专题15 阅读理解单选题考点透视 -备战2025年中考英语真题题源解密（上海专用）

专题15 阅读理解单选题 试题内容：近年来，上海英语中考试题内容更加注重贴近学生生活实际和实用性。阅读理解部分的题目设计涉及学生日常生活、校园生活和社会热点话题，如健康、环境保护、交通等，旨在引导学生关注社会现象，培养学生解决实际问题的能力。 题型设计：题型设计更加多元化和灵活。除了传统的选择题型外，近年来上海英语中考还增加了一些新型题型，如信息匹配、句子翻译、阅读填空等，这些新型题型旨在考查学生综合英语能力，培养学生的语言运用能力和解决问题的能力。 难度分布：试题的难度分布有所调整，一些难度较大的题目逐渐减少，整体难度有所降低，以更好地适应广大学生的英语水平。同时，能力要求较高的题目逐渐增加，旨在激发学生学习英语的积极性，提高学生的学习动力和学习质量。 题材丰富：试卷题型、体例与往年保持一致，语料体裁多样，既有故事，也有广告、指导手册等非连续性文本。试题题材丰富有内涵，语言简练、地道，贴近学生生活，具有时代气息，有利于学生理解内容、表达见解。试题难易适中，覆盖了初中阶段的英语知识和能力要求，对日常教学有引领作用。 命题趋势：上海英语中考命题趋势逐渐朝着多样化、综合化和趣味化的方向发展，符合教育改革的要求，更好地适应了英语教学的需求和发展。阅读理解部分考点主要集中在主旨大意、细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测等方面。 近年中考真题阅读选择题型呈现以下特点: 分析上海近6年中考真题可知，阅读选择呈现以下特点: 文体:应用文(6年6考) 话题: 假期活动介绍、课程介绍、节日介绍、暑假阅读应用程序、书店打折活动、儿童领养公告; 词数: 120~200个，生词0~1个; 设题角度多样，具体包括: 细节理解(6年20考)、词义(组)猜测(6年6考)、写作意图(6年5考)、推理判断(6年3考)、文章补全(2020.74)、主旨(段落)大意(2018.69). 细节理解题 · 先读题干，明确题目要求，确定关键词，如人名、地名、时间、数字等。 · 带着关键词快速浏览文章，定位到与题目相关的段落或句子。 · 仔细阅读相关内容，对比选项与原文信息，注意选项中的同义替换、正话反说、张冠李戴等陷阱。 主旨大意题 · 关注文章的首段、尾段以及每段的首句，这些地方通常会出现主题句或概括性的语句，能够提示文章的主旨。 · 对于记叙文，要注意文章的主要人物和事件；对于说明文和议论文，可以通过寻找文章中反复出现的关键词或核心概念来确定主旨。 · 排除过于宽泛或过于具体的选项，选择能够准确概括文章主要内容的选项作为主旨大意。 推理判断题 · 依据文章中的事实、细节和逻辑关系进行推理，不能主观臆断或凭空猜测。 · 注意文章中的暗示性词语和句子，如 but、however、therefore 等，这些词往往能提示作者的观点和态度以及文章的逻辑走向。 · 对于推断作者的意图、态度等题目，要从整体上把握文章的语气和风格，结合作者的用词、举例等进行综合判断。 词义猜测题 · 利用上下文的语境来猜测词义，分析前后句以及段落的逻辑关系来确定其大致含义。 · 寻找文中的定义、解释、举例、对比、同位语等线索，这些都有助于理解生词的意思。 · 如果生词是由熟悉的单词构成的复合词或派生词，可以根据构词法来推测其词义。 指代题 · 确定指代对象通常在该代词之前的句子或段落中，需要仔细阅读前文内容。 · 分析指代词所在句子的语法结构和逻辑关系，判断其指代的是具体的人、物、事还是某个观点等。 · 代入法也是一种有效的解题方法，将选项中的内容代入原文中，看是否符合上下文的逻辑和语义。 1.（2023·上海中考真题） 【答案】59. C 60. D 61. C 62. B 63. A 64. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了一个名为 StreetFun 的体育组织，包括其成立时间、提供的运动项目以及对志愿者的需求等信息。 【59 题详解】 细节理解题。文中明确提到 “We are a sports organization called StreetFun.”，所以 StreetFun 是一个体育组织，答案为 C。 【60 题详解】 推理判断题。文章先介绍了 StreetFun 是什么，接着阐述了它开展的项目，所以空白处应是关于它做什么的内容，“What do we do?” 符合逻辑，答案为 D。 【61 题详解】 细节理解题。由 “We have spoken to a lot of young people. We've discussed with them about the sports they would like to take part in.” 可知，与年轻人交流是为了确定提供哪些运动项目，答案为 C。 【62 题详解】 细节理解题。文中指出 “the boys have voted for football, running and cycling; the girls have chosen similar sports, but they have voted for badminton instead of football.”，由此可知男孩和女孩都选了跑步和骑自行车，答案为 B。 【63 题详解】 代词指代题。根据 “We are looking for young volunteers...This is what you can give back to your community.” 可知，This 指代的是成为志愿者这件事，答案为 A。 【64 题详解】 主旨大意题。文章最后 “So, if you are aged between 14 and 18, and would like to join us...” 表明其目的是吸引 14 至 18 岁的青少年加入 StreetFun，答案为 B。 2.（2022·上海中考真题） A. Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）（l2分） Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner（扫描装置）are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool” —a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.” 55. The smart schoolbag has been invented by ________. A. a reporter B. a schoolboy C. a university D. a company 56. What can the smart schoolbag do? A. Help you repair computers. B. Tell you when to pack books. C. Teach you how to fix screens. D. Remind you of the missing books. 57. ________ affect(s) the shapes of the weather sweets. A. Colors B. Wind speed C. Temperature D. 3D printers 58. Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A. lights on → music on → lights brighter → music louder B. music on → music louder → lights on → lights brighter C. lights on → lights brighter → music on → music louder D. music on → lights on → music louder → lights brighter 59. What does the underlined word “it” in Sunrise Bed refer to? A. Your body. B. The bed. C. The light. D. Your room. 60. In which section of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A. Wonderful food. B. Future schools. C. Amazing inventions. D. Modern furniture. 【答案】55. B 56. D 57. B 58. C 59. A 60. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了智能书包、天气糖果、日出的床三项发明。 【55题详解】 细节理解题。根据“A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag.”可知，一名11岁的男孩发明了这款智能书包。故选B。 【56题详解】 细节理解题。根据“If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you.”可知，这款智能书包可以提醒你忘记放进书包里的书。故选D。 【57题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed.”可知，风速影响天气糖果的形状。故选B。 【58题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter.”及“soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off.”可知，日出床叫醒人的步骤是：灯先打开，然后灯光变得越来越亮，其次音乐打开，最后音乐的声音越来越大。故选C。 【59题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.”可知，柔和的光线会告诉你的身体现在是早晨，所以身体会停止产生有助于睡眠的化学物质；能产生化学物质的是“你的身体”，故it指代“身体”。故选A。 【60题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了三项发明，故在“Amazing inventions”版块可发现此文章。故选C。 3.（2021·上海中考真题） 39．What time does New City Zoo open? A．At 9:00 a.m. B．At 10:00 a.m. C．At 10:30 a.m. D．At 11:00 a.m. 40．At 2:45 p.m., visitors can have a close look at ________. A．elephants B．bears C．wolves D．monkeys 41．With a ________, visitors can take the mini-train as many times as they want on the same day. A．hand stamp B．1-Day Pass C．yearly card D．bus ticket 42．The underlined word “Violators” in the material means “people who ________”. A．visit the zoo regularly B．look after the animals C．feed or disturb the animals D．want to return the zoo tickets 43．Which of the following about the zoo is TRUE? A．The schedule is for the winter of 2021. B．Guided bus tour is available at 9:00 a.m. C．No activities will be affected by the weather. D．Visitors can visit newcityzoo.com for more information. 44．The main purpose of the material is to ________ in the zoo. A．protect the wild animals B．stress the importance of safety C．provide choices of transportation D．introduce the activities and rules 【答案】 39．A 40．B 41．A 42．C 43．D 44．D 【分析】本文主要介绍新城市动物园的活动和规则。 39．细节理解题。根据“ZOO HOURS: 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.”可知，新城市动物园早上九点开门。故选A。40．细节理解题。根据“Bear 2:30 p.m. 25 mins”可知，下午2:45游客可以看熊。故选B。 41．细节理解题。根据“Get a hand stamp at the gate of the zoo, and you can get on and off the mini-train unlimited times on the same day.”可知，在动物园门口拿邮戳就可以在同一天无限次坐小火车。故选A。42．词义猜测题。根据“It is against the law to feed or disturb any animals in the zoo.”可知，“Violators”指的是违反规定喂或打扰动物园里的任何动物的人。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据“SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2021”可知，这是2021年夏季时间表，A选项表述有误；根据“GUIDED BUS TOUR (10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.)”可知，上午10:00开始有巴士导游，B选项表述有误；根据“Weather may affect some activities.”可知，天气会影响一些活动，C选项表述有误；根据“For more information, please...or visit newcityzoo.com.”可知，可以上网站 newcityzoo.com找更多的信息，D选项表述正确。故选D。 44．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍新城市动物园的活动和规则。故选D。 4.（2020·上海中考真题） New This Term at the Meriden Centre Chinese Language Courses! Why I learn Chinese？ A new road to a big world Chinese is the No.1 spoken language in the world!More people are speaking Chinese than English，and the need for business people who know Chinese is skyrocketing． Another great reason is to give your kids or yourself a seat at the table in a world where China is an important partner．Call us for course listings． Small class：10—15 students Professional teachers：rich experience in teaching Self—fit course：studying at your own pace． slower or faster than a usual course On workdays； ﹩500 per course each term Offline courses: On weekends: ﹩650 per course each term On workdays: ﹩350 per course each term Online courses: On weekends: ﹩400 per course each term 55 West Main Street，Meriden Town Underground Line 2 & 8，Bus 515 & 613 at Meriden Free street parking available________ 69．The Meriden Centre offers its new courses on　 　this term． A．business skills B．modern world history C．spoken English D．the Chinese language 70．The underlined word "skyrocketing" means"　 　"． A．rising quickly B．returning suddenly C．dropping slowly D．disappearing completely 71．We can learn from the information in the box that　 　． A．the courses are designed for Chinese kids B．China is an important partner in the world C．it's difficult to get a seat in a Chinese restaurant D．English is the No.1 spoken language in the world 72．The advantage of"self— fit course" is that you may choose your own　 　． A．class size B．speed to learn C．language teacher D．place to park 73．Ben wishes to take an online course on Tuesdays．How much does he need to pay each term？　 　 A．﹩500． B．﹩650． C．﹩350． D．﹩400． 74．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank？　 　 A．Selected Books Buy One,Get One Free B．Turn left into Garden Road and drive toward north C．For more information Contact Angela at 860—343—5807 D．Guest speaker:Ann Bella Room 300 2:00 p.m. July 1 【答案】 69．D 70．A 71．B 72．B 73．C 74．C 【解析】 短文讲了新学期Meriden Centre的中文课程，详细地介绍了中文的重要性、时间、费用和联系方式等。 69． 细节理解题。根据"New This Term at the Meriden Centre．Chinese Language Courses!"可知Meriden中心本学期开设新的中文课程。故选D。 70． 词义猜测题。根据前句"More people are speaking Chinese than English（说汉语的人比说英语的人多）"可知结合选项，应说对懂中文的商务人士的需求也在急剧上升．所以"skyrocketing" 意为骤增，即rising quickly。故选A。 71． 细节理解题。根据"Another great reason is to give your kids or yourself a seat at the table in a world where China is an important partner．Call us for course listings．"可知我们可以从方框中了解到，中国是世界上重要的合作伙伴。故选B。 72． 细节理解题。根据"Self—fit course：studying at your own pace．"可知"self— fit course"的优点是你可以选择自己的速度来学习。故选B。 73． 细节理解题。根据"on workdays ﹩350 per course each term"可知本想在星期二上一门在线课程。他每学期需要付350美元。故选C。 74． 细节推理题。根据前文"对课程内容、时间、费用和交通方式的介绍，"可知这里应该是补充信息的话，结合选项，应说如需更多信息，请致电860—343—5807与安琪拉联系。故选C。 5. 2019年中考真题 A.Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Fairs & Festivals 集市与节日 This summer from June to August，there is something to celebrate in Colorado，USA:the arts，culture，food，and music.Because of that，families always have a fair or festival to attend，with fun for all ages.We've made a list of some of the most popular，by month. June 6-20 2019 Dragon Boat Festival Lean about Chinese Culture in Colorado through dragon boat races，performances and vendors of Chinese specialties （rice dumplings， silk clothes and chopsticks）. cdbf-org June 25-28，2019 Fun Fair Enjoy unlimited rides， live music，fireworks，traditional activities，and farm animals. Funfair.com Aug.3-4，2019 Culture Festival Take part in and observe traditional British games，hear music，and try traditional foods. britishgames.org July 31-Aug.4，2019 Kids' Fair Hear music，play with farm animals，and enjoy activities for kids. Kids fair.org Aug.15-18，2019 Fruit Festival Try something fruity （eating & learning to cook with fruits.) fruitfest.com 44. The fairs and festivals take place in . A. USA B. China C. Britain D. ltaly 45. The underlined word “Vendors”in the list means“people who . A. cook foods B. sell things C. make clothes D. give performances 46. If you want to play with animals in June，you may go to . A. Dragon Boat Festival B. Kids' Fair C. Fruit Festival D. Fun Fair 47. In the Fruit Festival，you may learn to A. pick up fruits B. grow fruit trees C. make fruit jams D. store fruits 48. Local people who are interested in foreign culture can visit for further information. A. fruitfest.com B. kidsfair.org C. funfair.com D. britishgames.org 49. The list above is aimed at A. giving introductions of companies B. providing information on acty C. offering resources for job hunting D. helping schools to organize 【答案】44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. B 【解析】 44. 细节理解题。根据文中This summer from June to August，there is something to celebrate in Colorado，USA可知，在美国举行。故选A。 45. 词句猜测题。根据下文Chinese specialties （rice dumplings， silk clothes and chopsticks）.可知，Vendors在这里的意思是卖东西的人们。故选B。 46. 细节理解题。根据文中Fun Fair Enjoy unlimited rides， live music，fireworks，traditional activities，and farm animals. Funfair.com可知，如果你想在六月和动物一起玩，你可以去游乐场。故选D。 47. 细节理解题。根据文中Fruit Festival Try something fruity （eating & learning to cook with fruits.) fruitfest.com可知，你可以学到做果酱。故选C。 48. 细节理解题。Culture Festival Take part in and observe traditional British games，hear music，and try traditional foods. britishgames.org可知，可以上britishgames.org网址寻求更多的信息。故选D。 49. 推理判断题。通读整篇短文可知，这是一个提供各种活动的广告信息。故选B。 6. 2018年中考真题 A, Choose the best answer(根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)(12分) Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading!Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his reading gains during the past school year AND also help prepare him for the next year! How to sign up: We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer! *Go to www. readfun org *Select"Parent"(NOT"Teacher") *Click on the blue"Sign Up" What we provide: We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. Readfun.org/summer-reading to download and print the articles for free. How to use: TIP 1: Articles for summer reading should be accessible, so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level. Don’t be afraid to star with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he reads, reads, reads! TIP 2: It,s also important to help your kid develop good reading habits Help him keep a good record of his summer reading. Besides, encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way, you will all have a good time. We wish you and your family a great summer! 69. The first two sentences of the text above are about________. A)different types of books B)the coming school year C)the importance of summer reading D)good places for summer reading 70. One of the steps for parents to sign up on www. readfun.org is to______. A) select“Parent " B )finish a test C)choose a tip D)print an article 71. What does www. readfun.org provide? A)Online teachers. B)Pen friends' information. C)Interesting videos D )Articles of different levels 72.The underlined word "accessible"in the text means"easy to_____”. A) write B)discuss C)understand D)compare 73. According to TIP 2, parents should help their kids develop___good reading habit(s). A) 1 B)2 C)3 D)4 74. The text above is written to ____. A)introduce a reading programme B)sell books to school kids C)encourage parents to read more D) share reading eexperience 69. 【答案】C 【解析】通过关键词 summer is a great time to improve reading 以及 help…可知这两句的作用是讲 summer reading 的重要性 70. 【答案】A 【解析】通过文中细节 how to sign up 的三个步骤可知 71. 【答案】D 【解析】通过文中细节 what we provide 中提及的 articles 和 different levels 可知 72. 【答案】C 【解析】通过划线词后文提及的选择适合自己阅读难度的书可推断文章需要读得懂 73. 【答案】B 【解析】一个是 keep a good record，另一个是 discuss 74. 【答案】A 【解析】全篇都是在介绍如何用 www.Readfun.org/summer-reading 这个网站进行 summer reading，因而可知选 A。 7. 2017年中考真题 69．April is the birthday month of　　． A．Nobel Book Store B．Fanta Centre C．Retro Mall D．Winkle Mall 70．You can get the biggest discount on　　． A．adults' story books B．all magazines C．children's picture books D．all textbooks 71．　　 will help you know more about the most popular books this year． A．Claire Tay B．Michael Hawes C．David Koh D．Kate White 72．The underlined word"renowned"means　　． A．new B．young C．humourous D．famous 73．If you spend 65，you will get a chance to win　　． A．an e﹣dictionary B．a 10 gift card C．Nobel membership D．a concert ticket 74．The main purpose of the advertisement is to　　． A．find excellent writers B．attract more book buyers C．celebrate Children's Day D．introduce new reading courses． 69. 【答案】A 【解析】细节题． 根据广告的大标题可知四月是Nobel Book Store开业三十年，故选A． 70. 【答案】C 【解析】细节题． 根据第一个表格的四个数据可知孩子们的图画书优惠最大30%，故选C． 71. 【答案】C 【解析】细节题． 根据第二个表格的第三项the most popular books this year可知是David Koh 可以帮助你了解更多今年最受欢迎的书，故选C． 72. 【答案】D 【解析】细节题． 根据第二个表格的最后一项是Ask and Answer可知是访谈，再看后面一列可知Kate White是winner of many international awards是国际奖项的获得者，可知是和名人面对面访谈，故renowned表示著名的famous，故选D． 73. 【答案】B 【解析】细节题． 根据 Spend over 50andgetachancetowina10 gift card．可知花65可以获得十美元的礼物卡，故选B． 74. 【答案】B 【解析】细节题． 本文是书店做的一系列的优惠活动，是为了吸引更多的购物者，故选B． （24-25九年级上·上海宝山·期中） Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为四篇日记。日记主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons”可知，妈妈告诉我们她要回学校开始上课。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Well, it was totally out of my expectation”可知，格雷格对妈妈的决定感到出乎意料，即吃惊。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat”可知，曼尼做了冰茶，但不能喝。罗德利克做了烤牛肉，但烤得一塌糊涂。因此，我们应该是把在家做饭的想法放弃了，然后出去吃。即划线单词表示的是“放弃”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task”可知，倒垃圾是格雷格的任务。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“He said I needed to start being more responsible.”和“Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility.”可知，爸爸想让格雷格承担更多的责任，变得更有责任感。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“Sunday...Wednesday...Tuesday...Thursday”并通读全文可知，本文主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况，故可推测出，这篇文章是来自日记。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer.（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair. Suddenly you feel a headache and realize your eyes are painful. What’s going on? Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you. THE 20-20-20 RULE This gives your eyes a break from long screen time. It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen. You can then continue working pain free. ● Studies show that people blink less often when looking at a screen. Keep your eyes wet by blinking often or using eye drops. ● Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen. Make sure you’re looking down at your screen. Stand up and exercise often to avoid neck and shoulder pain. ● What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool, but research shows that blue light isn’t the biggest cause of eye tiredness. So ask doctors about computer glasses before putting them on. 7．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Doctors. D．Patients. 8．What are the key words in the 20-20-20 rule? A．20 minutes, 20 feet, 20 times. B．20 seconds, 20 times, 20 feet. C．20 feet, 20 seconds, 20 minutes. D．20 times, 20 minutes, 20 seconds. 9．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A． B． C． D． 10．What does the underlined word “They” refer to? A．Screens. B．Researches. C．Eye drops. D．Blue light blocking glasses. 11．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Travel. 12．What is the text mainly about? A．The reasons for eye tiredness. B．The influence of online classes. C．The importance of computer glasses. D．The suggestions about eye protection. 【答案】7．B 8．C 9．D 10．D 11．A 12．D 【导语】本文是关于一些保护眼睛的建议。 7．推理判断题。根据“Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair.”可知，本文是写给学生的。故选B。 8．细节理解题。根据“It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen.”可知，20-20-20规则指的是它建议在屏幕上工作20分钟后，看至少20英尺外的东西20秒。故选C。 9．词句猜测题。根据“Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen.”可知，坐直，离屏幕大约一只手臂的距离。D图符合描述。故选D。 10．词义猜测题。根据“What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool”可知，此处的they指代前面提到的“防蓝光眼镜”。故选D。 11．推理判断题。本文主要向学生介绍几点保护视力的做法，所以推测可能在杂志的健康版块看到这篇文章。故选A。 12．主旨大意题。根据“Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you.”及全文可知，本文主要给出了如何保护视力的建议。故选D。 （ 24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer. (阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案。) Grand Canyon National Park (美国大峡谷国家公园) is one of the most popular parks in the United States. A large number of tourists go to see the Grand Canyon every year. It is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim.” The “South Rim” is open all year around. It includes: ◆Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. ◆Scenic Hermit Road west of the village. ◆Desert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim.” Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim.” The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. During winter months, all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passesAdmission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”. ■Vehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers. ■Motorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s). ■Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger. ■2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 13．Which of the following statements about the “South Rim” and the “North Rim” is TRUE? A．The “South Rim” is higher than the “North Rim”. B．The “South Rim” is more popular than the “North Rim”. C．The “South Rim” is more beautiful than the “North Rim”. D．The “South Rim” is more dangerous than the “North Rim”. 14．David wants to find out whether he can take the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village or not. Which part of the article would you advise him to read first? A．The “South Rim”. B．The “North Rim”. C．Fees and passes. D．The opening paragraph. 15．Where is Desert View Drive located on this map? A．A． B．B． C．C． D．D． 16．George (16 years old), along with his parents (both 52 years old) and his cousin Steven (7 years old), is going to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They will take the Grand Canyon Railway to go there. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$105. D．$140. 17．Ruth bought a 2024 Annual Pass on February 4, 2024. She will be able to visit Grand Canyon National Park without additional payment __________. A．360 times B．until February 4, 2025 C．before December 31, 2024 D．within the following 15 months 18．You would most probably find this article __________. A．in a dictionary B．on a science website C．in a travel guide D．in a diary 【答案】13．B 14．A 15．D 16．A 17．B 18．C 【导语】本文介绍了美国大峡谷国家公园的景点、游玩的交通工具、票价及一些优惠政策。 13．细节理解题。根据“Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the ‘South Rim.’”可知，南缘比北缘更受欢迎。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据“The ‘South Rim’”中的“Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway.”可知，大卫想知道能否乘坐大峡谷火车到大峡谷村的话，他应该先阅读“南缘”部分信息。故选A。 15．细节理解题。根据“Desert View Drive east of the village.”可知，村庄东边即为沙漠景观之路，地图中D处处于村庄东部。故选D。 16．推理判断题。根据“Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway.”以及“Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger.”可知，如果乘坐大峡谷铁路，乔治和他的父母每个人需买一张个人票，共计三张个人票；史蒂文年龄是7岁，所以不需要购票，因此需要付60美元。故选A。 17．推理判断题。根据“Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park.”可知，露丝于2024年2月4日购买了2024年年票，有效期为12个月，因此她可以在2025年2月4日之前，免费参观大峡谷国家公园。故选B。 18．推理判断题。本文介绍了美国大峡谷国家公园的景点、游玩的交通工具、票价及一些优惠政策，因此我们可以在旅游指南上看到这篇文章。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 19．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 20．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 21．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 22．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 23．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 24．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. 【答案】19．C 20．B 21．C 22．A 23．D 24．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校发生火灾时的一些消防说明。 19．细节理解题。根据“FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS”可知，我们可以在学校看到这个通知。故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据“The person who sees a fire must:1. Start the nearest fire alarm.”可知，当一个人看到火灾时，他应该首先拉响警报。故选B。 21．细节理解题。根据“or in the area of B Block (Classrooms)”可知，B区域是学生们学习的地方。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department.”及“The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked.”可知，火警铃响起的街区里的每个人都必须聚集在操场上。故选A。 23．推理判断题。根据“The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work.”可知，如果你是行政办公室的打字员，当体育馆发生火灾时，你应该继续你正在做的工作。故选D。 24．推理判断题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher.”及常理可知，火灾发生时，老师应第一时间将学生带出大楼。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Held in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, the 4th Asian Para Games (亚洲残疾人运动会) not only bring us lots of moving stories, but also show us that technology can help people with disabilities (残疾) to take part in sports. For example, a total of 188 people with disabilities were invited to the torch relay (传递), during which intelligent bionic (仿生) hands and legs, as well as smart guide dogs were used to help them realize their dreams. When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018, lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand. Xu, who lost her left hand because of an accident at the age of 5, has an intelligent bionic hand. The bionic hand is well designed, allowing Xu to control and move it as easily as her right hand. It only takes a few seconds to put on and take off the smart hand, which can be used for more than 10 hours on a full charge (充电), while the price is only one-fifth that of an imported smart prosthesis (进口智能假肢). An officer of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Torch Relay Command Center said, “By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible. For example, the smart guide dog opens up new possibilities for blind people. It can help them to walk more freely and safely.” The use of technology at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games has brought huge changes to sports for people with disabilities. It not only allows the players to show their talents, but also pushes the development of technology and sports. 25．How many gold medals did Xu Jialing win at the Jakarta Asia Para Games? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 26．Xu Jialing lit the main torch ________. A．together with 187 other people B．at the Jakarta Asian Para Games C．with the help of an intelligent bionic hand D．because she got seven medals in 2018 27．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．How Xu lost her left hand. B．The advantages of the intelligent bionic hand C．The designer of the intelligent bionic hand. D．The differences between the intelligent bionic hand and the imported smart prosthesis. 28．Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “convey” (in Paragraph 5)? A．Show. B．Control. C．Hide. D．Refuse. 29．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A talented swimmer with only one hand B．Hangzhou- a city full of care and love C．Hangzhou technology makes impossible possible D．The opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games 30．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Technology. C．Famous People. D．Culture. 【答案】25．D 26．C 27．B 28．A 29．C 30．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了在杭州举办的第四届亚洲残疾人运动会上，运动员徐佳玲戴着智能仿生手套点燃火炬。通过在火炬传递中使用智能仿生腿和机器人导盲犬，希望传达这样一种理念：技术可以改变我们的生活，让不可能成为可能。 25．细节理解题。根据题干“When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018”可知，徐佳玲在2018年雅加达亚残运会上获得了7枚金牌。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据“lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand.”可知，徐佳玲在智能仿生手的帮助下点燃了主火炬。故选C。 27．主旨大意题。第四段主要介绍了智能仿生手的优点，包括易于控制、佩戴和价格优势。故选B。 28．词义猜测题。根据“By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible”可知，通过在火炬传递中使用智能仿生腿和机器人导盲犬，希望传达“技术可以改变我们的生活”的理念，所以划线单词与show同义，故选A。 29．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了杭州亚残运会中科技如何帮助残疾人参与体育运动，体现了科技让不可能成为可能。故选C。 30．推理判断题。文章主要讨论了科技在亚残运会中的应用，因此最适合出现在报纸的科技版块。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Thanks to Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may think these things are normal and not realize that our planet is getting “sick”. Among all the environmental problems, climate change sits at the top. Global average (平均的) temperatures have risen by more than 0.5°C since 1992. A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger. The increase in sea levels will be much higher, according to NASA．Countries like Singapore that are at low places may be covered by the ocean in the future. But this is not the only problem people are facing. It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have fallen by nearly 30 percent. Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth huge extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The Amur leopard, black rhino and Cross River gorilla are some animals that are in danger of dying out completely. However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes. 31．What may happen if global average temperatures rise by 0.5°C? A．The ocean will cover China. B．Cold waves can last a third longer. C．Sea levels will be three times higher. D．Rainstorms will be more serious. 32．What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean? A．繁殖 B．灭绝 C．迁徙 D．进化 33．Which of the following environmental problems are mentioned in the text? ①Air pollution. ②Ocean pollution. ③Fewer animals. ④Smaller ozone layer. A．①② B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 34．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the future of our planet? A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 35．How have we made the hole in the ozone layer smaller? A．By the increase in sea levels. B．By gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. C．By getting the fresh water. D．By the growth of the human population 36．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】31．D 32．B 33．D 34．C 35．B 36．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了地球上的环境问题。 31．细节理解题。根据“A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger.”可知，气温上升半度是件大事，这意味着热浪持续时间会延长大约三分之一，暴雨将增强大约三分之一。故选D。 32．词句猜测题。根据“More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund.”可知，据世界野生动物基金会称，如果不尽快采取行动，到本十年末，世界上超过三分之二的野生动物可能会消失。由此可知，这里划线单词“extinction”应该表示“灭绝”，故选B。 33．细节理解题。根据“Ocean pollution has become serious”和“More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. ”可知，文章提到了海洋污染以及数量更少的动物，故选D。 34．观点态度题。根据“This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes.”可知，当我们做出迅速而有力的决定时，我们可以做出积极的改变。据此可以看出作者是充满希望的，故选C。 35．细节理解题。根据“However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone.”可知，我们通过逐渐停止使用可以分解臭氧的化学物质去使得臭氧层上的空洞变小了。故选B。 36．篇章结构题。文章第一段讲述了介绍了我们的星球正在“生病”；第二段到第四段介绍了地球出现的问题；第五段介绍人类在保护环境上取得了一些进展；第六段总结全文。所以文章结构如A选项所示。故选A。 （24-25九年级上·上海杨浦·期中） Calligraphy Classes 2024 The beautiful art of writing awaits Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy! This class is part of the city Art Month in December. Location: Rose Room, Lotus Community Club Date Time 6-9 December 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 10-13 December 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm What you will learn: ■  how to hold the brush correctly ■  basic strokes (笔画) and paper types ■  different types of ink and fonts ■  how to make your writing nice and balanced Costs: What to bring: Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15 Standard Price (10th November-6th December): $20 Calligraphy brush/ pen Black ink and ink dish Water cup (Paper is provided.) You can pre-order the beginners’ calligraphy set with all materials for only $30 during the early bird registration period. If you think calligraphy is a difficult skill, see what our 2023 participants (参加者) have to say: I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art. I was mistaken! The teacher gave me step-by-step instructions to help me practice. I picked up the skill quickly! -Anika, aged 11 Learning Chinese calligraphy is enjoyable. It helps me relax and others are often touched by my work. -Alex, aged 64 37．Who can sign up for the calligraphy classes? A．Only school students under eighteen. B．Anyone interested in learning calligraphy. C．Only members of the Lotus Community Club. D．People with past calligraphy experience. 38．Jason signed up for the calligraphy class on November the 5th. How much did he pay? A．$15 B．$20 C．$30 D．$45 39．The paper needed for the class ________. A．must be prepared by participants B．must be pre-ordered from the organizer C．is part of the beginner’s calligraphy set D．is given to participants for free 40．According to Anika, what did she believe at first about learning calligraphy? A．She had to have good handwriting. B．She believed it was an easy skill to learn. C．She thought it required no special skills. D．She thought it would help her relax. 41．What is the main purpose of the poster? A．To sell calligraphy materials. B．To advertise the city Art Month. C．To invite people to join calligraphy  lasses. D．To encourage handwriting competitions. 【答案】37．B 38．A 39．D 40．A 41．C 【导语】本文是一张海报，其主要目的是邀请对书法感兴趣的人参加2024年12月的书法课程。海报详细列出了课程内容、费用、所需材料和早鸟折扣信息，并引用了2023年参与者的正面评价，以吸引更多的学员报名。 37．推理判断题。根据“Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy!”和海边内容可知，没有限制参加者的身份或年龄，推测只要对学习书法感兴趣的人都可以报名。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据“Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15”可知，Jason 在11月5日报名，因此他享受了早鸟折扣，支付了15美元。故选A。 39．细节理解题。根据“Paper is provided.”可知，画室免费提供纸张。故选D。 40．细节理解题。根据“I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art.”可知，Anika一开始以为加入画社需要出色的书法才可以。故选A。 41．主旨大意题。根据“Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy!”和文章内容可知，本海报的目的是邀请对书法感兴趣的人参加2024年12月的书法课程。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·上海崇明·期中）Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） When Machines Try to Be Human Did you know robots are trying to take over the world? They are writing books and even cooking at restaurants! But guess what? Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do. You Call That Service? In Nagasaki, Japan, a hotel hired 243 robots to do various jobs, like helping guests check in or carrying suitcases. Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said “Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?” when a guest snored (打鼾). Half of the robots were soon fired (解雇), and of course they didn’t get their tips, either. You Look Familiar! Facial recognition software can’t always recognize faces. When The American Civil Liberties tested the Recognition software it incorrectly matched photos of criminals (罪犯) to 28 government workers. But what about football recognition? During a match cameras programmed to follow the ball kept mistaking the judge’s bald head for the football. One helpful viewer suggested that the judge wear false hair. Stop the Press! In 2017, The Los Angeles Times reported a 1925 earthquake in Santa Barbara as recent. It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database (地质数据库). When a worker made a mistake while updating the historical data, Quakebot thought it was breaking news. Soon after, misled Southern Californians started worrying about an earthquake that happened almost 100 years ago! Quick, Go Get a Broom (扫帚)! ________ Let Jesse Newton tell you. His new pet dog left its mess on the floor at night while he and his wife were asleep. Their robot vacuum simply ran over the mess and spread it all over the house. Imagine waking up to a home that looks like a “poop painting”—not exactly the artwork you would want! 42．What happened to the robots at the Nagasaki hotel? A．Half of them get tips for their excellent service. B．Some of them had trouble doing their jobs. C．Most of them broke down and were no longer used. D．There were complaints about some of them being unfriendly. 43．In the “You Look Familiar” part, the writer gave ________ examples to show that robot recognition can fail. A．no B．one C．two D．three 44．The Quakebot is used at The Los Angeles Times for ________. A．writing articles B．predicting earthquakes C．updating historical data D．correcting mistakes in reports 45．What best fits the blank in the “Quick, Go Get a Broom!” A．How can a robot vacuum make your life better B．When is the best time to use a robot vacuum C．What’s the worst thing a robot vacuum can do D．What’s the difference between a robot vacuum and a broom 46．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Robots are being widely used in our daily lives. B．Robots will take over the world sooner or later. C．Robots are becoming more and more human-like D．Robot can make mistakes and fail in their given tasks. 47．You are likely to find this article in ________ section of a magazine. A．shopping B．technology C．advertisement D．sports 【答案】42．B 43．C 44．A 45．C 46．D 47．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了几件趣事，想说明机器人并不是万能的，它们也会像人类那样把事情搞砸。 42．细节理解题。根据文章“ Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said ‘Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?’ when a guest snored (打鼾).”，Nagasaki酒店的机器人在工作中遇到了麻烦，如无法回答客人的问题和撞墙等。故选B。 43．细节理解题。“You Look Familiar”部分提到两个例子：面部识别软件错误匹配罪犯照片和足球比赛中摄像机误将裁判的光头识别为足球。故选C。 44．细节理解题。根据“It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database”可知，Quakebot被用来在《洛杉矶时报》撰写基于地质数据库的新闻文章。故选A。 45．推理判断题。“Quick, Go Get a Broom!”部分描述了机器人吸尘器的失误，最适合的标题是“机器人吸尘器做的最糟糕的事情是什么”。故选C。 46．主旨大意题。根据“Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do.”及文章的内容可知，文章主要讲述了机器人在执行任务时可能会犯错和失败。故选D。 47．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了机器人在执行任务时可能会犯错和失败，最有可能出现在杂志的技术部分。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·上海闵行·期中）Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 48．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 49．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 50．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 51．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 52．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 53．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. 【答案】48．C 49．D 50．A 51．A 52．D 53．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史。 48．细节理解题。根据“Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing.”可知，手语主要使用面部表情、手部动作和身体语言，故选C。 49．词义猜测题。根据“Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life.”可知，有听力问题的人们会使用手语，所以“impairments”表示“问题”，故选D。 50．细节理解题。根据“There are around 300 sign languages in the world.”可知，世界上大约有300种手语，故选A。 51．细节理解题。根据“The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC.”可知，手语的历史可以追溯到公元前5世纪，故选A。 52．细节理解题。 根据“Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead.”可知，20世纪70年代之前，手语不被鼓励，大多数聋哑儿童被教授口语和书面语，故选D。 53．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史，故选B。 （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·阶段练习）The scientific method is a step-by-step way to solve a problem. Scientists use these steps to do experiments. You can use the scientific method, too. Suppose your dog Prince has stopped eating his dog food, you are worried about him. What could the problem be? You decide to try an experiment to find out. You will use the steps of the scientific method to find an answer. Step 1 State the Problem Why has Prince stopped eating his dog food? Step 2 Gather information You take a good look at the dog. He is lively and happy. His eyes are clear. His coat is shiny. Your observation tells you that he is not sick. You decide to watch him at mealtimes. Careful watching gives you a clue. Step 3 Make a Hypothesis Observation tells you that Prince eats a lot of people food. Everybody in your family gives him food. Now you can make a hypothesis. You just guess about the cause of the problem. You decide that Prince would eat his own food if he didn’t eat so much people food. Step 4 Test the Hypothesis You try to find out if your hypothesis is true. You talk to your family. They all agree to stop feeding Prince. You watch what happens over the next few days. On the first day, Prince leaves his food bowl alone and waits for other food. On the second day, Prince eats half the food in his bowl. On the third day, he eats all the food in his bowl. Step 5 Draw a Conclusion Your experiment proves that your hypothesis was correct. A statement about the result of your experiment is your conclusion. 54．Which of the following can replace (代替) “hypothesis”? A．search B．guess C．result D．conclusion 55．The dog has stopped eating his dog food because ________. A．he is seriously ill B．he misses his fellow dog C．he eats people food instead D．people food is healthier 56．What method do you mainly use to test your ideas in Step 4? A．Decision making. B．Communication. C．The use of scientific tools. D．Doing experiments. 57．The underlined word “They” in Step 4 refers to (指的是) ________. A．Dogs B．Family members C．Scientists D．Neighbours 58．What is the right order if the scientific method is used in the following example? A．You found that there was no food in the fridge but that you had $15. B．You called the pizza delivery place to see if they would deliver you a pizza. C． You got your pizza, and you felt that ordering pizza for dinner was practical. D．You were at home one night and had the problem of “What should I eat for dinner tonight?” E. You were thinking of ordering pizza for dinner. A．DEBCA B．EDACB C．BEDAC D．DAEBC 59．The purpose of this article is to tell the reader ________. A．pay close attention to something B．he needs a theory to support him C．a step-by-step model for solving problems D．science is broken down into different types of study 【答案】54．B 55．C 56．D 57．B 58．D 59．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何使用科学方法的步骤来找到答案。 54．词句猜测题。根据“Now you can make a hypothesis. You just guess about the cause of the problem.”可知，现在你可以做一个……，你就猜测问题的原因。可以推测hypothesis意为“假设”。故选B。 55．细节理解题。根据“Observation tells you that Prince eats a lot of people food. Everybody in your family gives him food.”可知，狗吃了很多人吃的食物，所以不吃狗粮了。故选C。 56．细节理解题。根据“Step 4 Test the Hypothesis” “You watch what happens over the next few days.”可知，第四步采用的方法是做实验。故选D。 57．词句猜测题。根据“You talk to your family. They all agree to stop feeding Prince.”可知，你和家人说了，他们都同意停止喂狗吃东西。They指代的是“家人”。故选B。 58．细节理解题。根据本文介绍的科学方法的五个步骤，第一步是陈述问题，即“一天晚上，你在家，遇到了一个问题：今晚我该吃什么？”；第二步是收集信息，即“你发现冰箱里没有食物，但你有15美元”；第三步是作出假设，即“你想晚餐点披萨”；第四步是检验假设，即“你打电话给披萨外卖店，看他们是否会给你送披萨”；第五步是得出结论，即“你拿到了披萨，你觉得晚餐点披萨可行”。故选D。 59．主旨大意题。根据全文和“The scientific method is a step-by-step way to solve a problem.”可知，本文主要介绍了如何使用科学方法的步骤来找到答案。科学方法是一个一步步解决问题的模型。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·上海黄浦·阶段练习）Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) My all-time favourite films about space Apollo 13 (1995) When Tom Hanks announces “Houston, we have a problem”, you know you’re in for a thrilling journey. This film is adapted (改编) from the true story of the Apollo 13 Mission to the moon. One of the rocket’s oxygen tanks explodes and as a result the three-man crew have to fight against all the difficulties to bring their spaceship home. Of course we know they make it but that doesn’t make it any less exciting to watch. It gets a little sentimental at the end, but after what they’ve been through, they deserve a few tears of joy. Avatar (2009) When it comes to action-packed blockbusters (大片), James Cameron’s films are masterpieces, and the sci-fi thriller Avatar is no exception. Forget little green aliens, Cameron’s aliens are blue and super cool. Mankind has attacked the planet Pandora because of its natural resources, and Pandora’s (alien) inhabitants are fighting back. Cameron’s Pandora is breathtaking and the eco-message is a reminder to all of us of how important it is that we take care of our own planet. WALL-E (2008) Only Disney could produce a film about environmental destruction that manages to be light-hearted and fun. When the film starts, the Earth is a mess as a result of mankind’s greed and the last humans have escaped in a giant spaceship into outer space. They’ve left behind an army of robots to clean away the rubbish in the hope that one day humans can return. WALIL-E is one of these robots but his daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of EVE, a robot sent to see what progress has been made, WALL-E falls in love, but will EVE return his love and between them, can they create hope for the human race? Of course, this delightful and entertaining animated film is aimed at kids but it can be equally enjoyed by adults. The Martian (2015) I’ve saved the best till last. Matt Damon plays astronaut Mark Watney, who is part of a space mission to explore Mars. He gets caught up in a huge storm and the rest of his crew, deciding that he must be dead, return home without him. Watney must somehow survive everything the planet can throw at him and try to find a way of making contact with his base back on Earth. Two things set this film apart from the rest: its stunning special effects and Damon’s memorable performance. 60．What does the underlined word “sentimental” probably mean? A．Overemotional. B．Hopeless. C．Interesting. D．Relaxing. 61．Which film involves (涉及) a character left on his own in space? A．Apollo 13. B．WALL-E. C．Avatar. D．The Martian. 62．Wall-E’s daily job is ________. A．producing a film about environmental destruction B．cleaning away the rubbish on the earth C．checking the progress of rubbish cleaning D．helping humans travel to outer space in a spaceship 63．Which of the following is NOT true? A．In Apollo 13, the three-man crew finally succeed in returning back to earth. B．Wall-E is an animated film for all ages. C．Avatar involves a fight between two races. D．Watney’s crew members make contact with him from the base on earth. 64．What lesson can we learn from Avatar? A．We need to hold our breath on Pandora. B．We shouldn’t attack other planets. C．We should take good care of our own planet. D．Natural resources are really important.. 65．We can read this passage on a/an _________. A．personal blog B．novel collection C．advertisement D．education magazine 【答案】60．A 61．D 62．B 63．D 64．C 65．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几部作者最喜欢的太空相关的电影。 60．词句猜测题。根据“It gets a little sentimental at the end, but after what they’ve been through, they deserve a few tears of joy.”可知，结尾有点感伤，但在他们经历了这些之后，他们值得流下几滴喜悦的眼泪。所以划线单词“sentimental”的意思是“多愁善感的”，与“overemotional”意思相近。故选A。 61．推理判断题。根据“The Martian (2015) He gets caught up in a huge storm and the rest of his crew, deciding that he must be dead, return home without him.”可知，其他人认为他死了，所以他被留在了太空。故选D。 62．细节理解题。根据“WALL-E (2008) They’ve left behind an army of robots to clean away the rubbish in the hope that one day humans can return. WALIL-E is one of these robots but his daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of EVE,”可知，Wall-E的日常任务是清洁地球上的垃圾。故选B。 63．推理判断题。根据“The Martian (2015) Watney must somehow survive everything the planet can throw at him and try to find a way of making contact with his base back on Earth.”可知，这里是指Watney要自己寻找办法与地球的基地取得联系，而不是他的队友从地球的基地去联系他。所以选项D是不正确的。故选D。 64．推理判断题。根据“Avatar (2009) Cameron’s Pandora is breathtaking and the eco-message is a reminder to all of us of how important it is that we take care of our own planet.”可知，我们从《阿凡达》这部电影学到要学会好好保护我们的星球。故选C。 65．推理判断题。通读全文可知，该文是介绍了几部作者最喜欢的太空相关的电影，这种文章适合在个人博客上发表。故选A。 （2024·上海静安·二模）Science and technology will continue to develop. Nature and Business in 2023 have made their predictions. Let’s have a look. Human-like friendsRobots will be more like humans both in their looks and abilities. These robots will serve as greeters, waiters and companions of the elderly. Elon Musk’s company is working hard on making human-like robots that will work in our home. More AI systems will play roles-in areas like health care and scientific research. Protecting the earthOne of the most difficult challenges the world faces today is reducing carbon emissions. This year we can expect more progress in green hydrogen, a new clean energy with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists will also have a safer way to deal with nuclear waste. The used nuclear fuel will be buried 400 meters underground. Space and beyondThe images from the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope—the James Webb Space Telescope—have amazed the world. And the Euclid Space Telescope will be launched. It will take photos to create a 3D map of the universe. China will continue to build the Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope. It will be able to watch 75% of the stars in the sky at any given time. Staying connectedPeople will communicate more smoothly. In China, the Beidou Navigation Satellite System can now be directly connected to mobile phones. We can find where the phones are even when there’s no signal. A US company is also working on a direct connection between phones and satellites. The impact of 5G will continue to grow. 66．We can probably read this article in a __________. A．magazine B．guidebook C．comic strip D．picture book 67．Human-like robots will do many things for people except __________. A．serving as greeters or waiters B．taking good care of the old C．playing roles in health and scientific research D．learning to use some space telescopes 68．The underlined word “emission” probably means that something is __________. A．sent out B．taken in C．taken away D．run out of 69．__________ can be used to create a 3D map of the universe. A．The James Webb Space Telescope B．The Euclid Space Telescope C．The Beidou Navigation Satellite System D．The Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope 70．Which of the following predictions is not mentioned in the text? A．The development of green energy. B．The exploration of the universe. C．Improvements in communication technologies. D．Influence of climate change. 71．What is the purpose of the article? A．To explain the difficulties faced by the world today. B．To encourage readers to explore in space. C．To introduce the development in science and technology. D．To argue for the need for funding in scientific research. 【答案】66．A 67．D 68．A 69．B 70．D 71．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了《自然》和《商业》杂志在2023年的4个科技发明预测。 66．推理判断题。阅读全文可知，本文是《自然》和《商业》杂志在2023年的4个科技发明预测，我们可能会在杂志上看到这篇文章。故选A。 67．细节理解题。根据“These robots will serve as greeters, waiters and companions of the elderly. Elon Musk’s company is working hard on making human-like robots that will work in our home. More AI systems will play roles-in areas like health care and scientific research.”可知，类人机器人会充当迎宾员或服务员、照顾老人、在健康和科学研究中发挥作用，没有提到学习使用一些太空望远镜。故选D。 68．词句猜测题。根据“This year we can expect more progress in green hydrogen, a new clean energy with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.”可知，温室气体排放太多，因此要减少碳排放。emissions意为“排放”，sent out“送出”与其意思相近。故选A。 69．细节理解题。根据“And the Euclid Space Telescope will be launched. It will take photos to create a 3D map of the universe.”可知，欧几里得太空望远镜可以用来制作宇宙的三维地图。故选B。 70．推理判断题。根据“This year we can expect more progress in green hydrogen, a new clean energy with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.”可知，绿色能源有所发展；“Space and beyond”中提到了对宇宙的探索；“Staying connected”讲的是通信技术的改进。文章没有提到气候变化的影响。故选D。 71．推理判断题。阅读全文可知，本文是对科技发明的预测，是为了介绍科学技术的发展。故选C。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 16 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题15 阅读理解单选题 试题内容：近年来，上海英语中考试题内容更加注重贴近学生生活实际和实用性。阅读理解部分的题目设计涉及学生日常生活、校园生活和社会热点话题，如健康、环境保护、交通等，旨在引导学生关注社会现象，培养学生解决实际问题的能力。 题型设计：题型设计更加多元化和灵活。除了传统的选择题型外，近年来上海英语中考还增加了一些新型题型，如信息匹配、句子翻译、阅读填空等，这些新型题型旨在考查学生综合英语能力，培养学生的语言运用能力和解决问题的能力。 难度分布：试题的难度分布有所调整，一些难度较大的题目逐渐减少，整体难度有所降低，以更好地适应广大学生的英语水平。同时，能力要求较高的题目逐渐增加，旨在激发学生学习英语的积极性，提高学生的学习动力和学习质量。 题材丰富：试卷题型、体例与往年保持一致，语料体裁多样，既有故事，也有广告、指导手册等非连续性文本。试题题材丰富有内涵，语言简练、地道，贴近学生生活，具有时代气息，有利于学生理解内容、表达见解。试题难易适中，覆盖了初中阶段的英语知识和能力要求，对日常教学有引领作用。 命题趋势：上海英语中考命题趋势逐渐朝着多样化、综合化和趣味化的方向发展，符合教育改革的要求，更好地适应了英语教学的需求和发展。阅读理解部分考点主要集中在主旨大意、细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测等方面。 近年中考真题阅读选择题型呈现以下特点: 分析上海近6年中考真题可知，阅读选择呈现以下特点: 文体:应用文(6年6考) 话题: 假期活动介绍、课程介绍、节日介绍、暑假阅读应用程序、书店打折活动、儿童领养公告; 词数: 120~200个，生词0~1个; 设题角度多样，具体包括: 细节理解(6年20考)、词义(组)猜测(6年6考)、写作意图(6年5考)、推理判断(6年3考)、文章补全(2020.74)、主旨(段落)大意(2018.69). 细节理解题 · 先读题干，明确题目要求，确定关键词，如人名、地名、时间、数字等。 · 带着关键词快速浏览文章，定位到与题目相关的段落或句子。 · 仔细阅读相关内容，对比选项与原文信息，注意选项中的同义替换、正话反说、张冠李戴等陷阱。 主旨大意题 · 关注文章的首段、尾段以及每段的首句，这些地方通常会出现主题句或概括性的语句，能够提示文章的主旨。 · 对于记叙文，要注意文章的主要人物和事件；对于说明文和议论文，可以通过寻找文章中反复出现的关键词或核心概念来确定主旨。 · 排除过于宽泛或过于具体的选项，选择能够准确概括文章主要内容的选项作为主旨大意。 推理判断题 · 依据文章中的事实、细节和逻辑关系进行推理，不能主观臆断或凭空猜测。 · 注意文章中的暗示性词语和句子，如 but、however、therefore 等，这些词往往能提示作者的观点和态度以及文章的逻辑走向。 · 对于推断作者的意图、态度等题目，要从整体上把握文章的语气和风格，结合作者的用词、举例等进行综合判断。 词义猜测题 · 利用上下文的语境来猜测词义，分析前后句以及段落的逻辑关系来确定其大致含义。 · 寻找文中的定义、解释、举例、对比、同位语等线索，这些都有助于理解生词的意思。 · 如果生词是由熟悉的单词构成的复合词或派生词，可以根据构词法来推测其词义。 指代题 · 确定指代对象通常在该代词之前的句子或段落中，需要仔细阅读前文内容。 · 分析指代词所在句子的语法结构和逻辑关系，判断其指代的是具体的人、物、事还是某个观点等。 · 代入法也是一种有效的解题方法，将选项中的内容代入原文中，看是否符合上下文的逻辑和语义。 1.（2023·上海中考真题） 2.（2022·上海中考真题） A. Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）（l2分） Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner（扫描装置）are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool” —a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.” 55. The smart schoolbag has been invented by ________. A. a reporter B. a schoolboy C. a university D. a company 56. What can the smart schoolbag do? A. Help you repair computers. B. Tell you when to pack books. C. Teach you how to fix screens. D. Remind you of the missing books. 57. ________ affect(s) the shapes of the weather sweets. A. Colors B. Wind speed C. Temperature D. 3D printers 58. Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A. lights on → music on → lights brighter → music louder B. music on → music louder → lights on → lights brighter C. lights on → lights brighter → music on → music louder D. music on → lights on → music louder → lights brighter 59. What does the underlined word “it” in Sunrise Bed refer to? A. Your body. B. The bed. C. The light. D. Your room. 60. In which section of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A. Wonderful food. B. Future schools. C. Amazing inventions. D. Modern furniture. 3.（2021·上海中考真题） 39．What time does New City Zoo open? A．At 9:00 a.m. B．At 10:00 a.m. C．At 10:30 a.m. D．At 11:00 a.m. 40．At 2:45 p.m., visitors can have a close look at ________. A．elephants B．bears C．wolves D．monkeys 41．With a ________, visitors can take the mini-train as many times as they want on the same day. A．hand stamp B．1-Day Pass C．yearly card D．bus ticket 42．The underlined word “Violators” in the material means “people who ________”. A．visit the zoo regularly B．look after the animals C．feed or disturb the animals D．want to return the zoo tickets 43．Which of the following about the zoo is TRUE? A．The schedule is for the winter of 2021. B．Guided bus tour is available at 9:00 a.m. C．No activities will be affected by the weather. D．Visitors can visit newcityzoo.com for more information. 44．The main purpose of the material is to ________ in the zoo. A．protect the wild animals B．stress the importance of safety C．provide choices of transportation D．introduce the activities and rules 4.（2020·上海中考真题） New This Term at the Meriden Centre Chinese Language Courses! Why I learn Chinese？ A new road to a big world Chinese is the No.1 spoken language in the world!More people are speaking Chinese than English，and the need for business people who know Chinese is skyrocketing． Another great reason is to give your kids or yourself a seat at the table in a world where China is an important partner．Call us for course listings． Small class：10—15 students Professional teachers：rich experience in teaching Self—fit course：studying at your own pace． slower or faster than a usual course On workdays； ﹩500 per course each term Offline courses: On weekends: ﹩650 per course each term On workdays: ﹩350 per course each term Online courses: On weekends: ﹩400 per course each term 55 West Main Street，Meriden Town Underground Line 2 & 8，Bus 515 & 613 at Meriden Free street parking available________ 69．The Meriden Centre offers its new courses on　 　this term． A．business skills B．modern world history C．spoken English D．the Chinese language 70．The underlined word "skyrocketing" means"　 　"． A．rising quickly B．returning suddenly C．dropping slowly D．disappearing completely 71．We can learn from the information in the box that　 　． A．the courses are designed for Chinese kids B．China is an important partner in the world C．it's difficult to get a seat in a Chinese restaurant D．English is the No.1 spoken language in the world 72．The advantage of"self— fit course" is that you may choose your own　 　． A．class size B．speed to learn C．language teacher D．place to park 73．Ben wishes to take an online course on Tuesdays．How much does he need to pay each term？　 　 A．﹩500． B．﹩650． C．﹩350． D．﹩400． 74．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank？　 　 A．Selected Books Buy One,Get One Free B．Turn left into Garden Road and drive toward north C．For more information Contact Angela at 860—343—5807 D．Guest speaker:Ann Bella Room 300 2:00 p.m. July 1 5. 2019年中考真题 A.Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Fairs & Festivals 集市与节日 This summer from June to August，there is something to celebrate in Colorado，USA:the arts，culture，food，and music.Because of that，families always have a fair or festival to attend，with fun for all ages.We've made a list of some of the most popular，by month. June 6-20 2019 Dragon Boat Festival Lean about Chinese Culture in Colorado through dragon boat races，performances and vendors of Chinese specialties （rice dumplings， silk clothes and chopsticks）. cdbf-org June 25-28，2019 Fun Fair Enjoy unlimited rides， live music，fireworks，traditional activities，and farm animals. Funfair.com Aug.3-4，2019 Culture Festival Take part in and observe traditional British games，hear music，and try traditional foods. britishgames.org July 31-Aug.4，2019 Kids' Fair Hear music，play with farm animals，and enjoy activities for kids. Kids fair.org Aug.15-18，2019 Fruit Festival Try something fruity （eating & learning to cook with fruits.) fruitfest.com 44. The fairs and festivals take place in . A. USA B. China C. Britain D. ltaly 45. The underlined word “Vendors”in the list means“people who . A. cook foods B. sell things C. make clothes D. give performances 46. If you want to play with animals in June，you may go to . A. Dragon Boat Festival B. Kids' Fair C. Fruit Festival D. Fun Fair 47. In the Fruit Festival，you may learn to A. pick up fruits B. grow fruit trees C. make fruit jams D. store fruits 48. Local people who are interested in foreign culture can visit for further information. A. fruitfest.com B. kidsfair.org C. funfair.com D. britishgames.org 49. The list above is aimed at A. giving introductions of companies B. providing information on acty C. offering resources for job hunting D. helping schools to organize 6. 2018年中考真题 A, Choose the best answer(根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)(12分) Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading!Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his reading gains during the past school year AND also help prepare him for the next year! How to sign up: We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer! *Go to www. readfun org *Select"Parent"(NOT"Teacher") *Click on the blue"Sign Up" What we provide: We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. Readfun.org/summer-reading to download and print the articles for free. How to use: TIP 1: Articles for summer reading should be accessible, so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level. Don’t be afraid to star with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he reads, reads, reads! TIP 2: It,s also important to help your kid develop good reading habits Help him keep a good record of his summer reading. Besides, encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way, you will all have a good time. We wish you and your family a great summer! 69. The first two sentences of the text above are about________. A)different types of books B)the coming school year C)the importance of summer reading D)good places for summer reading 70. One of the steps for parents to sign up on www. readfun.org is to______. A) select“Parent " B )finish a test C)choose a tip D)print an article 71. What does www. readfun.org provide? A)Online teachers. B)Pen friends' information. C)Interesting videos D )Articles of different levels 72.The underlined word "accessible"in the text means"easy to_____”. A) write B)discuss C)understand D)compare 73. According to TIP 2, parents should help their kids develop___good reading habit(s). A) 1 B)2 C)3 D)4 74. The text above is written to ____. A)introduce a reading programme B)sell books to school kids C)encourage parents to read more D) share reading eexperience 7. 2017年中考真题 69．April is the birthday month of　　． A．Nobel Book Store B．Fanta Centre C．Retro Mall D．Winkle Mall 70．You can get the biggest discount on　　． A．adults' story books B．all magazines C．children's picture books D．all textbooks 71．　　 will help you know more about the most popular books this year． A．Claire Tay B．Michael Hawes C．David Koh D．Kate White 72．The underlined word"renowned"means　　． A．new B．young C．humourous D．famous 73．If you spend 65，you will get a chance to win　　． A．an e﹣dictionary B．a 10 gift card C．Nobel membership D．a concert ticket 74．The main purpose of the advertisement is to　　． A．find excellent writers B．attract more book buyers C．celebrate Children's Day D．introduce new reading courses． （24-25九年级上·上海宝山·期中） Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer.（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair. Suddenly you feel a headache and realize your eyes are painful. What’s going on? Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you. THE 20-20-20 RULE This gives your eyes a break from long screen time. It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen. You can then continue working pain free. ● Studies show that people blink less often when looking at a screen. Keep your eyes wet by blinking often or using eye drops. ● Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen. Make sure you’re looking down at your screen. Stand up and exercise often to avoid neck and shoulder pain. ● What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool, but research shows that blue light isn’t the biggest cause of eye tiredness. So ask doctors about computer glasses before putting them on. 7．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Doctors. D．Patients. 8．What are the key words in the 20-20-20 rule? A．20 minutes, 20 feet, 20 times. B．20 seconds, 20 times, 20 feet. C．20 feet, 20 seconds, 20 minutes. D．20 times, 20 minutes, 20 seconds. 9．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A． B． C． D． 10．What does the underlined word “They” refer to? A．Screens. B．Researches. C．Eye drops. D．Blue light blocking glasses. 11．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Travel. 12．What is the text mainly about? A．The reasons for eye tiredness. B．The influence of online classes. C．The importance of computer glasses. D．The suggestions about eye protection. （ 24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer. (阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案。) Grand Canyon National Park (美国大峡谷国家公园) is one of the most popular parks in the United States. A large number of tourists go to see the Grand Canyon every year. It is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim.” The “South Rim” is open all year around. It includes: ◆Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. ◆Scenic Hermit Road west of the village. ◆Desert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim.” Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim.” The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. During winter months, all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passesAdmission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”. ■Vehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers. ■Motorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s). ■Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger. ■2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 13．Which of the following statements about the “South Rim” and the “North Rim” is TRUE? A．The “South Rim” is higher than the “North Rim”. B．The “South Rim” is more popular than the “North Rim”. C．The “South Rim” is more beautiful than the “North Rim”. D．The “South Rim” is more dangerous than the “North Rim”. 14．David wants to find out whether he can take the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village or not. Which part of the article would you advise him to read first? A．The “South Rim”. B．The “North Rim”. C．Fees and passes. D．The opening paragraph. 15．Where is Desert View Drive located on this map? A．A． B．B． C．C． D．D． 16．George (16 years old), along with his parents (both 52 years old) and his cousin Steven (7 years old), is going to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They will take the Grand Canyon Railway to go there. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$105. D．$140. 17．Ruth bought a 2024 Annual Pass on February 4, 2024. She will be able to visit Grand Canyon National Park without additional payment __________. A．360 times B．until February 4, 2025 C．before December 31, 2024 D．within the following 15 months 18．You would most probably find this article __________. A．in a dictionary B．on a science website C．in a travel guide D．in a diary （24-25九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 19．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 20．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 21．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 22．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 23．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 24．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Held in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, the 4th Asian Para Games (亚洲残疾人运动会) not only bring us lots of moving stories, but also show us that technology can help people with disabilities (残疾) to take part in sports. For example, a total of 188 people with disabilities were invited to the torch relay (传递), during which intelligent bionic (仿生) hands and legs, as well as smart guide dogs were used to help them realize their dreams. When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018, lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand. Xu, who lost her left hand because of an accident at the age of 5, has an intelligent bionic hand. The bionic hand is well designed, allowing Xu to control and move it as easily as her right hand. It only takes a few seconds to put on and take off the smart hand, which can be used for more than 10 hours on a full charge (充电), while the price is only one-fifth that of an imported smart prosthesis (进口智能假肢). An officer of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Torch Relay Command Center said, “By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible. For example, the smart guide dog opens up new possibilities for blind people. It can help them to walk more freely and safely.” The use of technology at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games has brought huge changes to sports for people with disabilities. It not only allows the players to show their talents, but also pushes the development of technology and sports. 25．How many gold medals did Xu Jialing win at the Jakarta Asia Para Games? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 26．Xu Jialing lit the main torch ________. A．together with 187 other people B．at the Jakarta Asian Para Games C．with the help of an intelligent bionic hand D．because she got seven medals in 2018 27．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．How Xu lost her left hand. B．The advantages of the intelligent bionic hand C．The designer of the intelligent bionic hand. D．The differences between the intelligent bionic hand and the imported smart prosthesis. 28．Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “convey” (in Paragraph 5)? A．Show. B．Control. C．Hide. D．Refuse. 29．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A talented swimmer with only one hand B．Hangzhou- a city full of care and love C．Hangzhou technology makes impossible possible D．The opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games 30．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Technology. C．Famous People. D．Culture. （24-25九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Thanks to Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may think these things are normal and not realize that our planet is getting “sick”. Among all the environmental problems, climate change sits at the top. Global average (平均的) temperatures have risen by more than 0.5°C since 1992. A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger. The increase in sea levels will be much higher, according to NASA．Countries like Singapore that are at low places may be covered by the ocean in the future. But this is not the only problem people are facing. It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have fallen by nearly 30 percent. Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth huge extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The Amur leopard, black rhino and Cross River gorilla are some animals that are in danger of dying out completely. However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes. 31．What may happen if global average temperatures rise by 0.5°C? A．The ocean will cover China. B．Cold waves can last a third longer. C．Sea levels will be three times higher. D．Rainstorms will be more serious. 32．What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean? A．繁殖 B．灭绝 C．迁徙 D．进化 33．Which of the following environmental problems are mentioned in the text? ①Air pollution. ②Ocean pollution. ③Fewer animals. ④Smaller ozone layer. A．①② B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 34．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the future of our planet? A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 35．How have we made the hole in the ozone layer smaller? A．By the increase in sea levels. B．By gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. C．By getting the fresh water. D．By the growth of the human population 36．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． （24-25九年级上·上海杨浦·期中） Calligraphy Classes 2024 The beautiful art of writing awaits Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy! This class is part of the city Art Month in December. Location: Rose Room, Lotus Community Club Date Time 6-9 December 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 10-13 December 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm What you will learn: ■  how to hold the brush correctly ■  basic strokes (笔画) and paper types ■  different types of ink and fonts ■  how to make your writing nice and balanced Costs: What to bring: Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15 Standard Price (10th November-6th December): $20 Calligraphy brush/ pen Black ink and ink dish Water cup (Paper is provided.) You can pre-order the beginners’ calligraphy set with all materials for only $30 during the early bird registration period. If you think calligraphy is a difficult skill, see what our 2023 participants (参加者) have to say: I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art. I was mistaken! The teacher gave me step-by-step instructions to help me practice. I picked up the skill quickly! -Anika, aged 11 Learning Chinese calligraphy is enjoyable. It helps me relax and others are often touched by my work. -Alex, aged 64 37．Who can sign up for the calligraphy classes? A．Only school students under eighteen. B．Anyone interested in learning calligraphy. C．Only members of the Lotus Community Club. D．People with past calligraphy experience. 38．Jason signed up for the calligraphy class on November the 5th. How much did he pay? A．$15 B．$20 C．$30 D．$45 39．The paper needed for the class ________. A．must be prepared by participants B．must be pre-ordered from the organizer C．is part of the beginner’s calligraphy set D．is given to participants for free 40．According to Anika, what did she believe at first about learning calligraphy? A．She had to have good handwriting. B．She believed it was an easy skill to learn. C．She thought it required no special skills. D．She thought it would help her relax. 41．What is the main purpose of the poster? A．To sell calligraphy materials. B．To advertise the city Art Month. C．To invite people to join calligraphy  lasses. D．To encourage handwriting competitions. （24-25九年级上·上海崇明·期中）Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） When Machines Try to Be Human Did you know robots are trying to take over the world? They are writing books and even cooking at restaurants! But guess what? Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do. You Call That Service? In Nagasaki, Japan, a hotel hired 243 robots to do various jobs, like helping guests check in or carrying suitcases. Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said “Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?” when a guest snored (打鼾). Half of the robots were soon fired (解雇), and of course they didn’t get their tips, either. You Look Familiar! Facial recognition software can’t always recognize faces. When The American Civil Liberties tested the Recognition software it incorrectly matched photos of criminals (罪犯) to 28 government workers. But what about football recognition? During a match cameras programmed to follow the ball kept mistaking the judge’s bald head for the football. One helpful viewer suggested that the judge wear false hair. Stop the Press! In 2017, The Los Angeles Times reported a 1925 earthquake in Santa Barbara as recent. It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database (地质数据库). When a worker made a mistake while updating the historical data, Quakebot thought it was breaking news. Soon after, misled Southern Californians started worrying about an earthquake that happened almost 100 years ago! Quick, Go Get a Broom (扫帚)! ________ Let Jesse Newton tell you. His new pet dog left its mess on the floor at night while he and his wife were asleep. Their robot vacuum simply ran over the mess and spread it all over the house. Imagine waking up to a home that looks like a “poop painting”—not exactly the artwork you would want! 42．What happened to the robots at the Nagasaki hotel? A．Half of them get tips for their excellent service. B．Some of them had trouble doing their jobs. C．Most of them broke down and were no longer used. D．There were complaints about some of them being unfriendly. 43．In the “You Look Familiar” part, the writer gave ________ examples to show that robot recognition can fail. A．no B．one C．two D．three 44．The Quakebot is used at The Los Angeles Times for ________. A．writing articles B．predicting earthquakes C．updating historical data D．correcting mistakes in reports 45．What best fits the blank in the “Quick, Go Get a Broom!” A．How can a robot vacuum make your life better B．When is the best time to use a robot vacuum C．What’s the worst thing a robot vacuum can do D．What’s the difference between a robot vacuum and a broom 46．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Robots are being widely used in our daily lives. B．Robots will take over the world sooner or later. C．Robots are becoming more and more human-like D．Robot can make mistakes and fail in their given tasks. 47．You are likely to find this article in ________ section of a magazine. A．shopping B．technology C．advertisement D．sports （24-25九年级上·上海闵行·期中）Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 48．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 49．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 50．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 51．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 52．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 53．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. （24-25九年级上·上海浦东新·阶段练习）The scientific method is a step-by-step way to solve a problem. Scientists use these steps to do experiments. You can use the scientific method, too. Suppose your dog Prince has stopped eating his dog food, you are worried about him. What could the problem be? You decide to try an experiment to find out. You will use the steps of the scientific method to find an answer. Step 1 State the Problem Why has Prince stopped eating his dog food? Step 2 Gather information You take a good look at the dog. He is lively and happy. His eyes are clear. His coat is shiny. Your observation tells you that he is not sick. You decide to watch him at mealtimes. Careful watching gives you a clue. Step 3 Make a Hypothesis Observation tells you that Prince eats a lot of people food. Everybody in your family gives him food. Now you can make a hypothesis. You just guess about the cause of the problem. You decide that Prince would eat his own food if he didn’t eat so much people food. Step 4 Test the Hypothesis You try to find out if your hypothesis is true. You talk to your family. They all agree to stop feeding Prince. You watch what happens over the next few days. On the first day, Prince leaves his food bowl alone and waits for other food. On the second day, Prince eats half the food in his bowl. On the third day, he eats all the food in his bowl. Step 5 Draw a Conclusion Your experiment proves that your hypothesis was correct. A statement about the result of your experiment is your conclusion. 54．Which of the following can replace (代替) “hypothesis”? A．search B．guess C．result D．conclusion 55．The dog has stopped eating his dog food because ________. A．he is seriously ill B．he misses his fellow dog C．he eats people food instead D．people food is healthier 56．What method do you mainly use to test your ideas in Step 4? A．Decision making. B．Communication. C．The use of scientific tools. D．Doing experiments. 57．The underlined word “They” in Step 4 refers to (指的是) ________. A．Dogs B．Family members C．Scientists D．Neighbours 58．What is the right order if the scientific method is used in the following example? A．You found that there was no food in the fridge but that you had $15. B．You called the pizza delivery place to see if they would deliver you a pizza. C． You got your pizza, and you felt that ordering pizza for dinner was practical. D．You were at home one night and had the problem of “What should I eat for dinner tonight?” E. You were thinking of ordering pizza for dinner. A．DEBCA B．EDACB C．BEDAC D．DAEBC 59．The purpose of this article is to tell the reader ________. A．pay close attention to something B．he needs a theory to support him C．a step-by-step model for solving problems D．science is broken down into different types of study （24-25九年级上·上海黄浦·阶段练习）Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) My all-time favourite films about space Apollo 13 (1995) When Tom Hanks announces “Houston, we have a problem”, you know you’re in for a thrilling journey. This film is adapted (改编) from the true story of the Apollo 13 Mission to the moon. One of the rocket’s oxygen tanks explodes and as a result the three-man crew have to fight against all the difficulties to bring their spaceship home. Of course we know they make it but that doesn’t make it any less exciting to watch. It gets a little sentimental at the end, but after what they’ve been through, they deserve a few tears of joy. Avatar (2009) When it comes to action-packed blockbusters (大片), James Cameron’s films are masterpieces, and the sci-fi thriller Avatar is no exception. Forget little green aliens, Cameron’s aliens are blue and super cool. Mankind has attacked the planet Pandora because of its natural resources, and Pandora’s (alien) inhabitants are fighting back. Cameron’s Pandora is breathtaking and the eco-message is a reminder to all of us of how important it is that we take care of our own planet. WALL-E (2008) Only Disney could produce a film about environmental destruction that manages to be light-hearted and fun. When the film starts, the Earth is a mess as a result of mankind’s greed and the last humans have escaped in a giant spaceship into outer space. They’ve left behind an army of robots to clean away the rubbish in the hope that one day humans can return. WALIL-E is one of these robots but his daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of EVE, a robot sent to see what progress has been made, WALL-E falls in love, but will EVE return his love and between them, can they create hope for the human race? Of course, this delightful and entertaining animated film is aimed at kids but it can be equally enjoyed by adults. The Martian (2015) I’ve saved the best till last. Matt Damon plays astronaut Mark Watney, who is part of a space mission to explore Mars. He gets caught up in a huge storm and the rest of his crew, deciding that he must be dead, return home without him. Watney must somehow survive everything the planet can throw at him and try to find a way of making contact with his base back on Earth. Two things set this film apart from the rest: its stunning special effects and Damon’s memorable performance. 60．What does the underlined word “sentimental” probably mean? A．Overemotional. B．Hopeless. C．Interesting. D．Relaxing. 61．Which film involves (涉及) a character left on his own in space? A．Apollo 13. B．WALL-E. C．Avatar. D．The Martian. 62．Wall-E’s daily job is ________. A．producing a film about environmental destruction B．cleaning away the rubbish on the earth C．checking the progress of rubbish cleaning D．helping humans travel to outer space in a spaceship 63．Which of the following is NOT true? A．In Apollo 13, the three-man crew finally succeed in returning back to earth. B．Wall-E is an animated film for all ages. C．Avatar involves a fight between two races. D．Watney’s crew members make contact with him from the base on earth. 64．What lesson can we learn from Avatar? A．We need to hold our breath on Pandora. B．We shouldn’t attack other planets. C．We should take good care of our own planet. D．Natural resources are really important.. 65．We can read this passage on a/an _________. A．personal blog B．novel collection C．advertisement D．education magazine （2024·上海静安·二模）Science and technology will continue to develop. Nature and Business in 2023 have made their predictions. Let’s have a look. Human-like friendsRobots will be more like humans both in their looks and abilities. These robots will serve as greeters, waiters and companions of the elderly. Elon Musk’s company is working hard on making human-like robots that will work in our home. More AI systems will play roles-in areas like health care and scientific research. Protecting the earthOne of the most difficult challenges the world faces today is reducing carbon emissions. This year we can expect more progress in green hydrogen, a new clean energy with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists will also have a safer way to deal with nuclear waste. The used nuclear fuel will be buried 400 meters underground. Space and beyondThe images from the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope—the James Webb Space Telescope—have amazed the world. And the Euclid Space Telescope will be launched. It will take photos to create a 3D map of the universe. China will continue to build the Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope. It will be able to watch 75% of the stars in the sky at any given time. Staying connectedPeople will communicate more smoothly. In China, the Beidou Navigation Satellite System can now be directly connected to mobile phones. We can find where the phones are even when there’s no signal. A US company is also working on a direct connection between phones and satellites. The impact of 5G will continue to grow. 66．We can probably read this article in a __________. A．magazine B．guidebook C．comic strip D．picture book 67．Human-like robots will do many things for people except __________. A．serving as greeters or waiters B．taking good care of the old C．playing roles in health and scientific research D．learning to use some space telescopes 68．The underlined word “emission” probably means that something is __________. A．sent out B．taken in C．taken away D．run out of 69．__________ can be used to create a 3D map of the universe. A．The James Webb Space Telescope B．The Euclid Space Telescope C．The Beidou Navigation Satellite System D．The Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope 70．Which of the following predictions is not mentioned in the text? A．The development of green energy. B．The exploration of the universe. C．Improvements in communication technologies. D．Influence of climate change. 71．What is the purpose of the article? A．To explain the difficulties faced by the world today. B．To encourage readers to explore in space. C．To introduce the development in science and technology. D．To argue for the need for funding in scientific research. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 16 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$