2025年中考英语考前压轴阅读模拟训练

材料一 A fossil discovery in the Dominican Republic has led scientists to believe that ancient crocodile - like predators once roamed the Caribbean islands. The predators, called sebecids, are now extinct. Scientists used to think that sebecids lived in South America until about 11 million years ago. The recent discovery shows that they carried on living in the Caribbean in crocodile - like form for at least five million years after they died out in South America. A few sebecid fossils have already been found in the Caribbean. Around 30 years ago, two 18 - million - year - old teeth were found in Cuba. They were very sharp, so scientists knew they belonged to a predator. Another, dating back to 29 million years, was also found in Puerto Rico. However, scientists couldn't tell which animal they belonged to from just the teeth. In 2023, locals were building a new road in the Dominican Republic when they unearthed a tooth and two bones from the spine. After scientists took a closer look at these fossils, they were able to confirm that sebecids once lived in the Caribbean. Scientists are now having another look at what the ancient Caribbean environment was like. Jonathan Bloch from the Florida Museum of Natural History said, “It’s exciting to think about what might be discovered next in the Caribbean fossil record as we explore back further in time.” Lazaro Vi ola - Lop z, the lead author on the study, said their discovery was “only the tip of the iceberg”. 阅读理解题 1.What did the fossil discovery in the Dominican Republic lead scientists to believe? A. Ancient crocodiles still live in the Caribbean. B. Sebecids once roamed Caribbean islands. C. New crocodile - like species exist now. D. South American sebecids never died out. 2.Where did scientists originally think sebecids lived until about 11 million years ago? A. Caribbean islands B. Dominican Republic C. South America D. Florida 3.How long did sebecids live in the Caribbean after dying out in South America? A. At least five million years B. About 11 million years C. 18 million years D. 29 million years 4.What were found in Cuba around 30 years ago? A. A tooth and two spine bones B. Two 18 - million - year - old teeth C. A 29 - million - year - old tooth D. Fossils of living sebecids 5.Why couldn't scientists tell the animal from the earlier teeth? A. The teeth were too small. B. Only teeth were found, not enough to identify. C. The teeth belonged to many animals. D. Scientists didn't study them carefully. 6.What did locals find while building a new road in 2023? A. Living sebecids B. A tooth and two spine bones C. Ancient Caribbean environment clues D. Fossils from South America 7.What are scientists doing now after the new discovery? A. Stopping further exploration. B. Only studying the found fossils. C. Re - examining the ancient Caribbean environment. D. Ignoring other fossil records. 8.Who said “It’s exciting to think about what might be discovered next...” ? A. Lazaro Vi ola - Lop z B. Jonathan Bloch C. Scientists in the Dominican Republic D. Cuban scientists 9.What does “only the tip of the iceberg” mean in the context? A. The discovery is very small compared to what's out there. B. The fossils are like icebergs. C. Only icebergs were found. D. The discovery is as big as an iceberg tip. 10.What is the main idea of the text? A. How to find sebecid fossils. B. The history of sebecids in South America. C. A fossil discovery showing sebecids' Caribbean presence. D. Why sebecids became extinct. 阅读表达题 1.What are the steps mentioned to give a good speech? 2. Why are numbers important in making a speech memorable? 3. If you were giving a speech about protecting the environment, what interesting facts with numbers would you include? 4. How would you manage your nerves if you felt very nervous before a speech? 5.What should you do after rehearsing a speech in front of friends or family? 材料二 A team of researchers are feeling hopeful about the future of axolotls after a recent project in Mexico City, the country’s capital. They released 18 axolotls that had been bred in captivity into artificial wetlands, where the animals thrive. Axolotls are critically endangered but there were once large numbers living in wetlands and lakes in southern Mexico City. In 1998, researchers said there were 6,000 axolotls per square kilometre in Lake Xochimilco. By 2014, there were just 36 per square kilometre. Their population has shrunk because of pollution and human activity. The quality of the water in Mexico City’s canals, which flow into the nearby lakes, has got worse over time. Also, rainbow trout living in fish farms have escaped into the lakes and eaten food usually consumed by axolotls. The researchers in Mexico started their project by studying axolotls to work out what the animals’ ideal living conditions would be. They worked with local farmers and volunteers to create wetland areas where the axolotls could live. The axolotls were all tagged with a tracking device before they were released, so the scientists could keep an eye on how they were all doing. The study found that the creatures adapted well in the wetlands. They had gained weight, which showed that they had been finding and eating food in their new home. The team also noticed that some axolotls spent lots of their time with another individual, as if they had made “friends”. Most of the axolotls survived; however, two of them were caught by great egrets, a type of wetland bird. The researchers said they plan to train volunteers to help them be more aware of predators in the hope that it will help axolotls survive in the wild. One of the researchers on the study, Dr Luis Zambrano, told BBC News, “If we lose this species, we lose part of our Mexican identity.” 阅读理解题 1.What gave researchers hope about axolotls' future? A. Finding many wild axolotls. B. A project releasing captive - bred axolotls. C. Stopping pollution in Mexico City. D. Discovering new axolotl habitats. 2.Where were the axolotls released? A. Into fish farms. B. Into Lake Xochimilco. C. Into artificial wetlands. D. Into polluted canals. 3.Why has the axolotl population shrunk? A. Due to pollution and human activity. B. Because of too many great egrets. C. As rainbow trout need more space. D. For they don't adapt to wetlands. 4.What problem do rainbow trout cause for axolotls? A. They pollute the water. B. They eat axolotls' food. C. They attack axolotls directly. D. They take over axolotl habitats. 5.How did researchers prepare for releasing axolotls? A. They cleaned the canals first. B. They studied axolotls' ideal living conditions. C. They removed all great egrets. D. They bred more axolotls in captivity. 6.What did the tracking devices help researchers do? A. Catch escaped rainbow trout. B. Clean the polluted water. C. Monitor axolotls' condition in wetlands. D. Train volunteers to protect axolotls. 7.What showed axolotls adapted well in wetlands? A. They made many “friends”. B. Their population increased. C. They gained weight. D. They stayed away from predators. 8.What happened to two of the released axolotls? A. They were eaten by great egrets. B. They escaped to fish farms. C. They got lost in the wetlands. D. They couldn't find enough food. 9.What will researchers do to help axolotls survive? A. Breed more axolotls in captivity. B. Clean the lakes and canals. C. Train volunteers to watch for predators. D. Move axolotls to safer habitats. 10.What does Dr Luis Zambrano say about axolotls? A. They are not important to Mexico. B. Losing them means losing part of Mexican identity. C. They can survive without human help. D. Their future is already secure. 阅读表达题 1. What project made researchers hopeful about axolotls' future? 2. Name two factors that caused axolotls' population decline. 3. If you were a researcher, what other ways would you try to protect axolotls? 4. Why do you think protecting species like axolotls is important for a country's identity? 5. How did axolotls show they adapted well to the wetlands? 材料三 For many people, pets are part of the family. This might mean you let them snuggle up with you on the sofa or sneak under the covers on a chilly night. For others, pets are still loved but they’re banned from jumping up onto the sofa or venturing into carpeted areas or bedrooms. This is because animals walk around outdoors and then come straight into the house. Many also shed fur naturally or feel the urge to claw furniture. Although pets bring joy to many homes, some people say it’s important to set boundaries and stop them from sitting on the furniture. Cat and dog beds were invented to give pets their own places to lie down, and sofas were invented for humans to relax on. What do you think – should pets be allowed on the furniture? YES – pets are part of the family What could be better than having your furry friend curled up next to you? Snuggling is an opportunity for humans and pets to bond. Animals can often sense when you’re upset and might offer comfort or do something funny to cheer you up. Some people say it’s unhygienic to share spaces with animals because they can spread dirt and germs, but humans can be unhygienic too, by putting their feet on the sofa, for example, or their shoes on the bed. As long as pets are kept well groomed and treated for fleas, a guttural scratch and chew, and besides, you can train pets not to scratch and fine furniture. Pets are part of the family and if it becomes a problem most can be trained to go to their bed when told to get off the furniture. Three reasons why pets should be allowed on the furniture 1. Snuggling up to their humans on a sofa or bed can help pets bond with their owners. It makes both humans and animals happier. 2. Some pets are groomed and trained very well. You wouldn’t ban a human from sitting on your furniture so why ban a pet? 3. If it does become a problem, then pets can be trained to get off the furniture when they’re told to do so. NO – furniture is for humans only Pets might damage furniture by jumping on it with muddy paws, chewing or scratching. Animals can be smelly too. Furniture is expensive to clean or even replace if it gets damaged. Having pets on sofa spreads germs and bacteria. Having pets on beds could lead to an accident. For example, a pet could end up eating human food if they’re able to roam wherever they wish. This could be bad for them. Allowing pets on the furniture could make them start to think the sofa or bed is their territory, which could lead to them being aggressive to anyone who tries to move them. Pets are not humans so different rules should apply to them, particularly if other people come round to visit. Three reasons why pets should not be allowed on the furniture 1. Pets are animals, not humans. Their behaviour can damage furniture. 2. Animals carry germs and bacteria. Being allowed to go on the furniture also makes it more likely they will get hold of human food, which they shouldn’t eat. Chocolate and grapes, for example, are dangerous for dogs. 3. Setting boundaries ensures that pets listen to their humans and follow commands, which is good for them. LAST WEEK’S POLL Last week, we asked if typing is better than handwriting. The vote was quite close but more of you felt that typing is easier to read and you can correct your mistakes. “Typing is much faster and neater – you don’t need to look for a piece of paper and pencil.” “Too much is being taken over by tech… we don’t want to lose one of our oldest skills to it.” 阅读理解题 1.Why are some pets banned from jumping onto sofas or entering certain areas? A. Because pets don't like those areas. B. Because animals can bring in dirt, shed fur or claw furniture. C. Because sofas are only for humans to sleep on. D. Because pets prefer their own beds. 2.What's one argument for allowing pets on furniture from the “YES” side? A. Pets can always be trained to not damage furniture. B. Snuggling helps pets and owners bond and makes them happier. C. Pets are cleaner than humans. D. Furniture is not expensive to replace. 3.According to the “NO” side, what problem can having pets on furniture cause? A. Pets will always be aggressive to visitors. B. Pets will never follow human commands. C. Pets might damage furniture or spread germs. D. Pets will eat all the human food. 4.What can be done if pets on furniture become a problem according to the “YES” side? A. Ban pets from the house. B. Train pets to get off the furniture when told. C. Replace all the furniture. D. Keep pets outside all the time. 5.What was last week's poll about? A. Whether pets should be allowed on furniture. B. Whether typing is better than handwriting. C. Whether technology is taking over skills. D. Whether animals can sense human emotions. 6.Which of these is a reason from the “NO” side for not allowing pets on furniture? A. Pets need to bond with owners. B. Pets are part of the family. C. Pets can carry germs and get into human food. D. Well - groomed pets won't make furniture dirty. 7.What do proponents of allowing pets on furniture say about hygiene? A. Humans can be unhygienic too, so it's not just a pet problem. B. Pets are always very hygienic. C. Furniture can easily be cleaned of pet germs. D. Germs from pets don't affect humans. 8.Why might allowing pets on furniture lead to aggression in pets according to the “NO” side? A. Pets get angry when moved from their beds. B. Pets think the furniture is their territory and act aggressively when moved. C. Pets are naturally aggressive towards humans. D. Pets don't like sharing furniture with humans. 9.What's an advantage of typing mentioned in last week's poll? A. It helps keep an old skill alive. B. It's faster and neater, and mistakes can be corrected. C. It doesn't require any tools like paper and pencil. D. It's better for improving handwriting. 10.Which statement best summarizes the overall topic? A. Discussing whether pets should be allowed on furniture. B. Talking about the benefits of having pets in the family. C. Explaining how to train pets to behave on furniture. D. Describing last week's poll about typing and handwriting. 阅读表达题 1.Why do some people ban pets from certain areas like sofas? 2. What's one reason from the “YES” side for allowing pets on furniture? 3. Do you think pets should be allowed on furniture? Why or why not? 4. How can we balance keeping pets happy and maintaining a clean home with furniture? 5. What was the result of last week's poll, and what were the opinions? 材料一参考答案 阅读理解: 1-5 BCABB 6-9BCBAC 阅读表达: 1.Research your topic, write your speech, begin practicing, rehearse for others, manage your nerves. 2.Numbers help to make a speech memorable as they add a specific and concrete element, making the content easier for the audience to recall. 3.I’d say “Every year, about 18 million acres of forest are lost, which is like losing 27 football fields every minute.” Or “Around 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in the oceans each year.” 4.I’d take deep breaths, remind myself that mistakes are okay and the audience is supportive, and maybe visualize a successful speech beforehand. 5.Ask for feedback to know what to improve, like aspects of eye contact, speaking speed, or gestures. 材料二参考答案 阅读理解: 1-5 BCABB 6-10CCACB 阅读表达: 1.A project where 18 captive - bred axolotls were released into artificial wetlands. 2.Pollution and human activity; rainbow trout eating their food.(任意两个导致种群减少的因素,如水质变差等也可 ) 3.I’d try to set up more protected wetland areas, work with local communities to reduce pollution at the source, and maybe do more research on axolotl genetics to help with breeding. 4.Protecting such species is important because they are part of the country’s natural heritage. They have cultural significance and tell a story about the local environment. Losing them would mean losing a unique part of what makes the country’s nature and identity special. 5.They gained weight, which indicated they were finding and eating food in the new home, and some even seemed to make “friends”. 材料三参考答案 阅读理解: 1-5 BBCBB 6-10BACBA 阅读表达: 阅读表达题(答案) 1.Because animals can bring in dirt from outdoors, shed fur, or have the urge to claw furniture. 2.Snuggling up to humans on furniture helps pets and owners bond and makes both happier.(或其他 “YES” 侧理由,如宠物训练得好就该被允许等 ) 3.I think pets can be allowed on furniture sometimes. If they are well - groomed and trained not to damage it, it’s a nice way to bond. But if there are concerns about hygiene or furniture damage, maybe limit it to certain times or areas. 4.We can train pets to have their own beds and use them most of the time, but allow supervised snuggling on furniture occasionally. Regular grooming and cleaning of furniture can also help. And setting clear boundaries, like training pets to get off when asked, works too. 5.Last week's poll was about whether typing is better than handwriting. More people felt typing is easier to read and mistakes can be corrected. Opinions included that typing is faster/neater and that too much tech might make us lose old skills. 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $$