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2025年初中英语时文阅读（六） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：2024 年，SpaceX、AlphaFold2、华为“纯血”鸿蒙、“梦想号”等在各自领域取得重大突破和成就。 B篇：2024年12月29日。“更高速、更安全、更节能、更舒适、更智能”，试验时速450公 运营时速400公里！全球最快高铁列车亮相。 C篇：春节申遗成功：传统文化闪耀世界 D篇： 保护青少年心理健康，TikTok美颜滤镜“大瘦身” E篇：战争、AI、奥运会……2024，我们一同走过。 F篇：中国过境免签延长至10天。带火“中国游” 【阅读理解】记叙文：记叙文：洗涤心灵，启迪智慧，传播正能量 的故事 G篇：积极面待挫折，珍惜帮助自己的人，友善互助，不断成长。 【完形填空】 本文介绍中国成语——“露马脚”的来源。 【语法填空】 读史明智—《史记》教会我辩证地看待世界。 阅读理解A Up in outer space and down under the deep ocean, from smartphones to artificial intelligence (AI), the frontiers (前沿) of human knowledge are being pushed further than ever before. Throughout 2024, scientists around the world worked hard to make breakthroughs (突破) that could forever change our lives. Let’s take a look at some of them. reusable rockets SpaceX复用火箭 SpaceX made great progress in 2024 with the completion (完成) of several test flights. The most successful one was the fifth which took place on Oct 13, 2024. The Super Heavy booster (助推器), which is part of the Starship rocket, returned safe and sound to its launch site in Texas, US. About seven minutes after launch, the booster flew back and was finally “caught” by two mechanical (机械的) arms from the launch tower. SpaceX will do more tests in 2025, with the first likely to take place in January. The company’s efforts will bring it closer to the goal of creating reusable rockets and eventually helping humans settle on Mars. Biochemistry game-changer AlphaFold2, an AI model, made a significant contribution to biochemistry (生物化学) in 2024. Created by Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind in the UK, the AI can predict the shapes of almost all 200 million known proteins (蛋白质). This helps scientists quickly identify the functions of different proteins in living things. It is important for understanding difficult issues like antibiotic resistance (抗生素耐药性) and can help with the discovery of better treatments for diseases like Parkinson’s. The two creators won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024. Welcoming a new system For years, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS have dominated (主导) smartphone operating systems. However, things changed in late 2024 with the launching of Huawei’s HarmonyOS, China’s first independently-developed operating system. From 2025, all new Huawei products, including smartphones and tablets, will run on this system. HarmonyOS Next is called the “pure blood” version of Harmony, because it no longer supports Android apps and uses its own app gallery. The system also includes an AI voice assistant (助手) that helps people who have trouble speaking.  Deep sea research pioneer On Nov 17, 2024, China’s first domestically built (国产) ocean drilling ship (钻井船), Mengxiang, or “Dream”, went into service. Mengxiang is China’s largest scientific research ship to date. It features highly advanced equipment (设备) that can dig as deep as 11 kilometers below the deep sea floor. By digging deep into Earth’s crust (地壳), we can learn more about how the planet works. The ship also has a digital “super brain”, two intelligent underwater robots and nine laboratories. Its unique engines allow it to travel safely even in super typhoons.  1.What is the purpose of developing reusable rockets from this article? A. To save costs for space exploration. B. To increase the speed of space flights. C. To make it possible for humans to settle on Mars. D. To show the advanced technology of SpaceX. 2. What can we know about the importance of AlphaFold2 from the passage 2? A. It is only useful for studying antibiotic resistance. B. It has a wide range of applications in biochemistry. C. It is mainly used for treating Parkinson's disease. D. It has no practical value in scientific research. 3. What can we know about HarmonyOS Next? A. It is completely different from HarmonyOS. B. It still depends on Android apps. C. It has a unique app gallery. D. It doesn't have an AI voice assistant. 4. What can we infer from the passage about Mengxiang? A. It is the only scientific research ship in China. B. Mengxiang has no intelligent robots. C. It can help us better understand the Earth. D. It is not safe in bad weather. 5.What is the passage mainly about? A. The achievements of science in 2024. B. The challenges of modern technology. C. The history of space exploration. D. The future of artificial intelligence. 【答案】CBCCA 【解析】2024 年，SpaceX、AlphaFold2、华为 HarmonyOS、梦想号等在各自领域取得重大突破和成就。 1.根据 "SpaceX will do more tests in 2025...The company’s efforts will bring it closer to the goal of creating reusable rockets and eventually helping humans settle on Mars."（SpaceX 将在 2025 年进行更多测试…… 该公司的努力将使其更接近制造可重复使用火箭的目标，并最终帮助人类在火星上定居。）可知制造可重复使用火箭的目的是使人类有可能在火星上定居。答案是 C。 2. 根据 "AlphaFold2...This helps scientists quickly identify the functions of different proteins in living things. It is important for understanding difficult issues like antibiotic resistance and can help with the discovery of better treatments for diseases like Parkinson’s."（AlphaFold2…… 这有助于科学家快速识别生物体内不同蛋白质的功能。它对于理解抗生素耐药性等难题很重要，并有助于发现针对帕金森病等疾病的更好治疗方法。）可知 AlphaFold2 在生物化学中有广泛的应用。答案是 B。 3. 根据 "HarmonyOS Next is called the “pure blood” version of Harmony, because it no longer supports Android apps and uses its own app gallery."（HarmonyOS Next 被称为 Harmony 的 “纯血” 版本，因为它不再支持安卓应用，而是使用自己的应用商店。）可知 HarmonyOS Next 有独特的应用商店。答案是 C。 4. 根据 "Mengxiang...By digging deep into Earth’s crust, we can learn more about how the planet works."（孟祥…… 通过深入挖掘地壳，我们可以更多地了解地球的运作方式。）可知孟祥可以帮助我们更好地了解地球。答案是 C。 5. 文章分别介绍了 SpaceX 在 2024 年的进展、AlphaFold2 在 2024 年对生物化学的贡献、华为 HarmonyOS 在 2024 年的推出以及孟祥号在 2024 年投入使用，所以文章主要是关于 2024 年的科学成就。答案是 A。 阅读理解B On December 29, 2024, two samples of the CR450 high-speed train were shown in Beijing. This wonderful train can reach a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour and an operating speed of 400 km/h. When it starts to be used for business, it will be the quickest high-speed train in the world, much faster than the CR400 that runs at 350 km/h. The China State Railway Group, which made this train, said that the CR450 has set new global standards in many important parts like speed, using less energy, making less noise, and braking performance. Even though it goes at a higher speed, its braking is as good as the 350 km/h trains. This is because of the great engineering work that keeps the train steady and safe even when it's fast. The CR450 also cares a lot about making passengers feel comfortable. By using good noise-cutting technology, the inside of the train is as quiet as the 350 km/h trains. Also, What's more, its running resistance has been decreased by 22 percent and its weight has been reduced by 10 percent, which helps to save energy. The inside has been made again, with 4 percent more room, and there are better places to put luggage. Two samples were shown on that day. They were made by different companies, but both want to give passengers a nice trip. The China State Railway Group will do more tests to make sure the train is okay for business use. Since 2012, China's railway has made many new things, like the Fuxing high-speed train, and has built a whole high-speed rail technology system. The CR450 shows China's ability to make new things and its science power. It also shows the good points of China's system, which helps the railway grow. In the past 15 years, China has built a very big railway network, including the world's largest and best high-speed rail network, which is very long. The CR450 is an important step in China's railway growth. 1.What is the operating speed of the CR450 high-speed train? A. 450 km/h B. 400 km/h C. 350 km/h D. 300 km/h 2.We can infer from the passage that the CR450 ______. A. costs more than the CR400 B. is more popular than the CR400 C. is safer than the CR400 D. has more seats than the CR400 3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the CR450? A. Its braking performance. B. Its ticket price. C. Its energy saving. D. Its noise reduction. 4. Why is the carriages （车厢） of the CR450 high-speed train quieter than that of the 350 km/h trains? A. Because it travels at a higher speed B. Because it uses advanced noise-reducing technology C. Because it is lighter D. Because it has less running resistance 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The introduction of the CR450 high-speed train. B. The history of China's high-speed rail. C. The comparison between the CR450 and other trains. D. The future of China's railway. 【答案】BCBBA 【解析】文章主要介绍了 CR450 高速列车的速度、性能、优势等，展现其对中国铁路发展的重要性。 1.根据 “This wonderful train can reach a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour and an operating speed of 400 km/h.”（这种很棒的列车可以达到每小时 450 公里的测试速度和每小时 400 公里的运行速度。）可知答案是 B。 2.根据 “Even though it goes at a higher speed, its braking is as good as the 350 km/h trains. This is because of the great engineering work that keeps the train steady and safe even when it's fast.”（尽管它速度更快，但它的制动性能和时速 350 公里的列车一样好。这是因为出色的工程设计使得列车即使在高速行驶时也能保持稳定和安全。）可推断出 CR450 比 CR400 更安全，答案是 C。 3.文章提到了 CR450 的制动性能（braking performance）、节能（using less energy）和降噪（using good noise - cutting technology），但未提及票价（ticket price），答案是 B。 4.根据 “By using good noise - cutting technology, the inside of the train is as quiet as the 350 km/h trains.”（通过使用良好的降噪技术，列车内部和时速 350 公里的列车一样安静。）可知答案是 B。 5.文章主要介绍了 CR450 高速列车的速度、性能、舒适度等方面，所以主要是对 CR450 高速列车的介绍，答案是 A。 阅读理解C December 4th, 2024, something wonderful happened. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), put “Spring Festival” into the very important Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录).It's a really big honor for the Spring Festival! Spring Festival is a very important part of Chinese culture. It has another name, Chinese New Year. It's not just a big festival in China. People from all over the world also like to celebrate it. When it was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, it means the whole world not only saw where it came from – that it started in China. But also the great ideas it has that can bring people from different places together. This festival is like a window that shows the good things about Chinese civilization. It has the values of peace and being in harmony. During the Spring Festival, people give their best wishes for the coming year, hoping for a better life. It also shows some values that all people like, like being nice to everyone and keeping a good balance between people and nature. The most important thing in Spring Festival is the family. In Chinese culture, having a close family is very important. And this love for the family doesn't just stay at home. It goes to the neighborhood, the whole country, and even to other countries. That's why, every Spring Festival, millions of people in China go back to their hometowns, making it the world’s largest human migration. Spring Festival has a lot of intangible cultural traditions. Every part of it has a long history and deep meaning. It's a time full of old stories and special customs. These customs all come from the stories that people told for a long time. For example, setting off fireworks and putting up red things on houses and shops come from an old story about an animal called “nian”. The Chinese word for “year” is also “nian”. Long ago, people thought this nian would come and hurt people and animals at the end of the year. But they found a way to scare it away. The story says nian was very afraid of loud noises and the color red. So, these customs started and we still do them today. Rao Quan, who is the vice-minister of culture and tourism and led the Chinese team at the UNESCO meeting, was very happy and said thank you for this honor. He said that having Spring Festival on the UNESCO list would help to spread the values of peace and harmony that everyone can understand. It would also show how important intangible cultural heritage is for our future growth. It's like a very precious thing that we should all love and protect. 1.Why is the Spring Festival considered a window to Chinese civilization? A. It only shows the technological advancements of China. B. It is the only festival that exists in China. C. It reflects the values of peace, harmony, and family that are central to Chinese culture. D. It is a festival that focuses on individual achievements rather than cultural values. 2.Why is the family considered the most important aspect of the Spring Festival? A. Because it is a time for business meetings. B. Because it is a time for political discussions. C. Because it is a time for individual achievements. D. Because it is a time for strengthening family bonds and showing love. 3.What can we know about the story of the animal "nian" and its influence on the Spring Festival customs? A. The story has no influence on the customs of the festival. B. The story is a recent addition and has little impact on the festival. C. The story is only told for entertainment and has no practical significance. D. The story of "nian" has led to customs like setting off fireworks and using red decorations. 4.From the text, we can know that ________. A. There will be no new customs added to the Spring Festival. B. The Spring Festival has no impact on international cultural exchange. C. UNESCO's recognition will lead to more protection of the Spring Festival. D. The spirit of the Spring Festival will be well protected and not be passed down to the next generation. 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To describe the customs of Spring Festival. B. To explain why Spring Festival is important. C. To show the influence of Spring Festival worldwide. D. To encourage people to celebrate Spring Festival. 【答案】CDDCB 【解析】2024 年 12 月 4 日春节被列入非遗名录，文章阐述其文化价值、家庭重要性、习俗来源及名录意义。 1.C。文章中提到 “This festival is like a window that shows the good things about Chinese civilization. It has the values of peace and being in harmony.” 以及强调家庭的重要性等，这些都是中国文化的核心价值，所以春节被认为是展示中国文明的窗口是因为它反映了和平、和谐和家庭等中国文化的核心价值观， 2. D。文章明确指出 “The most important thing in Spring Festival is the family. In Chinese culture, having a close family is very important. And this love for the family doesn't just stay at home.”，春节是加强家庭联系和表达爱的时刻. 3. D。文中提到 “For example, setting off fireworks and putting up red things on houses and shops come from an old story about an animal called “nian”，说明年兽的故事导致了放烟花和使用红色装饰等春节习俗. 4. C。文章最后提到 “Rao Quan, who is the vice - minister of culture and tourism and led the Chinese team at the UNESCO meeting, was very happy and said thank you for this honor. He said that having Spring Festival on the UNESCO list would help to spread the values of peace and harmony that everyone can understand. It would also show how important intangible cultural heritage is for our future growth.”，说明联合国教科文组织的认可会让春节得到更多的保护. 5. B。文章主要讲述了春节被列入人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录，然后阐述了春节所包含的文化价值等，重点是解释为什么春节是重要的，A 选项只是描述春节习俗比较片面；C 选项文章不是主要为了讲述春节的历史；D 选项不是主要为了介绍春节的传统活动。 阅读理解D Using filters (滤镜) is common among young people on social media. Filters can make people look more beautiful and even add funny effects (效果). However, TikTok is making some changes. In November 2024, TikTok said that users under 18 won’t be able to use beauty filters that change their features in ways makeup (化妆) can’t. But don’t worry, funny filters like animal ears will still be allowed. Why the change? Beauty filters can hurt people’s mental health, according to the BBC. A UK-based group called 5Rights found that 34 percent of girls aged 11 to 21 won’t post a photo unless they edit how they look. Another report from Dove, a beauty brand, found that 48 percent of girls who often edit their photos feel worse about their bodies. Seeing these edited images (形象) all the time can make it hard for young people to tell what’s real. They might start to think that perfect, edited images are normal, which can change how they see the world. Jessica Chalmers, an online child safety expert, said that TikTok’s move is “a step in the right direction”. The ban (禁令) only works if users have accounts (账号) with their real ages. However, not everyone under 18 has given TikTok their real age. To help with this, TikTok is testing smart technology to look at things like “happy birthday” messages to guess ages. 1. What change did TikTok make in November 2024? A. It stopped children from using the app. B. It stopped the use of filters on the app. C. It updated its collection of funny filters. D. It banned beauty filters for users under 18. 2. Why did TikTok make the change? A. To keep young people away from screens. B. To make more girls interested in the app. C. To improve young people’s mental health. D. To help beauty brands sell more make-up. 3. What is Jessica Chalmers’ attitude toward the change? A. Unknown. B. Supportive. C. Opposed. D. Doubtful. 4. According to the last paragraph, how will TikTok make its change work? A. By sending messages to its users. B. By guiding its users by their interests. C. By putting an end to some of its users’ accounts. D. By using smart technology to get its users’ real ages. 【答案】DCBD 【解析】 TikTok 于 2024 年 11 月禁止 18 岁以下用户用特定美颜滤镜，旨在改善心理健康，正测试技术落实。 1. D 根据 “In November 2024, TikTok said that users under 18 won’t be able to use beauty filters that change their features in ways makeup (化妆) can’t.”（2024 年 11 月，TikTok 表示，18 岁以下用户将无法使用那些以化妆无法实现的方式改变自身特征的美颜滤镜。）可知答案是 D。 2. C 根据 “Beauty filters can hurt people’s mental health, according to the BBC.”（据英国广播公司报道，美颜滤镜会损害人们的心理健康。）以及后面提到的一些调查数据都表明美颜滤镜对年轻人心理健康有影响，所以 TikTok 做出改变是为了改善年轻人的心理健康。答案是 C。 3. B 根据 “Jessica Chalmers, an online child safety expert, said that TikTok’s move is “a step in the right direction”.”（网络儿童安全专家 Jessica Chalmers 表示，TikTok 的这一举措是 “朝着正确方向迈出的一步”。）可知她是支持这一改变的。答案是 B。 4. D 根据 “To help with this, TikTok is testing smart technology to look at things like “happy birthday” messages to guess ages.”（为了实现这一点，TikTok 正在测试智能技术，通过查看诸如 “生日快乐” 等消息来猜测年龄。）可知答案是 D。 阅读理解E In 2024, the world faced many challenges and uncertainties, affecting everyone in different ways. For many people, peace remained a dream: There were ongoing bombings (轰炸) in the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis (乌克兰危机) continued, and a big change happened when the Assad family rule in Syria came to an end.  Although there were many problems, the year also saw many touching moments that reminded us of the beauty of humanity (人性). I still remember that during the Paris Olympic Games, Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao carried a Spanish pin (徽章) with her onto the podium (领奖台) to show her support for Carolina Marin, a Spanish badminton player who had to give up the competition due to an injury. This act of kindness shows that love and support can bring us together.  At the same time, technology continued to develop to new heights. ChatGPT-4o, Sora, Suno... As artificial intelligence (AI) became a part of our daily lives, many truly experienced their power in 2024. Take me as an example. Thanks to AI, my dream of creating my own songs finally came true. A piece of beautiful music came into being with just a few clicks (点击)!  In 2024, we saw many changes on and about social media. In April 2024, the US passed a rule requiring TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company within nine to 12 months or it would face a ban (禁用) in the country. In November, Australia introduced a strict and much-talked-about rule: Kids under 16 can’t use social media. Meanwhile, we also saw more foreigners visiting and sharing videos about their travels in China in 2024, thanks to China’s new visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策).   It’s hard to fit the year 2024 into a short article. But now, as we begin the year 2025, one thing is certain: By working together and being creative, we can find solutions for a better future. 1.What significant event happened in Syria in 2024? A. The Assad family rule came to an end. B. The Ukraine crisis continued. C. The Paris Olympic Games took place. D. TikTok was banned in the US. 2. What does the author imply about the impact of AI on creativity? A. AI limits the potential of human creativity. B. AI makes it easier for people to express their creativity. C. AI replaces the need for human creativity. D. AI has no significant impact on creativity. 3. What message does the story of He Bingjiao carrying a Spanish pin convey? A. Sports should be separated from politics. B. Athletes should focus on their own performance. C. Acts of kindness can unite people across borders. D. Competitions should be more focused on entertainment. 4. What can be inferred about the changes in social media regulations in 2024? A. Social media platforms were encouraged to expand globally. B. There was a trend towards stricter regulations on social media use. C. Social media companies were given more freedom to operate. D. The use of social media was promoted among younger users. 5. What is the author's overall view of the year 2024? A. It was a year filled with only challenges and uncertainties. B. It was a year that was overshadowed by global conflicts. C. It was a year that highlighted the importance of technology. D. It was a year of important progress and positive changes. 【答案】ABCBD 【解析】2024年已经结束。尽管世界面临许多挑战和不确定性，但这一年也见证了许多感人和积极的时刻。 1.A文章中提到：“a big change happened when the Assad family rule in Syria came to an end.” 这句话直接说明了2024年在叙利亚发生的重大事件是阿萨德家族统治的结束。 2. B文章中提到：“Thanks to AI, my dream of creating my own songs finally came true. A piece of beautiful music came into being with just a few clicks!” 这表明作者认为AI使得创作变得更加容易，从而支持了选项B。 3. C文章中提到：“This act of kindness shows that love and support can bring us together.” 这句话表明，何冰娇携带西班牙徽章的行为传达了善良和关爱可以跨越国界团结人们的观点，因此选项C是正确的。 4. B 文章中提到：“In April 2024, the US passed a rule requiring TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company within nine to 12 months or it would face a ban in the country. In November, Australia introduced a strict and much-talked-about rule: Kids under 16 can’t use social media.” 这些信息表明，2024年社交媒体监管的趋势是变得更加严格，因此选项B是正确的。 5. D文章中提到：“Although there were many problems, the year also saw many touching moments that reminded us of the beauty of humanity... technology continued to develop to new heights... we saw many changes on and about social media.” 这些信息表明，尽管存在挑战，但2024年也取得了显著的进步和积极的变化，因此选项D是正确的。 阅读理解F Since Dec 17, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA, 国家移民管理局) has relaxed its visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策). Foreign visitors can now stay for up to 240 hours, an increase from the previous (之前的) 144 hours. Also, the country added 21 more ports of entry and exit (入出境口岸) to the list, bringing the total number to 60. Another good thing about this new policy is that travelers can now go to different regions. This makes it easier for foreign visitors to plan trips and visit more places. It also helps different regions grow their economy (经济). The rules will better meet the needs of foreign visitors and help drive a new wave of tourism(旅游业) in China, Sun Bowen from Trip.com Group told Nanfang Metropolis Daily. Their data also showed that about a quarter of foreign tourists who traveled to China visited the country more than twice in 2024. This  highlights a strong will to spend more time in the country. Sun also said that less famous cities and cities with rich cultures, like those in Shanxi province, will become popular with foreign travelers.   China has taken many steps to make traveling easier for foreigners. They can now use foreign credit cards (信用卡) connected to Alipay and WeChat Pay.  Trip.com also sells tickets online and has ticket machines in different languages at places like the Great Wall. However, Sun said that cities still have work to do, such as improving transportation links (交通连接) and language services. 1. What is the change in China’s new visa-free transit policy? A. Foreign tourists can enter through 21 provinces. B. Foreigners can stay for up to 240 hours in China.  C. Sixty new entry and exit ports were added. D. Foreigners can travel around the transit city. 2. What can we learn from Trip.com data? A. Foreign travelers like Shanxi province the most. B. A quarter of foreign tourists chose places with rich cultures. C. Many foreign travelers decided to stay in China for a long time. D. Many foreign travelers visited China again within a year. 3. What can Chinese cities do to make traveling easier according to Sun Bowen? A. Allow the use of foreign credit cards. B. Make sure ticket sales are safe. C. Improve the transportation links. D. Make ticket machines easier to use.  4. What is the main focus of the article? A. China’s push to boost domestic tourism. B. China’s efforts to attract foreign tourists. C. China’s policies to reduce trade barriers. D. China’s role in supporting global economy. 【答案】BDCB 【解析】自 2024 年 12 月 17 日，中国国家移民管理局放宽过境免签政策。外国游客停留时间延长至 240 小时，新增 21 个入出境口岸。新政策方便游客去不同地区，有助于各地经济发展。携程数据显示部分外国游客多次访华。中国为方便外国人旅行采取多种措施，但城市仍需改善交通和语言服务等。 1．根据 “Since Dec 17, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA, 国家移民管理局) has relaxed its visa - free transit policy (过境免签政策). Foreign visitors can now stay for up to 240 hours, an increase from the previous (之前的) 144 hours.”（自 2024 年 12 月 17 日起，中国国家移民管理局放宽了过境免签政策。外国游客现在最多可以停留 240 小时，比之前的 144 小时有所增加。）可知，新政策的变化是外国游客在中国最多可停留 240 小时。答案是 B。 2. 根据 “Their data also showed that about a quarter of foreign tourists who traveled to China visited the country more than twice in 2024. This highlights a strong will to spend more time in the country.”（他们的数据还显示，2024 年约四分之一到中国旅游的外国游客来中国旅游超过两次。这凸显了他们在中国停留更长时间的强烈意愿。）可知，许多外国游客在一年内再次访问中国。答案是 D。 3. 根据 “However, Sun said that cities still have work to do, such as improving transportation links (交通连接) and language services.”（然而，孙说，城市仍有工作要做，比如改善交通连接和语言服务。）可知，根据孙博文的说法，中国城市可以改善交通连接来让旅行更容易。答案是 C。 4. 文章主要讲述了中国国家移民管理局放宽过境免签政策、增加入出境口岸、外国游客可去不同地区等吸引外国游客的措施，还提到了为方便外国游客旅行所做的努力以及城市仍需改进之处，整体是关于中国吸引外国游客的努力。答案是 B。 阅读理解G “Ava, why don’t you read this paragraph for us?” Miss Margaret asked. Ava was nervous, but she stood up and began reading. She was nervous because she stammered (结结巴巴地说), “Em ... Emma was stand ... ing ...” Hearing this, some of the students started laughing. After class, Ava made her way to the library, hoping to avoid those students and practice reading. She sat in a far corner of the library and started practicing. However, after a number of tries, she realized that reading fluently was still too hard for her. She clearly needed a great deal of practice and help. Aliza, one of her classmates who had been watching her for some time, went over to Ava and offered to help. From then on, every day whenever they had free time, Aliza would go to help Ava with her reading. A few weeks later, Ava began to read better and her confidence grew. At the end of the semester, Miss Margaret held a reading test. When it was Ava’s turn, to everyone’s surprise, Ava read the paragraph fluently. Miss Margaret praised Ava on her improved reading ability. Aliza felt proud of Ava as well. Ava and Aliza became good friends after that. Ava was very thankful to Aliza for everything she did. She also came to realize that there are always two types of people in the world: those who make fun of you and those who help you overcome your weaknesses (弱点). The point is that we shouldn’t allow others’ words to hold us back. Instead, we can use their laughter to push us to improve ourselves. But for those who help and support us, we should show how much we appreciate them. Even a simple thank you can go a long way in showing our appreciation. Most importantly, we should also work to be the same kind of helpful person for others in need. 1. Why was Ava nervous about reading the paragraph? A. She had a problem reading fluently.   B. She was afraid of standing up. C. She couldn’t help laughing. D. She didn’t like her voice.  2. What did she do after that class? A. She turned to her teacher for help.  B. She went to practice reading in the library.  C. She refused to talk to any of her classmates.  D. She started watching others read in the library.  3. How did Aliza feel when Miss Margaret praised Ava? A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Proud. D. Thankful.  4. What did Ava realize about overcoming weaknesses? A. Avoid showing them to others.  B. Don’t give in to others’ laughter.  C. It’s a long way to go even with others’ help.   D. It’s important to act in the same way as others. 5. What have we learnt from Ava's experience? A. We must stay away from all forms of criticism. B. Overcoming personal weaknesses requires hiding them. C. The value of friendship and the influence of support from others. D. Personal growth is best achieved by avoiding challenges and criticism. 【答案】ABCBC 【解析】Ava 被老师要求读段落时因结巴紧张，课后在图书馆练习，同学 Aliza 帮助她，最终她进步并与 Aliza 成为好友，Ava 也有了深刻体会。 1. A。文章中提到 Ava 紧张是因为她结结巴巴地读，也就是她在流畅阅读方面有问题，所以她读段落的时候很紧张，A 选项符合题意。 2. B。 根据文章 “After class, Ava made her way to the library, hoping to avoid those students and practice reading.” 可知，课后 Ava 去图书馆练习阅读了，B 选项正确。 3. C。文中提到 “Miss Margaret praised Ava on her improved reading ability. Aliza felt proud of Ava as well.”，当老师表扬 Ava 的时候，Aliza 为 Ava 感到骄傲，C 选项正确。 4. B。从文章 “She also came to realize that there are always two types of people in the world: those who make fun of you and those who help you overcome your weaknesses (弱点). The point is that we shouldn’t allow others’ words to hold us back.” 可知，Ava 意识到不要被别人的嘲笑所阻碍，也就是不要向别人的嘲笑屈服，B 选项正确。 5. C。从 Ava 的经历来看，Aliza 帮助 Ava 克服弱点，她们成为了好朋友，这体现了友谊的价值以及他人支持的影响力，C 选项正确。 完形填空 In China, people use the idiom loumajiao (“to reveal a horse’s foot”) to describe a situation in which a secret is revealed. There is a story behind it. There was a time that women with small feet were believed to be more ____1____  . Then young girls would be asked to painfully bind (捆绑) their feet to prevent them from getting ___2____ . Empress Ma, wife of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ____3____ to bind her feet because she liked to practice martial arts (武术). So her feet grew larger than other women’s feet. After she became empress, Ma ___4____ her feet by wearing long gowns (长袍). One day,   when she was sitting in a carriage near a busy street, a strong wind blew her gown up. Taken by surprise, she was not able to hide her feet in time. Many people saw her feet and quickly___5____the word across the country. The idiom loumajiao comes from this story. However, research shows that loumajiao may have ___6____ come from a kind of ancient practice. The qilin is a mythical (虚构的) animal that ____7____good luck. In ancient times, people would ___8____ a “qilin skin” on a large piece of cloth and put it on a horse so that the horse would look like a qilin. However , the horse’s feet were hard to cover up and could easily be seen. Gradually, loumajiao came to ___9____  “revealing a secret”. In English, the idioms “spill (泼洒) the beans” or “let the cat out of the bag” have the ___10___ meaning. 1. A. beautiful      B. comfortable  C. convenient   D. helpful 2. A. shorter           B. smaller          C. blacker           D. bigger 3. A. planned          B. refused         C. failed          D. managed 4. A. hid                 B. showed            C. hurt              D. kept 5. A. copied           B. spread          C. gave            D. learned 6. A. actually      B. finally             C. hardly          D. exactly 7. A. depends on   B. stands for     C. focuses on   D. lives to 8. A. determine     B. imagine          C. describe           D. paint 9. A. present        B. meet               C. mean           D. decide 10. A. new             B. special           C. same           D. different 【答案】ADBAB ABDCC 【解析】文章主要讲述了 “loumajiao”（露马脚）这个成语背后的故事， 1.A. 句意：“曾经有一段时间，小脚的女人被认为更______。”根据上下文，这里指的是小脚被认为更美丽，因此选择“A. beautiful”。其他选项“comfortable”（舒适），“convenient”（方便）和“helpful”（有帮助）与小脚的文化含义不符。 2.D. 句意：“然后年轻女孩会被要求痛苦地捆绑她们的脚，以防止它们变得______。”这里指的是防止脚变大，因此选择“D. bigger”。其他选项“shorter”（更短），“smaller”（更小）和“blacker”（更黑）与上下文不符。 3.B.句意： “马皇后，朱元璋的妻子，明朝的第一位皇帝，______捆绑她的脚，因为她喜欢练习武术。”这里指的是她拒绝捆绑脚，因此选择“B. refused”。其他选项“planned”（计划），“failed”（失败）和“managed”（设法）与上下文不符。 4.A. 句意：“成为皇后后，马______她的脚，通过穿长袍。”这里指的是她隐藏她的脚，因此选择“A. hid”。其他选项“showed”（展示），“hurt”（伤害）和“kept”（保持）与上下文不符。 5. B. 句意：“许多人看到了她的脚，并迅速______这个消息到全国各地。”这里指的是消息传播，因此选择“B. spread”。其他选项“copied”（复制），“gave”（给予）和“learned”（学习）与上下文不符。 6.A. 句意：“然而，研究表明，loumajiao可能______来自一种古代实践。”这里指的是实际上，因此选择“A. actually”。其他选项“finally”（最后），“hardly”（几乎不）和“exactly”（确切地）与上下文不符。 7.B. 句意：“麒麟是一种虚构的动物，______好运。”这里指的是代表，因此选择“B. stands for”。其他选项“depends on”（取决于），“focuses on”（专注于）和“lives to”（活到）与上下文不符。 8.D.句意：“在古代，人们会在一大块布上______‘麒麟皮’并把它放在马上，使马看起来像麒麟。”这里指的是画，因此选择“D. paint”。其他选项“determine”（决定），“imagine”（想象）和“describe”（描述）与上下文不符。 9. C. 句意：“逐渐地，loumajiao开始______‘泄露秘密’。”这里指的是意味着，因此选择“C. mean”。其他选项“present”（呈现），“meet”（遇见）和“decide”（决定）与上下文不符。 10.C. 句意：“在英语中，成语‘spill the beans’或‘let the cat out of the bag’具有______含义。”这里指的是相同的含义，因此选择“C. same”。其他选项“new”（新的），“special”（特殊的）和“different”（不同的）与上下文不符。 语法填空 Reading Records of the Grand Historian (《史记》) has been a meaningful journey into ancient Chinese history for me. The book 1.__________( cover) more than 3,000 years, starting from the legendary Yellow Emperor and continuing through to Sima Qian’s time.  As a high school student, this great work not only lets me learn 2._________the past but also makes me reflect on（反思）3__________(I) own life and values. Sima Qian’s detailed accounts of historical events highlight (凸显) both the success and failure of figures like Xiang Yu. His words “I could pull mountains down, oh! With main and might. But my good fortune wanes, oh! My steed won’t fight (力拔山兮气盖世，时不利兮骓不逝)” make me feel connected to this tragic hero. Like Xiang, we all face challenges 4._________seem overwhelming (势不可挡的). His story encourages me 5._________ (push) through the pressures of school, reminding me that setbacks are a 6._________ (nature) part of any journey. Seeing Sima Qian’s view on history has also improved my way of 7.__________ (think). He shows that historical figures are complex and that their actions are not 8._________(simple) good or bad. For example, in the book, Qin Shihuang 9._________ (show) as both a powerful unifier (统一者) who brought stability and a tyrant (暴君) whose harsh (严酷的) methods caused suffering. This reading experience has taught me to look beyond how things seem to be and understand the deeper stories of those around me. Through Sima Qian’s writing, I’ve learned that every experience is10._________ opportunity for growth and a deeper understanding of life. 【答案】1.covers 2.about 3. my 4.that/which 5.to push 6.natural 7.thinking. 8.simply 9.is shown 10.an 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025年初中英语时文阅读（六） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：2024 年，SpaceX、AlphaFold2、华为“纯血”鸿蒙、“梦想号”等在各自领域取得重大突破和成就。 B篇：2024年12月29日。“更高速、更安全、更节能、更舒适、更智能”，试验时速450公 运营时速400公里！全球最快高铁列车亮相。 C篇：春节申遗成功：传统文化闪耀世界 D篇： 保护青少年心理健康，TikTok美颜滤镜“大瘦身” E篇：战争、AI、奥运会……2024，我们一同走过。 F篇：中国过境免签延长至10天。带火“中国游” 【阅读理解】记叙文：记叙文：洗涤心灵，启迪智慧，传播正能量 的故事 G篇：积极面待挫折，珍惜帮助自己的人，友善互助，不断成长。 【完形填空】 本文介绍中国成语——“露马脚”的来源。 【语法填空】 读史明智—《史记》教会我辩证地看待世界。 阅读理解A Up in outer space and down under the deep ocean, from smartphones to artificial intelligence (AI), the frontiers (前沿) of human knowledge are being pushed further than ever before. Throughout 2024, scientists around the world worked hard to make breakthroughs (突破) that could forever change our lives. Let’s take a look at some of them. reusable rockets SpaceX复用火箭 SpaceX made great progress in 2024 with the completion (完成) of several test flights. The most successful one was the fifth which took place on Oct 13, 2024. The Super Heavy booster (助推器), which is part of the Starship rocket, returned safe and sound to its launch site in Texas, US. About seven minutes after launch, the booster flew back and was finally “caught” by two mechanical (机械的) arms from the launch tower. SpaceX will do more tests in 2025, with the first likely to take place in January. The company’s efforts will bring it closer to the goal of creating reusable rockets and eventually helping humans settle on Mars. Biochemistry game-changer AlphaFold2, an AI model, made a significant contribution to biochemistry (生物化学) in 2024. Created by Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind in the UK, the AI can predict the shapes of almost all 200 million known proteins (蛋白质). This helps scientists quickly identify the functions of different proteins in living things. It is important for understanding difficult issues like antibiotic resistance (抗生素耐药性) and can help with the discovery of better treatments for diseases like Parkinson’s. The two creators won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024. Welcoming a new system For years, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS have dominated (主导) smartphone operating systems. However, things changed in late 2024 with the launching of Huawei’s HarmonyOS, China’s first independently-developed operating system. From 2025, all new Huawei products, including smartphones and tablets, will run on this system. HarmonyOS Next is called the “pure blood” version of Harmony, because it no longer supports Android apps and uses its own app gallery. The system also includes an AI voice assistant (助手) that helps people who have trouble speaking.  Deep sea research pioneer On Nov 17, 2024, China’s first domestically built (国产) ocean drilling ship (钻井船), Mengxiang, or “Dream”, went into service. Mengxiang is China’s largest scientific research ship to date. It features highly advanced equipment (设备) that can dig as deep as 11 kilometers below the deep sea floor. By digging deep into Earth’s crust (地壳), we can learn more about how the planet works. The ship also has a digital “super brain”, two intelligent underwater robots and nine laboratories. Its unique engines allow it to travel safely even in super typhoons.  1.What is the purpose of developing reusable rockets from this article? A. To save costs for space exploration. B. To increase the speed of space flights. C. To make it possible for humans to settle on Mars. D. To show the advanced technology of SpaceX. 2. What can we know about the importance of AlphaFold2 from the passage 2? A. It is only useful for studying antibiotic resistance. B. It has a wide range of applications in biochemistry. C. It is mainly used for treating Parkinson's disease. D. It has no practical value in scientific research. 3. What can we know about HarmonyOS Next? A. It is completely different from HarmonyOS. B. It still depends on Android apps. C. It has a unique app gallery. D. It doesn't have an AI voice assistant. 4. What can we infer from the passage about Mengxiang? A. It is the only scientific research ship in China. B. Mengxiang has no intelligent robots. C. It can help us better understand the Earth. D. It is not safe in bad weather. 5.What is the passage mainly about? A. The achievements of science in 2024. B. The challenges of modern technology. C. The history of space exploration. D. The future of artificial intelligence. 阅读理解B On December 29, 2024, two samples of the CR450 high-speed train were shown in Beijing. This wonderful train can reach a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour and an operating speed of 400 km/h. When it starts to be used for business, it will be the quickest high-speed train in the world, much faster than the CR400 that runs at 350 km/h. The China State Railway Group, which made this train, said that the CR450 has set new global standards in many important parts like speed, using less energy, making less noise, and braking performance. Even though it goes at a higher speed, its braking is as good as the 350 km/h trains. This is because of the great engineering work that keeps the train steady and safe even when it's fast. The CR450 also cares a lot about making passengers feel comfortable. By using good noise-cutting technology, the inside of the train is as quiet as the 350 km/h trains. Also, What's more, its running resistance has been decreased by 22 percent and its weight has been reduced by 10 percent, which helps to save energy. The inside has been made again, with 4 percent more room, and there are better places to put luggage. Two samples were shown on that day. They were made by different companies, but both want to give passengers a nice trip. The China State Railway Group will do more tests to make sure the train is okay for business use. Since 2012, China's railway has made many new things, like the Fuxing high-speed train, and has built a whole high-speed rail technology system. The CR450 shows China's ability to make new things and its science power. It also shows the good points of China's system, which helps the railway grow. In the past 15 years, China has built a very big railway network, including the world's largest and best high-speed rail network, which is very long. The CR450 is an important step in China's railway growth. 1.What is the operating speed of the CR450 high-speed train? A. 450 km/h B. 400 km/h C. 350 km/h D. 300 km/h 2.We can infer from the passage that the CR450 ______. A. costs more than the CR400 B. is more popular than the CR400 C. is safer than the CR400 D. has more seats than the CR400 3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the CR450? A. Its braking performance. B. Its ticket price. C. Its energy saving. D. Its noise reduction. 4. Why is the carriages （车厢） of the CR450 high-speed train quieter than that of the 350 km/h trains? A. Because it travels at a higher speed B. Because it uses advanced noise-reducing technology C. Because it is lighter D. Because it has less running resistance 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The introduction of the CR450 high-speed train. B. The history of China's high-speed rail. C. The comparison between the CR450 and other trains. D. The future of China's railway. 阅读理解C December 4th, 2024, something wonderful happened. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), put “Spring Festival” into the very important Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录).It's a really big honor for the Spring Festival! Spring Festival is a very important part of Chinese culture. It has another name, Chinese New Year. It's not just a big festival in China. People from all over the world also like to celebrate it. When it was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, it means the whole world not only saw where it came from – that it started in China. But also the great ideas it has that can bring people from different places together. This festival is like a window that shows the good things about Chinese civilization. It has the values of peace and being in harmony. During the Spring Festival, people give their best wishes for the coming year, hoping for a better life. It also shows some values that all people like, like being nice to everyone and keeping a good balance between people and nature. The most important thing in Spring Festival is the family. In Chinese culture, having a close family is very important. And this love for the family doesn't just stay at home. It goes to the neighborhood, the whole country, and even to other countries. That's why, every Spring Festival, millions of people in China go back to their hometowns, making it the world’s largest human migration. Spring Festival has a lot of intangible cultural traditions. Every part of it has a long history and deep meaning. It's a time full of old stories and special customs. These customs all come from the stories that people told for a long time. For example, setting off fireworks and putting up red things on houses and shops come from an old story about an animal called “nian”. The Chinese word for “year” is also “nian”. Long ago, people thought this nian would come and hurt people and animals at the end of the year. But they found a way to scare it away. The story says nian was very afraid of loud noises and the color red. So, these customs started and we still do them today. Rao Quan, who is the vice-minister of culture and tourism and led the Chinese team at the UNESCO meeting, was very happy and said thank you for this honor. He said that having Spring Festival on the UNESCO list would help to spread the values of peace and harmony that everyone can understand. It would also show how important intangible cultural heritage is for our future growth. It's like a very precious thing that we should all love and protect. 1.Why is the Spring Festival considered a window to Chinese civilization? A. It only shows the technological advancements of China. B. It is the only festival that exists in China. C. It reflects the values of peace, harmony, and family that are central to Chinese culture. D. It is a festival that focuses on individual achievements rather than cultural values. 2.Why is the family considered the most important aspect of the Spring Festival? A. Because it is a time for business meetings. B. Because it is a time for political discussions. C. Because it is a time for individual achievements. D. Because it is a time for strengthening family bonds and showing love. 3.What can we know about the story of the animal "nian" and its influence on the Spring Festival customs? A. The story has no influence on the customs of the festival. B. The story is a recent addition and has little impact on the festival. C. The story is only told for entertainment and has no practical significance. D. The story of "nian" has led to customs like setting off fireworks and using red decorations. 4.From the text, we can know that ________. A. There will be no new customs added to the Spring Festival. B. The Spring Festival has no impact on international cultural exchange. C. UNESCO's recognition will lead to more protection of the Spring Festival. D. The spirit of the Spring Festival will be well protected and not be passed down to the next generation. 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To describe the customs of Spring Festival. B. To explain why Spring Festival is important. C. To show the influence of Spring Festival worldwide. D. To encourage people to celebrate Spring Festival. 阅读理解D Using filters (滤镜) is common among young people on social media. Filters can make people look more beautiful and even add funny effects (效果). However, TikTok is making some changes. In November 2024, TikTok said that users under 18 won’t be able to use beauty filters that change their features in ways makeup (化妆) can’t. But don’t worry, funny filters like animal ears will still be allowed. Why the change? Beauty filters can hurt people’s mental health, according to the BBC. A UK-based group called 5Rights found that 34 percent of girls aged 11 to 21 won’t post a photo unless they edit how they look. Another report from Dove, a beauty brand, found that 48 percent of girls who often edit their photos feel worse about their bodies. Seeing these edited images (形象) all the time can make it hard for young people to tell what’s real. They might start to think that perfect, edited images are normal, which can change how they see the world. Jessica Chalmers, an online child safety expert, said that TikTok’s move is “a step in the right direction”. The ban (禁令) only works if users have accounts (账号) with their real ages. However, not everyone under 18 has given TikTok their real age. To help with this, TikTok is testing smart technology to look at things like “happy birthday” messages to guess ages. 1. What change did TikTok make in November 2024? A. It stopped children from using the app. B. It stopped the use of filters on the app. C. It updated its collection of funny filters. D. It banned beauty filters for users under 18. 2. Why did TikTok make the change? A. To keep young people away from screens. B. To make more girls interested in the app. C. To improve young people’s mental health. D. To help beauty brands sell more make-up. 3. What is Jessica Chalmers’ attitude toward the change? A. Unknown. B. Supportive. C. Opposed. D. Doubtful. 4. According to the last paragraph, how will TikTok make its change work? A. By sending messages to its users. B. By guiding its users by their interests. C. By putting an end to some of its users’ accounts. D. By using smart technology to get its users’ real ages. 阅读理解E In 2024, the world faced many challenges and uncertainties, affecting everyone in different ways. For many people, peace remained a dream: There were ongoing bombings (轰炸) in the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis (乌克兰危机) continued, and a big change happened when the Assad family rule in Syria came to an end.  Although there were many problems, the year also saw many touching moments that reminded us of the beauty of humanity (人性). I still remember that during the Paris Olympic Games, Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao carried a Spanish pin (徽章) with her onto the podium (领奖台) to show her support for Carolina Marin, a Spanish badminton player who had to give up the competition due to an injury. This act of kindness shows that love and support can bring us together.  At the same time, technology continued to develop to new heights. ChatGPT-4o, Sora, Suno... As artificial intelligence (AI) became a part of our daily lives, many truly experienced their power in 2024. Take me as an example. Thanks to AI, my dream of creating my own songs finally came true. A piece of beautiful music came into being with just a few clicks (点击)!  In 2024, we saw many changes on and about social media. In April 2024, the US passed a rule requiring TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company within nine to 12 months or it would face a ban (禁用) in the country. In November, Australia introduced a strict and much-talked-about rule: Kids under 16 can’t use social media. Meanwhile, we also saw more foreigners visiting and sharing videos about their travels in China in 2024, thanks to China’s new visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策).   It’s hard to fit the year 2024 into a short article. But now, as we begin the year 2025, one thing is certain: By working together and being creative, we can find solutions for a better future. 1.What significant event happened in Syria in 2024? A. The Assad family rule came to an end. B. The Ukraine crisis continued. C. The Paris Olympic Games took place. D. TikTok was banned in the US. 2. What does the author imply about the impact of AI on creativity? A. AI limits the potential of human creativity. B. AI makes it easier for people to express their creativity. C. AI replaces the need for human creativity. D. AI has no significant impact on creativity. 3. What message does the story of He Bingjiao carrying a Spanish pin convey? A. Sports should be separated from politics. B. Athletes should focus on their own performance. C. Acts of kindness can unite people across borders. D. Competitions should be more focused on entertainment. 4. What can be inferred about the changes in social media regulations in 2024? A. Social media platforms were encouraged to expand globally. B. There was a trend towards stricter regulations on social media use. C. Social media companies were given more freedom to operate. D. The use of social media was promoted among younger users. 5. What is the author's overall view of the year 2024? A. It was a year filled with only challenges and uncertainties. B. It was a year that was overshadowed by global conflicts. C. It was a year that highlighted the importance of technology. D. It was a year of important progress and positive changes. 阅读理解F Since Dec 17, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA, 国家移民管理局) has relaxed its visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策). Foreign visitors can now stay for up to 240 hours, an increase from the previous (之前的) 144 hours. Also, the country added 21 more ports of entry and exit (入出境口岸) to the list, bringing the total number to 60. Another good thing about this new policy is that travelers can now go to different regions. This makes it easier for foreign visitors to plan trips and visit more places. It also helps different regions grow their economy (经济). The rules will better meet the needs of foreign visitors and help drive a new wave of tourism(旅游业) in China, Sun Bowen from Trip.com Group told Nanfang Metropolis Daily. Their data also showed that about a quarter of foreign tourists who traveled to China visited the country more than twice in 2024. This  highlights a strong will to spend more time in the country. Sun also said that less famous cities and cities with rich cultures, like those in Shanxi province, will become popular with foreign travelers.   China has taken many steps to make traveling easier for foreigners. They can now use foreign credit cards (信用卡) connected to Alipay and WeChat Pay.  Trip.com also sells tickets online and has ticket machines in different languages at places like the Great Wall. However, Sun said that cities still have work to do, such as improving transportation links (交通连接) and language services. 1. What is the change in China’s new visa-free transit policy? A. Foreign tourists can enter through 21 provinces. B. Foreigners can stay for up to 240 hours in China.  C. Sixty new entry and exit ports were added. D. Foreigners can travel around the transit city. 2. What can we learn from Trip.com data? A. Foreign travelers like Shanxi province the most. B. A quarter of foreign tourists chose places with rich cultures. C. Many foreign travelers decided to stay in China for a long time. D. Many foreign travelers visited China again within a year. 3. What can Chinese cities do to make traveling easier according to Sun Bowen? A. Allow the use of foreign credit cards. B. Make sure ticket sales are safe. C. Improve the transportation links. D. Make ticket machines easier to use.  4. What is the main focus of the article? A. China’s push to boost domestic tourism. B. China’s efforts to attract foreign tourists. C. China’s policies to reduce trade barriers. D. China’s role in supporting global economy. 阅读理解G “Ava, why don’t you read this paragraph for us?” Miss Margaret asked. Ava was nervous, but she stood up and began reading. She was nervous because she stammered (结结巴巴地说), “Em ... Emma was stand ... ing ...” Hearing this, some of the students started laughing. After class, Ava made her way to the library, hoping to avoid those students and practice reading. She sat in a far corner of the library and started practicing. However, after a number of tries, she realized that reading fluently was still too hard for her. She clearly needed a great deal of practice and help. Aliza, one of her classmates who had been watching her for some time, went over to Ava and offered to help. From then on, every day whenever they had free time, Aliza would go to help Ava with her reading. A few weeks later, Ava began to read better and her confidence grew. At the end of the semester, Miss Margaret held a reading test. When it was Ava’s turn, to everyone’s surprise, Ava read the paragraph fluently. Miss Margaret praised Ava on her improved reading ability. Aliza felt proud of Ava as well. Ava and Aliza became good friends after that. Ava was very thankful to Aliza for everything she did. She also came to realize that there are always two types of people in the world: those who make fun of you and those who help you overcome your weaknesses (弱点). The point is that we shouldn’t allow others’ words to hold us back. Instead, we can use their laughter to push us to improve ourselves. But for those who help and support us, we should show how much we appreciate them. Even a simple thank you can go a long way in showing our appreciation. Most importantly, we should also work to be the same kind of helpful person for others in need. 1. Why was Ava nervous about reading the paragraph? A. She had a problem reading fluently.   B. She was afraid of standing up. C. She couldn’t help laughing. D. She didn’t like her voice.  2. What did she do after that class? A. She turned to her teacher for help.  B. She went to practice reading in the library.  C. She refused to talk to any of her classmates.  D. She started watching others read in the library.  3. How did Aliza feel when Miss Margaret praised Ava? A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Proud. D. Thankful.  4. What did Ava realize about overcoming weaknesses? A. Avoid showing them to others.  B. Don’t give in to others’ laughter.  C. It’s a long way to go even with others’ help.   D. It’s important to act in the same way as others. 5. What have we learnt from Ava's experience? A. We must stay away from all forms of criticism. B. Overcoming personal weaknesses requires hiding them. C. The value of friendship and the influence of support from others. D. Personal growth is best achieved by avoiding challenges and criticism. 完形填空 In China, people use the idiom loumajiao (“to reveal a horse’s foot”) to describe a situation in which a secret is revealed. There is a story behind it. There was a time that women with small feet were believed to be more ____1____  . Then young girls would be asked to painfully bind (捆绑) their feet to prevent them from getting ___2____ . Empress Ma, wife of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ____3____ to bind her feet because she liked to practice martial arts (武术). So her feet grew larger than other women’s feet. After she became empress, Ma ___4____ her feet by wearing long gowns (长袍). One day,   when she was sitting in a carriage near a busy street, a strong wind blew her gown up. Taken by surprise, she was not able to hide her feet in time. Many people saw her feet and quickly___5____the word across the country. The idiom loumajiao comes from this story. However, research shows that loumajiao may have ___6____ come from a kind of ancient practice. The qilin is a mythical (虚构的) animal that ____7____good luck. In ancient times, people would ___8____ a “qilin skin” on a large piece of cloth and put it on a horse so that the horse would look like a qilin. However , the horse’s feet were hard to cover up and could easily be seen. Gradually, loumajiao came to ___9____  “revealing a secret”. In English, the idioms “spill (泼洒) the beans” or “let the cat out of the bag” have the ___10___ meaning. 1. A. beautiful      B. comfortable  C. convenient   D. helpful 2. A. shorter           B. smaller          C. blacker           D. bigger 3. A. planned          B. refused         C. failed          D. managed 4. A. hid                 B. showed            C. hurt              D. kept 5. A. copied           B. spread          C. gave            D. learned 6. A. actually      B. finally             C. hardly          D. exactly 7. A. depends on   B. stands for     C. focuses on   D. lives to 8. A. determine     B. imagine          C. describe           D. paint 9. A. present        B. meet               C. mean           D. decide 10. A. new             B. special           C. same           D. different 语法填空 Reading Records of the Grand Historian (《史记》) has been a meaningful journey into ancient Chinese history for me. The book 1.__________( cover) more than 3,000 years, starting from the legendary Yellow Emperor and continuing through to Sima Qian’s time.  As a high school student, this great work not only lets me learn 2._________the past but also makes me reflect on（反思）3__________(I) own life and values. Sima Qian’s detailed accounts of historical events highlight (凸显) both the success and failure of figures like Xiang Yu. His words “I could pull mountains down, oh! With main and might. But my good fortune wanes, oh! My steed won’t fight (力拔山兮气盖世，时不利兮骓不逝)” make me feel connected to this tragic hero. Like Xiang, we all face challenges 4._________seem overwhelming (势不可挡的). His story encourages me 5._________ (push) through the pressures of school, reminding me that setbacks are a 6._________ (nature) part of any journey. Seeing Sima Qian’s view on history has also improved my way of 7.__________ (think). He shows that historical figures are complex and that their actions are not 8._________(simple) good or bad. For example, in the book, Qin Shihuang 9._________ (show) as both a powerful unifier (统一者) who brought stability and a tyrant (暴君) whose harsh (严酷的) methods caused suffering. This reading experience has taught me to look beyond how things seem to be and understand the deeper stories of those around me. Through Sima Qian’s writing, I’ve learned that every experience is 10._________ opportunity for growth and a deeper understanding of life. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$