专题05 阅读理解（说明文）-【好题汇编】2024年中考英语真题分类汇编（江苏专用）

专题05 阅读理解（说明文） 2024年江苏省连云港市中考英语真题 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. What does the underlined word “disgusted” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Unhappy. D. Untidy. 38. 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. 39. 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 40. 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 2024年江苏省扬州市中考英语真题 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. 38. 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. 39. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation. 40. 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. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. 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. 44. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize 45. 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年江苏省无锡市中考英语真题 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. 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年江苏省宿迁市中考英语真题 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. 34. 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. 35. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large. 36. 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. 37. 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. 2024年江苏省徐州市中考英语真题 D After the haircut It’s getting hot. You go to have your hair cut. The barber Tony cuts off part of your hair and sweeps it away, but your hair’s journey is not over after the haircut. Have you ever thought of planting your old hair after it’s cut off? Some farmers do! What comes up? Not wigs (假发), but bigger and tastier crops. Hair is full of nitrogen (氮) that helps plants to grow. When cut hair is mixed into soil, the hair breaks down, slowly letting out nitrogen so it can help flowers and vegetables got big a little faster. If you’ve got a wool sweater on, you’re wearing a sheep’s haircut. Sheep grow fine curly (弯曲的) fur called wool. All those curls make air pockets that trap heat, keeping the sheep warm. Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot. And we use the hair to make warm clothes, socks, and hats. Wool can even take in rain without feeling wet. Wool also doesn’t catch fire easily. What does your hair say about you? Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets. Because hair is made from bits of old cells, it has trace (微量) of chemicals (化学物质) that were in the body when the hair grew. When people are kept in the situation of dangerous chemicals, these traces remain in the hair, even long after they have disappeared from the body itself. Testing hair can help doctors know if there are dangerous chemicals in the food and water. Hair can tell another important secret—whose hair is it? This can be used to help solve crimes. Hair does so many things for us. It keeps us warm and cool, helps farmers, shows mysteries, and provides endless styling fun. One thing is for sure, it’s not just for wigs any more. 36. In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage? A. History. B. Fashion. C. Science. D. Health. 37. How does hair help plants to grow? A. It provides nitrogen. B. It breaks down soil. C. It takes in rainwater. D. It lets out a smell. 38. What does the underlined part “shear the sheep” mean? A. Give enough food to the sheep. B. Wash the sheep many times. C. Find living place for the sheep. D. Cut the wool off the sheep. 39. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Hair helps keep warm. B. Hair testing is important. C. Hair can tell secrets. D. Hair helps solve crimes. 40. How is the passage organized? （P: Paragraph） A. B. C. D. 2024年江苏省常州市中考英语真题 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.” 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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年江苏省苏州市中考英语真题 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.” 14. To the Wonder is the name of ______. A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem 15. 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. 16. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ______. A. serious B. common C. special D. strange 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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 21. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A. Uncertain. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Worried. 2024年江苏省淮安市中考英语真题 D Just one bite of cake with eggs is enough to make John feel very sick. Susan gets a terrible skin (皮肤) problem whenever she seafood, and David nearly died when he first ate a peanut cookie The body’s reaction (反应) to certain foods can be quite serious resulting in breathing problems or even the death. There are many things we eat that may cause our bodies to react badly if we have a food allergy (过敏). There are three common ways to test food allergies. Probably the simplest way is to give a child a food test. The doctor watches the child eat a little certain food to see if the child has an allergic reaction. This method takes quite a long time so it is used less often than the other two methods—skin tests and blood tests. In a skin test, a doctor puts allergens under the child’s skin and then waits to see if the child’s skin reacts. In a blood test, doctors take some of the child’s blood and add allergens to it and then check the blood. Dr. Jennifer from Stanford University spent 10 years studying the methods. She found a surprising fact. Skin tests or blood tests given to patients who visited their doctor for treatment of skin problems or stomachaches showed that these patients were allergic to certain foods. However, later tests showed that although they tested positive (阳性), fewer than 50 percent of them actually had food allergies. The problem might be food intolerance (不耐受) instead of a food allergy. Food allergies have something to do with a person’s immune system, while food intolerance has something to do with a person’s digestive system and the reaction is usually less serious. One of the most common kinds of food intolerance happens to people who have trouble taking in the sugar in food like milk, cheese and ice cream. Though allergy tests may show false positive results, they are still useful and can save lives. Some children’s food allergies may disappear as they grow older, so even though doctors don’t cure food allergies, sometimes the body itself does. 40. The underlined word “allergens” refers to (指的是) ________. A. something that hurts people’s skin B. something that protects people’s skin C. something that prevents an allergic reaction D. something that causes an allergic reaction 41. What can we learn from Dr. Jennifer’s study? A. Patients who tested positive may have food intolerance. B. Skin tests are much better than blood tests. C. Stomachaches are usually caused by food allergies. D. People with food intolerance should avoid food with sugar. 42. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Food allergy—Can we cure it? B. Food allergy—How to test it. C. Food allergy tests—Can we trust them? D. Food allergy tests—How to improve them. 2024年江苏省南通市中考英语真题 B Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill. Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different. Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself, to gain the satisfaction that you try something new, all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with our loved ones, or post it on social media, Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms. Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something. By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other aspects of our lives. 34. How does the writer begin the article? A. By asking questions. B. By giving examples. C. By comparing opinions. D. By explaining reasons. 35. From Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5, what does the writer suggest? A. Trying something new. B. Avoiding something dangerous C. Trying something difficult. D. Avoiding something expensive. 36. In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article? ① playing the piano ② receiving flowers ③ keeping calm ④ writing blogs ⑤ watching plays ⑥ decorating rooms A. ②③⑥ B. ①③⑤ C. ①④⑥ D. ②④⑤ 37. The purpose of the article is to________. A. offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences B. teach us knowledge of different life skills C. encourage us to make something important D. ask us to develop creativity through small acts D Linda is looking through the website http://www.keepingfit.com. Here is what she reads. Researchers have found the health benefits of dancing for people in poor health condition, from improving brain health to creating community. Becky is teaching a group of 80 adults some dancing skills. Many of her students are seated in the dancing room because they have difficulty in moving. When they are following Becky’s pretty movements, a sense of peace comes over them. Dance as a medicine Helen, a researcher, says that dance requires different parts of the brain to work at the same time, that is to say, dance requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive (重复的) exercises. She invited two groups of adults to take part in programmes for over six months. One group practised dancing and the other did a traditional exercise like cycling. Both groups improved their level of physical fitness, but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention and high-level thinking. Dance described by Helen as “pleasure double-play” can lift the mood and reduce stress. Dance as body acceptance Besides the physical and mental benefits, dance can also help people with diseases accept what their bodies can and can’t do. Jenny is Becky’s student. Her body went numb when she was in her mid-twenties. She had no feelings from the knees down. She suffered from serious muscle tightness and balance problems, making standing and walking difficult for her. Jenny recently joined an online dance programme. Not only has it improved her coordination (协调性). but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价) for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world. “I see so many people moving like me,” she says “I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.” Dance as community Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of community it creates. Dancing with others not only makes people feel less different in their moving abilities, but also helps to fight against loneliness and problems in getting along with others. Becky started teaching more than 22 years ago, and she has helped 300 communities in 28 countries around the world. In some countries, such as India and South Kores, people have put their own cultural dance styles into their classes. Becky wants to create a sense of family and community for this group of people. Whenever and wherever she teaches, she hopes to make them feel joyful, get much closer to the community, and explore the limitless possibilities for the rest of their lives. 42. In which part of the website may you find this passage? A. Culture. B. Fashion. C. Health. D. Literature, 43. From “Dance as a medicine” part, we can learn that ________. A. the act of dancing helps to improve “brain power” B. the act of traditional exercise requires more attention C. dance needs more high-level thinking to lift the mood D. dance needs more repetitive exercises than “brain power” 44. How do you understand the underlined part of this passage? A. Jenny feels sad because she is weak in dancing. B. Jenny wants to be perfect after practising dancing. C. Jenny accepts the disabilities of her body after dancing. D. Jenny thinks she should treat her leg for better dancing. 45. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Dancing helps to cure illness B. Dancing helps to better yourself C. Dancing helps to change moods D. Dancing helps to reduce loneliness 2024年江苏省盐城市中考英语真题 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! 24. How does the writer start this article? A. By telling stories. B. By asking questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 25. 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. 26. 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! 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the last part? A. Causes B. Records C. Flowers D. Fruits 30. 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 ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题05 阅读理解（说明文） 2024年江苏省连云港市中考英语真题 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. What is the text? A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A science fiction. D. A reading plan. 【答案】 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. B 【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。 【33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。 【34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。 【35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。 【36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. 37. What does the underlined word “disgusted” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Unhappy. D. Untidy. 38. 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. 39. 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 40. 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 【答案】 37. C 38. D 39. C 40. D 【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。 【37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。 【38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。 【39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。 【40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。 2024年江苏省扬州市中考英语真题 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. 38. 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. 39. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in? A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation. 40. 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. 41. 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】 38. D 39. A 40. C 41. B 【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。 【38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。 【39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。 【40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。 【41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. 42. 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. 43. 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. 44. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize 45. 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】 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 【导语】 本文主要介绍了户外运动的好处。 【42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。 【43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。 【44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。 【45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年江苏省无锡市中考英语真题 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. 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】 34. D 35. A 36. C 37. D 【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。 【34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。 【35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。 【36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。 【37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年江苏省宿迁市中考英语真题 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. 34. 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. 35. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large. 36. 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. 37. 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】 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. D 【导语】 本文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。 【34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。 【35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。 【36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。 【37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。 2024年江苏省徐州市中考英语真题 D After the haircut It’s getting hot. You go to have your hair cut. The barber Tony cuts off part of your hair and sweeps it away, but your hair’s journey is not over after the haircut. Have you ever thought of planting your old hair after it’s cut off? Some farmers do! What comes up? Not wigs (假发), but bigger and tastier crops. Hair is full of nitrogen (氮) that helps plants to grow. When cut hair is mixed into soil, the hair breaks down, slowly letting out nitrogen so it can help flowers and vegetables got big a little faster. If you’ve got a wool sweater on, you’re wearing a sheep’s haircut. Sheep grow fine curly (弯曲的) fur called wool. All those curls make air pockets that trap heat, keeping the sheep warm. Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot. And we use the hair to make warm clothes, socks, and hats. Wool can even take in rain without feeling wet. Wool also doesn’t catch fire easily. What does your hair say about you? Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets. Because hair is made from bits of old cells, it has trace (微量) of chemicals (化学物质) that were in the body when the hair grew. When people are kept in the situation of dangerous chemicals, these traces remain in the hair, even long after they have disappeared from the body itself. Testing hair can help doctors know if there are dangerous chemicals in the food and water. Hair can tell another important secret—whose hair is it? This can be used to help solve crimes. Hair does so many things for us. It keeps us warm and cool, helps farmers, shows mysteries, and provides endless styling fun. One thing is for sure, it’s not just for wigs any more. 36. In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage? A. History. B. Fashion. C. Science. D. Health. 37. How does hair help plants to grow? A. It provides nitrogen. B. It breaks down soil. C. It takes in rainwater. D. It lets out a smell. 38. What does the underlined part “shear the sheep” mean? A. Give enough food to the sheep. B. Wash the sheep many times. C. Find living place for the sheep. D. Cut the wool off the sheep. 39. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Hair helps keep warm. B. Hair testing is important. C. Hair can tell secrets. D. Hair helps solve crimes. 40. How is the passage organized? （P: Paragraph） A. B. C. D. 【答案】 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. A 【导语】 本文介绍了头发的多种用途，包括帮助植物生长、制作羊毛衣物、揭示人体健康信息和协助破案等，展示了头发不仅仅用于假发的多样功能。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。文章讨论了头发的多种用途，包括帮助植物生长、制作衣物、检测化学物质和解决犯罪等，这些内容都属于科学范畴，因此最有可能出现在科学部分。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Hair is full of nitrogen (氮) that helps plants to grow.”可知，头发通过提供氮来帮助植物生长。故选A。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot.”可知，此处是指农民为了让羊在夏天不感到太热而剪掉羊毛。故选D。 【39题详解】 段落大意题。通读第四段和“Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets.”可知，本段主要讲述了头发可以揭示许多秘密，包括检测化学物质和解决犯罪等。故选C。 【40题详解】 篇章结构题。首段引出关于头发的话题，第二，三和第四段分别介绍了头发的用途。最后一段进行总结。故选A。 2024年江苏省常州市中考英语真题 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.” 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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】 33. C 34. C 35. B 36. D 【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。 【33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。 【34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。 【35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。 【36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年江苏省苏州市中考英语真题 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.” 14. To the Wonder is the name of ______. A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem 15. 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. 16. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ______. A. serious B. common C. special D. strange 17. 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】 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. D 【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。 【14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。 【15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。 【16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。 【17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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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 21. 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】 18. D 19. C 20. A 21. B 【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。 【18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。 【19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。 【20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。 【21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。 2024年江苏省淮安市中考英语真题 D Just one bite of cake with eggs is enough to make John feel very sick. Susan gets a terrible skin (皮肤) problem whenever she seafood, and David nearly died when he first ate a peanut cookie The body’s reaction (反应) to certain foods can be quite serious resulting in breathing problems or even the death. There are many things we eat that may cause our bodies to react badly if we have a food allergy (过敏). There are three common ways to test food allergies. Probably the simplest way is to give a child a food test. The doctor watches the child eat a little certain food to see if the child has an allergic reaction. This method takes quite a long time so it is used less often than the other two methods—skin tests and blood tests. In a skin test, a doctor puts allergens under the child’s skin and then waits to see if the child’s skin reacts. In a blood test, doctors take some of the child’s blood and add allergens to it and then check the blood. Dr. Jennifer from Stanford University spent 10 years studying the methods. She found a surprising fact. Skin tests or blood tests given to patients who visited their doctor for treatment of skin problems or stomachaches showed that these patients were allergic to certain foods. However, later tests showed that although they tested positive (阳性), fewer than 50 percent of them actually had food allergies. The problem might be food intolerance (不耐受) instead of a food allergy. Food allergies have something to do with a person’s immune system, while food intolerance has something to do with a person’s digestive system and the reaction is usually less serious. One of the most common kinds of food intolerance happens to people who have trouble taking in the sugar in food like milk, cheese and ice cream. Though allergy tests may show false positive results, they are still useful and can save lives. Some children’s food allergies may disappear as they grow older, so even though doctors don’t cure food allergies, sometimes the body itself does. 40. The underlined word “allergens” refers to (指的是) ________. A. something that hurts people’s skin B. something that protects people’s skin C. something that prevents an allergic reaction D. something that causes an allergic reaction 41. What can we learn from Dr. Jennifer’s study? A. Patients who tested positive may have food intolerance. B. Skin tests are much better than blood tests. C. Stomachaches are usually caused by food allergies. D. People with food intolerance should avoid food with sugar. 42. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Food allergy—Can we cure it? B. Food allergy—How to test it. C. Food allergy tests—Can we trust them? D. Food allergy tests—How to improve them. 【答案】 40. D 41. A 42. C 【导语】 本文主要介绍了三种常见的方法可以检测食物过敏，虽然过敏测试可能会显示假阳性结果，但它们仍然有用，可以挽救生命。 【40题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“In a skin test, a doctor puts allergens under the child's skin and then waits to see if the child’s skin reacts”可知在皮肤测试中，医生将过敏原放在孩子的皮肤下，然后等待孩子的皮肤是否有反应，故此处划线部分指代“引起过敏反应的东西”。故选D。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据“although they tested positive (阳性), fewer than 50 percent of them actually had food allergies. The problem might be food intolerance (不耐受) instead of a food allergy.”可知检测呈阳性的患者可能存在食物不耐受。故选A。 【42题详解】 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了三种常见的方法可以检测食物过敏，虽然过敏测试可能会显示假阳性结果，但它们仍然有用，可以挽救生命，以选项C“食物过敏测试——我们能相信它们吗”为标题最合适。故选C。 2024年江苏省南通市中考英语真题 B Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill. Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different. Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself, to gain the satisfaction that you try something new, all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with our loved ones, or post it on social media, Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms. Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something. By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other aspects of our lives. 34. How does the writer begin the article? A. By asking questions. B. By giving examples. C. By comparing opinions. D. By explaining reasons. 35. From Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5, what does the writer suggest? A. Trying something new. B. Avoiding something dangerous C. Trying something difficult. D. Avoiding something expensive. 36. In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article? ① playing the piano ② receiving flowers ③ keeping calm ④ writing blogs ⑤ watching plays ⑥ decorating rooms A. ②③⑥ B. ①③⑤ C. ①④⑥ D. ②④⑤ 37. The purpose of the article is to________. A. offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences B. teach us knowledge of different life skills C. encourage us to make something important D. ask us to develop creativity through small acts 【答案】 34. C 35. A 36. C 37. D 【导语】 本文主要介绍了我们都有表达创造力的能力，通往创造性生产力的道路是愿意做一些不同的事情。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think...”可知文章开头通过不同人的观点引出了话题。故选C。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different.”并结合三段的内容可知，作者建议我们要尝试一些不同的东西。故选A。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Try writing a blog...You can also write stories or plays”可知可以写一个博客、故事或戏剧；根据“You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading”可知可以弹奏乐器；根据“Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like”可知可以装饰你的区域。故选项①④⑥可以展示我们的创造力。故选C。 【37题详解】 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了我们都有表达创造力的能力，通往创造性生产力的道路是愿意做一些不同的事情，所以作者是让我们通过小行为培养创造力。故选D。 D Linda is looking through the website http://www.keepingfit.com. Here is what she reads. Researchers have found the health benefits of dancing for people in poor health condition, from improving brain health to creating community. Becky is teaching a group of 80 adults some dancing skills. Many of her students are seated in the dancing room because they have difficulty in moving. When they are following Becky’s pretty movements, a sense of peace comes over them. Dance as a medicine Helen, a researcher, says that dance requires different parts of the brain to work at the same time, that is to say, dance requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive (重复的) exercises. She invited two groups of adults to take part in programmes for over six months. One group practised dancing and the other did a traditional exercise like cycling. Both groups improved their level of physical fitness, but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention and high-level thinking. Dance described by Helen as “pleasure double-play” can lift the mood and reduce stress. Dance as body acceptance Besides the physical and mental benefits, dance can also help people with diseases accept what their bodies can and can’t do. Jenny is Becky’s student. Her body went numb when she was in her mid-twenties. She had no feelings from the knees down. She suffered from serious muscle tightness and balance problems, making standing and walking difficult for her. Jenny recently joined an online dance programme. Not only has it improved her coordination (协调性). but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价) for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world. “I see so many people moving like me,” she says “I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.” Dance as community Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of community it creates. Dancing with others not only makes people feel less different in their moving abilities, but also helps to fight against loneliness and problems in getting along with others. Becky started teaching more than 22 years ago, and she has helped 300 communities in 28 countries around the world. In some countries, such as India and South Kores, people have put their own cultural dance styles into their classes. Becky wants to create a sense of family and community for this group of people. Whenever and wherever she teaches, she hopes to make them feel joyful, get much closer to the community, and explore the limitless possibilities for the rest of their lives. 42. In which part of the website may you find this passage? A. Culture. B. Fashion. C. Health. D. Literature, 43. From “Dance as a medicine” part, we can learn that ________. A. the act of dancing helps to improve “brain power” B. the act of traditional exercise requires more attention C. dance needs more high-level thinking to lift the mood D. dance needs more repetitive exercises than “brain power” 44. How do you understand the underlined part of this passage? A. Jenny feels sad because she is weak in dancing. B. Jenny wants to be perfect after practising dancing. C. Jenny accepts the disabilities of her body after dancing. D. Jenny thinks she should treat her leg for better dancing. 45. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Dancing helps to cure illness B. Dancing helps to better yourself C. Dancing helps to change moods D. Dancing helps to reduce loneliness 【答案】 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. B 【导语】 本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益，故文章可能出现在网站的“健康”部分。故选C。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据“dance requires more ‘brain power’ than simpler repetitive (重复的) exercises.”以及“but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities”可知舞蹈比简单的重复性运动需要更多的“脑力”，舞者组提高了更多的认知能力，所以跳舞有助于提高“脑力”。故选A。 【44题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价) for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world.”以及“I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.”可知她克服了在舞蹈课上和世界上因她的动作而受到评判的恐惧，所以她不必完美地跳舞，也不必确保她的腿以这种方式抬起——这让她对现在的状态感到舒适，所以珍妮接受了跳舞后身体的残疾。故选C。 【45题详解】 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益，以选项B“跳舞有助于提升自己”为标题最合适。故选B。 2024年江苏省盐城市中考英语真题 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! 24. How does the writer start this article? A. By telling stories. B. By asking questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 25. 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. 26 In which part of a magazine can we read the article? A. Health. B. Society. C. Science. D. History. 【答案】 24. B 25. A 26. C 【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。 【24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。 【25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。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要讨论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! 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the last part? A. Causes B. Records C. Flowers D. Fruits 30. 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 【答案】 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 【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。 【27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。 【28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。 【29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D “Fruits”（成果）最为合适。故选D。 【30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。 ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$