专题02 阅读理解之说明文（浙江专用）-【好题汇编】三年（2023-2025）中考英语真题分类汇编

专题02 阅读理解之说明文 （2025·浙江·中考真题）Plains wanderers are small, rare birds that live in grasslands. Unlike most birds, female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males. Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals like foxes, while males often sit on the eggs to keep them warm. These birds are hard to find because their feathers blend into the grass, making them look like part of the landscape. Sadly, their numbers have been dropping because people are taking over their grassland homes for farms and cities. To save them, scientists are using AI. The key is the birds’ calls. Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly. Scientists put microphones in the grasslands to record sounds all day and night. Then they put these recordings into a computer program. The AI learns to tell the wanderers’ calls apart from other noises, like the wind blowing or insects chirping. This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have. “AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them,” says Dr. Lee, who leads the project. “We can find the most important areas for them and work to protect those places.” Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds. Without AI, they might not have found it. Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife. 1．What do we know about plains wanderers? A．Males are larger than females. B．They are easy to find in grasslands. C．Mother birds are bigger and protect babies. D．They are common in many habitats. 2．The underlined word “monitor” in the last paragraph probably means “________”. A．see B．catch C．feed D．follow 3．How do scientists use AI to find plains wanderers? A．By taking photos of their nests. B．By tracking their flying paths. C．By counting eggs in the grass. D．By analyzing calls from mother birds. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why plains wanderers are rare. B．How mother wanderers protect their chicks. C．What AI can do in daily life. D．How scientists use AI to protect plains wanderers. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了濒危鸟类平原流浪鸟的独特习性及科学家利用AI技术保护该物种的创新方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males.”及“Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals”可知，母鸟体型较大，并会保护幼鸟，故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them”“We can find the most important areas for them”“Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds”可知，AI可以帮助人们监控到这些鸟的一些情况，所以划线单词与follow词义最相近，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly.…This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have.”可知，通过分析母鸟的叫声来寻找平原流浪鸟，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife.”可判断，本文介绍了濒危鸟类平原流浪鸟的独特习性及科学家利用AI技术保护该物种的创新方法，故选D。 （2025·浙江·中考真题）Sun protection is more than just avoiding sunburn—it’s about keeping your skin healthy and feeling good all summer long. Here are some ways to protect yourself. 1. Use sunscreen (防晒霜) properly Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher 20-30 minutes before going outside. Don’t forget to reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. Studies show that most people apply too little sunscreen, so using enough (about 1 teaspoon for the face) is key. 2. Wear the right clothes Wear long sleeves, hats, and UV-protective sunglasses. Dark-colored clothes with tight weaves block more UV rays than light ones. A good pair of sunglasses not only protects your eyes but also prevents fine lines around the eyes caused by squinting (眯眼). 3. Seek shade during peak hours The sun is strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use natural shade from trees or create your own shade with umbrellas or tents. 4. Drink enough water Drinking plenty of water is important for skin health and overall comfort. When you sweat, your body loses water and salt, so drink lots of water even if you’re not thirsty. You can also enjoy drinks like tea or fruit juice. By following these steps, you’ll reduce the risk of skin damage. Then you can enjoy being outside without worry. Remember: healthy skin means feeling good! 1．Sun protection can not only prevent sunburn but make us _________. A．avoid sweating B．look young C．prevent allergies D．feel good 2．What should you do to keep skin healthy during hot weather? A．Wear light-colored clothes. B．Drink lots of water. C．Avoid using sunglasses. D．Apply sunscreen once a day. 3．This article is most likely taken from which section of a magazine? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Science. D．Travel. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了防晒的重要性，并介绍了一些防晒的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sun protection is more than just avoiding sunburn—it’s about keeping your skin healthy and feeling good all summer long”可知，防晒不仅能防止晒伤，还能让我们感觉良好。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Drinking plenty of water is important for skin health and overall comfort”可知，在炎热的天气里，多喝水对皮肤健康很重要。故选B。 3．推理判断题。文章主要介绍了防晒的方法和重要性，这些内容与健康相关，因此文章最有可能来自杂志的健康版块。故选A。 （2024·浙江·中考真题）Every year, lots of animals around the world go on migrating (迁徙 ) journeys. Some need to find food, others are looking for somewhere to produce and raise their young. Migrations can be long and difficult for animals, but new research on birds has found that farmland along the way can help their progress. In spring, hundreds of thousands of birds living near Lake Poyang, in China, fly north to Siberia, Russia. On the way, they find places to stop and eat to keep their energy levels up for the long journey. Some birds, such as geese, eat young grass that starts to grow at the beginning of the season. This food can last for only a few weeks. And rising temperatures caused by climate change can sometimes make the grass grow earlier than usual. This means that some birds are arriving too late to eat the grass. As more land is used for farming, the natural wetlands where birds like to search for food are disappearing, too. A team of researchers have recently chosen to follow 246 birds, including geese and tundra swans, that are flying from Lake Poyang to Siberia. They find that the birds have changed their diets to adapt (适应) to the environments they pass through. As well as eating grass from the wetlands along the way, the birds are also eating seeds (种子) dropped by farmers. The researchers believe that seeds will become a more important part of migrating birds’ diets as more natural wetlands disappear. They suggest that if farmers use different ways of harvesting, such as using machines that leave behind more seeds in fields, it could help to feed migrating birds. However, they also say wetlands must be protected, so the birds can enjoy different foods during their long journeys. 1．Which can be a reason for animal migration according to Paragraph 1? A．Raising their babies. B．Enjoying the journey. C．Sending food to others. D．Taking care of the old. 2．What problem might the birds meet when flying from Lake Poyang to Siberia? A．There is no grass growing along the way. B．There is a sudden drop in temperature on the way. C．Fewer natural wetlands are left for them to find food. D．Some of the birds set out early and eat too much grass. 3．How do the birds adapt to the environments they pass through? A．By changing their diets. B．By changing the way they fly. C．By making their homes in wetlands. D．By making fiends with farmers. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Stop killing, stop polluting B．Save water, save life C．Bids help harvesting work D．Farms help migrating birds 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了农田如何帮助迁徙的鸟类。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Some need to find food, others are looking for somewhere to produce and raise their young.”可知，动物迁徙的原因之一是为了繁殖和抚养后代。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“As more land is used for farming, the natural wetlands where birds like to search for food are disappearing, too.”可知，鸟类在迁徙途中可能面临的问题是自然湿地的减少，导致觅食困难。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“They find that the birds have changed their diets to adapt (适应) to the environments they pass through.”可知，鸟类通过改变饮食来适应经过的环境。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。根据文章内容，尤其是第一段“farmland along the way can help their progress”以及第四段“seeds will become a more important part of migrating birds’ diets”可知，文章主要讲述了农田如何帮助迁徙的鸟类。故选D。 （2024·浙江·中考真题）If you are looking for somewhere special to visit in London, we may have the answer for you: Sir John Soane’s Museum. The museum is one of London’s best-kept secrets, and it’s well worth a visit. Sir John, a great architect (建筑师), lived in London during the 18th century (1753—1837), and the amazing thing is that his house is exactly the same as he left it. In fact, visiting the house is just like stepping back in time. There are three floors which are open to the public. You can start on the first floor. This was Sir John’s work area. You can ask the guards about the paintings on the walls as they tell you something about this family and life. And don’t worry about the guards as they are really nice and helpful. Next, you can go downstairs to the ground floor. Here you can see his rich collection of paintings. For example, there is a series (系列) of interesting paintings about 18th century life in London. Now comes the last part, the underground floor. It’s full of thousands of valuable objects, such as sculptures (雕塑) and models of famous buildings from all over the world. Walking around this part of the house is a bit like being on a treasure hunt, as you can find things hidden away in secret corners. Anyway, you’ll have to go there yourself to see. Sir John Soane’s Museum is a very small place. It’s only about ten minutes’ walk from the British Museum. There is a free hour-long guided tour every Saturday at 2:30 pm, but the best thing is just to walk about by yourself. So now you know where to go next time you’re in London. We guarantee that it’s an experience you won’t forget! 1．Why is Sir John Soane’s Museum special according to Paragraph 1? A．It is the oldest museum in London. B．There is a time machine in it. C．It is kept the same as Sir John left it. D．There are lots of secret boxes in it. 2．In which order does the writer advise people to visit the museum? ①the underground floor ②the ground floor ③the first floor A．①②③ B．②①③ C．①③② D．③②① 3．What can be seen on the ground floor of the museum? A．A series of interesting paintings. B．Pictures of Sir John and his family. C．A valuable collection of sculptures. D．Models of famous buildings in the world. 4．What does the underlined word “guarantee” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．hear B．decide C．promise D．remember 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了约翰·索恩爵士博物馆。 1．细节理解题。根据“and the amazing thing is that his house is exactly the same as he left it”可知令人惊奇的是，他的房子和他离开时一模一样。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“You can start on the first floor...Next, you can go downstairs to the ground floor...Now comes the last part, the underground floor.”可知先参观二楼，然后下楼到一楼，最后到地下楼层。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Here you can see his rich collection of paintings. For example, there is a series (系列) of interesting paintings about 18th century life in London”可知在这里你可以看到他丰富的绘画收藏，例如，有一系列关于18世纪伦敦生活的有趣画作。故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据“We guarantee that it’s an experience you won’t forget!”可知是保证这是一次你不会忘记的经历，故此处划线部分和promise意义相近。故选C。 （2023·浙江湖州·中考真题）Scientists believe the Earth is 4.6 billion years old. However, the mountains, valleys (山谷), hills, rivers, deserts and forests we see today are much younger than that. For example, Mount Qomolangma is about 60 million years old and the Amazon rainforest is only 10 million years old. The youngest sea in the world is the Baltic Sea, at about 15000 years old. The Earth is always changing because of volcanoes (火山), earthquakes and of course, wind and rain. Some of these changes are very slow and others are quick. Water and ice can make very great changes to the planet. For example, glaciers rivers of ice can cut through mountains and make lakes and deep valleys. Many volcanoes are under the oceans and sometimes they become new islands. This is happening in the South Pacific, near Tonga. It’s normal for our planet to change, but at the moment, scientists think it’s changing faster than usual. Some deserts are growing and many forests are getting smaller. The weather is getting wetter in some places and drier in others, and there are more big storms. According to the research, the sea level will continue to rise in the next hundred years. As a result, many cities will possibly be covered by water and much of the most productive farming areas will be lost. Some island countries are likely to disappear on the map of the world. These changes will bring great harm to the planet. However, they can be beneficial to some people. For example, as the Arctic is getting warmer, some people in Greenland now own businesses and sell vegetables they grow on their land. That wasn’t possible in the far north 50 years ago. Farmers in Greenland like the warm weather and hope it will continue. 1．How does the writer describe the changes of the Earth in Paragraph 2? A．By using sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By listing numbers. 2．From Paragraph 3, we can mainly learn about ________. A．the age of the Earth B．problems for the planet C．the life of the farmers D．influences on the mountains 3．The underlined word “beneficial” in Paragraph 4 is the closest in meaning to “________”. A．harmful B．normal C．helpful D．uncomfortable 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了地球因为各种原因总是在变化，详细地介绍了这些变化的好处和坏处。 1．推理判断题。根据“For example, glaciers rivers of ice can cut through mountains and make lakes and deep valleys…”可知，通过举例子的方式来描述地球的变化，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“The weather is getting wetter in some places and drier in others, and there are more big storms…As a result, many cities will possibly be covered by water and much of the most productive farming areas will be lost. Some island countries are likely to disappear on the map of the world”可知，第三段主要介绍了这些变化所带来的问题，故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“These changes will bring great harm to the planet.”以及“However, they can be beneficial to some people.”可知，这些变化会带来危害，However表示转折，划线句子应说也可以带来好处，也就是给一些朋友带来帮助，故选C。 （2023·浙江衢州·中考真题）① One morning, I got up early and decided to make an apple pie for my mum. I called my grandma for help, followed a TV program to make jam and waited excitedly. I enjoyed every step so much that I didn’t notice three hours pass by. Although the pie looked terrible and was not that delicious, Mum ate it up and told me it was the best pie that she had ever had. For the first time, I realised that although I didn’t make the pie successfully, I really enjoyed the process (过程). ② The process is important because it brings us something bigger than the result itself. That is, we always have new experiences during the process, which may help us improve our skills or form good relationships with others. If we just concentrate on the result and do not enjoy the process, we will be more likely to feel disappointed and want to give up. As a result, we will never understand the real meaning of success. ③ But in this busy world, we see a lot of successful people are in competition. How can we enjoy the process? Well, the question has the answer in itself. ④ Don’t always compare yourself with others. First of all, we are all different. And success means different things to us. For some, success means being famous, while for others, it may be health or power. Ride your own ride. ⑤ Slow down. You need to stop expecting immediate results in what you do and learn to be patient. Impatience leads to unhappiness. Do it slowly, but never stop. ⑥ Reward (奖励) yourself. Divide the process into small steps, and give yourself a reward after completing each of them. Rewarding yourself for small wins can go a long way. For example, if you are in the process of losing weight, enjoy your favourite cake once in a while. 1．How does the writer start the article? A．By giving an example B．By comparing facts. C．By using old sayings. D．By listing numbers. 2．What do the underlined words “concentrate on” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Make up. B．Get ready for. C．Point out. D．Pay attention to. 3．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A．B．C． D． 4．Which could be the best title for the text? A．Enjoy the process B．What does success mean to us? C．Never give up D．How can we achieve good results? 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要是作者通过讲述自己做苹果派的经历告诉我们，做任何事情不要看重结果，要享受这个过程，并就如何享受过程提出了几点建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者是通过结合自身做苹果派的例子来引出本文主题，故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据“If we just concentrate on the result and do not enjoy the process, we will be more likely to feel disappointed and want to give up.”可知，如果只关注结果而不享受过程，更有可能感到失望，想要放弃，所以划线单词表示“关注”，与“Pay attention to”词义接近，故选D。 3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段作者讲述了自己做苹果派的经历；第二段讲述了自己的感悟；第三段引出问题“如何享受过程”，第四段到第六段提出建议，C项符合文章的结构。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要是作者通过讲述自己做苹果派的经历告诉我们，做任何事情不要看重结果，要享受这个过程，并就如何享受过程提出了几点建议，文章整体以“享受过程”为线索展开介绍，所以最适合本文的标题是：享受过程，故选A。 （2023·浙江衢州·中考真题）China is a country with many great mountains. Some of them have beautiful sights while others are rich in cultural value. The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful. Mount Taishan Mount Taishan is one of the most famous mountains in China. It has always been seen as a symbol of power (权力) and peace. Many emperors came here to show respect to heaven and earth. There are two must-see sights on the mountain. The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan. It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain, including sunrise, sunset, and a sea of clouds. The second is Bixia Temple. It has a group of ancient buildings with five large halls. Mount Huashan Mount Huashan is famous for its natural cliffs (峭壁) and narrow paths. It has five great peaks. The East Peak is the best place for seeing sunrise; the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds; the South Peak is the highest peak (2, 155 meters) of Mount Huashan; the West Peak is a huge rock shaped like a lotus flower; the Middle Peak is at the center of the five peaks. The way up the mountain is known as one of the most dangerous walks in the world. The mountain also has several famous temples. Mount Huangshan _________: ● Strange Pines (松树). Some stand alone on peaks. Others hang downwards from the cliffs. ● Absurd Stones. They can look like humans or animals. It depends on the direction in which you look. ● Seas of Clouds. They often make the peaks seem like large and small isalnds. ● Hot Springs. They have been well-known since ancient times. 1．What can we know about Mount Taishan according to the text? A．It stands for health and peace. B．The hot springs there are very famous. C．It is the most dangerous mountain in China. D．We can enjoy wonderful views from the Jade Emperor Peak. 2．According to the text, if Betty wants to enjoy the sea of clouds in Mount Huashan, she should go to ________. A．the East Peak B．the South Peak C．the West Peak D．the North Peak 3．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank “_________”? A．Mount Huangshan is famous for its “four natural wonders” B．Mount Huangshan plays an important part in Chinese culture C．Mount Huangshan is popular with those who like strange pines D．Mount Huangshan’s sights of sunset and sunrise are not to be missed 4．Why does the writer write the text? A．To share experiences of mountain climbing. B．To introduce the great mountains in China. C．To offer ways to research mountains in China. D．To advise people to protect the great mountains. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的三座山脉。 1．细节理解题。根据“The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan. It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain”可知，我们可以从玉皇峰上欣赏美丽的景色，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds”可知，北峰以云海而闻名，所以应该去北峰，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Strange Pines”、“Absurd Stones”、“Seas of Clouds”及“Hot Springs”可知，下文提到了黄山的四处自然景观，所以此处应是提到了这四处自然景观，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful.”及全文的内容可知，作者是为了介绍中国的三座山脉，故选B。 （2023·浙江丽水·中考真题）Seagrass, an underwater plant that grows on the ocean floor, is very important for sea life. It also helps prevent global warming by storing carbon, a harmful gas. However, scientists don’t know exactly how much seagrass is at the bottom of the ocean. With the help of tiger sharks, a team of researchers has discovered the world’s largest seagrass meadow（grassland）on the seafloor near the Bahamas. Seagrass meadows are home to many different kinds of fish, shellfish, and so on. Large sea animals, such as sharks, also spend a lot of time there looking for food. Seagrass can grow in very deep and dark waters, making it difficult to find. But sharks can dive deep into the water and get to the areas people cannot reach. After noticing tiger sharks swimming through seagrass off the Bahamas, an American scientist worked with a seagrass expert, trying to map the locations of the plants. The researchers fitted seven tiger sharks with cameras. Since tiger sharks swim in groups, they placed satellite tracking tags（卫星跟踪器）on eight other sharks to find out exactly where the animals swam. They collected hours of videos of the tiger sharks swimming through seagrass. The researchers found more seagrass growing near the Bahamas than they expected—in fact, they believe that there is more seagrass there than anywhere else on Earth. The new finding increased the total number of seagrass known to exist by 41%. However, more research is needed to discover the true size of the seagrass meadow. Scientists often depend on findings from divers and boats to study about the underwater world, but this team found that working with animals improved their understanding. They are now placing cameras on sea turtles to study seagrass in the Red Sea. Hopefully, more mysteries about seagrass will be solved. 1．What are the scientists studying according to the passage? A．Sharks. B．The Bahamas. C．Seagrass. D．The Red Sea. 2．Which italic（斜体）word has the same meaning as the underlined word “map” in Paragraph 3? A．Is there a map of China in the classroom? B．Amy mapped out her plans on the new project. C．It is the West lake that really puts Hangzhou on the map. D．The police have successfully mapped where the missing boy is. 3．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The reason for the study. B．The method to do the research. C．The finding of the research. D．The difficulty in carrying out the study. 4．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To tell the importance of saving seagrass. B．To express the strong love for tiger sharks. C．To share a new way of doing undersea research. D．To introduce a special project on global warming. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了海草的重要性以及科学家如何利用虎鲨进行海底研究，以及他们在巴哈马发现的世界最大的海草草地，这种创新的研究方法有利于增加人类对海底世界的了解。 1．细节理解题。根据“With the help of tiger sharks, a team of researchers has discovered the world’s largest seagrass meadow（grassland）on the seafloor near the Bahamas.”可知科学家在研究海草。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“After noticing tiger sharks swimming through seagrass off the Bahamas, an American scientist worked with a seagrass expert, trying to map the locations of the plants”可知在注意到虎鲨在巴哈马群岛附近的海草中游动后，一位美国科学家与一位海草专家合作，试图绘制这些植物的位置图，故此处mapped意为“绘制……的位置”；分析四个选择可知，选项D“警方已成功绘制出失踪男孩的位置”中的mapped也以为“绘制……的位置”。故选D。 3．段落大意题。根据“The researchers found...”以及本段内容可知本段主要介绍了研究的发现。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了海草的重要性以及科学家如何利用虎鲨进行海底研究，以及他们在巴哈马发现的世界最大的海草草地，这种创新的研究方法有利于增加人类对海底世界的了解，故作者写本文的意图是分享这种新的海底研究方式。故选C。 （2023·浙江台州·中考真题） The race is on to get more electric cars on the road. People predict that electric cars might be more common in the future. But according to a 2021 survey by Pew Research Center, more than half of U, S, adults like gas-powered cars better. They say electric cars are expensive and charging (充电) them is a big problem. For now, most people plan to stick with gas-powered cars. We ask young readers what they think about electric cars. Henry, 12 years old, San Francisco I think we should all have electric cars. This would cut down air pollution and allow us to breathe better. Cleaner air also means there will be fewer animals dying. Think of all the lives we have lost by destroying our environment. Some people think electric cars are pricey. But their prices are coming down. What’s more, gas costs a lot more than electricity. Once you use the gas, it’s gone. Anyway, I think we’re going to run out of gas at some point. This will make electric cars a need. Also, do you know that electric cars can travel 33 miles for about a dollar? You can’t say that for gas. All cars should be electric! Sandy, 13 years old, New York I don’t think all cars should be electric. First of all, charging stations are less common than gas stations. This makes electric cars a lot less convenient for long trips. What’s more, cold weather does harm to the batteries (电池). They can’t work well as usual. And electric cars are also more expensive than common cars. A new electric car usually costs around $ 11, 000 more than a new gar car. True, electric cars help slow climate change. But throwing batteries away can hurt our planet. 1．Over half of the American adults agree that electric cars ________ according to the survey. A．have no problem in charging B．are bad for the environment C．are expensive and less convenient D．can work better in cold weather 2．The underlined word “pricey” probably means “________”. A．fast B．slow C．cheap D．expensive 3．Sandy develops her idea mainly by ________. A．telling stories B．listing facts C．asking questions D．using sayings 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Should all cars be electric? B．Will cars be common in the future? C．Can electric cars help slow climate change? D．Are gas-powered cars bad for the environment? 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了两个学生对于电动汽车的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“They say electric cars are expensive and charging (充电) them is a big problem”可知超过一半的美国成年人认为电动汽车很贵而且充电是一个大问题。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Some people think electric cars are pricey. But their prices are coming down”可知转折词前表示电动汽车的价格很高，故划线部分意为“昂贵的”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“charging stations are less common than gas stations...”可知Sandy通过列举了一些事实信息介绍自己的看法。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了两个学生对于电动汽车的看法，故以选项A“所有的汽车都应该是电动的吗”为标题最合适。故选A。 （2023·浙江台州·中考真题） 4 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH Do you want to speak English easily and well? In this lesson, we’ll help you improve your spoken English with some really useful expressions. For example, “Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night, but luckily, he was found ▲ . “ Best of all, Americans use them a lot. They are really useful! OK? Let’s start! Bright and earlyIf you get up “bright and early”, you get up very early in the morning. Example: I like to get up bright and early every day on holiday so I can go for a swim before breakfast. Fair and square If something such as a game or decision is “fair and square”, it’s honest and fair. Example: I think I won that game fair and square, even though Mark would probably disagree with that. Alive and well If someone is “alive and well”, they’ re finally safe after being in danger. Example: I’m pleased to report that the missing climbers are all alive and well. First and foremost We use “first and foremost” before we refer to the most important part of something; it’s like saying “most importantly”. Example: First and foremost, I’d like to thank everybody for all their help. 1．The passage is mainly to help . A．practice some reading skills B．understand some grammar rules C．improve some writing methods D．learn some useful expressions 2．Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ “ in the passage? A．bright and early B．fair and square C．alive and well D．first and foremost 3．The passage can usually be read in the part of in a magazine. A．English Corner B．Health Garden C．News Square D．Sports World 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了提高英语口语的4个有用表达。 1．推理判断题。根据“4 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TOIMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH”可知，本文主要介绍了提高英语口语的4个有用表达。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night”和“If someone is ‘alive and well’, they’ re finally safe after being in danger.”可知，Tom昨晚在暴雨中失踪，因此还健康地活着是很幸运的，“alive and well”符合句意，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了提高英语口语的4个有用表达，来提高英语口语，因此文章与英语学习有关，故选A。 （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）We all enjoy being part of a group—there’s no better work than teamwork, right? Actually, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s a much better fit for me, and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our jobs harder rather than easier. Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There’s often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person, whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork hard. Combine (结合) several challenging personality types, and it’s even harder. Not having enough time together can also make teamwork challenging. For example, I was once on a team where we never had enough time to meet as a group. To successfully work as a team, you need time together—and lots of it. A final reason teamwork is difficult is because there’s often no training on how to work on a team. You can’t just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren’t just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train. Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn’t work, I don’t have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don’t have anyone to share it with to see if it really is a great idea. Don’t get me wrong—I still like my team of one and enjoy making all of the important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that’s useful information—because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM. 1．Why did the writer choose to work from home on his own? A．To keep himself busier. B．To keep himself healthier. C．To make his job easier. D．To make his team harder. 2．Which of the following makes teamwork difficult? A．Strong personality. B．Lots of teamwork time. C．Challenging ideas. D．Clear team roles. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．WE TEAM has hardly any advantages. B．ME TEAM needs a lot of IT engineers. C．ME TEAM has no challenges for the writer. D．WE TEAM may be the writer’s choice one day. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To show the advantages of teamwork. B．To tell the importance of teamwork. C．To introduce the influence of teamwork. D．To explain the difficulties of teamwork. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要解释了团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据“Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own.”可知，作者选择自己在家工作是因为团队合作太难了，他想让工作更简单。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult.”可知，成员的个性会使团队合作变得困难。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM.”可知，“大家的团队”也许有一天会成为作者的选择。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据主旨句“Teamwork can be hard… and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our jobs harder rather than easier.”可知，本文的目的是为了解释团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。故选D。 （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）Cyclocross is cross-country bicycle racing. Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles (障碍). When racers reach them, they can ride over them, or pick up their bikes and run. To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body. This makes room for your right foot to hit the ground next to your left foot. As your right foot nears the ground, take your left foot away from the bike. Put both feet on the ground and start running! As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles. As your feet hit the ground, you reach down and catch the bottom of your bike. Lift up carefully and keep the bike on your right shoulder while you run. Sometimes you may lift your bike. You catch the top of your bike. Then you lift the bike high enough to get over the obstacles and carefully put the bike on the ground. After you have carried your bike across an obstacle, you will need to remount. As soon as your bike is on the ground, push off with your left leg, swing your right leg over the bike seat, and move into riding position. Remounting can be the hardest skill of cyclocross. You can learn by watching someone who remounts well. Cyclocross is a great way to stay active and have fun. However, it can be dangerous. Make sure that you are well prepared. Then, you will just need to go! 1．What can we learn about cyclocross from the text? A．It’s a no-obstacle bike race. B．It’s a cross-city bike race. C．It’s a challenging bike race. D．It’s a dangerous running race. 2．What does the underlined word “dismount” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Pick up a bike. B．Get off a bike. C．Get back on a bike. D．Practice riding a bike. 3．Why does a racer have to shoulder a bike in a race? A．To jump over obstacles. B．To take care of the bike. C．To make room for others. D．To hit the ground harder. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The skills of cyclocross racing. B．The history of cyclocross racing. C．The records of cyclocross racing. D．The popularity of cyclocross racing. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了越野自行车比赛的情况，以及成为一名顶级赛车手所要具备的技能。 1．细节理解题。根据“Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles”可知，这是一个有挑战性的比赛，故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body…”可知，要成为一名顶级赛车手，速度必须要快，而且要做到在不减速的情况下从自行车上下来，所以划线单词是指“get off a bike”，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles.”可知，扛着自行车是为了跳过一些障碍，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了越野自行车比赛的情况，以及成为一名顶级赛车手所要具备的技能，故选A。 （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）Remember the delicious pizza that you created? For most of us, it takes a long time to learn how to make something tasty, but not for Remmi Smith. Still a teenager, she’s already creating fantastic dishes. She’s also becoming well known for her Italian salad dressing, which is delicious. And with her knowledge of social media (媒体), she’s making sure that everyone knows she’s here! Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA．She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes has recently come out. From the age of four, Remmi helped in the kitchen by preparing vegetables. By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family. Remmi began making videos for fun. Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them. That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously. She believes that when young people make their own food, they care more about what they eat. Remmi works with a company in the USA which shows her videos in school dining halls. About 3.5 million students watch her every day! Remmi believes that young people can create a healthy meal for their family which doesn’t cost a lot. Her delicious recipes include vegetable paella and strawberry kebabs. In fact, strawberries, which are Remmi’s favorite food, appear in other recipes, including strawberry sandwich! Her latest idea is a healthy-snack service. For a monthly subscription (订购), you receive snacks, which include fruit sticks and popcorn, and fun cooking activities that help you develop a healthy lifestyle. 1．When could Remmi make complete family meals? A．From the age of four. B．By the age of seven. C．Over the age of nine. D．At the age of sixteen. 2．Why did the local TV station ask Remmi to make another show? A．To create more recipes. B．To encourage healthy eating. C．To show her media talent. D．To sell her cooking videos. 3．Which was the correct time order of the following events? ① Remmi’s book of recipes came out.    ② A TV station broadcast Remmi’s videos. ③ Remmi created a show for teenagers.    ④ Remmi’s mother put her videos online. A．②③④① B．②④①③ C．④③②① D．④②③① 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．An Expert of Social Media B．A Lover of Strawberry Dishes C．A Young Star of the Kitchen D．A Teenage Star of TV Shows 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了雷米七岁时，就能为家人做全套的饭菜，现在她16岁，她已经出演了两个关于烹饪的节目，而且她的健康食谱书最近出版了。 1．细节理解题。根据“By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family.”可知7岁的时候，Remmi就可以为家人做完整的饭菜。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“They then asked Remmi to create another show for them.”和“That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously.”可知是为了让青少年认真对待健康饮食。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them.”可知首先是Remmi的妈妈把她的视频放到了网上，然后一家电视台播放了Remmi的视频，结合选项，D选项符合，故选D。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了雷米七岁时，就能为家人做全套的饭菜，现在她16岁，她已经出演了两个关于烹饪的节目，而且她的健康食谱书最近出版了。所以C选项“年轻的厨房之星”符合，故选C。 （2023·浙江温州·中考真题）Taihu Tunnel, 10.79 kilometres long and 43.6 metres wide, has been the longest underwater tunnel in China. It stands out as one of the “2022 China’s Top 100 Buildings in the New Era”. When building Taihu Tunnel, the project team faced many challenges, such as high safety risks and time limit. To deal with them, they made workable plans. They divided the tunnel construction into 19 parts. The construction of each part mainly took four steps. Step 1 Remove. The team built a cofferdam to remove water from the area, so the workers could go inside and do their work in dry conditions. Step 2 Clear. The team dug deep into the lake bed, and cleared the soil and stones out in order to make space for the next step. Step 3 Build. The team built the floor, walls and roof of the tunnel in this step. They used high-quality building materials to waterproof the tunnel. Step 4 Backfill. The team put the soil and stones back. Then this part of the tunnel was buried deep down the lake bed. The construction of the 19 parts was streamlined. The project team used a new method. The work group of each step moved to the next part and repeated their work after they finished the work in the previous part. Different work groups co-operated well with each other. From part to part, the construction started from the opposite ends, and got connected somewhere in the middle. The construction took about four years to complete, shorter than people had expected. The drivers’ safety is fully considered in Taihu Tunnel. There are 200,000 LED lights on the ceiling of the tunnel. They show vivid pictures of blue sky, starry night and so on. The pictures can help drivers fight tiredness and travel through the tunnel safely. Besides, there are two systems in the tunnel. The police can check the traffic situation through a monitoring system. If traffic accidents happen, the police can give instructions and warn drivers in the tunnel over an audio system to prevent further accidents. The construction of Taihu Tunnel shows great value in engineering and the tunnel brings much convenience to people living nearby. 1．Which picture shows how a “cofferdam” works? A．B．C．D． 2．The construction of Taihu Tunnel ______. A．was divided into four parts B．look more time than people had expected C．started from the middle of the lake D．was completed by using a streamlined method 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 8? A．Pictures in the tunnel can help keep drivers safe. B．Drivers can control the LED lights in the tunnel. C．The police can warn drivers through a monitoring system. D．An audio system can help drivers check the traffic situation. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To advise people to protect Taihu Tunnel. B．To introduce the construction of Taihu Tunnel. C．To share the advantages brought by Taihu Tunnel. D．To tell the difficulties of constructing Taihu Tunnel. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了太湖隧道的建造。 1．推理判断题。根据“The team built a cofferdam to remove water from the area, so the workers could go inside and do their work in dry conditions.”可知该团队建造了一个围堰来清除该地区的水，所以它是用来清除水的，选项D符合。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The construction of the 19 parts was streamlined...The construction took about four years to complete, shorter than people had expected”可知太湖隧道采用流线法施工完成。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The pictures can help drivers fight tiredness and travel through the tunnel safely”可知这些图片可以帮助司机克服疲劳，安全地通过隧道。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了太湖隧道的建造。故选B。 （2023·浙江温州·中考真题） A marathon is a long running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres). The first Olympic Marathon was held in Athens. Now, many cities host their own marathons every year. Some of the best-known marathons around the world are the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. Among them, the Boston Marathon which started in 1897, is the oldest yearly marathon in the world. As time goes by, the sport has become more than just a race. Themes of marathons add fun and meaning to the hard miles. Runners run for helping sick kids, celebrating important events, or just enjoying nature. There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day. Runners can greet the sunrise as they race along the golden sandy beaches. Marathon routes bring people more understanding of the old sport. Some routes provide great sporting challenges for runners. The routes offer various surfaces, from bridges to sand to hills. Runners of all skill levels can sweat freely and push their limits in the race. Some routes are well planned for runners to explore the many sides of a city. For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon takes the runners along the great wonder of the world. The race can be an amazing chance to get to know Beijing, its people and local food. A marathon is quite a journey for runners to enjoy the run, challenge themselves and experience the culture. There is so much more behind the race for us to explore. 1．According to the passages the oldest yearly marathon is ________. A．the Tokyo Marathon B．the Olympic Marathon C．the Boston Marathon D．the New York City Marathon 2．What might be the theme of the marathon in Gisborne? A．First Light. B．Lively Kids. C．Green Miles. D．Fun Beach. 3．The writer uses the example of the Great Wall Marathon to tell that the route ________. A．is difficult to plan B．shows the city culture C．offers different surfaces D．brings challenge to runners 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Marathon: Not Just a Race B．Marathon: Routes and Rules C．Marathon: History and Thames D．Marathon: A Race for Everyone 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了马拉松比赛，它是一段享受跑步、挑战自我和体验文化的旅程。 1．细节理解题。根据“Among them, the Boston Marathon which started in 1897, is the oldest yearly marathon in the world.”可知波士顿马拉松赛是世界上最古老的年度马拉松赛。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day.(在新西兰的吉斯伯恩有一场著名的马拉松比赛，它是世界上第一个每天都欢迎阳光的城市。)”可知“第一道光”可作为吉斯伯恩的马拉松主题。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon takes the runners along the great wonder of the world. The race can be an amazing chance to get to know Beijing, its people and local food.”可知长城马拉松是了解北京、北京人和当地食物的绝佳机会。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。本文介绍了马拉松比赛，它是一段享受跑步、挑战自我和体验文化的旅程。A选项“马拉松：不仅仅是一场比赛”为最佳标题。故选A。 （2023·浙江绍兴·中考真题） Do you get in trouble for feeding your dog on food from dinner under the table? A new study suggests that by sharing “people food”, you might actually be helping to keep your pet healthy. Many dogs are fed dry processed food. Science has shown that a diet (饮食) of processed food is not healthy for humans. Scientists from the University of Helsinki, in Finland, say this diet is not good for our pet dogs, either. The scientists discovered that the foods a dog might find in an owner’s home such as eggs, fish, meat and vegetables may be better than a diet of just dog food. This is because having different kinds of foods leads to more variety (多样性) in microbes, which are little living things, too small to be seen with our eyes. There are millions of them in human and animal bodies. Some are bad for us, but many are good for us, and they play important roles in helping us digest (消化)food. A total of 8,500 young pet dogs took part in the study. 4,500 of them were under 6 months old, and the rest were between 6 and 18 months old. The owners were asked about what foods they had fed their pets and how often. When the dogs reached adulthood, their owners reported that about 20% of the dogs showed CE symptoms (慢性肠胃不适症状) such as weight loss. However, if dogs had been fed a mixed diet while young, it was 22% less possible for them to experience CE symptoms later in life. Dr. Anna Hielm-Bjorkman told The Times of London, “Dog foods on sale are described as providing a complete diet... But what we show is that variety is important. Nobody would give 12 years of the same food to a child—why should a dog be different?” 1．According to the new study, dog owners ________. A．must offer dry food to their dogs B．can feed dogs on “people food” C．had better buy more processed food D．shouldn’t make food by themselves 2．Paragraph 3 mainly explains why ________. A．dogs need different kinds of foods B．little living things stay in human bodies C．scientists study dry processed food D．people should keep dogs at home 3．（写作手法）How does the writer describe the study in Paragraph 4 to make it believable? A．By using pictures. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By listing numbers. 4．Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from? A．History. B．Business. C．Science. D．Culture. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍通过分享“人类食物”，实际上可能有助于保持宠物健康。 1．细节理解题。根据“A new study suggests that by sharing “people food”, you might actually be helping to keep your pet healthy.”可知，一项新的研究表明，通过分享“人类食物”，你实际上可能有助于保持你的宠物健康。故选B。 2．段落大意题。根据“This is because having different kinds of foods leads to more variety (多样性) in microbes”以及本段内容可知本段主要解释了为什么狗需要不同种类的食物。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“When the dogs reached adulthood, their owners reported that about 20% of the dogs...”可知，本段主要通过列数字使研究可信，故选D。 4．推理判断题。本文主要科普通过分享“人类食物”，实际上可能有助于保持宠物健康。由此推知，可能在科学版块看到这篇文章，故选C。 （2023·浙江绍兴·中考真题）Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you? How do you feel after playing with friends? And what would you say is your favourite family memory? These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health Week. It improves mental health by building healthy social connections. Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health. Humans’ need for connection is different from person to person, but what’s important is not how many relationships you have, but how good your relationships are. Then how to connect with others? “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements of Place2Be, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Being kind, listening to others and trying new experiences are all good tools. Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change—some become stronger, while others stop. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Childline or Shout. They can help, whether you’re looking to form new connections or repair a strained (紧张) relationship that is important to you. 1．The writer uses three questions in the beginning to ________. A．express worries about humans B．lead into the topic “social connections” C．introduce health problems D．interest readers in family memory 2．Paragraph 2 is mainly about the ________ of connecting with others. A．ways B．popularity C．importance D．rules 3．Clements may agree that ________. A．it is better to connect with pets than people B．using words is the best way to build connections C．people should only communicate with others face to face D．talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person 4．（写作对象）The passage is most probably written for ________. A．teachers B．parents C．children D．doctors 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍健康的社会关系来改善心理健康。 1．推理判断题。根据“Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you? How do you feel after playing with friends? And what would you say is your favourite family memory? These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people.”可知，作者用问题得出共同点：它们都是关于与人交往的；结合“It improves mental health by building healthy social connections.”可知，是为了引出“社会关系”这一话题，故选B。 2．段落大意题。分析“Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live along life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health.”可知，介绍了健康的人际关系和社会关系的好处，以及孤独的坏处。所以本段主要介绍的是与他人联系的重要性，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words.”和“Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change-some become stronger, while others stop.”可知，她建议花时间通过行动和语言来建立更多的联系，每个人都有孤独的时候，会拒绝和别人说话，但是与人联系会产生改变。由此可知，克莱门茨可能会同意与他人交谈对孤独的人有帮助这一看法。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates.”可知，你可以亲自或在线与你的朋友、父母、老师或同学联系。由此推知，本文是写给孩子们的，故选C。 （2023·浙江金华·中考真题）①Does life sometimes seem to be full of impossible problems? How many times, for example, do you find yourself saying things like “I really don’t understand this Maths problem”, or “I can’t get into the school team”? Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of “yet”. By adding this simple word, you can change everything. “I really don’t understand this Maths problem yet.” “I can’t get into the school team yet.” Suddenly, the impossible becomes possible. You can imagine those things happening. ②I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old pass/ fail system wasn’t helping students’ motivation(积极性). If you passed, then great, but those students who didn’t pass often felt like failures. So now students who don’t pass the exams will not see a big red F on their papers; they see a “Not yet” instead. That way the students feel that they are on a journey. They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way. ③This kind of thinking is part of what experts call “having a growth mindset”. People with a growth mindset don’t concentrate on failure. They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do. They enjoy the challenge and believe they can change. In contrast, people who just focus on the failure have what the experts call “a fixed mindset”. These people are always worried about failure and are happy to give up when things don’t go right. They don’t think that they are able to change. Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset. ④But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset. ________. Remember that it all starts with questioning the things you believe about yourself. Stop believing that you can’t or you haven’t and realize that you just can’t or haven’t yet. Once you start doing this, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it before. It’s one small but very powerful word. 1．The example in Paragraph 2 is to ________. A．express a feeling B．describe a problem C．show the result D．support the topic 2．According to the passage, which one of the following has “a growth mindset”? A．Jack got an “A” in the exam. He was quite happy to tell his parents. B．David failed in a competition, but he stays confident and keeps trying. C．Jenny found it hard to work out the maths problem, so she gave it up. D．Emma was refused by school team. She didn’t want to have another try. 3．Which of the following can be put into ________? A．Experts will help you grow up healthily in mind B．You can train yourself to develop a growth mindset C．Everyone has his own advantages and disadvantages D．You can change everything by adding the small word “yet” 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．The Power of “Yet” B．Two Different Mindsets C．Nothing Is Impossible D．On the Way to Success 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了Yet“然而”是一个很有分量的词，且在我们成长过程中起着重要的作用。 1．推理判断题。根据“Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of ‘yet’. By adding this simple word, you can change everything.”和“I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old pass/ fail system wasn’t helping students’ motivation(积极性)...They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way.”可知第二段通过介绍“然而”的运用，可以改变成绩不合格的学生思维方式，以此来证明作者的观点。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do.(他们不会担心第一次就做不对，而且乐于不断尝试，直到做对为止。)”可知B选项“大卫在一场比赛中失败了，但他保持着自信并不断努力。”中的大卫具有“成长心态”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset.”和“But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset.”可知此处内容和“成长心态”相关，B选项“你可以训练自己培养成长心态”符合语境。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。本文讲述了Yet“然而”是一个很有分量的词，且在我们成长过程中起着重要的作用。选项A“‘然而’的力量”为最佳标题。故选A。 （2023·浙江金华·中考真题）①According to UNESCO, there are 740 million people unable to read or write in this world. And 250 million children of primary school age have no basic reading and writing skills. However, reading makes everything possible in life: education, work and escaping poverty(贫困). Considering that, the Global School Community aims to bring digital books to all the children of the world and their families. ②Digital technology makes a real difference. It can reach across the world and is fairly inexpensive. The Global School Community makes e-books available to children all around the world, either through mobile phones, Ipads or computers, saving the cost of making books and transport. Technology also helps improve our communication skills. Through the use of technology, teachers and children around the world can meet online to share lessons and discuss ideas. Remote schooling (远程教学) is one example of the success of communication through the Internet. ③The first books a child reads can have a great influence on that child. The greater the influence, the more likely the child is to continue reading and learning throughout his life. E-books, which are actually the electronic versions of printed books, not only provide knowledge and information, but help people grow healthily in mind. They can provide hours of entertainment and can connect schools all over the world. Studies have shown that children make much progress after only five months of reading e-books. Bido Hafrag, a child from Egypt, said, “Reading e-books not only helps me learn to read and write, but gives me much confidence. It also helps me have a better understanding of the world.” ④The Global School Community has a huge e-book library for every school to enter. It aims to bring digital books to all children and their families, and helps schools, colleges and universities to connect with each other. Please join our family of schools, write an e-book or share resources资源) at globalschoolcommunity.com. 1．The Global School Community plans to ________. A．make every child aware of the meanings of reading B．bring digital books to all children and their families C．offer chances for teachers to teach all over the world D．build up the confidence of the children from poor areas 2．Which of the following best explains the underlined word “inexpensive” in Paragraph 2? A．useful B．popular C．valuable D．cheap 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．E-books help readers learn and make progress. B．E-books provide knowledge and information. C．E-books improve communication skills a lot. D．E-books have more advantages than printed ones. 4．The writer writes the passage to . A．introduce a new way to see the outside world B．help connect all the schools around the world C．invite us to join the Global School Community D．explain the history and development of e-books 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了全球2.5亿小学适龄儿童没有基本的阅读和写作技能，为了解决这个问题，全球学校社区旨在将数字图书带给世界上所有的儿童及其家庭。 1．细节理解题。根据“the Global School Community aims to bring digital books to all the children of the world and their families”可知全球学校社区旨在将数字图书带给世界上所有的儿童及其家庭。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“It can reach across the world and is fairly inexpensive”可知它可以覆盖世界各地，而且相当便宜，故此处划线部分意为“便宜的”。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据“The first books a child reads can have a great influence on that child...”以及本段内容可知电子书对孩子有很大的影响，帮助读者学习和进步。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了全球2.5亿小学适龄儿童没有基本的阅读和写作技能，为了解决这个问题，全球学校社区旨在将数字图书带给世界上所有的儿童及其家庭，所以作者写这篇文章是为了邀请读者参加全球学校社区。故选C。 （2023·浙江宁波·中考真题） Plants are more than just pretty to look at. They give us fruits, vegetables and food we eat. Some plants even provide materials for medicine or building things. But do you know that plants can do something even more amazing? They can make our homes, schools and workplaces much healthier. We spend a large part of our day indoors. Unluckily, the air inside buildings can often be full of chemicals（化学物质）from many things around us. This poor air quality（质量）can make us feel sick, causing sore eyes and throats, and even making it hard for us to breathe. When the air inside buildings gets really bad, people even call them “sick buildings”. The good news is that plants are like nature’s little superheroes. They have a magic power fighting against bad air. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live. They can also add moisture to the air if it’s too dry, making it more comfortable for us to breathe. ________ Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called “bio-home” for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a “sick building” any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell. So you see, plants are fantastic! They are not only beautiful to look at, but they also provide us with food, help create materials and play an important role in our health. They make our indoor environments cleaner and healthier, making us feel better. Next time you see a plant, remember all the amazing things it can do for us! 1．Which of the following is one way for plants to improve the air inside buildings? A．They breathe out carbon dioxide. B．They produce oxygen. C．They give out harmful chemicals. D．They make the air dry. 2．Which can be the best to fill in the blank ________ in Paragraph 4? A．But the most amazing thing plants can do is to clean the air. B．But one interesting thing plants can do is to build things. C．But plants can provide what humans need to eat. D．But plants can be used to make medicine for humans. 3．（写作手法）How does the writer support his opinion about plants improving air quality? A．By telling personal experiences. B．By providing numbers and forms. C．By questioning famous scientists. D．By using scientific experiments. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．Plants are important for providing food. B．Plants make people look much better. C．Plants are good for indoor environments. D．Plants make it easier to build houses. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了植物在室内环境中发挥的重要作用。 1．细节理解题。根据“Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live.”可知室内环境中充满了化学物质，但是植物可以呼出人们需要的氧气。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe.”可知植物能够吸收有害化学物质，使我们周围的空气呼吸更安全。选项A“但植物能做的最神奇的事情是清洁空气。”符合语境。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called ‘bio-home’ for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a ‘sick building’ any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell.”可知作者通过讲述科学家做的实验，来说明植物改善空气质量。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了植物在室内环境中发挥的重要作用。故选C。 （2023·浙江宁波·中考真题）①Have you ever thought about what’s more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes（极端）to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy. ②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live? ③Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls. Some even wear tight（紧的）clothes that influence blood circulation（循环）making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health? ④Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money? ⑤So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let’s eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person. 1．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage? A．Because the diets are healthy. B．Because they just want to look good. C．Because they want to save time. D．Because they want to save money. 2．What is the writer’s purpose of using a question in each paragraph? A．To ask for help from readers. B．To tell how to spend time and money. C．To describe the latest fashion. D．To lead readers to think about the topic. 3．What does the underlined word “well-being” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Growth. B．Health. C．Warmth. D．Wealth. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了当今人们为了追求时尚过一种不健康的生活方式，个人的价值不是由你的外表决定的，而是由你这个人决定的。健康的生活才是最重要的。 1．细节理解题。根据“Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health.”可知，因为他们想看起来好看，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“It’s more important to be healthy”以及每一段的问题可知，作者提出这些问题是为了让读者思考“健康才是更重要的”这个主题，故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Is it a healthy way to live”“Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health”及“Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money”可知，作者提出的每个观点都是围绕“健康”和“时尚”哪一个更重要，所以划线单词与health同义，故选B。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出本文的主题，第二段到第四段介绍人们为了追求时尚的一些不健康生活方式；第五段是总结，故选A。 （2023·浙江嘉兴、舟山·中考真题）What time is it? The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth? Scientists are now thinking of creating a lunar(月球的) time zone. They believe it would be better for astronauts to communicate by using Moon Time, as they travel to, from, and across the Moon. At the moment, astronauts are using time zones of their own countries. But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling. ________ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon, clocks run a bit faster there. After 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is about 24 hours between two sunsets. While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth, or for the Moon to have its own special zone, which would have much longer days. Scientists must consider other problems too. For example, who should be responsible for keeping the time zone going? And how can it be made practical for astronauts to use? There are more countries planning Moon trips in the future. The idea of creating a time zone on the Moon would make these easier. And if a lunar time zone is set up, scientists could create time zones for other planets like Mars. 1．Scientists think that a lunar time zone can ________. A．keep the Moon clean B．keep astronauts healthy C．make the Moon trips safer D．make space travel faster 2．Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3? A．Setting up a lunar time zone is not easy. B．Setting up a special time zone is important. C．Scientists are holding different opinions. D．Scientists need to do a lot of experiments. 3．If the Moon has its own special time zone, a full day of it can be about ________ on Earth. A．56 microseconds B．24 hours C．two weeks D．29.5 days 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To give information about space travel. B．To introduce the idea of Moon Time. C．To describe an experience of time travel. D．To share news about landing on Mars. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了科学家们正在考虑建立一个月球时区。 1．细节理解题。根据“But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling.”可知，计时方式的差异可能会导致安全问题，因此建立月球时区可以使得月球之行更安全，故选 C。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes.”可知，重力影响时间快慢，因此建立月球时区并不容易。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days.”可知，而在月球上，它接近709小时，大约是29.5个地球日。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容和“What time is it? The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth?”可知，本文主要探讨了建立月球时区。故选B。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02 阅读理解之说明文 （2025·浙江·中考真题）Plains wanderers are small, rare birds that live in grasslands. Unlike most birds, female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males. Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals like foxes, while males often sit on the eggs to keep them warm. These birds are hard to find because their feathers blend into the grass, making them look like part of the landscape. Sadly, their numbers have been dropping because people are taking over their grassland homes for farms and cities. To save them, scientists are using AI. The key is the birds’ calls. Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly. Scientists put microphones in the grasslands to record sounds all day and night. Then they put these recordings into a computer program. The AI learns to tell the wanderers’ calls apart from other noises, like the wind blowing or insects chirping. This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have. “AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them,” says Dr. Lee, who leads the project. “We can find the most important areas for them and work to protect those places.” Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds. Without AI, they might not have found it. Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife. 1．What do we know about plains wanderers? A．Males are larger than females. B．They are easy to find in grasslands. C．Mother birds are bigger and protect babies. D．They are common in many habitats. 2．The underlined word “monitor” in the last paragraph probably means “________”. A．see B．catch C．feed D．follow 3．How do scientists use AI to find plains wanderers? A．By taking photos of their nests. B．By tracking their flying paths. C．By counting eggs in the grass. D．By analyzing calls from mother birds. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why plains wanderers are rare. B．How mother wanderers protect their chicks. C．What AI can do in daily life. D．How scientists use AI to protect plains wanderers. （2025·浙江·中考真题）Sun protection is more than just avoiding sunburn—it’s about keeping your skin healthy and feeling good all summer long. Here are some ways to protect yourself. 1. Use sunscreen (防晒霜) properly Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher 20-30 minutes before going outside. Don’t forget to reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. Studies show that most people apply too little sunscreen, so using enough (about 1 teaspoon for the face) is key. 2. Wear the right clothes Wear long sleeves, hats, and UV-protective sunglasses. Dark-colored clothes with tight weaves block more UV rays than light ones. A good pair of sunglasses not only protects your eyes but also prevents fine lines around the eyes caused by squinting (眯眼). 3. Seek shade during peak hours The sun is strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use natural shade from trees or create your own shade with umbrellas or tents. 4. Drink enough water Drinking plenty of water is important for skin health and overall comfort. When you sweat, your body loses water and salt, so drink lots of water even if you’re not thirsty. You can also enjoy drinks like tea or fruit juice. By following these steps, you’ll reduce the risk of skin damage. Then you can enjoy being outside without worry. Remember: healthy skin means feeling good! 1．Sun protection can not only prevent sunburn but make us _________. A．avoid sweating B．look young C．prevent allergies D．feel good 2．What should you do to keep skin healthy during hot weather? A．Wear light-colored clothes. B．Drink lots of water. C．Avoid using sunglasses. D．Apply sunscreen once a day. 3．This article is most likely taken from which section of a magazine? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Science. D．Travel. （2024·浙江·中考真题）Every year, lots of animals around the world go on migrating (迁徙 ) journeys. Some need to find food, others are looking for somewhere to produce and raise their young. Migrations can be long and difficult for animals, but new research on birds has found that farmland along the way can help their progress. In spring, hundreds of thousands of birds living near Lake Poyang, in China, fly north to Siberia, Russia. On the way, they find places to stop and eat to keep their energy levels up for the long journey. Some birds, such as geese, eat young grass that starts to grow at the beginning of the season. This food can last for only a few weeks. And rising temperatures caused by climate change can sometimes make the grass grow earlier than usual. This means that some birds are arriving too late to eat the grass. As more land is used for farming, the natural wetlands where birds like to search for food are disappearing, too. A team of researchers have recently chosen to follow 246 birds, including geese and tundra swans, that are flying from Lake Poyang to Siberia. They find that the birds have changed their diets to adapt (适应) to the environments they pass through. As well as eating grass from the wetlands along the way, the birds are also eating seeds (种子) dropped by farmers. The researchers believe that seeds will become a more important part of migrating birds’ diets as more natural wetlands disappear. They suggest that if farmers use different ways of harvesting, such as using machines that leave behind more seeds in fields, it could help to feed migrating birds. However, they also say wetlands must be protected, so the birds can enjoy different foods during their long journeys. 1．Which can be a reason for animal migration according to Paragraph 1? A．Raising their babies. B．Enjoying the journey. C．Sending food to others. D．Taking care of the old. 2．What problem might the birds meet when flying from Lake Poyang to Siberia? A．There is no grass growing along the way. B．There is a sudden drop in temperature on the way. C．Fewer natural wetlands are left for them to find food. D．Some of the birds set out early and eat too much grass. 3．How do the birds adapt to the environments they pass through? A．By changing their diets. B．By changing the way they fly. C．By making their homes in wetlands. D．By making fiends with farmers. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Stop killing, stop polluting B．Save water, save life C．Bids help harvesting work D．Farms help migrating birds （2024·浙江·中考真题）If you are looking for somewhere special to visit in London, we may have the answer for you: Sir John Soane’s Museum. The museum is one of London’s best-kept secrets, and it’s well worth a visit. Sir John, a great architect (建筑师), lived in London during the 18th century (1753—1837), and the amazing thing is that his house is exactly the same as he left it. In fact, visiting the house is just like stepping back in time. There are three floors which are open to the public. You can start on the first floor. This was Sir John’s work area. You can ask the guards about the paintings on the walls as they tell you something about this family and life. And don’t worry about the guards as they are really nice and helpful. Next, you can go downstairs to the ground floor. Here you can see his rich collection of paintings. For example, there is a series (系列) of interesting paintings about 18th century life in London. Now comes the last part, the underground floor. It’s full of thousands of valuable objects, such as sculptures (雕塑) and models of famous buildings from all over the world. Walking around this part of the house is a bit like being on a treasure hunt, as you can find things hidden away in secret corners. Anyway, you’ll have to go there yourself to see. Sir John Soane’s Museum is a very small place. It’s only about ten minutes’ walk from the British Museum. There is a free hour-long guided tour every Saturday at 2:30 pm, but the best thing is just to walk about by yourself. So now you know where to go next time you’re in London. We guarantee that it’s an experience you won’t forget! 1．Why is Sir John Soane’s Museum special according to Paragraph 1? A．It is the oldest museum in London. B．There is a time machine in it. C．It is kept the same as Sir John left it. D．There are lots of secret boxes in it. 2．In which order does the writer advise people to visit the museum? ①the underground floor ②the ground floor ③the first floor A．①②③ B．②①③ C．①③② D．③②① 3．What can be seen on the ground floor of the museum? A．A series of interesting paintings. B．Pictures of Sir John and his family. C．A valuable collection of sculptures. D．Models of famous buildings in the world. 4．What does the underlined word “guarantee” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．hear B．decide C．promise D．remember （2023·浙江湖州·中考真题）Scientists believe the Earth is 4.6 billion years old. However, the mountains, valleys (山谷), hills, rivers, deserts and forests we see today are much younger than that. For example, Mount Qomolangma is about 60 million years old and the Amazon rainforest is only 10 million years old. The youngest sea in the world is the Baltic Sea, at about 15000 years old. The Earth is always changing because of volcanoes (火山), earthquakes and of course, wind and rain. Some of these changes are very slow and others are quick. Water and ice can make very great changes to the planet. For example, glaciers rivers of ice can cut through mountains and make lakes and deep valleys. Many volcanoes are under the oceans and sometimes they become new islands. This is happening in the South Pacific, near Tonga. It’s normal for our planet to change, but at the moment, scientists think it’s changing faster than usual. Some deserts are growing and many forests are getting smaller. The weather is getting wetter in some places and drier in others, and there are more big storms. According to the research, the sea level will continue to rise in the next hundred years. As a result, many cities will possibly be covered by water and much of the most productive farming areas will be lost. Some island countries are likely to disappear on the map of the world. These changes will bring great harm to the planet. However, they can be beneficial to some people. For example, as the Arctic is getting warmer, some people in Greenland now own businesses and sell vegetables they grow on their land. That wasn’t possible in the far north 50 years ago. Farmers in Greenland like the warm weather and hope it will continue. 1．How does the writer describe the changes of the Earth in Paragraph 2? A．By using sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By listing numbers. 2．From Paragraph 3, we can mainly learn about ________. A．the age of the Earth B．problems for the planet C．the life of the farmers D．influences on the mountains 3．The underlined word “beneficial” in Paragraph 4 is the closest in meaning to “________”. A．harmful B．normal C．helpful D．uncomfortable （2023·浙江衢州·中考真题）① One morning, I got up early and decided to make an apple pie for my mum. I called my grandma for help, followed a TV program to make jam and waited excitedly. I enjoyed every step so much that I didn’t notice three hours pass by. Although the pie looked terrible and was not that delicious, Mum ate it up and told me it was the best pie that she had ever had. For the first time, I realised that although I didn’t make the pie successfully, I really enjoyed the process (过程). ② The process is important because it brings us something bigger than the result itself. That is, we always have new experiences during the process, which may help us improve our skills or form good relationships with others. If we just concentrate on the result and do not enjoy the process, we will be more likely to feel disappointed and want to give up. As a result, we will never understand the real meaning of success. ③ But in this busy world, we see a lot of successful people are in competition. How can we enjoy the process? Well, the question has the answer in itself. ④ Don’t always compare yourself with others. First of all, we are all different. And success means different things to us. For some, success means being famous, while for others, it may be health or power. Ride your own ride. ⑤ Slow down. You need to stop expecting immediate results in what you do and learn to be patient. Impatience leads to unhappiness. Do it slowly, but never stop. ⑥ Reward (奖励) yourself. Divide the process into small steps, and give yourself a reward after completing each of them. Rewarding yourself for small wins can go a long way. For example, if you are in the process of losing weight, enjoy your favourite cake once in a while. 1．How does the writer start the article? A．By giving an example B．By comparing facts. C．By using old sayings. D．By listing numbers. 2．What do the underlined words “concentrate on” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Make up. B．Get ready for. C．Point out. D．Pay attention to. 3．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A．B．C． D． 4．Which could be the best title for the text? A．Enjoy the process B．What does success mean to us? C．Never give up D．How can we achieve good results? （2023·浙江衢州·中考真题）China is a country with many great mountains. Some of them have beautiful sights while others are rich in cultural value. The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful. Mount Taishan Mount Taishan is one of the most famous mountains in China. It has always been seen as a symbol of power (权力) and peace. Many emperors came here to show respect to heaven and earth. There are two must-see sights on the mountain. The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan. It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain, including sunrise, sunset, and a sea of clouds. The second is Bixia Temple. It has a group of ancient buildings with five large halls. Mount Huashan Mount Huashan is famous for its natural cliffs (峭壁) and narrow paths. It has five great peaks. The East Peak is the best place for seeing sunrise; the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds; the South Peak is the highest peak (2, 155 meters) of Mount Huashan; the West Peak is a huge rock shaped like a lotus flower; the Middle Peak is at the center of the five peaks. The way up the mountain is known as one of the most dangerous walks in the world. The mountain also has several famous temples. Mount Huangshan _________: ● Strange Pines (松树). Some stand alone on peaks. Others hang downwards from the cliffs. ● Absurd Stones. They can look like humans or animals. It depends on the direction in which you look. ● Seas of Clouds. They often make the peaks seem like large and small isalnds. ● Hot Springs. They have been well-known since ancient times. 1．What can we know about Mount Taishan according to the text? A．It stands for health and peace. B．The hot springs there are very famous. C．It is the most dangerous mountain in China. D．We can enjoy wonderful views from the Jade Emperor Peak. 2．According to the text, if Betty wants to enjoy the sea of clouds in Mount Huashan, she should go to ________. A．the East Peak B．the South Peak C．the West Peak D．the North Peak 3．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank “_________”? A．Mount Huangshan is famous for its “four natural wonders” B．Mount Huangshan plays an important part in Chinese culture C．Mount Huangshan is popular with those who like strange pines D．Mount Huangshan’s sights of sunset and sunrise are not to be missed 4．Why does the writer write the text? A．To share experiences of mountain climbing. B．To introduce the great mountains in China. C．To offer ways to research mountains in China. D．To advise people to protect the great mountains. （2023·浙江丽水·中考真题）Seagrass, an underwater plant that grows on the ocean floor, is very important for sea life. It also helps prevent global warming by storing carbon, a harmful gas. However, scientists don’t know exactly how much seagrass is at the bottom of the ocean. With the help of tiger sharks, a team of researchers has discovered the world’s largest seagrass meadow（grassland）on the seafloor near the Bahamas. Seagrass meadows are home to many different kinds of fish, shellfish, and so on. Large sea animals, such as sharks, also spend a lot of time there looking for food. Seagrass can grow in very deep and dark waters, making it difficult to find. But sharks can dive deep into the water and get to the areas people cannot reach. After noticing tiger sharks swimming through seagrass off the Bahamas, an American scientist worked with a seagrass expert, trying to map the locations of the plants. The researchers fitted seven tiger sharks with cameras. Since tiger sharks swim in groups, they placed satellite tracking tags（卫星跟踪器）on eight other sharks to find out exactly where the animals swam. They collected hours of videos of the tiger sharks swimming through seagrass. The researchers found more seagrass growing near the Bahamas than they expected—in fact, they believe that there is more seagrass there than anywhere else on Earth. The new finding increased the total number of seagrass known to exist by 41%. However, more research is needed to discover the true size of the seagrass meadow. Scientists often depend on findings from divers and boats to study about the underwater world, but this team found that working with animals improved their understanding. They are now placing cameras on sea turtles to study seagrass in the Red Sea. Hopefully, more mysteries about seagrass will be solved. 1．What are the scientists studying according to the passage? A．Sharks. B．The Bahamas. C．Seagrass. D．The Red Sea. 2．Which italic（斜体）word has the same meaning as the underlined word “map” in Paragraph 3? A．Is there a map of China in the classroom? B．Amy mapped out her plans on the new project. C．It is the West lake that really puts Hangzhou on the map. D．The police have successfully mapped where the missing boy is. 3．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The reason for the study. B．The method to do the research. C．The finding of the research. D．The difficulty in carrying out the study. 4．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To tell the importance of saving seagrass. B．To express the strong love for tiger sharks. C．To share a new way of doing undersea research. D．To introduce a special project on global warming. （2023·浙江台州·中考真题） The race is on to get more electric cars on the road. People predict that electric cars might be more common in the future. But according to a 2021 survey by Pew Research Center, more than half of U, S, adults like gas-powered cars better. They say electric cars are expensive and charging (充电) them is a big problem. For now, most people plan to stick with gas-powered cars. We ask young readers what they think about electric cars. Henry, 12 years old, San Francisco I think we should all have electric cars. This would cut down air pollution and allow us to breathe better. Cleaner air also means there will be fewer animals dying. Think of all the lives we have lost by destroying our environment. Some people think electric cars are pricey. But their prices are coming down. What’s more, gas costs a lot more than electricity. Once you use the gas, it’s gone. Anyway, I think we’re going to run out of gas at some point. This will make electric cars a need. Also, do you know that electric cars can travel 33 miles for about a dollar? You can’t say that for gas. All cars should be electric! Sandy, 13 years old, New York I don’t think all cars should be electric. First of all, charging stations are less common than gas stations. This makes electric cars a lot less convenient for long trips. What’s more, cold weather does harm to the batteries (电池). They can’t work well as usual. And electric cars are also more expensive than common cars. A new electric car usually costs around $ 11, 000 more than a new gar car. True, electric cars help slow climate change. But throwing batteries away can hurt our planet. 1．Over half of the American adults agree that electric cars ________ according to the survey. A．have no problem in charging B．are bad for the environment C．are expensive and less convenient D．can work better in cold weather 2．The underlined word “pricey” probably means “________”. A．fast B．slow C．cheap D．expensive 3．Sandy develops her idea mainly by ________. A．telling stories B．listing facts C．asking questions D．using sayings 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Should all cars be electric? B．Will cars be common in the future? C．Can electric cars help slow climate change? D．Are gas-powered cars bad for the environment? （2023·浙江台州·中考真题） 4 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH Do you want to speak English easily and well? In this lesson, we’ll help you improve your spoken English with some really useful expressions. For example, “Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night, but luckily, he was found ▲ . “ Best of all, Americans use them a lot. They are really useful! OK? Let’s start! Bright and earlyIf you get up “bright and early”, you get up very early in the morning. Example: I like to get up bright and early every day on holiday so I can go for a swim before breakfast. Fair and square If something such as a game or decision is “fair and square”, it’s honest and fair. Example: I think I won that game fair and square, even though Mark would probably disagree with that. Alive and well If someone is “alive and well”, they’ re finally safe after being in danger. Example: I’m pleased to report that the missing climbers are all alive and well. First and foremost We use “first and foremost” before we refer to the most important part of something; it’s like saying “most importantly”. Example: First and foremost, I’d like to thank everybody for all their help. 1．The passage is mainly to help . A．practice some reading skills B．understand some grammar rules C．improve some writing methods D．learn some useful expressions 2．Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ “ in the passage? A．bright and early B．fair and square C．alive and well D．first and foremost 3．The passage can usually be read in the part of in a magazine. A．English Corner B．Health Garden C．News Square D．Sports World （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）We all enjoy being part of a group—there’s no better work than teamwork, right? Actually, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s a much better fit for me, and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our jobs harder rather than easier. Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There’s often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person, whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork hard. Combine (结合) several challenging personality types, and it’s even harder. Not having enough time together can also make teamwork challenging. For example, I was once on a team where we never had enough time to meet as a group. To successfully work as a team, you need time together—and lots of it. A final reason teamwork is difficult is because there’s often no training on how to work on a team. You can’t just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren’t just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train. Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn’t work, I don’t have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don’t have anyone to share it with to see if it really is a great idea. Don’t get me wrong—I still like my team of one and enjoy making all of the important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that’s useful information—because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM. 1．Why did the writer choose to work from home on his own? A．To keep himself busier. B．To keep himself healthier. C．To make his job easier. D．To make his team harder. 2．Which of the following makes teamwork difficult? A．Strong personality. B．Lots of teamwork time. C．Challenging ideas. D．Clear team roles. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．WE TEAM has hardly any advantages. B．ME TEAM needs a lot of IT engineers. C．ME TEAM has no challenges for the writer. D．WE TEAM may be the writer’s choice one day. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To show the advantages of teamwork. B．To tell the importance of teamwork. C．To introduce the influence of teamwork. D．To explain the difficulties of teamwork. （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）Cyclocross is cross-country bicycle racing. Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles (障碍). When racers reach them, they can ride over them, or pick up their bikes and run. To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body. This makes room for your right foot to hit the ground next to your left foot. As your right foot nears the ground, take your left foot away from the bike. Put both feet on the ground and start running! As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles. As your feet hit the ground, you reach down and catch the bottom of your bike. Lift up carefully and keep the bike on your right shoulder while you run. Sometimes you may lift your bike. You catch the top of your bike. Then you lift the bike high enough to get over the obstacles and carefully put the bike on the ground. After you have carried your bike across an obstacle, you will need to remount. As soon as your bike is on the ground, push off with your left leg, swing your right leg over the bike seat, and move into riding position. Remounting can be the hardest skill of cyclocross. You can learn by watching someone who remounts well. Cyclocross is a great way to stay active and have fun. However, it can be dangerous. Make sure that you are well prepared. Then, you will just need to go! 1．What can we learn about cyclocross from the text? A．It’s a no-obstacle bike race. B．It’s a cross-city bike race. C．It’s a challenging bike race. D．It’s a dangerous running race. 2．What does the underlined word “dismount” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Pick up a bike. B．Get off a bike. C．Get back on a bike. D．Practice riding a bike. 3．Why does a racer have to shoulder a bike in a race? A．To jump over obstacles. B．To take care of the bike. C．To make room for others. D．To hit the ground harder. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The skills of cyclocross racing. B．The history of cyclocross racing. C．The records of cyclocross racing. D．The popularity of cyclocross racing. （2023·浙江杭州·中考真题）Remember the delicious pizza that you created? For most of us, it takes a long time to learn how to make something tasty, but not for Remmi Smith. Still a teenager, she’s already creating fantastic dishes. She’s also becoming well known for her Italian salad dressing, which is delicious. And with her knowledge of social media (媒体), she’s making sure that everyone knows she’s here! Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA．She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes has recently come out. From the age of four, Remmi helped in the kitchen by preparing vegetables. By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family. Remmi began making videos for fun. Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them. That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously. She believes that when young people make their own food, they care more about what they eat. Remmi works with a company in the USA which shows her videos in school dining halls. About 3.5 million students watch her every day! Remmi believes that young people can create a healthy meal for their family which doesn’t cost a lot. Her delicious recipes include vegetable paella and strawberry kebabs. In fact, strawberries, which are Remmi’s favorite food, appear in other recipes, including strawberry sandwich! Her latest idea is a healthy-snack service. For a monthly subscription (订购), you receive snacks, which include fruit sticks and popcorn, and fun cooking activities that help you develop a healthy lifestyle. 1．When could Remmi make complete family meals? A．From the age of four. B．By the age of seven. C．Over the age of nine. D．At the age of sixteen. 2．Why did the local TV station ask Remmi to make another show? A．To create more recipes. B．To encourage healthy eating. C．To show her media talent. D．To sell her cooking videos. 3．Which was the correct time order of the following events? ① Remmi’s book of recipes came out.    ② A TV station broadcast Remmi’s videos. ③ Remmi created a show for teenagers.    ④ Remmi’s mother put her videos online. A．②③④① B．②④①③ C．④③②① D．④②③① 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．An Expert of Social Media B．A Lover of Strawberry Dishes C．A Young Star of the Kitchen D．A Teenage Star of TV Shows （2023·浙江温州·中考真题）Taihu Tunnel, 10.79 kilometres long and 43.6 metres wide, has been the longest underwater tunnel in China. It stands out as one of the “2022 China’s Top 100 Buildings in the New Era”. When building Taihu Tunnel, the project team faced many challenges, such as high safety risks and time limit. To deal with them, they made workable plans. They divided the tunnel construction into 19 parts. The construction of each part mainly took four steps. Step 1 Remove. The team built a cofferdam to remove water from the area, so the workers could go inside and do their work in dry conditions. Step 2 Clear. The team dug deep into the lake bed, and cleared the soil and stones out in order to make space for the next step. Step 3 Build. The team built the floor, walls and roof of the tunnel in this step. They used high-quality building materials to waterproof the tunnel. Step 4 Backfill. The team put the soil and stones back. Then this part of the tunnel was buried deep down the lake bed. The construction of the 19 parts was streamlined. The project team used a new method. The work group of each step moved to the next part and repeated their work after they finished the work in the previous part. Different work groups co-operated well with each other. From part to part, the construction started from the opposite ends, and got connected somewhere in the middle. The construction took about four years to complete, shorter than people had expected. The drivers’ safety is fully considered in Taihu Tunnel. There are 200,000 LED lights on the ceiling of the tunnel. They show vivid pictures of blue sky, starry night and so on. The pictures can help drivers fight tiredness and travel through the tunnel safely. Besides, there are two systems in the tunnel. The police can check the traffic situation through a monitoring system. If traffic accidents happen, the police can give instructions and warn drivers in the tunnel over an audio system to prevent further accidents. The construction of Taihu Tunnel shows great value in engineering and the tunnel brings much convenience to people living nearby. 1．Which picture shows how a “cofferdam” works? A．B．C．D． 2．The construction of Taihu Tunnel ______. A．was divided into four parts B．look more time than people had expected C．started from the middle of the lake D．was completed by using a streamlined method 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 8? A．Pictures in the tunnel can help keep drivers safe. B．Drivers can control the LED lights in the tunnel. C．The police can warn drivers through a monitoring system. D．An audio system can help drivers check the traffic situation. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To advise people to protect Taihu Tunnel. B．To introduce the construction of Taihu Tunnel. C．To share the advantages brought by Taihu Tunnel. D．To tell the difficulties of constructing Taihu Tunnel. （2023·浙江温州·中考真题） A marathon is a long running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres). The first Olympic Marathon was held in Athens. Now, many cities host their own marathons every year. Some of the best-known marathons around the world are the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. Among them, the Boston Marathon which started in 1897, is the oldest yearly marathon in the world. As time goes by, the sport has become more than just a race. Themes of marathons add fun and meaning to the hard miles. Runners run for helping sick kids, celebrating important events, or just enjoying nature. There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day. Runners can greet the sunrise as they race along the golden sandy beaches. Marathon routes bring people more understanding of the old sport. Some routes provide great sporting challenges for runners. The routes offer various surfaces, from bridges to sand to hills. Runners of all skill levels can sweat freely and push their limits in the race. Some routes are well planned for runners to explore the many sides of a city. For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon takes the runners along the great wonder of the world. The race can be an amazing chance to get to know Beijing, its people and local food. A marathon is quite a journey for runners to enjoy the run, challenge themselves and experience the culture. There is so much more behind the race for us to explore. 1．According to the passages the oldest yearly marathon is ________. A．the Tokyo Marathon B．the Olympic Marathon C．the Boston Marathon D．the New York City Marathon 2．What might be the theme of the marathon in Gisborne? A．First Light. B．Lively Kids. C．Green Miles. D．Fun Beach. 3．The writer uses the example of the Great Wall Marathon to tell that the route ________. A．is difficult to plan B．shows the city culture C．offers different surfaces D．brings challenge to runners 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Marathon: Not Just a Race B．Marathon: Routes and Rules C．Marathon: History and Thames D．Marathon: A Race for Everyone （2023·浙江绍兴·中考真题） Do you get in trouble for feeding your dog on food from dinner under the table? A new study suggests that by sharing “people food”, you might actually be helping to keep your pet healthy. Many dogs are fed dry processed food. Science has shown that a diet (饮食) of processed food is not healthy for humans. Scientists from the University of Helsinki, in Finland, say this diet is not good for our pet dogs, either. The scientists discovered that the foods a dog might find in an owner’s home such as eggs, fish, meat and vegetables may be better than a diet of just dog food. This is because having different kinds of foods leads to more variety (多样性) in microbes, which are little living things, too small to be seen with our eyes. There are millions of them in human and animal bodies. Some are bad for us, but many are good for us, and they play important roles in helping us digest (消化)food. A total of 8,500 young pet dogs took part in the study. 4,500 of them were under 6 months old, and the rest were between 6 and 18 months old. The owners were asked about what foods they had fed their pets and how often. When the dogs reached adulthood, their owners reported that about 20% of the dogs showed CE symptoms (慢性肠胃不适症状) such as weight loss. However, if dogs had been fed a mixed diet while young, it was 22% less possible for them to experience CE symptoms later in life. Dr. Anna Hielm-Bjorkman told The Times of London, “Dog foods on sale are described as providing a complete diet... But what we show is that variety is important. Nobody would give 12 years of the same food to a child—why should a dog be different?” 1．According to the new study, dog owners ________. A．must offer dry food to their dogs B．can feed dogs on “people food” C．had better buy more processed food D．shouldn’t make food by themselves 2．Paragraph 3 mainly explains why ________. A．dogs need different kinds of foods B．little living things stay in human bodies C．scientists study dry processed food D．people should keep dogs at home 3．（写作手法）How does the writer describe the study in Paragraph 4 to make it believable? A．By using pictures. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By listing numbers. 4．Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from? A．History. B．Business. C．Science. D．Culture. （2023·浙江绍兴·中考真题）Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you? How do you feel after playing with friends? And what would you say is your favourite family memory? These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health Week. It improves mental health by building healthy social connections. Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health. Humans’ need for connection is different from person to person, but what’s important is not how many relationships you have, but how good your relationships are. Then how to connect with others? “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements of Place2Be, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Being kind, listening to others and trying new experiences are all good tools. Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change—some become stronger, while others stop. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Childline or Shout. They can help, whether you’re looking to form new connections or repair a strained (紧张) relationship that is important to you. 1．The writer uses three questions in the beginning to ________. A．express worries about humans B．lead into the topic “social connections” C．introduce health problems D．interest readers in family memory 2．Paragraph 2 is mainly about the ________ of connecting with others. A．ways B．popularity C．importance D．rules 3．Clements may agree that ________. A．it is better to connect with pets than people B．using words is the best way to build connections C．people should only communicate with others face to face D．talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person 4．（写作对象）The passage is most probably written for ________. A．teachers B．parents C．children D．doctors （2023·浙江金华·中考真题）①Does life sometimes seem to be full of impossible problems? How many times, for example, do you find yourself saying things like “I really don’t understand this Maths problem”, or “I can’t get into the school team”? Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of “yet”. By adding this simple word, you can change everything. “I really don’t understand this Maths problem yet.” “I can’t get into the school team yet.” Suddenly, the impossible becomes possible. You can imagine those things happening. ②I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old pass/ fail system wasn’t helping students’ motivation(积极性). If you passed, then great, but those students who didn’t pass often felt like failures. So now students who don’t pass the exams will not see a big red F on their papers; they see a “Not yet” instead. That way the students feel that they are on a journey. They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way. ③This kind of thinking is part of what experts call “having a growth mindset”. People with a growth mindset don’t concentrate on failure. They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do. They enjoy the challenge and believe they can change. In contrast, people who just focus on the failure have what the experts call “a fixed mindset”. These people are always worried about failure and are happy to give up when things don’t go right. They don’t think that they are able to change. Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset. ④But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset. ________. Remember that it all starts with questioning the things you believe about yourself. Stop believing that you can’t or you haven’t and realize that you just can’t or haven’t yet. Once you start doing this, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it before. It’s one small but very powerful word. 1．The example in Paragraph 2 is to ________. A．express a feeling B．describe a problem C．show the result D．support the topic 2．According to the passage, which one of the following has “a growth mindset”? A．Jack got an “A” in the exam. He was quite happy to tell his parents. B．David failed in a competition, but he stays confident and keeps trying. C．Jenny found it hard to work out the maths problem, so she gave it up. D．Emma was refused by school team. She didn’t want to have another try. 3．Which of the following can be put into ________? A．Experts will help you grow up healthily in mind B．You can train yourself to develop a growth mindset C．Everyone has his own advantages and disadvantages D．You can change everything by adding the small word “yet” 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．The Power of “Yet” B．Two Different Mindsets C．Nothing Is Impossible D．On the Way to Success （2023·浙江金华·中考真题）①According to UNESCO, there are 740 million people unable to read or write in this world. And 250 million children of primary school age have no basic reading and writing skills. However, reading makes everything possible in life: education, work and escaping poverty(贫困). Considering that, the Global School Community aims to bring digital books to all the children of the world and their families. ②Digital technology makes a real difference. It can reach across the world and is fairly inexpensive. The Global School Community makes e-books available to children all around the world, either through mobile phones, Ipads or computers, saving the cost of making books and transport. Technology also helps improve our communication skills. Through the use of technology, teachers and children around the world can meet online to share lessons and discuss ideas. Remote schooling (远程教学) is one example of the success of communication through the Internet. ③The first books a child reads can have a great influence on that child. The greater the influence, the more likely the child is to continue reading and learning throughout his life. E-books, which are actually the electronic versions of printed books, not only provide knowledge and information, but help people grow healthily in mind. They can provide hours of entertainment and can connect schools all over the world. Studies have shown that children make much progress after only five months of reading e-books. Bido Hafrag, a child from Egypt, said, “Reading e-books not only helps me learn to read and write, but gives me much confidence. It also helps me have a better understanding of the world.” ④The Global School Community has a huge e-book library for every school to enter. It aims to bring digital books to all children and their families, and helps schools, colleges and universities to connect with each other. Please join our family of schools, write an e-book or share resources资源) at globalschoolcommunity.com. 1．The Global School Community plans to ________. A．make every child aware of the meanings of reading B．bring digital books to all children and their families C．offer chances for teachers to teach all over the world D．build up the confidence of the children from poor areas 2．Which of the following best explains the underlined word “inexpensive” in Paragraph 2? A．useful B．popular C．valuable D．cheap 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．E-books help readers learn and make progress. B．E-books provide knowledge and information. C．E-books improve communication skills a lot. D．E-books have more advantages than printed ones. 4．The writer writes the passage to . A．introduce a new way to see the outside world B．help connect all the schools around the world C．invite us to join the Global School Community D．explain the history and development of e-books （2023·浙江宁波·中考真题） Plants are more than just pretty to look at. They give us fruits, vegetables and food we eat. Some plants even provide materials for medicine or building things. But do you know that plants can do something even more amazing? They can make our homes, schools and workplaces much healthier. We spend a large part of our day indoors. Unluckily, the air inside buildings can often be full of chemicals（化学物质）from many things around us. This poor air quality（质量）can make us feel sick, causing sore eyes and throats, and even making it hard for us to breathe. When the air inside buildings gets really bad, people even call them “sick buildings”. The good news is that plants are like nature’s little superheroes. They have a magic power fighting against bad air. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live. They can also add moisture to the air if it’s too dry, making it more comfortable for us to breathe. ________ Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called “bio-home” for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a “sick building” any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell. So you see, plants are fantastic! They are not only beautiful to look at, but they also provide us with food, help create materials and play an important role in our health. They make our indoor environments cleaner and healthier, making us feel better. Next time you see a plant, remember all the amazing things it can do for us! 1．Which of the following is one way for plants to improve the air inside buildings? A．They breathe out carbon dioxide. B．They produce oxygen. C．They give out harmful chemicals. D．They make the air dry. 2．Which can be the best to fill in the blank ________ in Paragraph 4? A．But the most amazing thing plants can do is to clean the air. B．But one interesting thing plants can do is to build things. C．But plants can provide what humans need to eat. D．But plants can be used to make medicine for humans. 3．（写作手法）How does the writer support his opinion about plants improving air quality? A．By telling personal experiences. B．By providing numbers and forms. C．By questioning famous scientists. D．By using scientific experiments. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．Plants are important for providing food. B．Plants make people look much better. C．Plants are good for indoor environments. D．Plants make it easier to build houses. （2023·浙江宁波·中考真题）①Have you ever thought about what’s more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes（极端）to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy. ②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live? ③Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls. Some even wear tight（紧的）clothes that influence blood circulation（循环）making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health? ④Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money? ⑤So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let’s eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person. 1．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage? A．Because the diets are healthy. B．Because they just want to look good. C．Because they want to save time. D．Because they want to save money. 2．What is the writer’s purpose of using a question in each paragraph? A．To ask for help from readers. B．To tell how to spend time and money. C．To describe the latest fashion. D．To lead readers to think about the topic. 3．What does the underlined word “well-being” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Growth. B．Health. C．Warmth. D．Wealth. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． （2023·浙江嘉兴、舟山·中考真题）What time is it? The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth? Scientists are now thinking of creating a lunar(月球的) time zone. They believe it would be better for astronauts to communicate by using Moon Time, as they travel to, from, and across the Moon. At the moment, astronauts are using time zones of their own countries. But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling. ________ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon, clocks run a bit faster there. After 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is about 24 hours between two sunsets. While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth, or for the Moon to have its own special zone, which would have much longer days. Scientists must consider other problems too. For example, who should be responsible for keeping the time zone going? And how can it be made practical for astronauts to use? There are more countries planning Moon trips in the future. The idea of creating a time zone on the Moon would make these easier. And if a lunar time zone is set up, scientists could create time zones for other planets like Mars. 1．Scientists think that a lunar time zone can ________. A．keep the Moon clean B．keep astronauts healthy C．make the Moon trips safer D．make space travel faster 2．Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3? A．Setting up a lunar time zone is not easy. B．Setting up a special time zone is important. C．Scientists are holding different opinions. D．Scientists need to do a lot of experiments. 3．If the Moon has its own special time zone, a full day of it can be about ________ on Earth. A．56 microseconds B．24 hours C．two weeks D．29.5 days 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To give information about space travel. B．To introduce the idea of Moon Time. C．To describe an experience of time travel. D．To share news about landing on Mars. 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$