专题09 阅读理解之应用文-【好题汇编】5年（2020-2024）中考1年模拟英语分类汇编（广州专用）

专题09 阅读理解之应用文 【五年考情回顾】 年份 体裁 主题内容 2024年 应用文 本文主要讲述了作者Ana在尝试改变坏习惯和形成好习惯时遇到的困难，并解释了这些困难背后的科学原因。 2023年 应用文 本文是三个青少年的问题以及作者给出的建议。 2021年 应用文 文章讲述制作稻草人需要的材料，制作的步骤和用途。 （2024·广东广州·中考真题） I don’t believe it! I’m still sitting here writing my paper. I’ve had two weeks to prepare and write it and I need to hand it in tomorrow. A month ago, I made a decision to never leave things to the last minute. Well, I’ve failed. I’ve also been trying to go running to get fitter with my classmates after school for four weeks. But I really feel it’s difficult to follow my plan now. Why is it so hard to break a bad habit and form a good one? I’ve just read an article and I’ve discovered that it isn’t my problem! In fact, it’s our brains. Our brains are programmed to make it difficult to break bad habits. Research shows when we do something the same way repeatedly, our brain notices. It’s just like, “Oh, writing a paper is hard. We still have time. We can relax for now? Got it!” If we always do things like that, we get “into the habit” of leaving things to the last minute. We may even get a reward (奖励) from this bad habit, at least at first. Our brain may say, “Ah, relaxation! I like this!” Slowly, it seems that we can’t stop doing the habit or control it. Maybe it’s because we don’t know how to get the rewards without doing it. But that’s not all. Scientists have also discovered that it takes ten weeks to form a good habit. That’s because ten weeks is the amount of time the brain needs to change and accept a new habit as part of everyday life. The good news is that once you make it to ten weeks, everything becomes a lot easier. The bad news is that ten weeks is a really long time, so you may give up your plan sooner. So there you are. Maybe we want to change our ways and become better people, but our brains won’t let us. Or is this just an excuse? Look—I’ve finished my paper on time! Anything is possible! By Ana 1．Who is Ana? A．A schoolgirl. B．A brain scientist. C．A teacher. D．A sports coach. 2．What can be a reason why it’s hard to break a bad habit? A．Our brains avoid doing things repeatedly. B．Our brains are not programmed to notice it. C．Our brains need relaxation from time to time. D．Our brains enjoy getting the rewards from doing it. 3．How many more weeks will it take Ana to develop her habit of running after school? A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight. D．Ten. 4．What does Ana want to tell us at the end of the passage? A．You’d better finish your paper on time. B．Don’t forget to make a plan beforehand. C．Stick with the ways you are doing habits. D．It depends on you to control your habits. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者Ana在尝试改变坏习惯和形成好习惯时遇到的困难，并解释了这些困难背后的科学原因。 1．细节理解题。根据“I’ve also been trying to go running to get fitter with my classmates after school ”可知，Ana提到自己在写论文并且和同学们一起跑步，说明她是一名学生。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“We may even get a reward (奖励) from this bad habit...Our brain may say, ‘Ah, relaxation! I like this!’ Slowly, it seems that we can’t stop doing the habit or control it. Maybe it’s because we don’t know how to get the rewards without doing it.”可知，很难改掉坏习惯是因为我们的大脑喜欢放松，需要时不时放松。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Scientists have also discovered that it takes ten weeks to form a good habit.”和“I’ve also been trying to go running to get fitter with my classmates after school for four weeks.”可知，Ana已经跑步四周，故还需要六周。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“So there you are. Maybe we want to change our ways and become better people, but our brains won’t let us. Or is this just an excuse? Look—I’ve finished my paper on time! Anything is possible!”可知，Ana以自己的真实经历想告诉我们控制习惯取决于我们自己。故选D。 （2023·广东广州·中考真题） My friend keeps copying my look, but I like looking special.What should I do?—Ann The important thing is to tell your friend the truth without hurting her feelings. To do that, you can talk to her using kind words and not feeling angry. You can offer her your advice on popular dressing or even suggest wearing clothes that go together. This way you’ll still look like each other, but not twins! My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike Here are some great ways to make your room a bit tidier. Start by picking up things you don’t use or want anymore. You can give them away to those in need. Less things means less mess! Then, try to make it a habit to put away things after you use them. Done with your sports shoes for the day? Back where they should be. Finally, set a timer for five minutes each night to clean any mess! I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side. There, a new group of kids will become your friends. They’ll know exactly how you feel and help you. What’s more, going to a summer camp doesn’t mean a terrible summer. You’ll still have fun in the sun with your friends. The only question is, what are you guys going to do together? 5．Who might be most interested in reading this passage? A．Young sports lovers. B．Teenagers in need of help. C．Summer camp planners. D．Kids looking for dressing ideas. 6．What problem does Mike need to solve? A．Having an unwanted holiday plan. B．Failing to manage his time wisely. C．Not knowing how to tidy his room. D．Unable to get on well with his friends. 7．What advice does the writer give to Jessie? A．Tell your parents how you feel. B．Be ready to help other students. C．Study harder in the summer camp. D．See the advantage of what you dislike. 【答案】5．B 6．C 7．D 【导语】本文是三个青少年的问题以及作者给出的建议。 5．推理判断题。根据“What should I do?—Ann”、“My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike”和“I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie”可知需要帮助的青少年对这篇文章最感兴趣，故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据“My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike”可知Mike不知道如何整理他的房间。故选C。 7．细节理解题。根据“We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side.”可知作者建议Jessie要看到事物好的一面，故选D。 （2021·广东广州·中考真题） Making a ScarecrowHow would you like your very own scarecrow (稻草人)? You can make one out of some old boards. You can use it to scare away birds in your garden. You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise! Here are what you will need: ● a grown-up helper ● seven boards (each 10 cm wide): one 160 cm long; three 50 cm long; one 30 cm long; two 60 cm long ● a hammer and nails; safety pins; a pen ● a shirt with long sleeves ● a long skirt ● gloves and boots ● a hat and a pillow Step1: Lay the boards on the ground. Make the shape according to the picture. You will have two arm pieces left over.You will add them later. Step 2: Ask a grown-up to nail the pieces together. Step 3: Put the shirt on. Ask a grown-up to nail one arm piece to the shoulder. Let the sleeve fall down so that it covers the board. Pin the glove to the sleeve. Do the same with the other arm. Step 4: Put on the skirt. Step 5: Stick the pillow on top as the head. Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it. Step 6: Stand the body up and put it where you want. Step 7: Put the hat on and then put the boots under the skirt so it looks like it has feet. 8．This passage is most probably written for ________. A．young kids B．parents C．grown-up helpers D．teachers 9．A scarecrow can be used to ________. A．catch birds B．surprise your guests C．drive dogs away D．show visitors the way 10．Which shows the correct steps to make a scarecrow? a.Prepare all that you need. b.Let the body stand where you want. c.Dress up the body and make a head for it. d.Put the hat on and put the boots under the skirt. e.Nail the body parts together according to the picture. A．a-e-c-b-d B．a-e-b-c-d C．e-c-b-d-a D．e-a-c-d-b 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．A 【分析】这是一篇应用文，文章讲述制作稻草人需要的材料，制作的步骤和用途。 8．推理判断题。根据第一段“You can make one out of some old boards”及后文“Ask a grown-up to nail the pieces together”“可以用一些旧的板子做一个稻草人，你可以让成年人帮忙钉在一起，可知文章是写给年轻的小孩子的。故选A 。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段“You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise”稻草人可以放在前门附近给拜访者一个惊喜。故选B。 10．推理判断题。根据“Here are what you will need”首先准备好你需要的东西；根据 “Lay the boards on the ground.Make the shape according to the picture.You will have two arm pieces left over.You will add them later…Ask a grown-up to nail the pieces together”按照图片把身体部位钉在一起；根据“Put the shirt on ”及“ Put on the skirt.Stick the pillow on top as the head.Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it”给稻草人穿上衣服，把枕头安在头部位置，画上眼睛，鼻子和嘴巴；根据“Stand the body up and put it where you want”让身体站立起来，放在你想放的位置；根据“Put the hat on and then put the boots under the skirt ”戴上帽子，然后裙子下面穿上靴子。可知顺序是a-e-c-b-d。故选A。 （2024·广东广州·三模） Green Experience—Sorting (分类) and Recycling AdventureTime: This autumn Place: Guangzhou Chimelong Theme Park ActivitiesBegin the day with an exciting show performed by a band in the Central Square. You can learn about waste sorting there. ▶ Visit the three recycling machines in the Star Garden, Adventure Jungle and Screaming Space and get to know about how they work. ▶ Take a trip to Happy Land, and you can practice sorting food waste there. ▶ Talk to Custodial (Cast Members) and see how pieces of art are created using waste and recyclable materials. The materials were collected around the park. The program is available for school groups of 50—200 students aged between 7 and 11 across the country. Those who join the program will be offered a one-day theme park ticket. If they finish all the activities in the program, they will also be given a special certificate. 11．What can students do during the trip to Happy Land? A．Practice sorting food waste. B．Enjoy an exciting show performed by a band. C．Learn about the recycling machines. D．Learn about how to turn waste into pieces of art. 12．The students who join the program and finish all the activities will be given ________. A．a piece of art B．a special certificate C．a one-day theme park ticket D．a one-day theme park ticket and a special certificate 13．What’s the purpose of the program? A．To introduce the ways of protecting the environment. B．To teach students how to sort and recycle waste. C．To show the students around the Guangzhou Chimelong Theme Park. D．To call on kids to take part in outdoor activities. 【答案】11．A 12．D 13．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了迪士尼绿色体验分类的事情。 11．细节理解题。根据“Take a trip to Happy Land, and you can practice sorting food waste there.”可知，你可以在那里练习分类食物垃圾。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据“Those who join the program will be offered a one-day theme park ticket. If they finish all the activities in the program, they will also be given a special certificate.”可知，参加该计划的人将获得为期一天的主题公园门票。如果他们完成了项目中的所有活动，他们还将获得一份特殊的证书。故选D。 13．主旨大意题。根据“You can learn about waste sorting there.”及下文内容，活动的目的是教学生如何分类和回收垃圾，故选B。 （2024·广东广州·二模）▼TechnoHelp Home Forum Videos Chat Blogs Archive Forum   Discuss your techno-related problems here. Dear Max. Please help. I live in Germany with my wife and three kids. My parents live in the U.K. I want my kids to have as much contact with their grandparents as possible. The kids all use e-mail, Skype and SMS, but my parents won’t. I’ve bought them a laptop, given them both mobile phones and a digital but they won’t use them. My parents say they hate computers, new camera and technology. My kids call them “The Technophobes.” What can I do? Daniel, Nuremburg, Germany You should give them a copy of the film Witness. The film shows the life of the Amish people, who are genuine technophobes. The Amish live in the US states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. They live simple lives and do not usually use many types of modern technology like cars telephones, and electricity. Corey, New York, U.S.A． Actually the earliest technophobes were the Luddites, a group of cloth workers in the 19th century in Britain during the Industrial Revolution (工业革命). The Luddite cloth workers, who traditionally made cloth by hand, were worried that machines would take away their jobs. because machines could make cloth much faster and cheaper than humans. In 1811 and 1812, the Luddites attacked and destroyed the machines, but the British government supported the factory owners. Many Luddites were arrested and killed. The novel Shirley will tell your parents all about it. Laura, Valencia, Spain You’re not alone, Daniel. There are millions of technophobes out there. A recent survey in the U.K. found that 23% of the adult population in the U.K. are technophobes. Of that group 54% are men and 46% women. 55% are over 55 years old. Rex, Oxford, U.K. One thing you could try is to find hardware that is designed for older people to use. An example is the mobiles made by the U.S. company Jitterbug. Instead of icons and menus, the Jitterbug phones ask users simple “yes/no” questions and have larger keypads. The company realized that there are about 100 million older users in the U.S. So designing technology for them was a good business idea. Graham, Patras, Greece 14．What topic are these people talking about? A．Parent-child relationship. B．Growth problem of teenagers. C．Health problems of old people. D．Problems with using technology. 15．What does the word “The Technophobes” mean according to the passage? A．People who dislike new technology. B．People who destroy new technology. C．People who can invent new technology D．People who are interested in new technology. 16．Who thinks that Daniel’s parents may change their idea by learning stories about some Technophobes’? A．Corey and Rex. B．Corey and Laura. C．Rex and Graham. D．Laura and Graham. 【答案】14．D 15．A 16．B 【导语】本文是一个网页论坛，主要讨论了技术相关的问题。丹尼尔提出如何解决“技术恐惧症”问题，后面有论坛讨论回复，并给出解决问题的方法。 14．细节理解题。根据“Discuss your techno-related problems here.”可知，这些人讨论的是技术相关的问题。故选D。 15．词义猜测题。根据“My parents say they hate computers, new camera and technology. My kids call them ‘The Technophobes.’”可知，我的父母说他们讨厌计算机，新的相机以及科技，我的孩子们把他们这一行为称作是“The Technophobes”，由此可猜测The Technophobes指的是那些不喜欢新科技的人。故选A。 16．细节理解题。根据“The novel Shirley will tell your parents all about it. Laura, Valencia, Spain”及“You should give them a copy of the film Witness. Corey, New York, U.S.A.”可知，Corey和Laura认为通过学习一些关于技术恐惧者的故事，丹尼尔的父母可能会改变他们的想法。故选B。 （2024·广东广州·二模） Books Comments from the books’ sellers Books Comments from the books’ sellers This guide will take you on a joyride through the streets of San Francisco and travel in a whole new way. Follow the book, you may leave your heart in the city. Miss. Zeng If you have the right tools, working on behavioral changes can be fun. This book provides ready-to-use ideas to improve teenagers’ behaviors. It’s quite useful for teachers and parents. David Wang The writer fills it with drawings and activities to tell you what art can be, and how it can be made. Children aged eight and older will find fun and the creation of art in it. Amy White Written by a professor in the university, this book is too difficult for me to understand, so I have to sell it. However, it can surely bring you some new ideas about the history of modern science. Jason Chen Called “Encyclopedia” for his great intelligence, the ten-year-old boy genius puts his talents to help the police fight crime in his hometown. My daughter loves the stories so much. Dorothy Zheng Cafe Life London is a celebration of London’s attractive cafe scene. This guide will take you on an adventure around 35 cafes in popular shopping streets that you may never knew. Fred Smith 17．Mr. Black is not getting on well with his 13-year-old boy because of the using of mobile phones. Whose book may be helpful? A．Miss. Zeng. B．David Wang. C．Amy White. D．Jason Chen. 18．How many books about travelling can be found from this page? A．5. B．4. C．3. D．2. 19．Why does Jason sell the book? A．He doesn’t like the book. B．It is too difficult to understand. C．It is about history instead of science. D．He has learned the new ideas in the book. 20．What can we know about the website? A．Few books can be found on it. B．It mainly discusses books on art and science. C．Users can buy as well as sell books on it. D．It is an encyclopedia on the Internet. 【答案】17．B 18．D 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个买卖书籍的网站，并介绍了其中几本书籍。 17．细节理解题。根据“This book provides ready-to-use ideas to improve teenagers’ behaviors.”可知，这本书提供了现成的想法来改善青少年的行为。因此David Wang的书可以帮助Mr. Black。故选B。 18．细节理解题。根据“This guide will take you on a joyride through the streets of San Francisco and travel in a whole new way.”和“This guide will take you on an adventure around 35 cafes in popular shopping streets that you may never knew.”可知，文章有2本关于旅行的书。故选D。 19．细节理解题。根据“Written by a professor in the university, this book is too difficult for me to understand, so I have to sell it.”可知，杰森因为这本书太难理解了，所以要卖这本书。故选B。 20．推理判断题。通过观察文章开头及通读全文可知，这是一个关于买卖书籍的网站，故选C。 （2024·广东广州·二模）www.pearlrivercruise.com/info The Pearl River Night Cruise covers the golden waters of Pearl River. On all the boat trips, you may feel as if Guangzhou’s long history slowly unfolds in front of your eyes. And if you are a Canton Opera lover, try the special cruise—Red Boat. You will be impressed by the life story of a famous Canton Opera artist who worked all his life to pass on this traditional art form. You can buy a ticket by clicking the link or go to the ticket house. Get a ticket right now and start the journey with us! Service Operating Dates: Tuesday to Sunday Operating Hours and Prices: Name Boarding Time Price(Adult) Free ticket and discount Red Boat 19:30 ¥160 each Half: Aged 6 to 18 Free: Older than 65 or younger than 6 Fortune Boat 20:50 ¥100 each River Boat 22:00(only on Friday) ¥80 each                   Rules for Safe Travel: 1. Guests are not allowed to enter the driver’s cabin during the cruise. 2. Please follow the instructions of on board staff during the cruise. 3. Guests mustn’t smoke in all areas of the boat. 4. Feeding animals is not allowed (including birds and fish). 5. No metal, stone, glass, fuel or other dangerous materials could be brought on board. 6. Guests are not allowed to operate the safety equipment on the boat unless needed in an emergency. 7. Pets are not allowed (except service dogs) on board. 8. Take care of your personal belongings at all time. 21．Who will find the passage most useful? A．Travelers interested in hiking. B．Teachers looking for school safety tips. C．Students taking part in water-saving activities. D．Photographers working on cultural programmes. 22．Which of the following is right about the Pearl River Night Cruise? A．Visitors can get tickets either online or from the ticket house. B．Visitors can take the Red Boat every weekday. C．Kids and teenagers can take the Night Cruise for free. D．The Cruise travels under the Guangzhou Bridge. 23．What can people do during the trip? A．Give some snacks to the fish in the river. B．Experience the trip with their guide dogs. C．Enjoy smoking on an open area of the boat. D．Learn to operate the boat from the driver. 【答案】21．D 22．A 23．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了珠江夜游的服务运营日期、营业时间、价格、购票方式以及安全旅行规则等。细节理解题。 21．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了珠江夜游的服务运营日期、营业时间、价格、购票方式以及安全旅行规则等，特别提到了对于喜欢粤剧的游客，可以尝试特别的“红船”游轮，因此对于对文化节目感兴趣的摄影师来说，这篇文章非常有用。故选D。 22．细节理解题。根据“You can buy a ticket by clicking the link or go to the ticket house.”可知，游客可以从网上或售票处购票。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据文中的句子“Pets are not allowed (except service dogs) on board.”可知，游客可以和他们的导盲犬一起体验旅程。故选B。 （2024·广东广州·二模） We need 18 to 20 years old to serve in our restaurant as: Cashiers (收银员) Cooks Waiters or waitresses Please write to Mr. Green by e-mail: Medonald’s@gmail.com Bank Street, Liverpool Job for babysitters (保姆) We are looking for students who can babysit on Friday and Saturday evenings. You must be patient and responsible. £5 an hour, £8 after 12 at night Write to Mrs. Wilson: nurses 32568work@hotmail.com Grape Street, Bristol S5622A HELP WANTED You love fixing, mending, repairing…? You need to be physically fit and strong. Help is needed every day from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. If you are interested, please apply (申请) to Mr. Collins. thehandymancompany@gmail.com Fairfield Road, Plymouth HELP WANTED bagging, cleaning up on weekdays from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on weekends, you need to work for one more hour than usual. You must be tidy and polite. Apply to Mr. Smith tescompnay@hotmail.com 10 Queen Street, London 24．Which of the following mentions age requirement for its job? A．The Handyman Company. B．McDonald’s. C．Nursing is a Work of Heal. D．TFSCO 25．How much can Mary make by working as a babysitter for 2 hours after midnight? A．£10. B．£13. C．£16. D．£20. 26．How long does Mike work in TESCO on Saturday? A．6 hours B．7 hours C．8 hours D．9 hours 【答案】24．B 25．C 26．D 【导语】本文介绍了四则工作招聘广告。 24．细节理解题。根据“We need 18 to 20 years old to serve in our restaurant as: Cashiers (收银员)”可知，麦当劳招聘收银员，提到了年龄要求，故选B。 25．推理判断题。根据“Job for babysitters (保姆)...£5 an hour, £8 after 12 at night”可知，保姆一小时赚5英镑，在晚上12点以后，是每小时赚8英镑，玛丽在午夜后做两个小时的保姆，应得到8×2=16英镑，故选C。 26．推理判断题。根据“TESCO...on weekdays from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., on weekends, you need to work for one more hour than usual.”可知，在乐购上班，工作日期间是从上午9点到下午5点，需要8个小时，在周末需要比平时多一小时，因此在星期六和星期日，每天工作9小时，故选D。 （2024·广东广州·一模）River Raft Adventure! Everyone loves rafting! Just ask any of the rafting guides at River Raft Adventures (RRA). RRA has been guiding trips since 1993. We are the best rafting company in the West. All of our guides are highly trained and ready to share the excitement of river rafting with you. If you have been rafting before and are looking for a challenge, we have just the right trip for you. If you are ready to “test the waters” with your first-white water run, take a trip with us. ●A guide rides on each raft. Our guides are the friendliest in the business. ●Every passenger is part of the team and helps to paddle under the guide’s direction. ●We have trips lasting from 1 to 5 days. ●We provide all meals and they are delicious. ●There are comfortable rooms for overnight trips. ●All trips have beautiful views. “I have been a rafting guide for 20 years. Rafting is relaxing and also exciting. Choose the trip that you like best. You will have a wonderful time!” Mac Summers, guide “I loved my rafting trip. It was challenging and fun. The team was great. They worked with the help of our guide. It was peaceful and beautiful along the river. I have recommended the trip to many of my friends.” Karen Cho, customer Call or e-mail RRA today. RRA will answer your questions by phone or e-mail. Let us help you plan your next adventure. telephone: 296-8496★★★ e-mail: tomasin@riverraftadventure.net 27．Which is a fact but not an opinion in the advertisement? A．Everyone loves rafting. B．A guide rides on each raft. C．The trip was challenging and fun. D．They provide delicious meals. 28．Who might be most interested in this advertisement? A．Experienced guides. B．Adventure planners. C．Water-sports lovers. D．Swimming learners. 29．What do you know about the River Raft Adventures (RRA)? A．It’s been guiding trips for 20 years. B．Its rafting trips last more than 5 days. C．No tools are required on the rafts during the trip. D．Your questions will be answered by phone or e-mail. 【答案】27．B 28．C 29．D 【导语】本文是一则广告，主要介绍了河筏探险的相关信息及漂流向导和顾客对河筏探险的评语。 27．细节理解题。根据“A guide rides on each raft.”可知每个木筏上都有一个导游，这是事实而不是广告中的观点。故选B。 28．细节理解题。根据“If you have been rafting before and are looking for a challenge, we have just the right trip for you. If you are ready to “test the waters” with your first-white water run, take a trip with us.”可知热爱水上运动的人可能感兴趣。故选C。 29．细节理解题。根据“RRA will answer your questions by phone or e-mail.”可知河筏探险将通过电话或电子邮件回答大家的问题。故选D。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题09 阅读理解之应用文 【五年考情回顾】 年份 体裁 主题内容 2024年 应用文 本文主要讲述了作者Ana在尝试改变坏习惯和形成好习惯时遇到的困难，并解释了这些困难背后的科学原因。 2023年 应用文 本文是三个青少年的问题以及作者给出的建议。 2021年 应用文 文章讲述制作稻草人需要的材料，制作的步骤和用途。 （2024·广东广州·中考真题） I don’t believe it! I’m still sitting here writing my paper. I’ve had two weeks to prepare and write it and I need to hand it in tomorrow. A month ago, I made a decision to never leave things to the last minute. Well, I’ve failed. I’ve also been trying to go running to get fitter with my classmates after school for four weeks. But I really feel it’s difficult to follow my plan now. Why is it so hard to break a bad habit and form a good one? I’ve just read an article and I’ve discovered that it isn’t my problem! In fact, it’s our brains. Our brains are programmed to make it difficult to break bad habits. Research shows when we do something the same way repeatedly, our brain notices. It’s just like, “Oh, writing a paper is hard. We still have time. We can relax for now? Got it!” If we always do things like that, we get “into the habit” of leaving things to the last minute. We may even get a reward (奖励) from this bad habit, at least at first. Our brain may say, “Ah, relaxation! I like this!” Slowly, it seems that we can’t stop doing the habit or control it. Maybe it’s because we don’t know how to get the rewards without doing it. But that’s not all. Scientists have also discovered that it takes ten weeks to form a good habit. That’s because ten weeks is the amount of time the brain needs to change and accept a new habit as part of everyday life. The good news is that once you make it to ten weeks, everything becomes a lot easier. The bad news is that ten weeks is a really long time, so you may give up your plan sooner. So there you are. Maybe we want to change our ways and become better people, but our brains won’t let us. Or is this just an excuse? Look—I’ve finished my paper on time! Anything is possible! By Ana 1．Who is Ana? A．A schoolgirl. B．A brain scientist. C．A teacher. D．A sports coach. 2．What can be a reason why it’s hard to break a bad habit? A．Our brains avoid doing things repeatedly. B．Our brains are not programmed to notice it. C．Our brains need relaxation from time to time. D．Our brains enjoy getting the rewards from doing it. 3．How many more weeks will it take Ana to develop her habit of running after school? A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight. D．Ten. 4．What does Ana want to tell us at the end of the passage? A．You’d better finish your paper on time. B．Don’t forget to make a plan beforehand. C．Stick with the ways you are doing habits. D．It depends on you to control your habits. （2023·广东广州·中考真题） My friend keeps copying my look, but I like looking special.What should I do?—Ann The important thing is to tell your friend the truth without hurting her feelings. To do that, you can talk to her using kind words and not feeling angry. You can offer her your advice on popular dressing or even suggest wearing clothes that go together. This way you’ll still look like each other, but not twins! My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike Here are some great ways to make your room a bit tidier. Start by picking up things you don’t use or want anymore. You can give them away to those in need. Less things means less mess! Then, try to make it a habit to put away things after you use them. Done with your sports shoes for the day? Back where they should be. Finally, set a timer for five minutes each night to clean any mess! I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side. There, a new group of kids will become your friends. They’ll know exactly how you feel and help you. What’s more, going to a summer camp doesn’t mean a terrible summer. You’ll still have fun in the sun with your friends. The only question is, what are you guys going to do together? 5．Who might be most interested in reading this passage? A．Young sports lovers. B．Teenagers in need of help. C．Summer camp planners. D．Kids looking for dressing ideas. 6．What problem does Mike need to solve? A．Having an unwanted holiday plan. B．Failing to manage his time wisely. C．Not knowing how to tidy his room. D．Unable to get on well with his friends. 7．What advice does the writer give to Jessie? A．Tell your parents how you feel. B．Be ready to help other students. C．Study harder in the summer camp. D．See the advantage of what you dislike. （2021·广东广州·中考真题） Making a ScarecrowHow would you like your very own scarecrow (稻草人)? You can make one out of some old boards. You can use it to scare away birds in your garden. You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise! Here are what you will need: ● a grown-up helper ● seven boards (each 10 cm wide): one 160 cm long; three 50 cm long; one 30 cm long; two 60 cm long ● a hammer and nails; safety pins; a pen ● a shirt with long sleeves ● a long skirt ● gloves and boots ● a hat and a pillow Step1: Lay the boards on the ground. Make the shape according to the picture. You will have two arm pieces left over.You will add them later. Step 2: Ask a grown-up to nail the pieces together. Step 3: Put the shirt on. Ask a grown-up to nail one arm piece to the shoulder. Let the sleeve fall down so that it covers the board. Pin the glove to the sleeve. Do the same with the other arm. Step 4: Put on the skirt. Step 5: Stick the pillow on top as the head. Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it. Step 6: Stand the body up and put it where you want. Step 7: Put the hat on and then put the boots under the skirt so it looks like it has feet. 8．This passage is most probably written for ________. A．young kids B．parents C．grown-up helpers D．teachers 9．A scarecrow can be used to ________. A．catch birds B．surprise your guests C．drive dogs away D．show visitors the way 10．Which shows the correct steps to make a scarecrow? a.Prepare all that you need. b.Let the body stand where you want. c.Dress up the body and make a head for it. d.Put the hat on and put the boots under the skirt. e.Nail the body parts together according to the picture. A．a-e-c-b-d B．a-e-b-c-d C．e-c-b-d-a D．e-a-c-d-b （2024·广东广州·三模） Green Experience—Sorting (分类) and Recycling AdventureTime: This autumn Place: Guangzhou Chimelong Theme Park ActivitiesBegin the day with an exciting show performed by a band in the Central Square. You can learn about waste sorting there. ▶ Visit the three recycling machines in the Star Garden, Adventure Jungle and Screaming Space and get to know about how they work. ▶ Take a trip to Happy Land, and you can practice sorting food waste there. ▶ Talk to Custodial (Cast Members) and see how pieces of art are created using waste and recyclable materials. The materials were collected around the park. The program is available for school groups of 50—200 students aged between 7 and 11 across the country. Those who join the program will be offered a one-day theme park ticket. If they finish all the activities in the program, they will also be given a special certificate. 11．What can students do during the trip to Happy Land? A．Practice sorting food waste. B．Enjoy an exciting show performed by a band. C．Learn about the recycling machines. D．Learn about how to turn waste into pieces of art. 12．The students who join the program and finish all the activities will be given ________. A．a piece of art B．a special certificate C．a one-day theme park ticket D．a one-day theme park ticket and a special certificate 13．What’s the purpose of the program? A．To introduce the ways of protecting the environment. B．To teach students how to sort and recycle waste. C．To show the students around the Guangzhou Chimelong Theme Park. D．To call on kids to take part in outdoor activities. （2024·广东广州·二模）▼TechnoHelp Home Forum Videos Chat Blogs Archive Forum   Discuss your techno-related problems here. Dear Max. Please help. I live in Germany with my wife and three kids. My parents live in the U.K. I want my kids to have as much contact with their grandparents as possible. The kids all use e-mail, Skype and SMS, but my parents won’t. I’ve bought them a laptop, given them both mobile phones and a digital but they won’t use them. My parents say they hate computers, new camera and technology. My kids call them “The Technophobes.” What can I do? Daniel, Nuremburg, Germany You should give them a copy of the film Witness. The film shows the life of the Amish people, who are genuine technophobes. The Amish live in the US states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. They live simple lives and do not usually use many types of modern technology like cars telephones, and electricity. Corey, New York, U.S.A． Actually the earliest technophobes were the Luddites, a group of cloth workers in the 19th century in Britain during the Industrial Revolution (工业革命). The Luddite cloth workers, who traditionally made cloth by hand, were worried that machines would take away their jobs. because machines could make cloth much faster and cheaper than humans. In 1811 and 1812, the Luddites attacked and destroyed the machines, but the British government supported the factory owners. Many Luddites were arrested and killed. The novel Shirley will tell your parents all about it. Laura, Valencia, Spain You’re not alone, Daniel. There are millions of technophobes out there. A recent survey in the U.K. found that 23% of the adult population in the U.K. are technophobes. Of that group 54% are men and 46% women. 55% are over 55 years old. Rex, Oxford, U.K. One thing you could try is to find hardware that is designed for older people to use. An example is the mobiles made by the U.S. company Jitterbug. Instead of icons and menus, the Jitterbug phones ask users simple “yes/no” questions and have larger keypads. The company realized that there are about 100 million older users in the U.S. So designing technology for them was a good business idea. Graham, Patras, Greece 14．What topic are these people talking about? A．Parent-child relationship. B．Growth problem of teenagers. C．Health problems of old people. D．Problems with using technology. 15．What does the word “The Technophobes” mean according to the passage? A．People who dislike new technology. B．People who destroy new technology. C．People who can invent new technology D．People who are interested in new technology. 16．Who thinks that Daniel’s parents may change their idea by learning stories about some Technophobes’? A．Corey and Rex. B．Corey and Laura. C．Rex and Graham. D．Laura and Graham. （2024·广东广州·二模） Books Comments from the books’ sellers Books Comments from the books’ sellers This guide will take you on a joyride through the streets of San Francisco and travel in a whole new way. Follow the book, you may leave your heart in the city. Miss. Zeng If you have the right tools, working on behavioral changes can be fun. This book provides ready-to-use ideas to improve teenagers’ behaviors. It’s quite useful for teachers and parents. David Wang The writer fills it with drawings and activities to tell you what art can be, and how it can be made. Children aged eight and older will find fun and the creation of art in it. Amy White Written by a professor in the university, this book is too difficult for me to understand, so I have to sell it. However, it can surely bring you some new ideas about the history of modern science. Jason Chen Called “Encyclopedia” for his great intelligence, the ten-year-old boy genius puts his talents to help the police fight crime in his hometown. My daughter loves the stories so much. Dorothy Zheng Cafe Life London is a celebration of London’s attractive cafe scene. This guide will take you on an adventure around 35 cafes in popular shopping streets that you may never knew. Fred Smith 17．Mr. Black is not getting on well with his 13-year-old boy because of the using of mobile phones. Whose book may be helpful? A．Miss. Zeng. B．David Wang. C．Amy White. D．Jason Chen. 18．How many books about travelling can be found from this page? A．5. B．4. C．3. D．2. 19．Why does Jason sell the book? A．He doesn’t like the book. B．It is too difficult to understand. C．It is about history instead of science. D．He has learned the new ideas in the book. 20．What can we know about the website? A．Few books can be found on it. B．It mainly discusses books on art and science. C．Users can buy as well as sell books on it. D．It is an encyclopedia on the Internet. （2024·广东广州·二模）www.pearlrivercruise.com/info The Pearl River Night Cruise covers the golden waters of Pearl River. On all the boat trips, you may feel as if Guangzhou’s long history slowly unfolds in front of your eyes. And if you are a Canton Opera lover, try the special cruise—Red Boat. You will be impressed by the life story of a famous Canton Opera artist who worked all his life to pass on this traditional art form. You can buy a ticket by clicking the link or go to the ticket house. Get a ticket right now and start the journey with us! Service Operating Dates: Tuesday to Sunday Operating Hours and Prices: Name Boarding Time Price(Adult) Free ticket and discount Red Boat 19:30 ¥160 each Half: Aged 6 to 18 Free: Older than 65 or younger than 6 Fortune Boat 20:50 ¥100 each River Boat 22:00(only on Friday) ¥80 each                   Rules for Safe Travel: 1. Guests are not allowed to enter the driver’s cabin during the cruise. 2. Please follow the instructions of on board staff during the cruise. 3. Guests mustn’t smoke in all areas of the boat. 4. Feeding animals is not allowed (including birds and fish). 5. No metal, stone, glass, fuel or other dangerous materials could be brought on board. 6. Guests are not allowed to operate the safety equipment on the boat unless needed in an emergency. 7. Pets are not allowed (except service dogs) on board. 8. Take care of your personal belongings at all time. 21．Who will find the passage most useful? A．Travelers interested in hiking. B．Teachers looking for school safety tips. C．Students taking part in water-saving activities. D．Photographers working on cultural programmes. 22．Which of the following is right about the Pearl River Night Cruise? A．Visitors can get tickets either online or from the ticket house. B．Visitors can take the Red Boat every weekday. C．Kids and teenagers can take the Night Cruise for free. D．The Cruise travels under the Guangzhou Bridge. 23．What can people do during the trip? A．Give some snacks to the fish in the river. B．Experience the trip with their guide dogs. C．Enjoy smoking on an open area of the boat. D．Learn to operate the boat from the driver. （2024·广东广州·二模） We need 18 to 20 years old to serve in our restaurant as: Cashiers (收银员) Cooks Waiters or waitresses Please write to Mr. Green by e-mail: Medonald’s@gmail.com Bank Street, Liverpool Job for babysitters (保姆) We are looking for students who can babysit on Friday and Saturday evenings. You must be patient and responsible. £5 an hour, £8 after 12 at night Write to Mrs. Wilson: nurses 32568work@hotmail.com Grape Street, Bristol S5622A HELP WANTED You love fixing, mending, repairing…? You need to be physically fit and strong. Help is needed every day from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. If you are interested, please apply (申请) to Mr. Collins. thehandymancompany@gmail.com Fairfield Road, Plymouth HELP WANTED bagging, cleaning up on weekdays from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on weekends, you need to work for one more hour than usual. You must be tidy and polite. Apply to Mr. Smith tescompnay@hotmail.com 10 Queen Street, London 24．Which of the following mentions age requirement for its job? A．The Handyman Company. B．McDonald’s. C．Nursing is a Work of Heal. D．TFSCO 25．How much can Mary make by working as a babysitter for 2 hours after midnight? A．£10. B．£13. C．£16. D．£20. 26．How long does Mike work in TESCO on Saturday? A．6 hours B．7 hours C．8 hours D．9 hours （2024·广东广州·一模）River Raft Adventure! Everyone loves rafting! Just ask any of the rafting guides at River Raft Adventures (RRA). RRA has been guiding trips since 1993. We are the best rafting company in the West. All of our guides are highly trained and ready to share the excitement of river rafting with you. If you have been rafting before and are looking for a challenge, we have just the right trip for you. If you are ready to “test the waters” with your first-white water run, take a trip with us. ●A guide rides on each raft. Our guides are the friendliest in the business. ●Every passenger is part of the team and helps to paddle under the guide’s direction. ●We have trips lasting from 1 to 5 days. ●We provide all meals and they are delicious. ●There are comfortable rooms for overnight trips. ●All trips have beautiful views. “I have been a rafting guide for 20 years. Rafting is relaxing and also exciting. Choose the trip that you like best. You will have a wonderful time!” Mac Summers, guide “I loved my rafting trip. It was challenging and fun. The team was great. They worked with the help of our guide. It was peaceful and beautiful along the river. I have recommended the trip to many of my friends.” Karen Cho, customer Call or e-mail RRA today. RRA will answer your questions by phone or e-mail. Let us help you plan your next adventure. telephone: 296-8496★★★ e-mail: tomasin@riverraftadventure.net 27．Which is a fact but not an opinion in the advertisement? A．Everyone loves rafting. B．A guide rides on each raft. C．The trip was challenging and fun. D．They provide delicious meals. 28．Who might be most interested in this advertisement? A．Experienced guides. B．Adventure planners. C．Water-sports lovers. D．Swimming learners. 29．What do you know about the River Raft Adventures (RRA)? A．It’s been guiding trips for 20 years. B．Its rafting trips last more than 5 days. C．No tools are required on the rafts during the trip. D．Your questions will be answered by phone or e-mail. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$