out, master did not stop. The moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge, I felt sure there was something wrong. I dare (敢于) not go forward, and I made a dead stop. “Go on, Beauty,” said my master, and he gave me a touch with the whip (鞭子), but I dare not move. He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward. “There’s something wrong, sir,” said John, and he got out and tried to lead me forward. “Come on, Beauty.” But I knew that the bridge was not safe. Just then the man on the other side saw us. “Hey! Halloo! Stop!” he cried. “What’s the matter?” shouted my master. “The bridge is broken in the middle, and part of it is carried away. If you go onto it, you’ll be into the river.” “Thank you for saving us, Beauty!” said John. He gently turned me round to the right hand road by the river side. It grew darker and darker, stiller and stiller. When we returned home the Squire told Mrs Gordon, “Black Beauty saved our lives. He knew the bridge was dangerous.” John took me to the stable. Oh! What a good supper he gave me that night! What a nice bed of straw! I was glad of it, for I was tired. — Adapted from Black Beauty 46. What was the weather like when Gordon, John and Beauty left town for home? A. The rain came to a stop. B. There was a heavy storm. C. It was sunny and windy. D. The wind was much gentler. 47. Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. The man warned them not to cross the broken bridge. b. The master touched Black Beauty with the whip. c. Black Beauty was well rewarded for his decision. d. Black Beauty refused to obey his master at the bridge. e. They three came to a wooden bridge, ready to cross the river. A. ebdac B. bdaec C. edcab D. dbeca 48. Which detail supports the main idea that Black Beauty knew the bridge was dangerous? A. Mr Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. B. We could just see that the water was over the middle of the bridge. C. He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward. D. He gently turned me round to the right hand road by the river side. 49. According to the passage, what is Black Beauty like? A. Brave and smart. B. Modest and hard-working. C. Impolite and fearful. D. Impatient and unwise. 【答案】46. B 47. A 48. C 49. A 【解析】 【导语】本文节选自小说《黑骏马》，文章以黑骏马的视角讲述了在一个暴风雨的下午，黑骏马运用自己的聪明化解了危险的故事。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We didn’t leave until late afternoon.…I have never been out in such a storm!”可知，高登、约翰以及黑骏马离开小镇回家时，有大的暴风雨。故选B。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We came to a wooden bridge.…said my master, and he gave me a touch with the whip…He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward.…The bridge is broken in the middle, and part of it is carried away. If you go onto it, you’ll be into the river…Oh! What a good supper he gave me that night! What a nice bed of straw!”可知，文章的正确发展顺序是：他们来到一座木桥前，准备过河；主人用鞭子抽打黑骏马；黑骏马在桥上拒绝服从他的主人；一个人警告他们不要过桥；黑骏马的决定得到了很好的回报。故选A。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据“He gave me a sharp cut and I jumped, but I dare not go forward.”可知，黑骏马被主人划了一刀，但是仍然不敢过桥。故可知这个细节可以推断黑骏马知道过桥很危险。故选C。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据“We could just see that the water was over the middle of the bridge. But as that happened sometimes when the floods were out, master did not stop. The moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge, I felt sure there was something wrong.”可知，他们过桥时，看到水已经漫过了桥的中间，但是黑骏马还是打算试探一下，可知他是勇敢的。黑骏马在试探过后，立马察觉到了危险，说明他是聪明的。故选A。 C Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture. Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature. Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction. Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said. Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them. What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people? It lies in its richness and openness. Also its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country. 50. What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture? A. He has created many famous Chinese poems. B. He has decided to move to China with his friends. C. He has written thousands of Chinese lantern riddles. D. He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English. 51. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation. 52. What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent? A. Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners. B. The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad. C. Chinese culture is getting popular around the world. D. China is an ideal country for people from abroad to live. 53. What can be the best title for the passage? A. New look of traditional Chinese culture B. Charm of Chinese culture in foreigners’ eyes C. Development of Chinese culture in the West D. Culture differences between the East and West 【答案】50. D 51. A 52. C 53. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了现在越来越多的外国人对中国文化感兴趣。 【50题详解】 细节理解题。根据“I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English”可知他把曹雪芹的《红楼梦》中的大部分诗歌、歌曲、灯谜和对话翻译成了英语。故选D。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan”可知他对中国功夫感兴趣。故选A。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据“We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms”以及“What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people?”并结合文章内容可知作者描述了这三个人对中国文化的喜爱，说明中国文化现在变得越来越受欢迎。故选C。 【53题详解】 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了现在越来越多的外国人对中国文化感兴趣，以选项B“外国人眼中的中国文化魅力”为标题最合适。故选B。 D Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Play is important, even for adults. Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 54. How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A. By presenting the results of a recent study. B. By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C. By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D. By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 55. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5? A. Outdoor play helps form relationships. B. Just getting outdoors does wonders. C. Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D. The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 56. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize 57. Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A. Walking from your car into the mall. B. Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C. Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D. Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. 【答案】54. C 55. B 56. A 57. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了户外运动的好处。 【54题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Think about how much time you spent outside last week”可知作者通过让读者思考自己在户外待了多长时间来引出话题。故选C。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Play is important, even for adults”以及“Outdoor activity betters your senses.”并结合下文内容可知玩很重要，所以此处引出户外运动的好处，选项B“只是到户外就有神奇的效果”符合语境。故选B。 【56题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. ‘Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses’”可知户外活动给生活带来了感官，徒步旅行、探险和钓鱼有助于磨练你的所有感官，故此处划线部分和improve意义相近。故选A。 【57题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park.”可知大自然就在你的后门外或你当地的公园里，所以在你当地的公园里观察云朵移动的速度有多快，这是享受户外运动的好方式。故选D。 (2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题) 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A 58. When will the Day Camp begin? A. On July 2, 2024. B. On June 20, 2024. C. On July 8, 2024. D. On June 30, 2024. 59. What activity can you take part in if you are 15 years old? A. Painting. B. Playing games. C. Dancing. D. Playing sports. 60. How can you find more information about the camp according to the passage? A. By visiting the website. B. By reading newspapers. C. By asking your teachers. D. By making a telephone call. 【答案】58. A 59. D 60. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一则暑假夏令营的广告。 【58题详解】 细节理解题。根据“July 2-July 8, 2024”可知，2024年7月2号开始，故选A。 【59题详解】 细节理解题。根据“For children aged 13-16 Play sports, make special projects and take field trips.”可知，15岁的孩子可以参加运动，故选D。 【60题详解】 细节理解题。根据“For more information, click www.Summerdaycamp.gov”可知，通过浏览网址得知更多信息，故选A。 B China is home to tea and has a long history of tea culture. As time goes by, the tea culture has developed greatly. In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves. That was why tasting tea was called “tea-eating”. In the Song Dynasty, the way people drank tea became romantic and was full of art. In the Ming Dynasty, tasting tea returned to its true nature of “drinking tea”. People put dry tea leaves in the cup and then poured boiled water into it before drinking. And in the Qing Dynasty, the tea culture finally came into common families. Drinking tea became part of their daily life. At the same time, there were more tea houses. Nowadays, making tea around a stove (围炉煮茶) has become popular among young people. This is a special way of drinking tea. Many young people like to choose a quiet and comfortable environment to make tea. While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal (炭) stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth. And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind. What they enjoy are art, spiritual world and the deep Chinese tea culture. Away from their busy work and life, they feel calm and peaceful in mind. In fact, people began to make tea around a stove in ancient times. Traditionally, about the art of making tea, the most important part is the types of tea, water quality, the control of fire, the choices of tea tools, and the skills of brewing (沏茶). In some ways, the art of making tea is a kind of communication between tea and people. As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop. Modern tea culture has mixed traditional and modern art and life, showing a more open and colorful culture. 61. When did people not only drink tea but also eat the tea leaves? A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty. D. In the Qing Dynasty. 62. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large. 63. Why is making tea around a stove popular with modern young people? A. Because they enjoy calm and peace in mind. B. Because they can stay together with families. C. Because they like eating oranges and potatoes. D. Because they want to return to the ancient times. 64. What is the best title for the passage? A. The types of the tea leaves. B. The environments of drinking tea. C. The future of the tea culture. D. The development of the tea culture. 【答案】61. A 62. B 63. A 64. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。 【61题详解】 细节理解题。根据“In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves.”可知，在唐代，人们不仅喝茶，而且还吃茶叶。故选A。 62题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal (炭) stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth.”可知，围炉煮茶时需要有吸引人的零食来满足人们的眼睛和口欲，因此“delicate”意为“attractive有吸引力的”，故选B。 【63题详解】 细节理解题。根据“And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind.”可知，美丽的茶杯和茶壶会给他们带来更多的快乐。故选A。 【64题详解】 最佳标题题。根据“As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop.”可知，本文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。故选D。 C BEIJING, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua News)—The Shenzhou-18 crew (全体工作人员) completed the first spacewalk of their mission (任务) at 6:58 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, according to the CMSA (中国载人航天局). The two members of the Shenzhou-18, Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu, started their spacewalk. They worked outside the Tiangong space station for nearly 8.5 hours. With the help of space equipment (设备) and a team on Earth, they successfully completed many tasks during their spacewalk, including some difficult fixing tasks. Now they have returned to the Wentian lab module (实验舱). The third crew member, Li Cong, stayed inside Tiangong to provide support. The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts. This marked Ye’s second time to have a spacewalk and his first spacewalk was in the Shenzhou-13 mission, but this is the first time for Li Guangsu to start a spacewalk. The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments (实验) and many necessary tests. And then, they will carry out more activities and do some fixing work outside the space station. The three astronauts will work on board Tiangong until late October, according to the CMSA. So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all. On September 27, 2008, astronaut Zhai Zhigang in Shenzhou-7 mission made history as China’s first person to take a spacewalk, which lasted about 19 minutes. The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone (里程碑) by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew. The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk, which lasted about 8 hours. 65. What is the news mainly about? A. Li Cong provided support inside the space station. B. The Shenzhou-17 crew started to carry out new tasks. C. The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the first spacewalk. D. Ye Guangfu worked outside the space station for 8.5 hours. 66. What is the new record set by the Shenzhou-18 crew? A. The longest single spacewalk. B. The most difficult fixing tasks. C The most successful experiments. D. The highest number of spacewalks. 67. What will the three members do in their mission according to the passage? A. Planting some fruits. B. Giving lessons to students. C. Receiving education. D. Doing many necessary tests. 68. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last 3 paragraphs? A. The Shenzhou-17 crew has completed 4 spacewalks in all. B. China has made great achievements in Space Technology so far. C. Zhai Zhigang made history by taking a spacewalk for 190 minutes. D. The Shenzhou-15 crew completed the repair work for the first time. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了神舟十八号全体工作人员完成了他们任务中的第一次太空行走。 【65题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“The Shenzhou-18 crew (全体工作人员) completed the first spacewalk of their mission (任务) at 6:58 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday”可知，这则新闻主要是讲述了神舟十八号全体工作人员完成了他们任务中的第一次太空行走。故选C。 【66题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts.”可知，神舟十八号乘组创下中国航天员单次太空行走时间最长的新纪录。故选A。 【67题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments (实验) and many necessary tests”可知，做许多必要的测试是他们的任务之一。故选D。 【68题详解】 细节理解题。根据“So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all.”、“The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone (里程碑) by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew.”及“The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk”可知，最后三段讲述了中国在太空科技上取得的巨大成就。故选B。 D In the bright moonlight, Jack is walking home. Suddenly, he finds a hawk (鹰) lying beside a box. Very curious, he begins to check it. The hawk seems to be in pain. One of its wings looks broken, touching the ground. Its eyes look scared. So Jack takes off his T-shirt and wraps (包裹) it carefully round the hawk. Then he carries it home. “I can’t take him into the house,” he thinks. “My mum doesn’t like animals in the house!” Thinking for a while, Jack decides to hide the hawk in the garden shed (棚子). He secretly puts the hawk down on the floor with his T-shirt. Looking at the hawk, he says, “It’s your home now. Call you Falco, OK?” After that, he goes back to his room. Unluckily, his parents are waiting for him. Finding his T-shirt missing, they get quite angry and don’t allow him to go out within a week. Jack goes to his room without any words, but he can’t fall asleep because he is worrying about Falco. In the early morning, Jack takes some bread to feed Falco and goes back to his room secretly. After breakfast, Jack goes to the garden shed, holding a small bowl of water. In the shed, he finds Falco sitting quietly in a corner, the bread still on the floor. Falco’s eyes are open, but not bright now. Jack puts the water in front of Falco. At first, Falco ignores (忽视) it, then he begins to drink. Jack sits quietly, looking at him, imagining Falco flying in the endless blue sky. But now he is trapped on the earth. “How can I help you return to the sky, Falco?” When Jack leaves the shed, his brother Jim is waiting for him outside. “What’s so interesting in the shed?” “Nothing.” “Tell me the truth, Jack. I think you haven’t forgotten my broken rocket!” Finally, Jack has no choice but to tell his brother the truth. Jim becomes very excited. “Jim, please don’t say anything to Mum and Dad. I can repair your rocket.” “My rocket isn’t important, Jack. But Falco is!” Then the brothers discuss how to feed Falco. They decide to get help from their friend Holly because she knows a lot about animals, birds and nature. Later, the brothers go to Holly. Holly advises them to feed some meat to Falco. Over the next few days, Falco gets much better. He always eats the meat Jack and Jim bring him from the kitchen. Jack even digs up worms in the park for Falco. Falco loves them! His feathers look bright and shiny, too. But he still can’t fly. One morning, Holly comes to see Falco. After watching it for a while, Holly says, “Falco is well enough to fly again!” Hearing this, they happily open the door, and watch Falco step into the sunlight slowly. Falco beats his wings and tries to fly in small circles, then in large ones. Suddenly, he makes a loud cry and flies away. Jack feels a bit sad, but he knows they are right. One evening, Jack and Jim are sitting in their room. It is a cool and quiet evening. Suddenly, he hears a cry from far away. A familiar (熟悉的) cry. A bird is flying in circles across the sky. It’s Falco! Jack watches it fly, happy and wild. —Adapted from Jack’s Endless Summer 69. What’s wrong with the hawk? A. It is too hungry to fly. B. It is trapped in a box. C. One of its wings is hurt. D. One of its legs is broken. 70. What is the correct order of what happens in the story? ① digging up worms for the hawk ② telling Jim the secret of the hawk ③ asking Holly for useful advice ④ letting the hawk fly into the air A. ①②③④ B. ②③①④ C. ①②④③ D. ②④①③ 71. What can we know from the story? A. Holly knows little about animals. B. Jim prefers his rocket to the hawk. C. Jack’s mother likes the hawk a lot. D. Jack shows much love for the hawk. 72. What’s the main idea of the story? A. Making a plan of raising birds. B. Working together to save a hawk. C. Exploring the secret of animals. D. Finding ways to protect animals. 【解析】 【导语】本文改编自《杰克无尽的夏天》，讲述杰克和他的兄弟吉姆以及朋友霍利一起努力救助一只受伤的鹰的故事。 【69题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The hawk seems to be in pain. One of its wings looks broken, touching the ground.”可知，鹰的一只翅膀似乎断了，故选C。 【70题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Finally, Jack has no choice but to tell his brother the truth. Jim becomes very excited.”，“They decide to get help from their friend Holly because she knows a lot about animals, birds and nature.”，“Jack even digs up worms in the park for Falco.”和“Falco beats his wings and tries to fly in small circles, then in large ones.”可知，正确的顺序是杰克先告诉了吉姆关于鹰的秘密，然后他们去找霍利寻求建议，接着他们为鹰挖虫子，最后让鹰飞走。故选B。 【71题详解】 推理判断题。 根据文章中杰克对鹰的关心和照顾可以看出，他对鹰表现出了很多的爱，故选D。 【72题详解】 主旨大意题。本文讲述杰克和他的兄弟吉姆以及朋友霍利一起努力救助一只受伤的鹰的故事，故选B。 (2024·江苏盐城·中考统考真题) （一）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A At present, many foreigners show great interest in learning Chinese idioms (成语). Terry and Kate are among them. Most Chinese idioms have four characters. For example, qingchuyulan (bluer than indigo), and houjibofa (success comes with time and effort). Terry and Kate are now reading stories behind the Chinese idioms they have learnt recently. In the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi led his army to help the State of Yan fight the enemies. They set out in spring. However, when they won the war and wert back home, winter began. Everything in the mountain was covered with snow. They walked and walked only to find they came back to the same place. The army felt hungry and cold. As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains. In the Spring and Autunm period, the Stute of Wu and the State of Yue didn’t get along well. They were fighting for years. People in each state didn’t have a good relationship, either. Oue day, the people of Wu and Yue happened to be on the same boat to cross a river. When the boat was in thus center of the river, a strong wind came. It seemed the boat would turn over anytime. Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family. In the end, they safely got to the river bank. 73. Which of the following best describes the first story? A. B. C. D. 74. What is the second story mainly about? A. Going travelling on horses together. B. Going through difficulties together. C. Trying to finish tasks on one’s own. D. Putting all hearts into making boats. 75. Which is a similar point of the two stories? A. They happened on sunny days. B. They happened in big mountains. C. The people got success in the end. D. The people got help from animals. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了特里和凯特最近学过的中国成语背后的故事。 【73题详解】 推理判断题。根据“As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains.”可知，他们放了马匹，让马匹来引路，他们才能走出山，D图片符合，故选D。 【74题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family.”可知，在面对困难时，放下彼此的恩怨，一起度过难关，故选B。 【75题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains.”以及“In the end, they safely got to the river bank”可知，共同点是最后人们都取得了胜利，故选C。 B How can we stop climate change? How can we stop air pollution? How can we live on a green planet? One way is to use clean energy. Clean energy does not harm the Earth. It never runs out. Energy from the Sun is clean. We just need to learn how to get and store more of it. Plants use energy from the Sun. They use it to turn water and air into sugar. The sugar can be used as food. Scientists know a lot about how plants make food. Some scientists want to get energy from the Sun like plants do. They want to make a machine that can use sunlight to make fuel (燃料) from water. Water is made up of two different parts. Breaking water into its parts is hard. Plants do it all the time, though. It is part of how they make food. With energy from the Sun, the new machine will break water into its parts. One of the parts will be used as fuel. Then the fuel is used to make electricity (电). The electricity can power cars, houses, and so on. This fuel is better for the Earth than gasoline (汽油). It does not pollute the air. Plants can help us learn how to make clean energy! 76. How does the writer start this article? A. By telling stories. B. By asking questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 77. What will the new machine do? A. Break water into its parts. B. Make some food from plants. C. Turn water and air into sugar. D. Produce sugar as new energy. 78. In which part of a magazine can we read the article? A. Health. B. Society. C. Science. D. History. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讨论的是利用太阳能和植物的原理来制造清洁能源。清洁能源对地球无害。它永远不会用完。我们只需要学习如何获取和储存更多的能量。 【76题详解】 细节理解题根据“How can we stop climate change? How can we stop air pollution? How can we live on a green planet?”可知，文章开头通过提出一系列问题引出主题，故选B。 【77题详解】 细节理解题。根据“With energy from the Sun, the new machine will break water into its parts.”可知，新的机器将利用太阳能将水分解成其组成部分，故选A。 【78题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要讨论的是利用太阳能和植物的原理来制造清洁能源，这属于科学范畴，故选C。 C Taking Root. How many kinds of plants are there in the world? Lucy Braun wondered that as a child. She showed great interest in plants at a young age. She often had energetic walks with her family through the nearby woods. Some plants and wildflowers seemed to shout at her with their wild colours. Others hid behind rocks. Lucy looked at the shapes of leaves as she walked in the woods. She kept a record of what she saw. She also learnt to draw what she saw. Then she could compare all kinds of plants. Later, Lucy grew more and more interested in botany, the study of plants. Branching Out At university, Lucy took classes in geology, or the study of rocks and minerals. Her work with geologists changed how she looked at the natural world. She continued her studies in botany as well. Lucy also took classes in ecology (生态学). Lucy believed that plant life in some are as was able to move to other places over time. In Full Bloom In 1917, Lucy began to teach botany at a university. She lived in a house near the woods. Lucy collected plants from all around the country. She took many photos of them, too. Colour photography was still new then. Because of that, people enjoyed her lessons and photos a lot. The ▲ of Labour (劳动) Later in her life, Lucy wrote many field guides. In 1950, she published her most important guide. It describes the plants in the forests across the country. Ecologists still use it to study changes in the forests over time. Today, Lucy has a few plants named after her. One of them is Lucy Braun’s snakeroot, which is now in danger. Lucy’s work in the protection of nature may help prevent its disappearance. Lucy Braun lived to be 81. In her years as a botanist, Lucy collected nearly 12,000 plants! 79. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? A. The plants appeared to be full of life. B. The plants could talk just like humans. C. The plants seemed to be angry with Lucy. D. The plants were looked after well by Lucy. 80. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. The reason why Lucy liked plants. B. The way Lucy studied plants. C. The time when Lucy noticed plants. D. The special plants Lucy collected. 81. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the last part? A. Causes B. Records C. Flowers D. Fruits 82. What can be the best title for the passage? A. The Protection of the Plants B. The Collection of the Plants C. The Story of a Great Scientist D. The Lesson by a Scientist 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了Lucy Braun作为一位伟大的植物学家的故事，包括她的成长经历、学术研究和对植物保护的贡献。 【79题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Some plants and wildflowers seemed to shout at her with their wild colours”可知，植物的颜色非常鲜艳，仿佛在向她呼喊，说明这些植物看起来充满了生机。故选A。 【80题详解】 主旨大意题。通读第二段可知，第二段主要讲述了Lucy在大学期间如何学习和研究植物，包括她学习地质学和生态学的经历，以及这些学科如何改变了她看待自然界的方式。故选B。 【81题详解】 推理判断题。根据上下文，最后一部分讲述了Lucy晚年写了许多野外指南，并在1950年出版了她最重要的指南，这些指南描述了全国各地森林中的植物，生态学家仍然使用这些指南来研究森林随时间的变化。因此，选项B “Records”（记录）最为合适。故选B。 【82题详解】 最佳标题题。整篇文章讲述了Lucy Braun作为一位伟大的植物学家的故事，包括她的成长经历、学术研究和对植物保护的贡献。因此，选项C“The Story of a Great Scientist”是最合适的标题。故选C。 D It was half past seven on Monday morning: time to get ready for school. Jay Stone rolled out of bed. He did a couple of quick wake-up exercises and then he went over to his mirror (镜子) and looked at himself. “Not bad, Stone, not bad,” he said to himself and smiled. Maybe he wasn’t ready for Hollywood, but with his dark brown eyes and his thick brown hair, he had the looks that turned girls’ heads. He moved closer to the mirror and smiled, checking his teeth. “Perfect,” he thought. “Good enough for a toothpaste ad.” As his eyes moved down to his strong arms, he smiled again. The hours he spent in the gym and doing sit-ups have paid off. But suddenly, the smile froze. His eyes moved from the upper part of his body down to his legs. His legs were short. Not just short, but far too short for his body. He had the upper body of a six-footer, but because of his legs he was much less than six feet! Six inches less! Sitting, he was as tall as almost anyone. Standing, he had to look up at most of the boys and even many of the girls. Why didn’t his legs grow with the rest of his body? He was one of the shortest boys in his class. He was the shortest in his own family, he was even shorter than his “little” sister—by three inches! Where did his legs come from? He certainly didn’t get them from his parents. They were both quite tall. Looking through old family photos, he found the answer. It was his grandfather on his mother’s side. His short legs were a gift from Grandpa Tuttle. Thanks a lot, Grandpa! Of course, the kids at school all noticed Jay’s short legs and they had a nickname (外号) for him: Stubs! Almost no one called him by his real name; they all called him Stubs. Stubs Stone, Jay didn’t like his nickname, but he had to accept it. He had no choice. But Jay couldn’t see in the mirror what his legs could do. They were quick and strong. He was the youngest player on the Brewer High football team. He could run faster than anyone else in the team and, like a rabbit, he kept going and going. Even at basketball, where the other players were much taller than him, they were still afraid of him because of his speed. Jay shook his head. “Stubs, Stubs Stone, the kid with stubby legs. Yeah, that’s me,” he said to himself with a little smile. Suddenly, he heard his mother’s voice. “Jay! It’s breakfast time!” 83. What did Jay do after he got up on the Monday morning? A. He did some housework. B. He took some family photos. C. He watched TV for some time. D. He did some wake-up exercises. 84 What can we learn about Jay in paragraphs 2—4? A. He was satisfied with his looks. B. He wanted to be a film actor. C. He once played a role in an ad. D. He found it useless to do sit-ups. 85. What does the underlined word “froze” probably mean in paragraph 5? A. Spread. B. Stopped. C. Continued. D. Returned. 86. Which of the following best describes Jay? A. Strict and serious. B. Clever and helpful. C. Funny and confident. D. Patient and hard-working. 87. What does the writer mainly want to tell in the passage? A. Teenagers like to play tricks on each other. B. Teenagers should have dreams in their hearts. C. People’s legs usually grow with other body parts. D. People can turn their weak points into advantages. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Jay Stone对自己外貌的看法以及他如何利用自己的短腿优势在运动中取得成功的故事。 【83题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He did a couple of quick wake-up exercises and then he went over to his mirror (镜子) and looked at himself.”可知，他起床后做了一些唤醒锻炼。故选D。 【84题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Maybe he wasn’t ready for Hollywood, but with his dark brown eyes and his thick brown hair, he had the looks that turned girls’ heads.”及“‘Perfect,’ he thought. ‘Good enough for a toothpaste ad.’”可知，他认为自己的外貌能够吸引女孩的眼球，并且是很完美的，足够做牙膏广告了，因此可知他很满意自己的外貌。故选A。 【85题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“But suddenly, the smile froze. His eyes moved from the upper part of his body down to his legs. His legs were short.”可知，他看到了自己的短腿，因此笑容突然停止了，划线单词表示“停止”。故选B。 【86题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Maybe he wasn’t ready for Hollywood, but with his dark brown eyes and his thick brown hair, he had the looks that turned girls’ heads.”及“‘Perfect,’ he thought. ‘Good enough for a toothpaste ad.’”可知，他对自己的外貌很满意，说明他是自信的；根据“Jay shook his head. ‘Stubs, Stubs Stone, the kid with stubby legs. Yeah, that’s me,’ he said to himself with a little smile.”可知，他自言自语说自己就是这个短腿的孩子，说明他是有趣的。故选C。 【87题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“But Jay couldn’t see in the mirror what his legs could do. They were quick and strong.”及全文可知，本文主要讲述了Jay Stone把自己的短腿这一劣势变成了优势的故事，从而告诉人们可以把自己劣势变成优势。故选D。 (2024·江苏镇江·中考统考真题) 阅读下面的三篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers. Each has a different function (功能). ●Head Feathers Head feathers come in all sizes. Tiny ones grow in overlapping (交叠的) rows to make a silky covering for a bird’s head. ●Primary Flight Feathers The outer wing feathers are long and strong. They are usually wider on one side. Their job is to push air as birds fly. ●Secondary Flight Feathers A row of smaller feathers grows on the bottom of the wing closer to the body. These also push air, so birds can fly. ●Tail Feathers Tail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight. ●Down Feathers Down feathers grow under the other feathers. They are light and soft. Their job is to keep birds warm. ◆Flight Feathers push down on the air, so birds can fly. Feathers can move, so birds can change the shape of their wings. And feathers are light, so they don’t add too much weight. ◆Social Media Birds’ feathers tell the world who they are. Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates. ◆Protection Feathers of different colours and shapes act like camouflage (保护色), hiding birds from enemies. And often when an enemy tries to catch a bird, all it gets is a mouthful of tail feathers. ◆Keeping warm and cool Down feathers stop heat from getting in or out. This helps the bird stay just the right temperature. Feathers are so good at catching heat that penguins can stay warm even when standing on the ice sheet at 40 below zero. 88. Which part of a bird is introduced in the passage? A. B. C. D. 89. Which of the following feathers do birds mainly depend on to fly? ①Head Feathers ②Primary Flight Feathers ③Secondary Flight Feathers ④Tail Feathers ⑤Down Feathers A. ②③④ B. ①②④ C. ③④⑤ D. ①④⑤ 90. What can feathers help birds do according to the passage? A. Birds can change the shape of wings because feathers come in all sizes. B. Some feathers can help birds hide themselves because they are very light. C. Birds like penguins can keep warm because down feathers are quite silky. D. Some feathers can be birds’ social media because they can help attract mates. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍鸟的羽毛的不同作用。 【88题详解】 细节理解题。根据“A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers.”可知，文章介绍鸟的羽毛，故选C。 【89题详解】 细节理解题。根据“●Primary Flight Feathers Their job is to push air as birds fly.”，“●Secondary Flight Feathers These also push air, so birds can fly.”和“●Tail Feathers Tail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight.”可知，鸟类主要依靠主飞羽、次飞羽和尾羽飞行，故选A。 【90题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates.”可知，醒目的羽毛有利于吸引配偶，选项D“有些羽毛可以成为鸟类的社交媒体，因为它们可以帮助吸引配偶。”表述正确，故选D。 B I have lived in China for six years, but still think the country is mysterious. So I made up my mind to go on a 3-month cycling journey to discover more. My cycling journey was very safe in China because I never had a moment in which I felt I was in danger. Wherever I went, there was always phone signal, and even WeChat pay. The beauty of nature was also fantastic. It simply took my breath away when I cycled on the way. With thick forests, blue lakes and green hills, there was so much to see. The food was another highlight of my journey. I got to taste local food in every place I went. My favourite was the spicy food in Sichuan. No matter how much I ate, I never got sick of having different Chinese foods. There were so many different choices. In addition, cycling in China cost less than I thought. I could even save some money during the trip to support a local charity. The best part was about people. I met people from different ethnic minorities (少数民族) across China and I was even invited to attend a wedding by Tibetan girls. The wedding was amazing, full of dancing, laughter and fun. One time I me t a group of Chinese men who were also travelling, but by motorcycle. They invited me to stay with them in the mountains. We cooked fish that we caught from the lake together. It felt like true freedom from the busy feeling of daily life. Another example was impressive. When I met a group of cyclists in their 60s, they cycled better than me. It really encouraged me to push myself and go farther every day. Also, an experienced cyclist saved me when I got a flat tire (爆胎). He helped fix my tire. By the end of my journey, I wanted to keep going. I felt like I could do it forever. It was truly an experience I will never forget. If anyone wants to explore in China, I would highly recommend going by bicycle. 91. What does the writer talk about in Paragraph 3? A. Personal safety. B. Different foods. C. Natural beauty. D. Cheap cost. 92. The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 6 refers to (指代) “________”. A. Tibetan girls inviting the writer to a wedding B. cyclists in their 60s cycling better than the writer C. a group of Chinese men catching fish with the writer D. an experienced cyclist helping the writer to fix a flat tire 93. What is the best title for the passage? A. What a Pleasant Picnic! B. What Great People! C. What an Amazing Journey! D. What a Lucky Day! 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在中国进行为期三个月的骑行之旅，体验了中国的自然美景、美食和热情好客的人们。 【91题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The beauty of nature was also fantastic. It simply took my breath away when I cycled on the way. With thick forests, blue lakes and green hills, there was so much to see.”可知，第三段谈论的是自然美景。故选C。 【92题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Another example was impressive. When I met a group of cyclists in their 60s, they cycled better than me. It really encouraged me to push myself and go farther every day.”可知，当作者遇到一群60多岁的骑行者时，他们骑得比作者好。划线词“It”指的是“60多岁的骑行者骑得比作者好”这件事。故选B。 【93题详解】 最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知，本文讲述了作者在中国进行为期三个月的骑行之旅，体验了中国的自然美景、美食和热情好客的人们。以选项C“多么惊人的旅程！”为标题最合适。故选C。 C “Take a seat, kids!” Miss King announced. As kids ran towards the campfire, Miss King turned to Quill, “I’ll leave for a while, just bring the kids watermelons and tell them a story.” “Sure.” said Quill, his hands becoming wet. Quill was good at showing kids how to climb rocks, but he was not a good storyteller. Quill asked in a low voice, “What kind of story do you like?” A boy named Caden answered, “A ghost story!” Alice rolled her eyes and other kids also shouted, “Quill will tell a lovely story, Caden.” “A ghost story!” Caden insisted. Just then, Quill felt a pull from Emma, the quietest in the group, “I’m afraid of ghost stories.” “What am I going to tell?” Quill thought and then said slowly, “I’m going to tell…a…a toast story.” Caden protested. “A toast story? I want a ghost story!” “You’ll see,” Quill said, “Long long ago, there was a piece of bread... named Bob.” Some kids smiled. Quill talked faster, “One day, Bob was put onto a wooden platform. Bob started crying.” “Bread can’t cry!” Caden shouted. Quill’s ears turned red. “What happened next?” Emma asked. Quill had no idea, but he quickly looked at Caden, “Cade n is going to tell us.” Caden sat up, “Am I?” “Yes, it’s a group story.” Quill answered. Caden said in a scaring voice, “Bob was sure this was the end of his day. Then, a long, shiny thing appeared over him.” “A knife!” Alice shouted. “Alice, it’s your turn.” Quill said. Alice added, “Then something dropped. The knife spread it all over Bob.” “Salad cream.” said Emma and pulled Quill’s T-shirt. Alice continued, “Suddenly, a giant hand lifted Bob towards a big hole. Bob screamed, ‘Help!’ ” Caden wanted to cut in, but Alice stopped him. Quill smiled at Emma. Emma took a deep breath, and said, “Bob screamed again. The hand was surprised and dropped Bob. Bob ran away.” “So, the bread is free.” Caden cut in. “Not finished!” Emma shouted, “Just then, a bread truck appeared. Bob ran towards it. But something big followed him.” “What was that?” a kid asked. Emma sat forward. Caden could feel his own breath, as if he was also there with Bob. SNAP! Emma clapped her hands. Everyone jumped up and asked, “What happened?” “A dog ate him.” Emma said, laughing. In the rest of the night, all the kids were talking about that dog. —Adapted from the story by Sara Matson 94. How did Quill feel when he was asked to tell a story? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Confident. D. Angry. 95. What does the underlined word “protested” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Disagreed. B. Promised. C. Regretted. D. Guessed. 96. What do you know about Bob according to the story made up by the kids? A. Bob ran away quickly after he saw a dog. B. Bob first appeared on a truck in a street. C. Bob was cut into small pieces by a knife. D. Bob dropped so he didn’t enter the hole. 97. What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A. Caden no longer loved ghost stories. B. The kids spent a winter night on a camp. C. Quill decided to tell a new story the next day. D. The kids were quite satisfied with their story. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Quill在Miss King离开时被要求给孩子们讲故事，尽管Quill不擅长讲故事，但他通过让孩子们一起参与，成功地讲了一个关于面包Bob的有趣故事，最终孩子们都很满意。 【94题详解】 推理判断题。根据“said Quill, his hands becoming wet.”和“Quill was good at showing kids how to climb rocks, but he was not a good storyteller.”可知，Quill不是一个善于讲故事的人，可推知Quill在被要求讲故事时是感到紧张的。故选B。 【95题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Caden protested. ‘A toast story? I want a ghost story!’”可知，Caden想听鬼故事，而不是关于面包的故事，因此 划线部分“protested”表示反对，与选项A“不同意”意思相近。故选A。 【96题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Alice continued, ‘Suddenly, a giant hand lifted Bob towards a big hole...”和“The hand was surprised and dropped Bob. Bob ran away.”可知，Bob在被拉向一个大洞时掉了下来，接着Bob跑开了，因此没有进入洞里。故选D。 【97题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Everyone jumped up and asked, ‘What happened?’ ‘A dog ate him.’ Emma said, laughing.”和“In the rest of the night, all the kids were talking about that dog.”可知，孩子们整个晚上都在谈论那只狗，可推知他们对故事很满意。故选D。 (2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Best kite festivals around the world Imagine a sky full of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. Isn’t it wonderful? Now, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the best kite festivals around the world. Name Weifang International Kite Festival Washington State International Kite Festival Dieppe International Kite Festival Time Every year in April. Every year in August. Every two years in September. Place In Weifang, China. In Washington, US. In Dieppe, France. History Since 1984. Since 1981. Since 1980. Features There is a big parade (巡游). Visitors can try their hand at kite making. It’s celebrated for about a week with kite fights and races. It still holds a world record about kite flying. It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites. 98. Both Weifang and Washington State International Kite Festival ________. A take place once a year B. keep many world records C. last for about a month D. have a history of 30 years 99. What can people do in Dieppe International Kite Festival? A. Take part in a big parade. B. Join in kite fights and races. C. Decide the theme for kites. D. Enjoy a light show with kites. 100. If Tom wants to make a kite, he can go to ________. A. Dieppe in April B. Dieppe in September C. Weifang in April D. Washington in August 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界上最好的风筝节。 【98题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Weifang International Kite Festival Every year in April”以及“Washington State International Kite Festival Every year in August”可知潍坊国际风筝节和华盛顿州国际风筝节都是一年举办一次。故选A。 【99题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites.”可知在迪耶普国际风筝节上人们可以欣赏有成千上万只风筝的晚间灯光秀。故选D。 【100题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Weifang International Kite Festival Every year in April Visitors can try their hand at kite making.”可知在四月举办的潍坊国际风筝节上，可以自己制作风筝。故选C。 B Holly gets a pet dog. She’s so happy, and the dog is happy, too! “I want to call him Eco,” says Holly. “Come here, Eco!” And Eco wags (摇摆) his tail. “That dog is your responsibility (责任), Holly,” says her father. “No problem!” Holly agrees. Before school, Holly takes Eco for his first morning walk. She feels very tired. It’s really cold and dark—and it’s so early! But Eco doesn’t mind. He runs, stops, runs again, sees a black cat, tries to run after it and nearly pulls Holly off her feet! Holly realizes it’s late when she gets back from the walk. She quickly eats a piece of bread, takes her bag and jacket, and runs to school. What a busy morning! But that’s not all for looking after a pet dog. When Holly takes Eco for his evening walk it’s quite dark outside. Holly feels nervous. She runs along the road with him, but it’s difficult. Because Eco often stops to study the bushes and trees. And he often tries to catch birds, or play with sticks and fallen leaves. A few days go by. Then… It’s raining outside. Eco enters…and the trouble starts. Eco’s dirty paws leave prints everywhere, on the floor, on the blanket, on the sofa…“Come here, Eco!” says Holly. She wants to stop him, but it doesn’t work. Holly gets really angry now. She decides to punish Eco. So that night Eco is kept in the green house alone. When Holly enters the green house next morning, it’s a disaster. Her mum’s plants and flowers are lying on their sides or on the floor. And the pots (花盆) are broken into a hundred pieces. And Eco is sitting in the soil and leaves. “Oh, no,” says Holly. She realizes it’s time to train the dog. “He needs to know the rules.” Every day after school, Holly repeats simple orders to Eco. If he can do as ordered, he can get nice bones. The amazing thing is, Eco really enjoys it. For him, it’s one big game. So Eco learns to sit when Holly says, “Sit!” He learns to come when Holly says, “Come here!”…And he doesn’t get into trouble! 101. What can we learn from Holly’s words in paragraph 2? A. She is glad to take care of the dog. B. She is too busy to look after the dog. C. She wants her father to look after the dog. D. She thinks it’s hard to take care of the dog. 102. To take care of Eco, Holly _________. A. is late for school every day B. takes him for a walk once a day C. has to get up early in the morning D. goes to school without having breakfast 103. Which is the right order of the following events? a. Holly keeps Eco in the green house. b. Eco leaves the green house in a mess. c. Eco makes the house dirty on a rainy day. d. Holly decides to help Eco learn some rules. e. Eco doesn’t listen to Holly and that makes her angry. A. c-d-a-e-b B. c-e-a-b-d C. d-c-a-b-e D. d-e-c-a-b 104. From the last two paragraphs we can learn that Holly is ________. A. brave B. polite C. patient D. modest 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了Holly得到了一只宠物狗Eco，Holly需要照顾它，她感到很劳累，而且狗狗Eco也会引起一些麻烦，所以Holly决定训练Eco。 【101题详解】 推理判断题。根据“‘That dog is your responsibility (责任) Holly,’ says her father. ‘No problem!’ Holly agrees”可知Holly同意照顾Eco，故选A。 【102题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It’s really cold and dark—and it’s so early”可知为了照顾Eco，Holly需要早起。故选C。 【103题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It’s raining outside. Eco enters…and the trouble starts. Eco’s dirty paws leave prints everywhere, on the floor, on the blanket, on the sofa...‘Come here, Eco!’ says Holly. She wants to stop him, but it doesn’t work.”以及“Holly gets really angry now”可知下雨的时候，Eco把地板弄脏了，Holly想要阻止它，但是没有用，这让Holly很生气，故ce排前两位，排除ACD。故选B。 【104题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Every day after school, Holly repeats simple orders to Eco”可知每天放学后，Holly都向Eco重复简单的命令，来训练Eco，可见Holly很有耐心。故选C。 C If you grew up in an unusual family and felt limited by heavy thoughts, how would you change your life story? In the book Educated, the US writer Tara Westover shows us how she deals with hard times. The book talks about Westover’s life. Her father had a junkyard (废品场) in Idaho, US. It’s a very small mountain village. Tara and her brothers and sisters worked every day. Before she turned 17, she had never traveled outside. None of the kids in her family had ever been to a school or a hospital. As she got older, she felt that she needed to get away from this uncomfortable situation. Luckily, Westover’s older brother taught her to read. With hard work, Westover went to college on a scholarship, and later got a PhD (博士学位) in History at Cambridge University. Education changed her, her life, her way of thinking and even her luck. After reading the book, I come to feel the deepest thanks for my own family, and the education I got. Education allows girls like Westover to fly like birds toward their own goals. It allows us to get a different view, find new experiences, better understand others and explore the wider world. I wish for all of us to be like free and powerful birds, growing and changing through challenges and difficulties. 105. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1? A. To attract readers’ interest. B. To collect Westover’s opinion. C. To show how to deal with hard times. D. To explain how to change one’s life story. 106. What can we learn about Westover’s life from paragraph 2? A. Her brother got a PhD in History. B. She changed her life with hard work. C. Her life in the village was comfortable. D. She left the small village in childhood. 107. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Directions of birds’ flying. B. The ways of thinking. C. Experiences of girls’ growing. D. The power of education. 108. What is the text? A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A science fiction. D. A reading plan. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国作家Tara Westover在她的书中展示了她是如何应对困难的，并介绍了作者读完这本书之后的感想。 【105题详解】 推理判断题。根据“If you grew up in an unusual family and felt limited by heavy thoughts, how would you change your life story? In the book Educated, the US writer Tara Westover shows us how she deals with hard times.”可知第一段引出了本文的话题，故第一段的目的是吸引读者的兴趣。故选A。 【106题详解】 推理判断题。根据“With hard work, Westover went to college on a scholarship, and later got a PhD (博士学位) in History at Cambridge University”可知通过努力学习，Westover获得奖学金上了大学，后来在剑桥大学获得了历史博士学位，所以她通过努力改变了自己的生活。故选B。 【107题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“Education changed her, her life, her way of thinking and even her luck...”可知最后一段主要介绍了教育的力量。故选D。 【108题详解】 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了美国作家Tara Westover在她的书中展示了她是如何应对困难的，并介绍了作者读完这本书之后的感想，故本文是一个书评。故选B。 D As we know, eating vegetables is good for us. Why do some people like them but others don’t? A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could be a reason. According to the research, people who eat vegetables and show a clear dislike for them can influence others. People may make facial expressions (面部表情) when eating. How does it affect a person watching them? A team of scientists in the UK did a study. They asked more than 200 young women to watch videos of other adults eating broccoli (西兰花). The people in the videos had different expressions while eating. They would smile, seem neutral (neither happy nor sad), or look disgusted. The study found that when people in the videos look disgusted while eating broccoli, people watching them began to like broccoli less. The opposite was not true, however. When someone had a smile while eating broccoli, people watching them did not like broccoli more. By watching others, humans learn which behaviors will be good for them. Scientists believe that people might avoid food that looks terrible. In this way, people can protect themselves from eating something bad or dangerous. The research focused only on adults, but the team believe that the results could also work for children. This means, if children see their parents not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either. How does the behavior of adults influence children’s choices of food? The team said they hope to understand more about it. This could help find ways to encourage children to eat more healthy foods. 109. What does the underlined word “disgusted” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Unhappy. D. Untidy. 110. What’s the result of the study? A. People may prefer the food others like. B. Children dislike eating certain vegetables. C. Young women are easily affected by others. D. People may not choose the food others dislike. 111. The team may do further study on _________. A. the safety of children’s food B. the wish to understand children C. the influences of parents’ behavior D. the ways to produce healthy foods 112. What is the best title of the text? A. Videos affect choices of food B. Studies on vegetables help a lot C. Expressions prevent possible dangers D. Opinions on vegetables influence others 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了吃蔬菜并表现出不喜欢蔬菜的人会对别人造成影响，由此可以帮助专家找到鼓励年轻人多吃对他们健康有益的食物的方法。 【109题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“They would smile, seem neutral (neither happy nor sad), or look disgusted.”可知他们会微笑，看起来很中立(既不高兴也不悲伤)，或者看起来很厌恶，故此处划线部分和unhappy意义相近。故选C。 【110题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The study found that when people in the videos look disgusted while eating broccoli, people watching them began to like broccoli less”可知研究发现，当视频中的人在吃西兰花时看起来很恶心时，观看视频的人开始不喜欢西兰花，即人们可能不会选择别人不喜欢的食物。故选D。 【111题详解】 推理判断题。根据“How does the behavior of adults influence children’s choices of food? The team said they hope to understand more about it”可知成年人的行为如何影响儿童对食物的选择，该团队表示，他们希望了解更多，所以会继续研究父母行为的影响。故选C。 【112题详解】 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了吃蔬菜并表现出不喜欢蔬菜的人会对别人造成影响，由此可以帮助专家找到鼓励年轻人多吃对他们健康有益的食物的方法，以选项D“对蔬菜的看法影响他人”为标题最合适。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$