专题03 阅读理解之说明文15篇（名校模拟+地区真题）-冲刺2025年中考英语必考题型终极预测（深圳专用）

冲刺2025年中考英语必考题型终极预测（深圳专用） 专题03 阅读理解之说明文15篇（名校模拟+地区真题） （2025·广东深圳·模拟预测）We go to bed when we’re tired. However, we sometimes wake up feeling tired even though we’ve slept for ten hours. In fact, rest is much more than our nightly hours of shut-eye. Many of us are missing out on the other kinds of rest that we badly need. The first kind of rest is physical rest. It can be passive (被动的) or active. Passive physical rest refers to sleeping, while active physical rest includes activities like yoga. These activities help your body relax. Have you ever heard your parents or anyone else say that they have a hard time focusing on (集中注意力于) their work? Have they ever said that when they lie down at night to sleep, they have trouble “turning off” their brains as conversations from the day fill their thoughts? These people need mental (精神的) rest. You can advise them to take a short break every two hours throughout their workday. These breaks remind them to slow down a bit. The third kind is sensory (感官的) rest. Bright lights, computer screens and background noise can make our senses feel tired. But this is easy to deal with. You can close your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day or put away your electronics for a while. ________ Allowing yourself to enjoy the beauty of nature—just in a local park—provides you with this kind of rest. You can also put your favorite artwork on your desk. Enjoying art is another great way to help you feel relaxed and think in new ways. The last kind of rest is social rest. Spend some time with your family or friends. Try to open up to them and share the hard things that have been bothering you lately. Now you know that getting enough sleep is only part of feeling truly rested. Think about what you enjoy and how your body and mind feel throughout the day. Remember, taking care of yourself is important, and getting the right kind of rest is a big part of that. 1．Why is yoga mentioned in Paragraph 2? A．To explain what active physical rest is. B．To explain how yoga helps the body relax. C．To show us we need different kinds of rest. D．To show us we should have enough exercise. 2．How can we solve the problem of having difficulty focusing on our work? A．We can close our eyes for a while or put away our electronics. B．We can get at least eight hours’ sleep and do activities like yoga. C．We can rest for a few minutes every two hours during our workday. D．We can talk to our friends and share the terrible things we have met. 3．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Sensory rest. B．Sensory tiredness. C．Mental tiredness. D．Background noise. 4．Which of the following can be put back into the blank? A．Find peace in nature. B．Then comes creative rest. C．Physical rest is important. D．Rest can be found anywhere. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Rest is much more than sleep B．Please have enough sleep every night C．Spending time with friends is important D．Get up as long as you’ ve gotten enough sleep 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了休息的几种方式，分别是身体上、精神上、器官上、创造性以及社交上的休息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Passive physical rest refers to sleeping, while active physical rest includes activities like yoga. These activities help your body relax.”可知，提到瑜伽是为了说明什么是主动身体休息。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“You can advise them to take a short break every two hours throughout their workday.”可知，可以通过每两小时休息几分钟来解决难以集中注意力的问题。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段“Bright lights, computer screens and background noise can make our senses feel tired. But this is easy to deal with.”可知，明亮的灯光，计算机屏幕和背景噪音会使我们的感官感到疲倦。但这很容易处理。故划线单词“this”指代“感官上的疲惫”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Allowing yourself to enjoy the beauty of nature—just in a local park—provides you with this kind of rest. You can also put your favorite artwork on your desk. Enjoying art is another great way to help you feel relaxed and think in new ways.”可知，提到了通过欣赏自然风景和艺术作品可以让人放松，这些方式都属于创意休息。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了休息的几种方式，分别是身体上、精神上、器官上、创造性以及社交上的休息。故最佳标题为：休息远不止睡觉。故选A。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）Human voices produce much more fear in wild animals than the sound of lions, a study in South Africa has found. Scientists played recordings of people talking normally through speakers hidden at water holes in the Kruger National Park. About 95% of animals were completely scared and quickly ran away. Compared with human voices, recordings of angry roaring lions elicited much less alarm. During the experiment they noted that some elephants even tried to walk towards the sound when hearing the lion calls. The study’s findings suggest that the animals including elephants and giraffes have learnt that being close to humans is completely dangerous. It is the result of hunting, the use of guns and the use of dogs to catch them. The fear that animals show goes further than the Kruger National Park. A worldwide research shows wildlife fears humans more than any other animal-killers, according to the study. The researchers note that this produces a difficult task for areas which depend on wildlife tourism, because the human visitors they want to attract are scaring off the animals that they come to see. The findings also open up the possibility to protect endangered animals in the wild. Human sounds, when used properly, could help protect against hunting. “We are working on experiments testing whether we can stop endangered animals from coming to hot hunting areas,” the researchers said. 1．What has the study in South Africa found? A．Humans are more afraid of lions than wild animals. B．Wild animals are more afraid of lions than humans. C．Wild animals are more afraid of humans than lions. D．Lions are more afraid of humans than wild animals. 2．What does the underlined word “elicited” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Avoid. B．Cause. C．Catch. D．Attack. 3．What did some elephants do when hearing the lion calls? A．They stood still quietly. B．They ran away quickly. C．They got ready to fight. D．They headed for the sound. 4．Which is NOT the reason why humans are dangerous to animals? A．Humans hunt the animals. B．Guns are used a lot by humans. C．Humans use dogs to catch animals. D．Human voices are harmful to animals. 5．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．One difficult task. B．The wildlife tourism. C．The effect of the findings. D．Endangered animals protection. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲了南非研究发现野生动物更惧怕人类声音，此研究结果对野生动物旅游及濒危动物保护有影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Human voices produce much more fear in wild animals than the sound of lions, a study in South Africa has found.”可知，南非的研究发现野生动物对人类的声音比对狮子的声音更害怕。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“About 95% of animals were completely scared and quickly ran away. Compared with human voices, recordings of angry roaring lions elicited much less alarm.”可知，95%的动物听到人正常说话的声音后都被吓跑，而与之相比狮子的咆哮声引起的警觉要少得多，可推测“elicited”意思是“引起”，即人类声音引起动物的恐惧。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the experiment they noted that some elephants even tried to walk towards the sound when hearing the lion calls.”可知，一些大象在听到狮子的叫声时会朝着声音走去。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“It is the result of hunting, the use of guns and the use of dogs to catch them.”可知，人类对动物的危险在于狩猎、使用枪支和使用狗去抓它们，没有提到人类声音对动物有害。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。最后一段主要讲了研究结果给依赖野生动物旅游的地区带来的困难，同时也提出了利用人类声音来保护濒危动物的可能性，这些都是研究结果产生的影响。故选C。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）Four children stood around a volunteer to share their drawings at the Baguang Looking-Glass Mangrove (银叶树) Wetland during Sunday’s nature education course. The free course is organised by Baguang Nature School. Led by volunteers, children and parents explore the wetland and enjoy the ancient trees. The oldest of all is more than five hundred years old. During the tour, people are able to find all kinds of looking-glass mangroves. “I drew a 500-year-old silver leaf tree. I coloured the leaves, and plan to finish the rest at home,” Peng Zhaohan, a 6-year-old boy, said. His father told the reporter about his son’s interest in exploring natural spaces. Another 6-year-old girl, Huang Xiyue, joined in the event with her parents. “By taking part in the event, our daughter can get close to nature,” Chen, Huang’s mother, said. “The event provided a chance for children to understand nature, with teachers using simple language during this wetland tour.” Chen added that the experience could help children be more aware of the importance of respecting nature and protecting the environment. “We organise these events two to four times each month, hoping to help children get enjoyment from these activities, and in turn, enhance their environmental awareness,” Ou Wei, a leader of Baguang Nature School, said. 1．What do we learn about the course from Paragraph 2? A．People have to pay. B．Only children are allowed. C．People explore on their own. D．People see different mangroves. 2．What does Peng Zhaohan like according to his father? A．Resting at home. B．Going to natural spaces. C．Drawing old trees. D．Colouring the tree leaves. 3．In Chen’s opinion, what can children get from the event? A．Develop an interest in language. B．Learn to respect teachers. C．Learn about nature in an easy way. D．Know more about drawing trees. 4．What does the underlined word “enhance” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Find. B．Increase. C．Spread. D．Change 5．In which part of the newspaper can we read this passage? A．Nature. B．Culture. C．Geography. D．History. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了在自然湿地开展的自然教育课程，讲述孩子们在课程中探索湿地、亲近自然等内容。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“During the tour, people are able to find all kinds of looking-glass mangroves.” 可知，人们在课程中能够看到各种各样的银叶树（红树林的一种）。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“His father told the reporter about his son’s interest in exploring natural spaces.”可知，彭兆瀚的父亲提到儿子对探索自然空间感兴趣。所以彭兆瀚喜欢去自然空间，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Chen added that the experience could help children be more aware of the importance of respecting nature and protecting the environment.”以及“The event provided a chance for children to understand nature, with teachers using simple language during this wetland tour.”可知，陈女士认为此次活动为孩子们提供了理解自然的机会，且老师用简单语言讲解，让孩子们能以轻松的方式了解自然。故选C。 4．词句猜测题。根据第五段“We organise these events two to four times each month, hoping to help children get enjoyment from these activities, and in turn, enhance their environmental awareness”可知，组织活动希望孩子们从活动中获得乐趣，进而对环保意识有所影响。结合前文提到活动对孩子了解自然和增强环保意识的作用，可推测“enhance”意为“增强、提高”，与increase“增加”意思相符。故选B。 5．推理判断题。文章围绕在自然湿地开展的自然教育课程展开，讲述孩子们在课程中探索湿地、亲近自然等内容，核心与自然相关。所以应出自报纸的 “Nature（自然）” 板块，故选A。 （2024·广东深圳·一模）It might sound like magic, but in February, a paralyzed (瘫痪的) patient was able to drink water on his own by controlling a special glove with his brain. The glove then acted as his hand. This was a success in brain-machine interface (BMI，脑机接口) technology made by a team of Chinese scientists and doctors. BMI refers to creating a connection between the human brain and external devices (外部设备), making communication between the brain and computers. For paralyzed people, BMI can allow them to move and do simple things by themselves. On Oct.24, 2023, the team put a BMI chip (芯片) in the patient’s head. The chip can receive neural signals from the brain. After three months of home recovery training, the patient can now use his brain signals to control a special glove powered by air pressure. This helps him do things like drinking water independently. BMI technology usually means putting chips directly onto the patient’s brain. However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed. So it is an important breakthrough. It also uses a wireless power supply (无线电源), so the implanted (植入的) device doesn’t need a battery. In China, BMI technology is still in the early stages of research, with no products on the market yet. Some people are worried that tests may influence patients’ independence and even who they are. Ethical concerns (伦理问题) related to BMI also need to be addressed. These include whether the patient has a clear understanding of what is going on when they agree to take part in the test. 1．What does the term “brain-machine interface” refer to in the context of the text? A．Connecting the human brain to external devices. B．Creating a connection between two brains. C．Making communication between computers and machines. D．Enhancing brain power through technology. 2．How did the paralyzed patient in the text control the special glove to drink water? A．By using his hands. B．By speaking commands. C．By controlling it with his brain signals. D．By pressing buttons on the glove. 3．Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “breakthrough” in Paragraph 4? A．experiment B．creation C．mistake D．achievement 4．Why is the BMI technology mentioned in the text considered minimally invasive? A．Because it uses wireless power supply. B．Because it does not require a battery. C．Because it does not harm the patient’s brain. D．Because it connects directly to the patient’s brain. 5．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Patients can buy products with BMI technology. B．BMI technology is still under development. C．Many people are against BMI technology. D．BMI technology is widely used in the medical field. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了脑机接口（BMI）技术的实际应用，但该技术仍在发展中。 1．细节理解题。根据“BMI refers to creating a connection between the human brain and external devices (外部设备), making communication between the brain and computers.”可知， 脑机接口（BMI）指的是在人脑与外部设备之间建立连接，实现大脑与计算机之间的通信。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“the patient can now use his brain signals to control a special glove powered by air pressure. This helps him do things like drinking water independently.”可知，瘫痪病人运用大脑信号操控由气压驱动的特殊手套，这使他能够独立完成喝水之类的动作。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“BMI technology usually means putting chips directly onto the patient’s brain. However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed.”可知，BMI技术通常意味着要将芯片直接植入患者大脑，但这个项目是微创的，能确保患者大脑不受损伤。可以推断这是一个重大“突破”，与“achievement”意思相近。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed.”可知，BMI技术是微创的，能确保患者大脑不受损伤。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“In China, BMI technology is still in the early stages of research, with no products on the market yet.”可知，BMI技术仍在发展中。故选B。 （2024·广东深圳·一模）①On December 23rd, 2023, the Global Tea Fair China Autumn (中国茶文化年会) was opened in Shenzhen. It attracted leaders, experts, buyers, lovers to enjoy the tea. ②For thousands of years, the tea that is loved by many people around the world. It has finally received top-level global recognition (认可) as a shared cultural treasure of our humans. Chinese tea culture began as early as over 5, 000 years ago. It’s said the ruler Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink by accident. But during the Three-Kingdom Period, people paid more attention to its medical value. In the Tang Dynasty, tea-tasting became an important part for poets’ life. One big fan of tea, Bai Juyi, wrote 64 poems about tea in his lifetime. ③According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely related to location and natural environment. The area of tea planting in China is about between 18°—37°N and 94°—122°E.This is why the tea in Guangdong is so delicious and famous. ④Tea-tasting customs are not only found across the country, but also influenced the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road.In western countries, tea first had the greatest influence on Britain in the 17th century, and then the whole of Europe. When it came to the late 18th and 19th centuries, 10% of a British person’s income (money made from work) at the time was spent on tea, making it an important expensive product. ⑤Now, the tea in Shenzhen and other areas of China has been cultural treasure of humans. 1．According to Para.2, we can learn ________. A．tea-tasting customs B．the history of tea C．the planting environment of tea D．the current situation of tea 2．Who may spend 10% of the income buying tea? A．Thomas Edison (1564-1616, British) B．Wiliam Shakespeare (1847-1931, American) C．Charles Dickens (1812-1870, British) D．Romain Rolland (1866-1944, French) 3．________ is the best place to grow tea plants. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A．Thanks to the ancient Silk Road, British people in 19 century could enjoy tea. B．Bai Juyi, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, was fond of drinking tea. C．Shen Nong intentionally (有意地) discovered tea as a drink. D．Tea was regarded as a kind of medicine in Three-Kingdom Period. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了茶的历史和茶文化。 1．细节理解题。根据“Chinese tea culture began as early as over 5, 000 years ago. It’s said the ruler Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink by accident. But during the Three-Kingdom Period, people paid more attention to its medical value. In the Tang Dynasty, tea-tasting became an important part for poets’ life.”可知，通过第二段我们可以了解茶的历史。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“When it came to the late 18th and 19th centuries, 10% of a British person’s income (money made from work) at the time was spent on tea, making it an important expensive product.”可推知，查尔斯•狄更斯（1812-1870, 英国）可以将收入的10%用于购买茶叶。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The area of tea planting in China is about between 18°—37°N and 94°—122°E.This is why the tea in Guangdong is so delicious and famous.”可知，中国的茶叶种植区域大约在北纬18°-37°和东经94°-122°之间，②符合题意。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段由中国茶文化年会引出本文有关“茶”的介绍；第二段介绍了茶的历史；第三段介绍了茶的种植地；第四段介绍了品茶的习俗；第五段总结概括。故文章是总-分-总的结构。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“It’s said the ruler Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink by accident.”可知，神农无意中发现茶是一种饮料。故选C。 （2024·广东深圳·一模）So, you’ve got a big test coming up or need to boost your grade in class. You’ve been told to study, but how do you do that? We interviewed a tutoring expert to bring you the best advice, so read on to learn how to study effectively so you can be the best student possible. Get organized. Managing your time can help you study better and wiser. Make a weekly schedule and devote a certain amount of time to study per day. The amount of time you spend is entirely up to you—even 30 minutes a day can make a difference. Minimize distractions. Silencing your phone and turning off the TV keeps you focused. The constant ping of a phone or background noise from a TV may not seem like a distraction (使人分心的事) , but they can keep your mind in 2 places at once. If you’re worried about texting a fiend, you’re not focused on studying. Take good notes in class. Being smart about your note-taking can help you study better. When in class, make sure you take the best notes you can. Catch all the important information, writing down what the teacher says or emphasizes (even if it’s not in the textbook). Not only do detailed notes help you study later, but they also help you stay alert and focused during the lesson. 1．What is the first step recommended for effective studying? A．Minimize distractions. B．Take good notes in class. C．Get organized. D．Devote a certain amount of time per day. 2．If you want to get organized, what should you do? A．Silence your phone while studying. B．Manage your time. C．Study with TV opened. D．Take notes in class. 3．Why is it important to take good notes in class? A．To impress your teacher. B．To stay alert and focused during the lesson. C．To show off to your classmates. D．To avoid studying later. 4．How can minimizing distractions help with effective studying? A．It can help you catch all the important information. B．It can keep your mind in 2 places at once. C．It can help you stay focused. D．It can make studying more fun. 5．Where would you probably read this article? A．In a science journal. B．In a fiction. C．In a diary. D．In a school magazine. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了如何高效学习以提高考试成绩或课堂表现的一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“Get organized.”可知，有效学习的第一步是规划起来。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Managing your time can help you study better and wiser. ”可知，如果你想要规划起来， 你应该管理好你的时间。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Not only do detailed notes help you study later, but they also help you stay alert and focused during the lesson.”可知，在课堂上做好笔记可以帮你在课堂上保持警觉和专注。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Silencing your phone and turning off the TV keeps you focused. ”可知，减少干扰可以帮助你保持专注。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“We interviewed a tutoring expert to bring you the best advice, so read on to learn how to study effectively so you can be the best student possible.”并结合全文可知，本文主要介绍了如何高效学习以提高考试成绩的一些建议，故推测我们可能会在学校的杂志上读到这篇文章。故选D。 （2024·广东深圳·二模）Several stick puppets dressed in traditional costumes are playing and having fun on the stage. They can change their facial expressions and do difficult movements. The puppeteers use three rods to control the puppets from below. This amazing art needs hard work from people like Wang Maowei, a 40-year-old puppet maker from Xiaoyi in Shanxi. Stick puppets have a long history in Xiaoyi. They became popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Wang fell in love with puppet-making when he was a teenager and decided to focus on learning this skill. In 2008, Xiaoyi’s stick puppets were recognized as part of China’s national cultural heritage. Making a stick puppet takes about 40 to 50 days. They are usually 75 centimetres to 1 metre tall and have different costumes for different plays. To make them, you need to understand art and have basic skills. Wang says that traditional Xiaoyi puppet plays use the style of local operas, which are liked by older people. But he realized that to attract more people, he needed to change the puppets’ appearance. Traditionally, stick puppets are made of wood, which is time-consuming and heavy. But Wang found that craft paper is a better material. It’s lighter and easier to put things inside the puppets’ heads to make them move. Some puppets can even do face-changing, which is a special skill in Chinese operas. Journey to the West, a famous Chinese novel, is often shown as a puppet play. In the story, the Monkey King has special powers. To show this in the play, Wang uses special techniques to make the puppet’s eyes move. His hard work and creativity make the puppet shows even more exciting and enjoyable for everyone to watch. 1．What is Wang Maowei best at? A．Stick products. B．Traditional dresses. C．Puppet making. D．Drama performance. 2．When was Xiaoyi’s head puppet added to the National Cultural Heritage List? A．The Ming Dynasty. B．The Qing Dynasty. C．In 2000. D．In 2008. 3．Why did Wang decide to change the appearance of the stick head puppet? A．To make puppet better. B．To use new materials. C．To match modern arts. D．To attract more audience. 4．What’s the difference between Wang’s new puppet and the traditional one? A．More beautiful appearance. B．Much easier performance. C．Much easier to make. D．More lasting material. 5．What is the writer’s attitude towards Wang Maowei’s work? A．Likes. B．Questions. C．Partly agrees. D．Disagrees. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了传统木偶戏的制作者——王茂伟。 1．细节理解题。根据“Wang fell in love with puppet-making when he was a teenager and decided to focus on learning this skill.”可知，王茂伟最擅长木偶制作。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 2008, Xiaoyi’s stick puppets were recognized as part of China’s national cultural heritage.”可知，在2008年，孝义的杖头木偶被列入国家文化遗产名录。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“But he realized that to attract more people, he needed to change the puppets’ appearance.”可知，王茂伟改变木偶的外观是为了吸引观众。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Traditionally, stick puppets are made of wood, which is time-consuming and heavy. But Wang found that craft paper is a better material. It’s lighter and easier to put things inside the puppets’ heads to make them move.”可知，王茂伟的新木偶和传统木偶相比更容易制作。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“His hard work and creativity make the puppet shows even more exciting and enjoyable for everyone to watch.”可知，作者对王茂伟的作品是喜欢的。故选A。 （2024·广东深圳·模拟预测）In recent years, more and more people have thought that the younger generation is staying away from the news, and as a result, however, couldn’t be further from the truth, 85% of youngsters say that keeping up to date with the news is important to them, and 69% receive news every day. The older generation likes reading newspapers. However, the younger generation does not buy a daily newspaper. This doesn’t mean that they don’t follow the news. Born into the age of the Internet, the younger generation simply receives news through the digital devices (数字设备), computers, smartphones, compared to just 21% of those older people. Social media also plays an important part in offering the news to the younger generation. It was also shown that most youngsters actually don’t look for news from social media, but choose to follow it once they see it there. In other words, they discover it by chance and then follow the news. For example, news headlines appear. These catch the user’s eye and the user reads them. At present, young people don’t depend on social media for the serious news. For these kinds of news. According to a study, motivations (动机) for following the news are also diverse according to the generation. For the younger generation, the news is largely about being convenient. For the older generation, however, the motivation is greatly about the habit. All in all, it is fair to say that news plays an important part in all our everyday lives. However, what is different between the generations is why and how it is received. 1．What is a common misunderstanding about young people? A．They use the Internet for news. B．They prefer reading newspapers. C．They don’t care about other people. D．They don’t follow the news at all. 2．What do Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly tell us about the younger generation? A．How they get the news. B．How they use smartphones. C．What they like doing online. D．Why they read news headlines. 3．What does the underlined word “diverse” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Similar. B．Ordinary. C．Different. D．Popular. 4．What does the passage suggest about the news? A．It is only important for older people. B．It is mostly followed in traditional ways. C．Reading it is only a habit of the younger generation. D．It is important for younger and older generations but received differently. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．News habits: the young vs the old B．Different generations’ online activities C．The younger generation’s living habits D．Why the younger generation goes online 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了近年来，人们普遍认为年轻一代对新闻的关注减少，视野狭窄。然而，最新研究表明这一看法并不准确。研究显示，85%的年轻人认为关注新闻很重要，69%的人每天都会接收新闻。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In recent years, more and more people have thought that the younger generation is staying away from the news, and as a result, however, couldn’t be further from the truth.”可知，人们普遍认为年轻一代远离新闻，但实际上并非如此，所以关于年轻人的一个常见误解是他们根本不关注新闻。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The older generation likes reading newspapers. … the younger generation simply receives news through the digital devices (数字设备), computers, smartphones, compared to just 21% of those older people.”及第三段“Social media also plays an important part in offering the news to the younger generation. It was also shown that most youngsters actually don’t look for news from social media, but choose to follow it once they see it there. In other words, they discover it by chance and then follow the news.”可知，第二段讲述年轻人不买日报，而是通过数字设备获取新闻，第三段讲述社交媒体为年轻人提供新闻的方式，即年轻人偶然发现新闻然后关注，这两段主要是在讲年轻人获取新闻的方式。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段“For the younger generation, the news is largely about being convenient. For the older generation, however, the motivation is greatly about the habit.”可知，年轻一代关注新闻的动机是方便，老一代是出于习惯，说明不同代际关注新闻的动机是不同的，“diverse”在此处的意思是“不同的”。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“All in all, it is fair to say that news plays an important part in all our everyday lives. However, what is different between the generations is why and how it is received.”可知，新闻对年轻一代和老一代都很重要，但接收新闻的原因和方式不同。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要对比了年轻一代和老一代在新闻获取方面的不同，包括是否关注新闻、获取新闻的方式以及关注新闻的动机等，A选项“新闻习惯：年轻人与老年人”能够准确概括文章内容。故选A。 （2024·广东深圳·模拟预测）A meeting was held to make the use of AI more responsible and safe. The AI Safety Summit (人工智能安全峰会) took place in the UK from Nov.1 to 2, 2023. People from some different countries, AI-related companies and organizations attended this event. A paper called the Bletchley Declaration (《布莱奇力宣言》) on AI safety was signed by 28 countries including China, the US, and the European Union during the event. The paper highlighted (强调) shared worries about AI risks and safety. For example, AI system might make unfair choices. AI software (软件) used in interviewing people might not treat everyone fairly. People worry that AI software might use the personal information and background in bad ways. China’s Vice-Minister (副部长) of Science and Technology, Wu Zhaohui, mentioned that the global action on AI governance (治理) that China brought up earlier during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (第三届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛) in Beijing. Wu also talked about the importance of focusing on people, being responsible and making sure there are mutual benefits (互惠互利)  in AI development. Before the summit, the UK government made some funding plans (拨款计划). They hope to provide training to make sure that workers are ready for the future change with AI. Workers need to learn how to use AI tools. For example, people in customer service jobs are being taught to use AI chatbots (聊天机器人) to deal with common customer questions. This way, people can do more important tasks while chatbots do simpler ones. 1．Why was the meeting held in the UK? A．To make the use of AI safe and better. B．To unite the nations and fight against the Covid-19. C．To call on nations to protect the environment. D．To deal with the global warming problem. 2．How many countries signed the paper “The Bletchley Declaration” during the event? A．21. B．25. C．28. D．51. 3．Which is TRUE according to the article? A．The meeting was held in the US from Nov.1 to 2. B．Some companies and organizations related to AI were not invited to this event. C．The UK government plan to put some money in dealing with pollution working with AI. D．China had made contribution in global action dealing with AI governance. 4．How can AI help people according to the article? A．AI chatbots can deal with some difficult questions instead of people in customer service jobs. B．Trained workers will be able to use AI as a tool to help with their work. C．AI can always make a wise choice instead of people in an interview. D．AI can always make good use of the information it has got. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we read this kind of article? A．Sports. B．Entertainment. C．Science and Technology. D．Education. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了在英国举行的人工智能安全峰会，以及28个国家签署的关于AI安全的《布莱奇利宣言》。同时，中国科技副部长吴兆晖提出了AI全球治理的见解，英国政府有针对AI的工人培训拨款计划。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A meeting was held to make the use of AI more responsible and safe.”可知，是为了使人工智能的使用更加负责任和安全，也就是为了使人工智能的使用更加安全和更好。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“A paper called the Bletchley Declaration (《布莱奇力宣言》) on AI safety was signed by 28 countries including China, the US, and the European Union during the event. ”可知有28个国家签署了《布莱奇力宣言》。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“China’s Vice-Minister of Science and Technology, Wu Zhaohui, mentioned that the global action on AI governance that China brought up earlier...”可知中国在全球人工智能治理行动中做出了贡献。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Workers need to learn how to use AI tools. For example, people in customer service jobs are being taught to use AI chatbots (聊天机器人) to deal with common customer questions. ”可知，经过培训的工人能使用 AI 工具辅助工作。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段“The AI Safety Summit (人工智能安全峰会) took place in the UK from Nov.1 to 2, 2023. ”以及通读全文可知，文章主要围绕人工智能安全峰会展开，讨论人工智能的安全、治理以及对工作的影响等，都与科技相关。所以我们能在报纸的“科学和技术”部分读到这篇文章。故选C。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）Since humans sent the first satellite to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic: how to grow food in space if humans will one day live there. A recent experiment at the Tiangong space station makes a big step forward. Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) during the Shenzhou XⅣ task. “The rice seedlings are growing very well,” said Zheng Huiqiong, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Since the rice experiment began on July 29, the seedlings of the tall shoot rice variety (品种) have reached a height of 30 centimeters. The seedlings of the short shoot rice variety have grown to 5 centimeters, China Daily reported on Aug. 30. While there have been other rice experiments in space, this one is the first of its kind to produce the complete life cycle of a plant—it begins with a seed and ends with a grown plant producing new seeds. Such food-growing experiments are not just for astronauts. They can also solve food problems on Earth. By sending seeds to space, we can change the genes of seeds, thanks to micro-gravity, the special space light and the lack (缺乏) of air. Then, the production of these seeds is greatly increased on Earth. For more than 30 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds in space. They are widely planted in the field every year. According to Yao Tong, an engineer from a research center, 30 percent of strawberries sold in Beijing are “space strawberries”, which are as big as eggs. The center has also produced “space tomatoes” with the production increased by 30 percent, and “space bananas” with a growth shortened from 13 months to 9 months. 1．Why does the writer mention the first satellite sent by humans in Paragraph 1? A．To explain the food shortage in space. B．To introduce some Chinese man-made satellites. C．To show the achievement of Chinese farming technology. D．To show the improvement of growing food in space. 2．What can we know from the experiment at Tiangong space station? A．Its plant has a complete life cycle. B．Its seedlings come from the Earth. C．It begins with a fully-grown plant. D．It uses completely new rice varieties. 3．Why do we grow food in space? a. To feed astronauts.     b. To study micro-gravity.      c. To increase production on Earth.         d. To research on the space light. A．ab B．bc C．bd D．ac 4．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．Over 260 new types of seeds are planted every year. B．30 percent of “space strawberries” can be as big as eggs. C．Space tomatoes can be produced in a shorter time. D．People don’t need to worry about food anymore. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To show the influence of space planting. B．To introduce space planting and its advantages. C．To explain why space planting is successful. D．To sell products planted in space. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述中国科学家在天宫空间站成功进行了水稻种植实验，这是首次在太空中完成植物的完整生命周期，此外，通过太空种子技术，中国已开发出多种新品种农作物，提高了地球上的粮食产量和质量。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Since humans sent the first satellite to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic: how to grow food in space if humans will one day live there. A recent experiment at the Tiangong space station makes a big step forward.”可知，作者在第一段提到人类发射的第一颗卫星是展示在太空种植食物的进步。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“this one is the first of its kind to produce the complete life cycle of a plant—it begins with a seed and ends with a grown plant producing new seeds”可知，从天宫空间站的实验中我们可以知道它的植物有完整的生命周期。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Such food-growing experiments are not just for astronauts. They can also solve food problems on Earth…the production of these seeds is greatly increased on Earth.”可知，我们要在太空中种植食物是给宇航员提供食物以及增加地球上的食物产量。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“For more than 30 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds in space. They are widely planted in the field every year.” 可知，每年种植260多种新型种子。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述中国科学家在天宫空间站成功进行了水稻种植实验，这是首次在太空中完成植物的完整生命周期，此外，通过太空种子技术，中国已开发出多种新品种农作物，提高了地球上的粮食产量和质量，所以这篇文章的写作目的是介绍空间种植及其优势。故选B。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）阅读下列短文，从下面每小题给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 What is your first impression of bamboo in China? Is it only a kind of plant on the food list of pandas? No! It is also used in single bamboo drifting (漂), an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) passed from the ancient times among the people in Guizhou Province. Single bamboo drifting has been performed for more than 2, 000 years. In the past, people who lived on the bank of the Chishui River used it as a method to go across the river. Now, with the development of modern society, this skill has been regarded as a sport or a special way of performance by local people. Middle school students in Guizhou practise the sport and compete in the Chinese National Games. The requirements of the sport are simple, yet demanding! Athletes must balance on a bamboo pole (杆), only as wide as one’s foot, and guide it down the river with a thin stick. But there’s more than just guiding. While keeping balance on the narrow bamboo pole with the thin stick, the athletes are performing skills and tricks. Jumping and push-ups are some of the most common ones, and those who are more experienced often use their imagination to try out more difficult moves. Yang Liu, a 25-year-old “water fairy (仙人)” from Zunyi, Guizhou, dancing on the river in traditional Chinese costume, is an inheritor (继承人) of single bamboo drifting. For over ten years, combining drifting with dancing, Yang has put fresh energy into this traditional art. It’s not easy to stand, let alone dance on a single bamboo. So not surprisingly, Yang has experienced a countless falls and failures. Thanks to her efforts, though, single bamboo drifting has become famous on the Internet and well-known in the world. 1．In ancient times, what was single bamboo drifting used for? A．A kind of sport. B．A way of dance. C．A form of traditional art. D．A type of transportation. 2．What does the underlined word “demanding” probably mean? A．challenging B．interesting C．comfortable D．enjoyable 3．Why is a stick needed in single bamboo drifting? A．To try out difficult moves. B．To guide and balance. C．To perform different tricks. D．To practise and compete. 4．What do we know about Yang Liu? A．She was a fairy from an old story. B．She kept practising for over 10 years. C．She was good at the skill from the start. D．She didn’t like the traditional art. 5．What mainly made single bamboo drifting famous around the world? A．The spread of sports spirits. B．The development of tourism. C．The great efforts of inheritors. D．The popularity of Chinese festivals. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了贵州的非物质文化遗产项目——独竹漂。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the past, people who lived on the bank of the Chishui River used it as a method to go across the river.”可知，在过去，生活在赤水河畔的人们把“独竹漂”作为渡河的一种方法，也就是一种交通方式。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“While keeping balance on the narrow bamboo pole with the thin stick, the athletes are performing skills and tricks. Jumping and push- ups are some of the most common ones, and those who are more experienced often use their imagination to try out more difficult moves.”可知，表演者一边用细棍在狭窄的竹竿上保持平衡，一边表演技巧和窍门。跳跃、俯卧撑和劈叉是一些最常见的动作，而那些更有经验的人经常用他们的想象力来尝试更困难的动作。由此可知，这项运动的要求很简单，但是要求非常严苛。demanding在此意为“严苛的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“But there’s more than just guiding. While keeping balance on the narrow bamboo pole with the thin stick”可知，表演者不仅需要用棍子来引导竹竿顺流漂移，而且还要用它在狭窄的竹竿上保持平衡。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“For over ten years, combining drifting with dancing, Yang has put fresh energy into this traditional art.”和“So not surprisingly, Yang has experienced countless falls and failures.”可知，十多年来，杨将独竹漂与舞蹈结合在一起，为这项传统艺术注入了新的活力。杨经历了无数次跌倒和失败，这并不奇怪。由此可知，杨苦练了十多年。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“It is also used in single bamboo drifting (漂), an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) passed from the ancient times among the people in Guizhou Province.”可知，独竹漂是贵州人民代代相传下来的非物质文化遗产。因此，独竹漂得以闻名于世是因为一代又一代人的不懈努力。故选C。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）Scientists have grown plants in soil that came from the Moon. The plants didn’t grow as well as those grown in soil from Earth, but the experiment marks an important step towards growing plants on the Moon. The Moon’s soil is called “regolith (风化层),” and there’s not a lot of it on Earth. Most of it was collected over 50 years ago during different space trips. Because the regolith is so valuable, it took the scientists many years to use it. The scientists didn’t receive much soil. The regolith came from three different space trips. Some soil was taken from the top layer (层) of the Moon’s surface, while the rest came from deeper layers. Different soil depths helped scientists understand how different layers of Moon soil affect plant growth. The scientists chose a special plant for their experiment. It’s a small plant related to broccoli that can grow in very little soil. Scientists know a lot about the DNA of this plant, which helps them understand how it grows in the soil it’s planted in. The plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, is widely used in research due to its simple genes and rapid growth. By studying changes in the DNA of the plants growing in the Moon’s soil, scientists may one day find new ways to help plants grow better in the Moon’s soil. This research is important for long trips to the Moon and future efforts to live in space. “The ability to take plants successfully with us to the Moon is how we’ll grow our own food,” said one of the researchers. “Showing that plants will grow in the Moon’s soil is actually a huge step in that direction.” The experiment’s success opens the door for future progress in growing food in space. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．The plants in the Moon’s soil grew better than those in Earth’s soil. B．Scientists have successfully grown plants on the Moon. C．The plants in the Moon’s soil didn’t grow as well as in Earth’s soil. D．Plants cannot grow in Moon soil at all. 2．Why did it take the scientists many years to be allowed to use “regolith”? A．It cannot be used to grow plants. B．It was kept by space programs. C．It was collected from the Moon. D．It is very valuable. 3．What can we infer about the plant chosen for the experiment? A．It would change its DNA． B．It needed little soil. C．It could grow well in the regolith. D．Scientists know little about its DNA． 4．Why are scientists studying DNA changes in plants grown in Moon soil? A．To learn about the history of the Moon. B．To create new types of plants for space. C．To improve the quality of Moon soil. D．To understand how plants grow in different environments. 5．What is the main ides nf the passage? A．Scientists grew plants in Moon soil. B．Astronauts returned to Earth safely. C．Space programs collected soil ftom the Moon. D．Explorers grew food on the Moon. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了科学家们在月球土壤中种植植物的实验。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Scientists have grown plants in soil that came from the Moon. The plants didn’t grow as well as those grown in soil from Earth, but the experiment marks an important step towards growing plants on the Moon.”可知，月球土壤中的植物没有地球土壤中的植物生长得好。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Because the regolith is so valuable, it took the scientists many years to use it.”可知，因为风化层非常珍贵，科学家们花了许多年才被允许使用风化层。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The scientists chose a special plant for their experiment. It’s a small plant related to broccoli that can grow in very little soil.”可知，这种小植物跟西蓝花一样可以在很少的土壤中生长。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“By studying changes in the DNA of the plants growing in the Moon’s soil, scientists may one day find new ways to help plants grow better in the Moon’s soil. This research is important for long trips to the Moon and future efforts to live in space.”可知，通过研究生长在月球土壤中的植物DNA的变化，科学家们也许有一天可以找到新的方法，帮助植物在月球土壤中更好地生长。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了科学家们在月球土壤中种植植物的实验。故选A。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）Mangrove forests (红树林) are very important to coastal environments. About 35% of all sea life depends on mangrove forests at some point in their life. Unfortunately, this year, cutting down trees and rising sea levels have greatly affected mangrove forests worldwide. In the Gulf of Thailand, the state of mangrove forests is especially concerning. Compared with healthy mangroves those in the Gulf of Thailand show clear differences. Firstly, healthy mangroves have thick roots which provide shelter to sea creatures, while unhealthy mangroves are often empty and broken. Secondly, they offer different environmental benefits. Healthy mangroves protect coastlines from being worm away and provide safe places for fish and other sea life to breed (繁殖). However, damaged mangroves lose these abilities, leading to increased wearing away of the coast and fewer kinds of sea life. The recent decrease in fish populations in the Gulf of Thailand is likely linked to the state of mangrove forests. Harmful human activities, such as cutting down trees and pollution, harm the mangroves and upset the food chain, changing the habitat for various sea creatures. Additionally, water pollution and climate change have made the condition of mangrove environments worse, forcing sea animals to move to other areas. The beautiful mangrove forests are very valuable for keeping coastal environments healthy. Efforts to protect and restore these forests are very important for saving sea life diversity (多样性) and supporting the ways of life of coastal communities. 1．What has caused the harm to mangrove forests this year? A．Coastal animals. B．About 35% of all sea life. C．Sea creatures. D．Cutting down trees and rising sea levels. 2．What does the underlined word “those” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Mangrove forests. B．Sea creatures. C．Breeding grounds. D．Coastal areas. 3．What caused the decrease in fish populations in the Gulf of Thailand? A．Changes in sea water temperature. B．The state of mangrove forests. C．Increased fishing activities. D．Water pollution and climate change 4．What may the writer continue to discuss in the last paragraph? A．Ways to prevent the coast from wearing away. B．Solutions to water pollution. C．Actions to protect the mangrove forests. D．Reasons for climate change. 5．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In a novel. B．In a science report. C．In a travel guide. D．In a fashion magazine. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲了红树林对于环境的重要性，以及人类对红树林的破坏而产生的一系列影响，最后呼吁人类要保护红树林。 1．细节理解题。根据“this year, cutting down trees and rising sea levels have greatly affected mangrove forests worldwide.”可知，砍伐树木和海平面上升影响了红树林。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Compared with healthy mangroves those in the Gulf of Thailand show clear differences.”可知，这里是说与健康的红树林相比，泰国湾的红树林表现出明显的差异。因此“those”指的是泰国湾的红树林。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The recent decrease in fish populations in the Gulf of Thailand is likely linked to the state of mangrove forests.”可知，泰国湾鱼类种群的减少可能和红树林的状态有关。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Efforts to protect and restore these forests are very important for saving sea life diversity (多样性) and supporting the ways of life of coastal communities.”可知，保护和恢复这些森林对于拯救海洋生物多样性和支持沿海社区的生活方式非常重要，因此接下来可能会谈到保护和恢复森林的具体行动。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲了红树林对于环境的重要性，人类对红树林的破坏等。因此这篇文章可能会出现在科学报告中。故选B。 （24-25九年级下·广东深圳·开学考试）Are you troubled by housework, such as cleaning tables or tidying your room? Do you need a helping hand? Recently, the robot Mobile Aloha made by scientists at Standford University in the US became popular online. In the video posted, we can see the robot preparing dishes on its own. It’s also good at watering plants, petting cats, cleaning the floor and washing clothes. Sounds good! Well, another video posted by researchers may disappoint some people. Mobile Aloha isn’t good at doing housework on its own. Instead, it learns from human actions before doing each kind of housework. When the situation changes, it can’t work well without a human “teaching” it. So it may break dishes, bump into things and even burn a pot. The robot can successfully move chairs 80 percent of the time, said the team after they did more research on it. For cooking dishes, it’s only 40 percent. In short, it’s far from perfect. In fact, AI robots are good at tasks such as math and playing chess, but they face challenges when it comes to simpler actions like cleaning. And it’s the same for Mobile Aloha. For example, if its body doesn’t move correctly—even just with a small deviation, its arm may move too far to pick up a glass. “Robots are not ready to take over the world,” the team posted online. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By showing a finding. B．By asking questions. C．By making a comparison. D．By imagining a scene. 2．What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3? A．To show the latest findings of the team. B．To prove that robots can do nothing right. C．To support an opinion that robots are not perfect. D．To explain the main function of Mobile Aloha is moving chairs. 3．What does the underlined word “deviation” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．damage B．progress C．effort D．mistake 4．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The importance of robots to the world. B．The latest researchers on robots. C．Some disadvantages of robots. D．Some ways to produce perfect robots. 5．In which part of the newspaper can we read the passage? A．EDUCATION B．CULTURE C．PEOPLE D．TECHNOLOGY 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一款机器人，它可以做很多家务，但是它并不完美，有些事它不能很好地完成。 1．细节理解题。根据“Are you troubled by housework, such as cleaning tables or tidying your room? Do you need a helping hand?”可知，作者通过问题引出话题，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“The robot can successfully move chairs 80 percent of the time, said the team after they did more research on it. For cooking dishes, it’s only 40 percent. In short, it’s far from perfect.”可知，该团队在对其进行了更多研究后表示，该机器人在80%的时间内可以成功移动椅子。做菜的时候，只有40%。简而言之，它远非完美。由此可知，第三段中的数据通过展示机器人的有效率，支持了“机器人并不完美”的观点。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“For example, if its body doesn’t move correctly—even just with a small deviation, its arm may move too far to pick up a glass.”可知，例如，如果它的身体移动不正确，即使只是有一点……，它的手臂也可能移动得太远而无法拿起玻璃杯。由此推知，如果身体动得不准确，即使有一点点偏差也不行，此处“deviation”的意思是“偏差、错误”。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一款机器人，它可以做很多家务，但是它并不完美，有些事它不能很好地完成，即：机器人的一些缺点。故选C。 5．推理判断题。文章主要讲的是机器人的技术问题，所以文章最有可能出现在报纸的科技部分。故选D。 （24-25九年级下·广东深圳·开学考试）You must have heard of “city bu city”(meaning city or not city), an internet buzzword (流行语) created by foreign blogger Baobaoxiong. It’s used to ask if a place feels like a big, fashionable city. Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China much more easily due to the visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策). Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa as long as they have a travel document (文件) and a connecting ticket (联运机票) to leave. The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. Back then, it allowed travelers to stay for 72 hours in seven different big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across provincial areas. It has attracted more travelers to China. In the first three months of this year, 266 percent more foreigners came to China through visa-free policy compared with the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration of China (国家移民管理局). △ Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China. “ This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China. We want to see exactly what it’s like by ourselves, “ said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was incredibly beautiful and modern”, totally different from what he had heard about China from Western media. Yuyuantantian, a new media account (账号) under China Media Group, looked at 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous spots like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, but now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China, said Yuyuantantian. 1．Why does the writer mention “city bu city” at the beginning of the passage? A．To let us learn about an English idiom. B．To introduce the blogger Baobaoxiong. C．To lead to the main topic of the article. D．To show us some modern cities in China. 2．What does the National Immigration Administration of China’s data show? A．Most foreigners prefer to stay in China for more than six days. B．The policy is only welcomed by some young foreign people. C．The number of foreign visitors in China is decreasing due to the policy. D．An important increase in foreigners coming to China because of the policy. 3．Which one is the best to fill in the blank △ ? A．Seeing is believing. B．No pains, no gains. C．Practice makes perfect. D．When in Rome, do as Romans do. 4．According to the passage, why do more foreigners visit China now? A．They want to follow the internet buzzword” city bu city”. B．They are attracted by 144 hours visa-free transit policy. C．China has become the most fashionable country in the world. D．They are curious about the Western media’s description of China. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Famous tourist spots in China are not attractive any more. B．Foreigners are curious about shared bikes and square dancing in China. C．Foreigners are interested in knowing a real China through daily activities. D．Yuyuantantian was attracted by different travel videos made by foreigners. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了中国的过境免签政策如何吸引了越来越多的外国游客来到中国，并通过他们的旅行视频展示了中国的真实面貌。 1．细节理解题。根据“an internet buzzword (流行语) created by foreign blogger Baobaoxiong. It’s used to ask if a place feels like a big, fashionable city.”可知，文章开头提到“city bu city”这一流行语，意在引出外国人来中国旅行的话题，随后介绍了过境免签政策的内容。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“266 percent more foreigners came to China through visa-free policy compared with the same period last year”可知，免签政策使来华外国人数量大幅增长。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China”以及后文提到的外国人对中国的真实体验可知，填入“Seeing is believing”最为合适，意为“眼见为实”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The visa-free transit policy...It has attracted more travelers to China”可知，更多外国人访问中国是因为144小时的免签政策吸引了他们。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“but now they prefer experiencing everyday activities”可知，外国游客现在更喜欢通过日常活动了解真实的中国，而不是仅仅参观景点。故选C。 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 $$ 冲刺2025年中考英语必考题型终极预测（深圳专用） 专题03 阅读理解之说明文15篇（名校模拟+地区真题） （2025·广东深圳·模拟预测）We go to bed when we’re tired. However, we sometimes wake up feeling tired even though we’ve slept for ten hours. In fact, rest is much more than our nightly hours of shut-eye. Many of us are missing out on the other kinds of rest that we badly need. The first kind of rest is physical rest. It can be passive (被动的) or active. Passive physical rest refers to sleeping, while active physical rest includes activities like yoga. These activities help your body relax. Have you ever heard your parents or anyone else say that they have a hard time focusing on (集中注意力于) their work? Have they ever said that when they lie down at night to sleep, they have trouble “turning off” their brains as conversations from the day fill their thoughts? These people need mental (精神的) rest. You can advise them to take a short break every two hours throughout their workday. These breaks remind them to slow down a bit. The third kind is sensory (感官的) rest. Bright lights, computer screens and background noise can make our senses feel tired. But this is easy to deal with. You can close your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day or put away your electronics for a while. ________ Allowing yourself to enjoy the beauty of nature—just in a local park—provides you with this kind of rest. You can also put your favorite artwork on your desk. Enjoying art is another great way to help you feel relaxed and think in new ways. The last kind of rest is social rest. Spend some time with your family or friends. Try to open up to them and share the hard things that have been bothering you lately. Now you know that getting enough sleep is only part of feeling truly rested. Think about what you enjoy and how your body and mind feel throughout the day. Remember, taking care of yourself is important, and getting the right kind of rest is a big part of that. 1．Why is yoga mentioned in Paragraph 2? A．To explain what active physical rest is. B．To explain how yoga helps the body relax. C．To show us we need different kinds of rest. D．To show us we should have enough exercise. 2．How can we solve the problem of having difficulty focusing on our work? A．We can close our eyes for a while or put away our electronics. B．We can get at least eight hours’ sleep and do activities like yoga. C．We can rest for a few minutes every two hours during our workday. D．We can talk to our friends and share the terrible things we have met. 3．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Sensory rest. B．Sensory tiredness. C．Mental tiredness. D．Background noise. 4．Which of the following can be put back into the blank? A．Find peace in nature. B．Then comes creative rest. C．Physical rest is important. D．Rest can be found anywhere. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Rest is much more than sleep B．Please have enough sleep every night C．Spending time with friends is important D．Get up as long as you’ ve gotten enough sleep （2024·广东深圳·三模）Human voices produce much more fear in wild animals than the sound of lions, a study in South Africa has found. Scientists played recordings of people talking normally through speakers hidden at water holes in the Kruger National Park. About 95% of animals were completely scared and quickly ran away. Compared with human voices, recordings of angry roaring lions elicited much less alarm. During the experiment they noted that some elephants even tried to walk towards the sound when hearing the lion calls. The study’s findings suggest that the animals including elephants and giraffes have learnt that being close to humans is completely dangerous. It is the result of hunting, the use of guns and the use of dogs to catch them. The fear that animals show goes further than the Kruger National Park. A worldwide research shows wildlife fears humans more than any other animal-killers, according to the study. The researchers note that this produces a difficult task for areas which depend on wildlife tourism, because the human visitors they want to attract are scaring off the animals that they come to see. The findings also open up the possibility to protect endangered animals in the wild. Human sounds, when used properly, could help protect against hunting. “We are working on experiments testing whether we can stop endangered animals from coming to hot hunting areas,” the researchers said. 1．What has the study in South Africa found? A．Humans are more afraid of lions than wild animals. B．Wild animals are more afraid of lions than humans. C．Wild animals are more afraid of humans than lions. D．Lions are more afraid of humans than wild animals. 2．What does the underlined word “elicited” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Avoid. B．Cause. C．Catch. D．Attack. 3．What did some elephants do when hearing the lion calls? A．They stood still quietly. B．They ran away quickly. C．They got ready to fight. D．They headed for the sound. 4．Which is NOT the reason why humans are dangerous to animals? A．Humans hunt the animals. B．Guns are used a lot by humans. C．Humans use dogs to catch animals. D．Human voices are harmful to animals. 5．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．One difficult task. B．The wildlife tourism. C．The effect of the findings. D．Endangered animals protection. （2024·广东深圳·三模）Four children stood around a volunteer to share their drawings at the Baguang Looking-Glass Mangrove (银叶树) Wetland during Sunday’s nature education course. The free course is organised by Baguang Nature School. Led by volunteers, children and parents explore the wetland and enjoy the ancient trees. The oldest of all is more than five hundred years old. During the tour, people are able to find all kinds of looking-glass mangroves. “I drew a 500-year-old silver leaf tree. I coloured the leaves, and plan to finish the rest at home,” Peng Zhaohan, a 6-year-old boy, said. His father told the reporter about his son’s interest in exploring natural spaces. Another 6-year-old girl, Huang Xiyue, joined in the event with her parents. “By taking part in the event, our daughter can get close to nature,” Chen, Huang’s mother, said. “The event provided a chance for children to understand nature, with teachers using simple language during this wetland tour.” Chen added that the experience could help children be more aware of the importance of respecting nature and protecting the environment. “We organise these events two to four times each month, hoping to help children get enjoyment from these activities, and in turn, enhance their environmental awareness,” Ou Wei, a leader of Baguang Nature School, said. 1．What do we learn about the course from Paragraph 2? A．People have to pay. B．Only children are allowed. C．People explore on their own. D．People see different mangroves. 2．What does Peng Zhaohan like according to his father? A．Resting at home. B．Going to natural spaces. C．Drawing old trees. D．Colouring the tree leaves. 3．In Chen’s opinion, what can children get from the event? A．Develop an interest in language. B．Learn to respect teachers. C．Learn about nature in an easy way. D．Know more about drawing trees. 4．What does the underlined word “enhance” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Find. B．Increase. C．Spread. D．Change 5．In which part of the newspaper can we read this passage? A．Nature. B．Culture. C．Geography. D．History. （2024·广东深圳·一模）It might sound like magic, but in February, a paralyzed (瘫痪的) patient was able to drink water on his own by controlling a special glove with his brain. The glove then acted as his hand. This was a success in brain-machine interface (BMI，脑机接口) technology made by a team of Chinese scientists and doctors. BMI refers to creating a connection between the human brain and external devices (外部设备), making communication between the brain and computers. For paralyzed people, BMI can allow them to move and do simple things by themselves. On Oct.24, 2023, the team put a BMI chip (芯片) in the patient’s head. The chip can receive neural signals from the brain. After three months of home recovery training, the patient can now use his brain signals to control a special glove powered by air pressure. This helps him do things like drinking water independently. BMI technology usually means putting chips directly onto the patient’s brain. However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed. So it is an important breakthrough. It also uses a wireless power supply (无线电源), so the implanted (植入的) device doesn’t need a battery. In China, BMI technology is still in the early stages of research, with no products on the market yet. Some people are worried that tests may influence patients’ independence and even who they are. Ethical concerns (伦理问题) related to BMI also need to be addressed. These include whether the patient has a clear understanding of what is going on when they agree to take part in the test. 1．What does the term “brain-machine interface” refer to in the context of the text? A．Connecting the human brain to external devices. B．Creating a connection between two brains. C．Making communication between computers and machines. D．Enhancing brain power through technology. 2．How did the paralyzed patient in the text control the special glove to drink water? A．By using his hands. B．By speaking commands. C．By controlling it with his brain signals. D．By pressing buttons on the glove. 3．Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “breakthrough” in Paragraph 4? A．experiment B．creation C．mistake D．achievement 4．Why is the BMI technology mentioned in the text considered minimally invasive? A．Because it uses wireless power supply. B．Because it does not require a battery. C．Because it does not harm the patient’s brain. D．Because it connects directly to the patient’s brain. 5．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Patients can buy products with BMI technology. B．BMI technology is still under development. C．Many people are against BMI technology. D．BMI technology is widely used in the medical field. （2024·广东深圳·一模）①On December 23rd, 2023, the Global Tea Fair China Autumn (中国茶文化年会) was opened in Shenzhen. It attracted leaders, experts, buyers, lovers to enjoy the tea. ②For thousands of years, the tea that is loved by many people around the world. It has finally received top-level global recognition (认可) as a shared cultural treasure of our humans. Chinese tea culture began as early as over 5, 000 years ago. It’s said the ruler Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink by accident. But during the Three-Kingdom Period, people paid more attention to its medical value. In the Tang Dynasty, tea-tasting became an important part for poets’ life. One big fan of tea, Bai Juyi, wrote 64 poems about tea in his lifetime. ③According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely related to location and natural environment. The area of tea planting in China is about between 18°—37°N and 94°—122°E.This is why the tea in Guangdong is so delicious and famous. ④Tea-tasting customs are not only found across the country, but also influenced the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road.In western countries, tea first had the greatest influence on Britain in the 17th century, and then the whole of Europe. When it came to the late 18th and 19th centuries, 10% of a British person’s income (money made from work) at the time was spent on tea, making it an important expensive product. ⑤Now, the tea in Shenzhen and other areas of China has been cultural treasure of humans. 1．According to Para.2, we can learn ________. A．tea-tasting customs B．the history of tea C．the planting environment of tea D．the current situation of tea 2．Who may spend 10% of the income buying tea? A．Thomas Edison (1564-1616, British) B．Wiliam Shakespeare (1847-1931, American) C．Charles Dickens (1812-1870, British) D．Romain Rolland (1866-1944, French) 3．________ is the best place to grow tea plants. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A．Thanks to the ancient Silk Road, British people in 19 century could enjoy tea. B．Bai Juyi, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, was fond of drinking tea. C．Shen Nong intentionally (有意地) discovered tea as a drink. D．Tea was regarded as a kind of medicine in Three-Kingdom Period. （2024·广东深圳·一模）So, you’ve got a big test coming up or need to boost your grade in class. You’ve been told to study, but how do you do that? We interviewed a tutoring expert to bring you the best advice, so read on to learn how to study effectively so you can be the best student possible. Get organized. Managing your time can help you study better and wiser. Make a weekly schedule and devote a certain amount of time to study per day. The amount of time you spend is entirely up to you—even 30 minutes a day can make a difference. Minimize distractions. Silencing your phone and turning off the TV keeps you focused. The constant ping of a phone or background noise from a TV may not seem like a distraction (使人分心的事) , but they can keep your mind in 2 places at once. If you’re worried about texting a fiend, you’re not focused on studying. Take good notes in class. Being smart about your note-taking can help you study better. When in class, make sure you take the best notes you can. Catch all the important information, writing down what the teacher says or emphasizes (even if it’s not in the textbook). Not only do detailed notes help you study later, but they also help you stay alert and focused during the lesson. 1．What is the first step recommended for effective studying? A．Minimize distractions. B．Take good notes in class. C．Get organized. D．Devote a certain amount of time per day. 2．If you want to get organized, what should you do? A．Silence your phone while studying. B．Manage your time. C．Study with TV opened. D．Take notes in class. 3．Why is it important to take good notes in class? A．To impress your teacher. B．To stay alert and focused during the lesson. C．To show off to your classmates. D．To avoid studying later. 4．How can minimizing distractions help with effective studying? A．It can help you catch all the important information. B．It can keep your mind in 2 places at once. C．It can help you stay focused. D．It can make studying more fun. 5．Where would you probably read this article? A．In a science journal. B．In a fiction. C．In a diary. D．In a school magazine. （2024·广东深圳·二模）Several stick puppets dressed in traditional costumes are playing and having fun on the stage. They can change their facial expressions and do difficult movements. The puppeteers use three rods to control the puppets from below. This amazing art needs hard work from people like Wang Maowei, a 40-year-old puppet maker from Xiaoyi in Shanxi. Stick puppets have a long history in Xiaoyi. They became popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Wang fell in love with puppet-making when he was a teenager and decided to focus on learning this skill. In 2008, Xiaoyi’s stick puppets were recognized as part of China’s national cultural heritage. Making a stick puppet takes about 40 to 50 days. They are usually 75 centimetres to 1 metre tall and have different costumes for different plays. To make them, you need to understand art and have basic skills. Wang says that traditional Xiaoyi puppet plays use the style of local operas, which are liked by older people. But he realized that to attract more people, he needed to change the puppets’ appearance. Traditionally, stick puppets are made of wood, which is time-consuming and heavy. But Wang found that craft paper is a better material. It’s lighter and easier to put things inside the puppets’ heads to make them move. Some puppets can even do face-changing, which is a special skill in Chinese operas. Journey to the West, a famous Chinese novel, is often shown as a puppet play. In the story, the Monkey King has special powers. To show this in the play, Wang uses special techniques to make the puppet’s eyes move. His hard work and creativity make the puppet shows even more exciting and enjoyable for everyone to watch. 1．What is Wang Maowei best at? A．Stick products. B．Traditional dresses. C．Puppet making. D．Drama performance. 2．When was Xiaoyi’s head puppet added to the National Cultural Heritage List? A．The Ming Dynasty. B．The Qing Dynasty. C．In 2000. D．In 2008. 3．Why did Wang decide to change the appearance of the stick head puppet? A．To make puppet better. B．To use new materials. C．To match modern arts. D．To attract more audience. 4．What’s the difference between Wang’s new puppet and the traditional one? A．More beautiful appearance. B．Much easier performance. C．Much easier to make. D．More lasting material. 5．What is the writer’s attitude towards Wang Maowei’s work? A．Likes. B．Questions. C．Partly agrees. D．Disagrees. （2024·广东深圳·模拟预测）In recent years, more and more people have thought that the younger generation is staying away from the news, and as a result, however, couldn’t be further from the truth, 85% of youngsters say that keeping up to date with the news is important to them, and 69% receive news every day. The older generation likes reading newspapers. However, the younger generation does not buy a daily newspaper. This doesn’t mean that they don’t follow the news. Born into the age of the Internet, the younger generation simply receives news through the digital devices (数字设备), computers, smartphones, compared to just 21% of those older people. Social media also plays an important part in offering the news to the younger generation. It was also shown that most youngsters actually don’t look for news from social media, but choose to follow it once they see it there. In other words, they discover it by chance and then follow the news. For example, news headlines appear. These catch the user’s eye and the user reads them. At present, young people don’t depend on social media for the serious news. For these kinds of news. According to a study, motivations (动机) for following the news are also diverse according to the generation. For the younger generation, the news is largely about being convenient. For the older generation, however, the motivation is greatly about the habit. All in all, it is fair to say that news plays an important part in all our everyday lives. However, what is different between the generations is why and how it is received. 1．What is a common misunderstanding about young people? A．They use the Internet for news. B．They prefer reading newspapers. C．They don’t care about other people. D．They don’t follow the news at all. 2．What do Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly tell us about the younger generation? A．How they get the news. B．How they use smartphones. C．What they like doing online. D．Why they read news headlines. 3．What does the underlined word “diverse” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Similar. B．Ordinary. C．Different. D．Popular. 4．What does the passage suggest about the news? A．It is only important for older people. B．It is mostly followed in traditional ways. C．Reading it is only a habit of the younger generation. D．It is important for younger and older generations but received differently. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．News habits: the young vs the old B．Different generations’ online activities C．The younger generation’s living habits D．Why the younger generation goes online （2024·广东深圳·模拟预测）A meeting was held to make the use of AI more responsible and safe. The AI Safety Summit (人工智能安全峰会) took place in the UK from Nov.1 to 2, 2023. People from some different countries, AI-related companies and organizations attended this event. A paper called the Bletchley Declaration (《布莱奇力宣言》) on AI safety was signed by 28 countries including China, the US, and the European Union during the event. The paper highlighted (强调) shared worries about AI risks and safety. For example, AI system might make unfair choices. AI software (软件) used in interviewing people might not treat everyone fairly. People worry that AI software might use the personal information and background in bad ways. China’s Vice-Minister (副部长) of Science and Technology, Wu Zhaohui, mentioned that the global action on AI governance (治理) that China brought up earlier during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (第三届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛) in Beijing. Wu also talked about the importance of focusing on people, being responsible and making sure there are mutual benefits (互惠互利)  in AI development. Before the summit, the UK government made some funding plans (拨款计划). They hope to provide training to make sure that workers are ready for the future change with AI. Workers need to learn how to use AI tools. For example, people in customer service jobs are being taught to use AI chatbots (聊天机器人) to deal with common customer questions. This way, people can do more important tasks while chatbots do simpler ones. 1．Why was the meeting held in the UK? A．To make the use of AI safe and better. B．To unite the nations and fight against the Covid-19. C．To call on nations to protect the environment. D．To deal with the global warming problem. 2．How many countries signed the paper “The Bletchley Declaration” during the event? A．21. B．25. C．28. D．51. 3．Which is TRUE according to the article? A．The meeting was held in the US from Nov.1 to 2. B．Some companies and organizations related to AI were not invited to this event. C．The UK government plan to put some money in dealing with pollution working with AI. D．China had made contribution in global action dealing with AI governance. 4．How can AI help people according to the article? A．AI chatbots can deal with some difficult questions instead of people in customer service jobs. B．Trained workers will be able to use AI as a tool to help with their work. C．AI can always make a wise choice instead of people in an interview. D．AI can always make good use of the information it has got. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we read this kind of article? A．Sports. B．Entertainment. C．Science and Technology. D．Education. （2024·广东深圳·三模）Since humans sent the first satellite to space in the 1950s, scientists have been studying an important topic: how to grow food in space if humans will one day live there. A recent experiment at the Tiangong space station makes a big step forward. Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) during the Shenzhou XⅣ task. “The rice seedlings are growing very well,” said Zheng Huiqiong, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Since the rice experiment began on July 29, the seedlings of the tall shoot rice variety (品种) have reached a height of 30 centimeters. The seedlings of the short shoot rice variety have grown to 5 centimeters, China Daily reported on Aug. 30. While there have been other rice experiments in space, this one is the first of its kind to produce the complete life cycle of a plant—it begins with a seed and ends with a grown plant producing new seeds. Such food-growing experiments are not just for astronauts. They can also solve food problems on Earth. By sending seeds to space, we can change the genes of seeds, thanks to micro-gravity, the special space light and the lack (缺乏) of air. Then, the production of these seeds is greatly increased on Earth. For more than 30 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds in space. They are widely planted in the field every year. According to Yao Tong, an engineer from a research center, 30 percent of strawberries sold in Beijing are “space strawberries”, which are as big as eggs. The center has also produced “space tomatoes” with the production increased by 30 percent, and “space bananas” with a growth shortened from 13 months to 9 months. 1．Why does the writer mention the first satellite sent by humans in Paragraph 1? A．To explain the food shortage in space. B．To introduce some Chinese man-made satellites. C．To show the achievement of Chinese farming technology. D．To show the improvement of growing food in space. 2．What can we know from the experiment at Tiangong space station? A．Its plant has a complete life cycle. B．Its seedlings come from the Earth. C．It begins with a fully-grown plant. D．It uses completely new rice varieties. 3．Why do we grow food in space? a. To feed astronauts.     b. To study micro-gravity.      c. To increase production on Earth.         d. To research on the space light. A．ab B．bc C．bd D．ac 4．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．Over 260 new types of seeds are planted every year. B．30 percent of “space strawberries” can be as big as eggs. C．Space tomatoes can be produced in a shorter time. D．People don’t need to worry about food anymore. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To show the influence of space planting. B．To introduce space planting and its advantages. C．To explain why space planting is successful. D．To sell products planted in space. （2024·广东深圳·三模）阅读下列短文，从下面每小题给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 What is your first impression of bamboo in China? Is it only a kind of plant on the food list of pandas? No! It is also used in single bamboo drifting (漂), an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) passed from the ancient times among the people in Guizhou Province. Single bamboo drifting has been performed for more than 2, 000 years. In the past, people who lived on the bank of the Chishui River used it as a method to go across the river. Now, with the development of modern society, this skill has been regarded as a sport or a special way of performance by local people. Middle school students in Guizhou practise the sport and compete in the Chinese National Games. The requirements of the sport are simple, yet demanding! Athletes must balance on a bamboo pole (杆), only as wide as one’s foot, and guide it down the river with a thin stick. But there’s more than just guiding. While keeping balance on the narrow bamboo pole with the thin stick, the athletes are performing skills and tricks. Jumping and push-ups are some of the most common ones, and those who are more experienced often use their imagination to try out more difficult moves. Yang Liu, a 25-year-old “water fairy (仙人)” from Zunyi, Guizhou, dancing on the river in traditional Chinese costume, is an inheritor (继承人) of single bamboo drifting. For over ten years, combining drifting with dancing, Yang has put fresh energy into this traditional art. It’s not easy to stand, let alone dance on a single bamboo. So not surprisingly, Yang has experienced a countless falls and failures. Thanks to her efforts, though, single bamboo drifting has become famous on the Internet and well-known in the world. 1．In ancient times, what was single bamboo drifting used for? A．A kind of sport. B．A way of dance. C．A form of traditional art. D．A type of transportation. 2．What does the underlined word “demanding” probably mean? A．challenging B．interesting C．comfortable D．enjoyable 3．Why is a stick needed in single bamboo drifting? A．To try out difficult moves. B．To guide and balance. C．To perform different tricks. D．To practise and compete. 4．What do we know about Yang Liu? A．She was a fairy from an old story. B．She kept practising for over 10 years. C．She was good at the skill from the start. D．She didn’t like the traditional art. 5．What mainly made single bamboo drifting famous around the world? A．The spread of sports spirits. B．The development of tourism. C．The great efforts of inheritors. D．The popularity of Chinese festivals. （2024·广东深圳·三模）Scientists have grown plants in soil that came from the Moon. The plants didn’t grow as well as those grown in soil from Earth, but the experiment marks an important step towards growing plants on the Moon. The Moon’s soil is called “regolith (风化层),” and there’s not a lot of it on Earth. Most of it was collected over 50 years ago during different space trips. Because the regolith is so valuable, it took the scientists many years to use it. The scientists didn’t receive much soil. The regolith came from three different space trips. Some soil was taken from the top layer (层) of the Moon’s surface, while the rest came from deeper layers. Different soil depths helped scientists understand how different layers of Moon soil affect plant growth. The scientists chose a special plant for their experiment. It’s a small plant related to broccoli that can grow in very little soil. Scientists know a lot about the DNA of this plant, which helps them understand how it grows in the soil it’s planted in. The plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, is widely used in research due to its simple genes and rapid growth. By studying changes in the DNA of the plants growing in the Moon’s soil, scientists may one day find new ways to help plants grow better in the Moon’s soil. This research is important for long trips to the Moon and future efforts to live in space. “The ability to take plants successfully with us to the Moon is how we’ll grow our own food,” said one of the researchers. “Showing that plants will grow in the Moon’s soil is actually a huge step in that direction.” The experiment’s success opens the door for future progress in growing food in space. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．The plants in the Moon’s soil grew better than those in Earth’s soil. B．Scientists have successfully grown plants on the Moon. C．The plants in the Moon’s soil didn’t grow as well as in Earth’s soil. D．Plants cannot grow in Moon soil at all. 2．Why did it take the scientists many years to be allowed to use “regolith”? A．It cannot be used to grow plants. B．It was kept by space programs. C．It was collected from the Moon. D．It is very valuable. 3．What can we infer about the plant chosen for the experiment? A．It would change its DNA． B．It needed little soil. C．It could grow well in the regolith. D．Scientists know little about its DNA． 4．Why are scientists studying DNA changes in plants grown in Moon soil? A．To learn about the history of the Moon. B．To create new types of plants for space. C．To improve the quality of Moon soil. D．To understand how plants grow in different environments. 5．What is the main ides nf the passage? A．Scientists grew plants in Moon soil. B．Astronauts returned to Earth safely. C．Space programs collected soil ftom the Moon. D．Explorers grew food on the Moon. （2024·广东深圳·三模）Mangrove forests (红树林) are very important to coastal environments. About 35% of all sea life depends on mangrove forests at some point in their life. Unfortunately, this year, cutting down trees and rising sea levels have greatly affected mangrove forests worldwide. In the Gulf of Thailand, the state of mangrove forests is especially concerning. Compared with healthy mangroves those in the Gulf of Thailand show clear differences. Firstly, healthy mangroves have thick roots which provide shelter to sea creatures, while unhealthy mangroves are often empty and broken. Secondly, they offer different environmental benefits. Healthy mangroves protect coastlines from being worm away and provide safe places for fish and other sea life to breed (繁殖). However, damaged mangroves lose these abilities, leading to increased wearing away of the coast and fewer kinds of sea life. The recent decrease in fish populations in the Gulf of Thailand is likely linked to the state of mangrove forests. Harmful human activities, such as cutting down trees and pollution, harm the mangroves and upset the food chain, changing the habitat for various sea creatures. Additionally, water pollution and climate change have made the condition of mangrove environments worse, forcing sea animals to move to other areas. The beautiful mangrove forests are very valuable for keeping coastal environments healthy. Efforts to protect and restore these forests are very important for saving sea life diversity (多样性) and supporting the ways of life of coastal communities. 1．What has caused the harm to mangrove forests this year? A．Coastal animals. B．About 35% of all sea life. C．Sea creatures. D．Cutting down trees and rising sea levels. 2．What does the underlined word “those” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Mangrove forests. B．Sea creatures. C．Breeding grounds. D．Coastal areas. 3．What caused the decrease in fish populations in the Gulf of Thailand? A．Changes in sea water temperature. B．The state of mangrove forests. C．Increased fishing activities. D．Water pollution and climate change 4．What may the writer continue to discuss in the last paragraph? A．Ways to prevent the coast from wearing away. B．Solutions to water pollution. C．Actions to protect the mangrove forests. D．Reasons for climate change. 5．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In a novel. B．In a science report. C．In a travel guide. D．In a fashion magazine. （24-25九年级下·广东深圳·开学考试）Are you troubled by housework, such as cleaning tables or tidying your room? Do you need a helping hand? Recently, the robot Mobile Aloha made by scientists at Standford University in the US became popular online. In the video posted, we can see the robot preparing dishes on its own. It’s also good at watering plants, petting cats, cleaning the floor and washing clothes. Sounds good! Well, another video posted by researchers may disappoint some people. Mobile Aloha isn’t good at doing housework on its own. Instead, it learns from human actions before doing each kind of housework. When the situation changes, it can’t work well without a human “teaching” it. So it may break dishes, bump into things and even burn a pot. The robot can successfully move chairs 80 percent of the time, said the team after they did more research on it. For cooking dishes, it’s only 40 percent. In short, it’s far from perfect. In fact, AI robots are good at tasks such as math and playing chess, but they face challenges when it comes to simpler actions like cleaning. And it’s the same for Mobile Aloha. For example, if its body doesn’t move correctly—even just with a small deviation, its arm may move too far to pick up a glass. “Robots are not ready to take over the world,” the team posted online. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By showing a finding. B．By asking questions. C．By making a comparison. D．By imagining a scene. 2．What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3? A．To show the latest findings of the team. B．To prove that robots can do nothing right. C．To support an opinion that robots are not perfect. D．To explain the main function of Mobile Aloha is moving chairs. 3．What does the underlined word “deviation” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．damage B．progress C．effort D．mistake 4．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The importance of robots to the world. B．The latest researchers on robots. C．Some disadvantages of robots. D．Some ways to produce perfect robots. 5．In which part of the newspaper can we read the passage? A．EDUCATION B．CULTURE C．PEOPLE D．TECHNOLOGY （24-25九年级下·广东深圳·开学考试）You must have heard of “city bu city”(meaning city or not city), an internet buzzword (流行语) created by foreign blogger Baobaoxiong. It’s used to ask if a place feels like a big, fashionable city. Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China much more easily due to the visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策). Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa as long as they have a travel document (文件) and a connecting ticket (联运机票) to leave. The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. Back then, it allowed travelers to stay for 72 hours in seven different big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across provincial areas. It has attracted more travelers to China. In the first three months of this year, 266 percent more foreigners came to China through visa-free policy compared with the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration of China (国家移民管理局). △ Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China. “ This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China. We want to see exactly what it’s like by ourselves, “ said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was incredibly beautiful and modern”, totally different from what he had heard about China from Western media. Yuyuantantian, a new media account (账号) under China Media Group, looked at 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous spots like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, but now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China, said Yuyuantantian. 1．Why does the writer mention “city bu city” at the beginning of the passage? A．To let us learn about an English idiom. B．To introduce the blogger Baobaoxiong. C．To lead to the main topic of the article. D．To show us some modern cities in China. 2．What does the National Immigration Administration of China’s data show? A．Most foreigners prefer to stay in China for more than six days. B．The policy is only welcomed by some young foreign people. C．The number of foreign visitors in China is decreasing due to the policy. D．An important increase in foreigners coming to China because of the policy. 3．Which one is the best to fill in the blank △ ? A．Seeing is believing. B．No pains, no gains. C．Practice makes perfect. D．When in Rome, do as Romans do. 4．According to the passage, why do more foreigners visit China now? A．They want to follow the internet buzzword” city bu city”. B．They are attracted by 144 hours visa-free transit policy. C．China has become the most fashionable country in the world. D．They are curious about the Western media’s description of China. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Famous tourist spots in China are not attractive any more. B．Foreigners are curious about shared bikes and square dancing in China. C．Foreigners are interested in knowing a real China through daily activities. D．Yuyuantantian was attracted by different travel videos made by foreigners. 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 $$