题型04 阅读理解之说明文15篇（广州专用）（中考典例+热点话题练）-2026年中考英语总复习（广州专用）

题型04 阅读理解之说明文15篇 (广州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 科学技术,说明文 2 适中 环境保护,科普知识,说明文 3 适中 科普知识,说明文 4 较难 发明与创造,说明文,中华文化 5 适中 方法/策略,情绪,说明文 6 适中 家庭关系,说明文 7 较易 科学技术,环境保护,说明文 8 适中 科普知识,说明文,中华文化 9 较易 青少年问题,教育,说明文 10 适中 音乐与舞蹈,说明文,中华文化 11 适中 哲理感悟,说明文 12 适中 网购,说明文 13 适中 减肥,说明文 14 较难 电影与戏剧,说明文 15 较易 交通方式,科学技术,说明文 【中考典例】 Libraries around the world still keep old books hundreds of years old. But will we be able to read today’s digital (数字的) books in hundreds of years? Librarians are worried. Even now, we can’t open some files (文件) from 20 or 25 years ago. Will our digital works be lost in a digital black hole? Will we face the loss of valuable information? Technology is changing fast. Old ways of keeping information are gone now, or they are no longer supported by new technology. For example, many people used floppy discs (软盘) to save files years ago, but today few machines can open them. Also, millions of songs and music pieces were saved on tapes or CDs, but now most old music players no longer work. Another problem is that websites often change or close down, and all the information on them can fall into the digital black hole. Books, however, are quite easy to keep. We don’t need special tools or technology to read them. If you keep them in a dry and safe place, they will stay safe for a long time. Li Shizhen’s great medical book Ben Cao Gang Mu came out in 1593. Amazingly, three copies from the first printing still survive today. That’s not bad for a book more than 400 years old. Today, to some researchers, printed books remain a safe way to keep information. In 2014, a professional group began to raise money to print a famous online encyclopedia into 1,000 books. This would make sure that even if digital technology fails, the knowledge can still be kept. For now, when it comes to storing information, printed copies seem to be the safest choice. However, future technology might develop and provide new ways to solve the problem of the digital black hole. Time will tell. 1．What happens if our digital works fall into a digital black hole? A．They are carefully kept. B．They cannot be understood. C．They cannot be read or reached. D．They are saved in a wrong place. 2．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．How music players are developing. B．How technology is changing over time. C．Why old machines are no longer used today. D．Why technology may cause information loss. 3．Why does the writer mention Ben Cao Gang Mu? A．To discuss why this book is still important. B．To show printed books can last for a long time. C．To explain how easy it is to keep printed books. D．To tell when the earliest printed book came out. 4．What would the writer most probably agree with? A．Libraries should keep more digital books. B．Digital books are less valuable than printed ones. C．Technology will soon solve the problem of the digital black hole. D．Technology is still looking for better ways to keep information. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了数字作品可能面临的信息丢失问题，指出随着技术的快速变化，旧的信息保存方式可能不再受支持，导致数字作品陷入“数字黑洞”，同时强调了纸质书籍在信息保存方面的优势，但也提到未来技术可能会发展出新的解决方案。 1．细节理解题。根据“Will our digital works be lost in a digital black hole? Will we face the loss of valuable information?”可知，如果数字作品陷入“数字黑洞”，我们将面临有价值信息的丢失，即这些作品将无法被读取或访问。故选C。 2．段落大意题。根据“Technology is changing fast. Old ways of keeping information are gone now, or they are no longer supported by new technology”以及本段内容可知，第二段主要围绕技术快速变化展开，提到旧的保存信息的方式不再适用，如软盘、旧音乐播放器等无法使用，网站信息可能消失等，都是在说明技术可能导致信息丢失。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Books, however, are quite easy to keep. We don’t need special tools or technology to read them”以及“Li Shizhen’s great medical book Ben Cao Gang Mu came out in 1593. Amazingly, three copies from the first printing still survive today”可知，作者提到《本草纲目》是为了展示纸质书籍能够长时间保存的特点。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“For now, when it comes to storing information, printed copies seem to be the safest choice. However, future technology might develop and provide new ways to solve the problem of the digital black hole”可知，作者认为目前纸质书籍是保存信息的最安全选择，但未来技术可能会发展出新的解决方案来应对“数字黑洞”问题，即技术在寻找更好的信息保存方式。故选D。 Have you ever heard of upcycling? It is a way of turning old or unnecessary things into something useful and often beautiful. Is it the same as recycling? Recycling usually takes old things, like paper and glass, and breaks them down to make a new product. When you upcycle an object, you are probably doing something different. You can simply refashion it. For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt. Also, the upcycled object is usually in the same, or even better condition. Upcycling isn’t a new idea. Some of the best examples of modem-day upcycling come from the old times. In those days, things were repurposed over and over until they were no longer useful. Upcycling is a way of life. Things shouldn’t be just thrown away when they can be saved and turned into something useful. It’s clear that upcycling is green. It is also considered to be more environmentally friendly than recycling. Upcycling can just require your own ideas and work, but recycling requires energy (能源) or water to break down things. Grace, a young woman from the UK, takes used tea bags and turns them into dresses, shoes and even hats. Every day she drinks some tea, then dries out the tea bags with the tea still in them. When they’re dry, she takes the tea out and puts the bags together to make an item of clothing. This can take a long time, but Grace has made lots of artworks. In fact, no matter you create objects from old things or buy ready-made products from upcycled things, both ways are helpful for the environment and can bring you something that’s both beautiful and useful. Get started today! 1．What does the underlined word “refashion” mean in paragraph 2? A．Break down useless things. B．Collect used things. C．Create things out of old ones. D．Come up with good ideas. 2．How is upcycling different from recycling? A．It’s a completely new idea. B．It needs more energy. C．It requires more time and work. D．It’s a greener way of life. 3．Why does the writer tell the story of Grace in paragraph 5? A．To list the steps of doing upcycling. B．To give a good example of upcycling. C．To express a different idea of upcycling. D．To provide basic knowledge of upcycling. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage people to do upcycling. B．To introduce the history of upcycling. C．To compare upcycling with recycling. D．To explain the importance of recycling 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了升级回收 （upcycling）的概念、与普通回收（recycling）的区别、其环保优势以及通过 Grace 的故事展示了 “升级回收 ” 的实际应用，旨在鼓励人们进行“升级回收 ”。 1． 词义猜测题。根据“ For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt”可知，refashion的意思是“用旧的东西创造新的东西”，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“It’s clear that upcycling is green. It is also considered to be more environmentally friendly than recycling”可知，“升级回收”是一种更环保的生活方式，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Grace, a young woman from the UK, takes used tea bags and tums them into dresses, shoes and even hats”可知，作者通过Grace的故事来举一个“升级回收 ”的好例子，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Get started today!”以及全文内容可知，文章的主要目的是鼓励人们进行“升级回收 ”，故选A。 People believe that every word has its correct meaning(s). When we are not sure, we usually check online, or turn to our teachers or dictionaries. But do you know how dictionaries were made in the past? Dictionary writers first read the important books of the period or the subject that the dictionary was about. As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected. For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected. This task could last for years. As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). When this was done, there would be several hundred cards for each single word. Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word. Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him. So, the writing of a dictionary was not a task of inventing meanings of words, but a task of recording their meanings. The writer of a dictionary was a historian, not a law maker. As time develops, the way of producing dictionaries has greatly changed. Nowadays, we can use online dictionaries too. When choosing our words in speaking or writing, we can be guided by the dictionary. However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words. 1．Why did dictionary writers read important books? A．To know more about the period. B．To collect words and their uses. C．To understand different subjects. D．To learn to use interesting words. 2．Which shows the correct steps of how dictionaries were made in the past?              A．①-③-④-② B．①-②-④-③ C．③-④-②-① D．③-①-④-② 3．What can we learn from the passage about dictionary writing in the past? A．It should be done by historians. B．It was a task of inventing and recording. C．It was long-time hard work. D．It had to use the law-making rules. 4．What does the writer advise us to do when we choose words in communication? A．Be open to the new uses of words. B．Follow the dictionary strictly. C．Use online dictionaries instead. D．Try to create new words. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了过去词典是如何制作的。 1．细节理解题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected.”（当他们阅读时，他们把必要的信息抄写在卡片上：有趣的单词，常见的单词——包括日常使用和不常用的单词，以及使用这些单词的句子。也就是说，这些单词以及每个单词的用法都被收集了起来。）可知词典编纂者要读重要的书籍是为了收集单词及其用法，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words-both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used.”、“As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). ”、“Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word.”、“Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.”可知，过去制作字典首先把有趣的单词，日常使用和不寻常使用的常见单词，以及使用它们的句子记在卡片上；然后收集卡片时，按字母顺序（A-Z）排列；其次筛选卡片，根据词典编纂者认为的单词的常用用法将卡片分开；最后是按照硬性规定写下了定义，每个定义都必须来自他面前某张卡片上的一个例子。所以正确的步骤是③-①-④-②。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected.”（对于一本真正的大字典来说，收集了数百万张这样的卡片。）可知过去编纂词典是一项长期艰苦的工作。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.”可知作者建议大家在使用词典时不能被它所控制，因为新的情况、新的经历、新的发明和新的感受总是在推动我们对旧词赋予新的用途，也就是接受词汇的新用法。故选A。 【热点话题练习】 Wang Tingrui’s story with digital fonts (电子字体) began with an old book. He scanned (扫描) each character (汉字), turned them into digital forms, and called the font “Kinghwa Old Songti.” His work shows the spirit of young people who try to save the old shapes of Chinese characters and share them with the world. To understand his effort, we need to look at the history of printing. In the Song Dynasty, people started to use movable type (活字印刷). Centuries later, Gutenberg created metal movable type in Europe, and this idea came back to East Asia in the nineteenth century. From the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century, lead types (铅字块) flourished in East Asia. Two main styles, Songti and Heiti, became the most common. They were widely used in newspapers and textbooks. These fonts made reading clearer and became part of daily life. But with the rise of digital publishing, lead types soon disappeared. Although many old ones were thrown away or changed into other things, ▲ . Some shops let visitors try printing with them, and some companies made digital copies. However, many readers felt these copies were not the same as the real ones, because they lost the special marks of hand work. Today, other “font archaeologists (字体考古学家)” like Wang continue this work. They scan old books, save rare characters, and even use AI to rebuild missing ones. For them, fonts are not just tools for writing, but also cultural treasures that carry memories and value. Wang still adds new characters to his digital font. Every discovery keeps part of Chinese tradition alive. Every font saved is a memory kept, and a future protected. 1．Which shows the development of the fonts mentioned in the passage? A．Metal movable type→Movable type→Digital fonts. B．Movable type→Metal movable type→Digital fonts. C．Digital fonts→Movable type→Metal movable type. D．Movable type→Digital fonts→Metal movable type. 2．What drove Wang to create “Kinghwa Old Songti”? A．A task to produce new art styles. B．A plan to follow foreign printers. C．A wish to protect traditional characters. D．A need to make money from business. 3．Which of the following can be put in  _ ▲ ? A．digital copies were easy to make B．people no longer loved printing C．the types were very useless D．a few pieces were well kept 4．Which sentence uses “flourish” the same way as the underlined word? A．He flourished his new car proudly in the neighborhood. B．Online short videos flourished fast among the young. C．Wild mushrooms flourish after rain, but don’t eat them. D．She opened the gift box with a flourish before her friends. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了Wang Tingrui通过扫描古籍汉字创建数字字体“京华老宋体”的故事，以及字体从活字印刷到数字字体的发展历程。 1．细节理解题。根据文章“In the Song Dynasty, people started to use movable type...Centuries later, Gutenberg created metal movable type in Europe...But with the rise of digital publishing...and some companies made digital copies.”可知字体发展顺序为：活字印刷→金属活字→数字字体。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“His work shows the spirit of young people who try to save the old shapes of Chinese characters...”可知，Wang Tingrui的动机是保护传统汉字形态。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章“Some shops let visitors try printing with them, and some companies made digital copies.”可知，一些商店允许访客尝试用它们进行印刷，也有一些公司制作了数字复制品，这说明铅字被保留了。选项D“仍有少量被完好保存下来”符合语境。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据文章“...lead types flourished in East Asia. Two main styles, Songti and Heiti, became the most common. They were widely used in newspapers and textbooks.”可知，铅字主要的两种字体风格被广泛应用，说明铅字在东亚地区兴盛，“flourished”指“兴盛”，与选项B“网络短视频在年轻人中迅速风靡。”意思相近。故选B。 When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old, he imagined himself riding beside a beam (束) of light. He used this picture in mind to help him when working out the “theory of relativity (相对论)”. “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” said Einstein. Daydreaming, called “thought experiments” by Einstein, can make you have wild imaginations like flying around in space. It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas, memories and experiences that aren’t happening right now. It means thinking ahead to a holiday or remembering how much you enjoyed a birthday party. According to health organizations, daydreaming for a while each day can improve your emotional (情绪的) health and creativity. ________. For example, after a long day at work or a disagreement with a friend, let your mind fly away to the picture of a big meal or the friend’s smiling face. Imagining how you’re going to speak to the public is like having practiced the scene in your head before for many times, which can make you feel quieter. A few minutes to let your mind wander (漫游) and hope for good things to happen lower negative (消极的) thinking. Guo Qiang, a psychologist, suggests we should make time to daydream. “It can be a powerful tool to shape our feelings.” he said. However, try not to let your mind be missing when you need to focus in class or cross the road. Instead, find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth. Daydreaming encourages creativity and lets you find new worlds where there are no limits (限制) to what you can do or who you are. To encourage creativity, think about interesting ideas and see where your mind takes you. Research shows that people often come up with more ways to solve problems after they’ve “had a dream”. So next time you’re stuck with homework, stop for a moment and see where you go in the new world. 1．Daydreaming can make people ________. a. fly around b. think freely c. walk slowly d. feel quieter e. think ahead f. inspire creativity A．a, b, f B．b, c, d C．a, c, f D．b, d, e 2．Which of the following can be put in ________? A．Daydreaming makes you forget difficult things. B．Daydreaming means unreal but joyful things. C．Daydreaming about something pleasant helps you deal with worries and stress. D．Daydreaming encourages you to finish the impossible. 3．According to paragraph 5, daydreaming is talked about ________. A．to advise people to have a mind break B．to suggest living at the moment C．to find solutions to homework problems D．to show a science research result 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Daydreaming is helpful if you do it at the right time. B．Albert Einstein became a scientist by daydreaming about light. C．Daydreaming is the best way to solve all your homework problems. D．You should avoid daydreaming because it makes you less focused. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了白日梦的定义、益处，同时提醒要在合适的时间做白日梦，合理的白日梦对人有积极作用。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas...”对应b；“It means thinking ahead to a holiday or...”对应e；第3段“make you feel quieter”对应d。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“after a long day at work or disagreement with a friend, let your mind fly away to the picture of a big meal... make you feel quieter.”可知，此处讲“想象愉快的事能帮助应对焦虑和压力”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第5段“find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth.”可知，此段建议人们让大脑休息。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。文章既讲了白日梦的益处，也提醒要在合适的时间做白日梦，核心是“在正确的时间做白日梦是有益的”。故选A。 We all love our parents and they love us too. However, misunderstandings can still happen if we don’t understand each other’s ways of expressing love—a challenge especially common in parent-child relationships. So, it is important to express our love in the right way. The way someone expresses love is called their “love language”. In the book The 5 Love Languages, Gary Chapman introduces five key love languages that people use to express and experience love: words of affirmation (肯定), quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. It helps us understand how different people show and receive love. Because of generational differences (代际差异), our love languages are usually different from our parents’. For example, my parents show love through acts of service, like cooking for me. I, however, prefer to express love through words of affirmation. This difference created a big disagreement between us at the beginning. I would try to talk to them, but they wouldn’t answer. They would try to help me by cooking, but I would get impatient. Things changed when I began to recognize their purposes. To connect with your parents, speak their love language. If they value quality time, spend more time with them. If they like receiving gifts, give them something meaningful. If they love words of affirmation, praise them. This way, they can recognize and accept your love more easily. Avoid forcing them to accept a love language they don’t understand, like always asking for hugs if they’re uncomfortable with it. Instead, learn to speak their language. This will lead to better and faster results in your relationship. Understanding and accepting your parents’ love language can help bridge the gap between generations. It’s not just about expressing love in your own way; it’s about recognizing and respecting how your parents express their love. By doing so, you can keep a deeper and more meaningful connection with your parents. Remember, love is best expressed when it is understood. 1．According to the first paragraph parent-child relationships may be better if ________. A．parents and children love each other. B．parents try to offer good services to children C．parents can communicate in different languages D．parents and children use the right way of expressing love 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer and his parents like the same kind of food. B．The writer expressed love in speech more than in action. C．Parents can easily accept the way their children show love. D．Children’s language of love is always similar to their parents’. 3．What does the underlined phrase “bridge the gap” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Build a real bridge between two places. B．Remember happy moments with parents. C．Give expensive gifts to family members. D．Reduce differences and improve connections. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To introduce a book about family love. B．To explain how to choose perfect gifts for parents. C．To compare ways of expressing love between generations. D．To stress the importance of understanding different love languages. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了“爱的语言” 这一概念，并说明理解父母与孩子不同的爱的表达方式，能改善亲子关系。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“misunderstandings can still happen if we don’t understand each other’s ways of expressing love…So, it is important to express our love in the right way”可知，如果父母和孩子能用正确的方式表达爱，亲子关系会更好。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“my parents show love through acts of service, like cooking for me. I, however, prefer to express love through words of affirmation.”可知，作者更倾向于用言语（而不是行动）表达爱。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据后文“It’s not just about expressing love in your own way; it’s about recognizing and respecting how your parents express their love”可知，“bridge the gap”此处是指减少代际差异、改善亲子联结。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。文章围绕“理解不同的爱的语言对改善亲子关系的重要性”展开，核心是强调理解爱的语言的意义。故选D。 China is working hard to use more clean energy, like wind and solar power. A new report says the country will reach its goal of 1,200 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2025—five years earlier than planned. This means China is becoming a world leader in making and using green energy. By the end of 2024, China had built 890 GW of solar power stations and 520 GW of wind farms. That’s more than 45% of all its electricity. One big example is a solar farm in Xinjiang called Ruoqiang. It can give power to millions of homes and stop millions of tons of harmful gases from going into the air every year. But there are still problems. Coal, a dirty energy source, is still used a lot. It makes 69% of China’s harmful gases. Sometimes, new coal plants are built near solar or wind farms to make sure there’s always enough electricity. To fix this, the government is trying new ways to store energy, like big batteries and hydrogen power. The government is helping with this change. It gives money to support clean energy projects and sets goals for each province. In 2020, a new policy called “1+N” started. It tells factories and transport companies how to make less pollution. China also plans to stop selling petrol and diesel cars by 2035. In cities like Shenzhen, one in four new cars is electric. Experts say China’s progress can help the world cut harmful gases faster. But they also say China needs to use less coal. “The most important thing is to use more clean energy and less coal.” said Martin Weil from a global energy group. 1．When will China probably reach its 1,200 GW clean energy goal? A．2025. B．2030. C．2035. D．2040. 2．What does “this change” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Using more coal for energy. B．Building more houses in provinces. C．Using more clean energy like solar power. D．Selling more petrol cars. 3．How does the writer show China’s clean energy progress? A．By telling stories of workers. B．By giving numbers and examples. C．By comparing with other countries. D．By talking about future plans. 4．Which of the following sentence can conclude the experts’ attitude towards China’s change according to the last paragraph? A．A step forward, but miles to go. B．It’s never too old to learn. C．Love me, love my dog. D．Practice makes perfect. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国在清洁能源领域取得的进展，包括提前达到清洁能源目标、太阳能和风能的建设情况、面临的问题及政府采取的措施等，同时专家指出中国虽取得进步但仍需减少煤炭使用。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A new report says the country will reach its goal of 1,200 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2025—five years earlier than planned.”可知，中国可能会在2025年达到1200吉瓦的清洁能源目标。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“The government is helping with this change. It gives money to support clean energy projects and sets goals for each province.”以及前文提到的中国在清洁能源方面的进展可知，“this change”指的是使用更多像太阳能这样的清洁能源。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“By the end of 2024, China had built 890 GW of solar power stations and 520 GW of wind farms. That’s more than 45% of all its electricity. One big example is a solar farm in Xinjiang called Ruoqiang.”可知，作者通过给出数字和举例来展示中国在清洁能源方面的进展。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Experts say China’s progress can help the world cut harmful gases faster. But they also say China needs to use less coal. ‘The most important thing is to use more clean energy and less coal.’ said Martin Weil from a global energy group.”可知，专家认为中国在清洁能源方面取得了进步，但仍需减少煤炭使用，即取得了进步但还有很长的路要走。A选项“A step forward, but miles to go.”符合专家态度。故选A。 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system with a history of over 2,000 years. It originated in ancient China and has been passed down through generations, evolving with time while keeping its core principles. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating specific symptoms, TCM views the human body as an interconnected system. TCM uses various natural materials. The most common are herbs like ginseng, ginger, and goji berries. Some formulas also include animal parts or minerals, but modern TCM emphasizes sustainable and ethical sourcing. These ingredients are usually combined into mixtures, cooked as soups, or made into pills. For example, ginger is often used to treat colds, while ginseng is believed to boost energy. The key idea of TCM is balance. It believes that health depends on the harmony of “yin” and “yang”—two opposing forces in the body. When yin and yang are unbalanced, illness occurs. Treatments aim to restore this balance, not just stop symptoms. This holistic approach means a TCM doctor might look at a patient’s lifestyle, emotions, and environment before prescribing treatment. Today, TCM is not only used in China but also gaining popularity worldwide. Many people use it to treat chronic illnesses or improve overall health. Modern science has even started to study its effects, finding that some herbs contain active compounds that can relieve pain or reduce inflammation. In hospitals, TCM is sometimes combined with Western medicine to provide better care. From ancient texts to modern clinics, TCM continues to offer wisdom about health. It teaches us that true wellness comes from living in harmony with nature and ourselves—a lesson that remains valuable in our fast-paced world. 1．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a material used in TCM? A．Minerals. B．Animal parts. C．Flowers. D．Herbs. 2．The pronoun “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________. A．modern science B．TCM C．inflammation D．Western medicine 3．How is paragraph 2 related to paragraph 3? A．Paragraph 2 explains a problem, and paragraph 3 gives a solution. B．Paragraph 2 describes materials, and paragraph 3 explains their use. C．Paragraph 2 tells a story, and paragraph 3 gives a lesson. D．Paragraph 2 introduces a theory, and paragraph 3 provides examples. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How TCM is better than Western medicine B．The history and characteristics of TCM C．The most popular TCM herbs D．How TCM is studied by modern scientists 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统医学（TCM）的历史、特点、使用材料、核心理念以及在现代的应用和影响。文章通过对比西方医学，强调了中医的整体观念和平衡理念，并指出其在全球范围内的普及和现代科学对其的研究。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The most common are herbs like ginseng, ginger, and goji berries. Some formulas also include animal parts or minerals...”可知，中药使用的材料包括草药、动物部分和矿物质，并未提及花朵。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“Today, TCM is not only used in China but also gaining popularity worldwide. Many people use it to treat chronic illnesses or improve overall health.”可知，如今，中医不仅在中国使用，而且在世界范围内也越来越受欢迎。许多人用它来治疗慢性疾病或改善整体健康。因此，这里的“it”指代的是前文提到的“TCM（中医）”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“TCM uses various natural materials. The most common are herbs like ginseng, ginger, and goji berries. Some formulas also include animal parts or minerals...These ingredients are usually combined into mixtures, cooked as soups, or made into pills.”可知，第二段主要描述了中医使用的各种天然材料及其制作方式；根据第三段“The key idea of TCM is balance...Treatments aim to restore this balance, not just stop symptoms.”可知，第三段主要解释了中医的核心理念——平衡，以及治疗的目的。因此，第二段描述了材料，第三段解释了这些材料的使用目的和理念，即第二段描述材料，第三段解释其使用。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system with a history of over 2,000 years...Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating specific symptoms, TCM views the human body as an interconnected system.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了中医的历史、特点、使用材料、核心理念以及在现代的应用和影响。因此，文章的主旨大意是介绍中医的历史和特点。故选B。 When you have problems with math, you usually ask teachers or parents for help. But now, doctors can help you too! On October 8, the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center opened the Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic. According to the clinic, spatial cognitive (空间认知的) ability plays an important role in a student’s ability to deal with math problems. The clinic also noted that the lack of spatial imagination can affect students’ performance in subjects like math, physics, and chemistry. The clinic’s task is to provide support for students who have difficulties understanding spatial problems in math, as well as electric fields in physics and chemical structures in chemistry. They help find out why kids have trouble learning by doing careful tests and checks. After finding out what stops kids from learning, the clinic gives a full plan which includes finding out the problem, giving guidance, teaching parents, and managing medicine. With 316 yuan per patient, the clinic says there’s no age limit because adults can also have the same problems. Zhang Zeng, a math teacher from Shanghai, expressed his support. “If we can make sure the reasons behind students’ weak spatial reasoning through medical analysis and make necessary changes, it will be good for their studies in math.” Zhang said. However, experts remind parents that these clinics may help students, but they can’t magically turn them into top students. It’s more important to have realistic expectations. Shi Ping from Tianjin Children’s Hospital told China Daily that putting too much pressure on kids can sometimes make learning harder. Parents should think about how they teach their kids and consider making some changes. After all, just as an expert said, “Doing well in school shouldn’t be the only thing that matters in a child’s life.” 1．Which of the following best describes the main work of the Shanghai clinic? A．It helps students improve math grades by teaching difficult skills. B．It trains parents to help their kids develop spatial imagination at home. C．It makes a perfect plan to be a top student at school for all the students. D．It finds causes of students’ spatial learning problems and offers support. 2．What is math teacher Zhang Zeng’s attitude towards the clinic? A．He believes the clinic helps with spatial math problems. B．He worries that the clinic brings extra pressure to students. C．He thinks medical analysis can solve math problems for students. D．He suggests the clinic should focus more on students than on adults. 3．The underlined word “realistic” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ________. A．high B．reasonable C．common D．special 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To call on parents to take their children to the clinic. B．To explain why spatial cognitive ability is so important for students. C．To introduce a new kind of medical clinic and give some suggestions. D．To tell parents that doing well in school isn't the only important thing. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了上海开设的空间与数学学习困难诊所的功能，结合教师支持与专家建议，提醒家长合理期望，关注孩子全面发展。 1．细节理解题。根据“They help find out why kids have trouble learning by doing careful tests and checks. After finding out what stops kids from learning, the clinic gives a full plan...”可知，该诊所通过检测找出学生空间学习问题的原因并提供支持，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Zhang Zeng...expressed his support. ‘If we can make sure the reasons behind students’ weak spatial reasoning through medical analysis and make necessary changes, it will be good for their studies in math.’”可知，张老师认为诊所对解决空间数学问题有帮助，故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“these clinics may help students, but they can’t magically turn them into top students. It’s more important to have realistic expectations.”可知，诊所不能让学生奇迹般变顶尖，因此需要“合理的”期望，“realistic”意为“合理的”，故选B。 4．主旨大意题。本文先介绍上海儿童医学中心开设的空间与数学学习困难诊所，再通过专家观点给出建议（如降低压力、合理期望），核心是介绍新诊所并提建议，故选C。 On January 4th, the China National Traditional Orchestra (中央民族乐团) played some well-known traditional music in their concert. Audiences enjoyed the beautiful sounds of guzheng, the powerful tunes of suona, the tearful notes of erhu and so on. Each traditional Chinese musical instrument tells its own story. “I’ve fallen in love with the sounds of traditional instruments, especially pipa, a four-stringed (弦) instrument with a history of more than 2,000 years. It can produce different sounds, such as the sounds of falling snow and raindrops. Every time I listen to a pipa tune, I have a strong feeling of peace,” said Yang Tian, an audience of the concert. However, a recent report suggests the number of traditional music listeners is dropping. To wake up people’s love for traditional music, something creative has been done. In some traditional music concerts, VR technology is used to bring the star sky or the beautiful sandy view of Dunhuang to the music hall. It makes the experience like watching a 3D movie. Li Xiaobing, a music teacher from Beijing, mixes traditional folk singing, opera and Chinese instruments through technology. People are surprised at his words and they love them! Some musicians try to add something new to traditional music. They bring modern music like pop and rap into traditional music. When the east meets the west, the new form of music wins the hearts of both the old and the young. Traditional music shows the beauty of our culture, and with some creativity, great things happen. 1．To awaken people’s love for traditional music, Li Xiaobing ________. A．tells many tearful stories B．makes good 3D movies C．mixes traditional music D．sings pop and rap songs 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．VR technology makes the experience like watching a 4D movie. B．Audiences enjoyed the powerful tunes of erhu. C．The traditional instrument pipa has a history of over 2,000 years. D．Musicians have never tried to mix new things to traditional music. 3．According to the passage, the writer believes ________. A．traditional music should only be played in concerts B．the ways to play traditional music must be changed C．traditional music must remain unchanged all the time D．traditional music with creativity will be more popular 4．The structure of the passage is ________. A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了传统音乐面临挑战，但凭借创造力再次赢得人心。 1．细节理解题。根据“Li Xiaobing, a music teacher from Beijing, mixes traditional folk singing, opera and Chinese instruments through technology.”可知，他是通过融合传统音乐唤起人们对传统音乐的热爱，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“especially pipa, a four-stringed (弦) instrument with a history of more than 2,000 years.”可知，琵琶有两千多年的历史，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Traditional music shows the beauty of our culture, and with some creativity, great things happen.”可知，作者认为传统音乐加入创造性元素会更受欢迎，故选D。 4．篇章结构题。第一段总领全文，介绍中国传统音乐的美；第二段是一位喜欢传统音乐的人的评价；第三段介绍要唤醒人们对传统音乐的热爱，第四、五、六段介绍为了唤醒人们对传统音乐的热爱，人们做了哪些创造性的事情；第七段收尾。故选D。 ①Do you sometimes feel too afraid to try new things? If you want to grow and get better, you need to take risks (冒险) and challenge yourself. But your brain often tells you to stay safe. It might say, “Don’t bother trying something new.” Even when these thoughts aren’t reasonable, our anxiety can still win. Instead of thinking about the good things that could happen, we worry more about “What if something goes wrong?” ②Avoiding all risks might seem smart, but it can make you feel unhappy. The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts. We think, “The more scared I feel, the riskier it is.” But feelings aren’t always reasonable. If we knew how to think about risks clearly, we’d know which risks are worth taking. For example, trying a new hobby like painting might feel scary at first, but it could bring you joy and new skills. ③Whether you’re afraid to change your job or too nervous to ask a friend for coffee, learning to take “good risks” can improve your life. Here are good ways to help. ④Balance feelings with facts. Many times, we think fear means something risky. But that’s not true. For example, driving a car feels safe because we do it every day, but giving a speech in public might make your heart beat fast. Yet the fact shows that car accidents are much more common than getting hurt while speaking! So before you avoid doing something scary, take three deep breaths and ask yourself, “What’s the real risk here?” ⑤Take steps to succeed. You can do many small things to lower risks. If you’re nervous about an exam, make a study plan and follow it strictly—this helps you feel more prepared. It’s okay to feel butterflies in your stomach when you try something new. Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle. Each time you try something scary, you will learn to deal with uncertainty and anxiety. You’ll also get new skills and grow from mistakes. If you try out for a dance team and don’t make it, you can ask for the reason and then practise more. With practice, you’ll get better at facing risk, and your chances of success will rise. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs? A．Avoiding risks is a smart way to stay happy. B．Taking risks requires us to trust our feelings. C．Our brain often tells us to face challenges bravely. D．Our feelings often influence us to make decisions. 2．What is the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 3．What does the underlined phrase “feel butterflies in your stomach” in Paragraph ⑤ probably mean? A．Feel hungry. B．Feel prepared. C．Feel interested. D．Feel nervous. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Taking smart risks pushes us forward. B．Trying small things reduces risks. C．Learning about real risks helps a lot. D．Practising more helps deal with risks. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文围绕“冒险”这一主题展开，核心观点是鼓励人们学会接受“有益的冒险”，通过合理评估风险、采取行动来促进个人成长和提升生活幸福感。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts.”可知，我们经常根据感觉而不是事实来做决定，即我们的感觉经常影响我们做决定。故选D。 2．篇章结构题。第一段通过提出问题“你是否有时因为太害怕而不敢尝试新事物”引出主题——要冒险和挑战自己；第二段指出避免所有风险会让人不开心，且我们常基于感觉而非事实做决定；第三段提出学习采取“好的风险”可以改善生活，并引出下文帮助做到这一点的方法；第四段和第五段分别从“平衡感觉与事实”“采取措施取得成功”两个方面阐述了采取“好的风险”的方法。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段“It’s okay to feel butterflies in your stomach when you try something new. Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle.”可知，当你尝试新事物时，有这种感觉是正常的，且这种感觉与面对恐惧有关，结合常识可知，尝试新事物时人们通常会感到紧张，“feel butterflies in your stomach”意思应该是“感到紧张”。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了为了成长和变得更好，我们需要冒险和挑战自己，虽然大脑常让我们保持安全，但避免所有风险会让人不开心，且我们常基于感觉而非事实做决定，接着文章提出学习采取“好的风险”可以改善生活，并给出了平衡感觉与事实、采取措施取得成功等帮助做到这一点的方法，所以文章主旨是采取明智的风险推动我们前进。故选A。 Open an app, place your order, and wait for your food to be delivered to your home—this is how many people eat in China these days. 553 million Chinese people use online food delivery services. That’s equal to half of the total number of internet users in China. Which group of people is ordering food online the most? It’s undisputed that it’s mainly young people. A recent report showed that 86.3% of the service’s users are between 20 and 34 years old. These people, who live in small families, are the main groups driving the development of the food delivery. Small families depend greatly on food delivery services. Chinese families have changed in size over the past 20 years. In 2005, only 8.7% of families were one-person family. But this number increased to 18.3% in 2025. The percentage of two-person families went up from 19.4% in 2005 to 29.7% in 2025. For small families, cooking will be spent more time and will make wastes, so ordering food online has become more popular. The improvement of China’s food delivery services has also attracted more customers. According to Meituan’s report, average food delivery time dropped from 38 minutes in 2015 to 22 minutes in 2025. Many delivery platforms (平台) are also offering more services, delivering products such as fruit, vegetables, medicine and flowers. Delivery services are continuing to improve. 1．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the first paragraph? A．To introduce the popularity of delivery service in China. B．To teach readers how to use online food delivery service. C．To show the big number of internet users in China. D．To express how useful online food delivery is. 2．What does the underlined word “undisputed” in the passage mean? A．Unlikely. B．Clear. C．Uncertain. D．Probable. 3．According to the passage, what can we know about Chinese families? A．More Chinese families will become smaller in the coming years. B．Most Chinese families no longer cook at home because of food delivery. C．Small Chinese families care about cooking time and less food waste. D．Large Chinese families have started to order food online to save money. 4．What is this passage mainly about? A．Why young people use food delivery most. B．How family size affects eating out. C．What makes food delivery popular in China. D．Which platform has the best delivery service. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要分析了在线外卖服务在中国普及的原因，包括用户群体特征、家庭结构变化和服务质量提升等因素。 1．细节理解题。根据“Open an app, place your order, and wait for your food to be delivered to your home—this is how  many people eat in China these days. 553 million Chinese people use online food delivery services.”可知，本段通过描述订餐流程和用户数量，引出外卖服务在中国的普及现象。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“A recent report showed that 86.3% of the service’s users are between 20 and 34 years old.”可推知，数据明确印证了“年轻人是主要下单群体”，所以“undisputed”意思是“明确的、无可争议的”，与选项B“Clear”含义一致。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“For small families, cooking will be spent more time and will make wastes, so ordering food online has become more popular.”可推知，小家庭关注做饭耗时和食物浪费问题，因此更倾向于点外卖。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。全文从外卖用户规模、年轻群体主导、家庭结构变化和服务效率提升等多角度，分析了外卖服务在中国流行的原因。选项C“What makes food delivery popular in China” (什么使外卖在中国流行) 概括了文章核心内容。故选C。 A day after an International research team said China could be home to as many as 630 million overweight and obese (肥胖的) people by 2050, the country’s National Health Commission (国家卫健委) announced a major new plan aimed at helping people live healthier lives. Announced by NHC director Lei Haichao, the plan will create “weight management clinics” at hospitals across China. These clinics aim to help patients lose weight in a safe way. “The clinics will provide a nice environment and platform for people who struggle with weight problems, helping them better manage their weight and lead healthier lives,” Lei said. Obesity has long been a growing problem in China over the past 40 years, as people eat more and exercise less. The number of overweight men almost doubled in a single generation, reflecting (反映) a nationwide shift toward reduced exercise and diets rich in fats and sugars. This trend (趋势) is particularly obvious in urban areas, where convenient foods and desk-bound jobs have become normal. Many studies have linked higher weights with increased risk (风险) of chronic diseases such as blood pressure, heart problems, and so on. Internationally, the body mass index (BMI) serves as a universally accepted indicator to tell if someone is obese. It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. In China, a BMI above 24 is considered as overweight, while obesity is considered as a BMI more than 28. For example, an individual who is 175 centimeters tall would be considered overweight if his weight is over 73.5 kilograms and obese at 86 kilograms. In cities with high public health awareness, such as Beijing and Shanghai, there is a strong demand for weight management clinics. Yet difficulties remain. One of the doctors said, “Some overweight patients did come to our clinic once, but for the follow-up visits, they didn’t show up. It has always been a challenge in our field, which may require further public education.” 1．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．China will take action to deal with the obesity problem by 2050. B．The challenge in managing obesity is the lack of effective medical treatments. C．The need for weight management service is the same across all cities in China D．The main reason for the rising obesity problem in China over the past 40 years is the change in people’s diet and lack of physical activity. 2．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．The reasons for the rapid increase of obesity in China. B．The connection between obesity and chronic diseases. C．The harmful effects of wrong weight loss methods. D．The details of the new weight management plan. 3．Which of the following people is considered less likely to have chronic diseases? A．A BMI over 24. B．A BMI over 28. C．A BMI under 24. D．A BMI between 24~28. 4．What can we do to help deal with the problem of patients’ follow-up visits? A．Build cheaper clinics and hospitals. B．Invite more experienced doctors. C．Have more public lectures on health. D．Donate more money to the poor areas. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国面临的肥胖问题，国家卫健委推出减重门诊计划，分析了肥胖问题的成因、BMI 判断标准以及实施过程中存在的挑战。 1．细节理解题。根据“Obesity has long been a growing problem in China over the past 40 years, as people eat more and exercise less.”可知，过去 40 年中国肥胖问题加剧的主要原因是人们饮食改变和缺乏身体活动。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段围绕中国肥胖率上升的原因展开，从饮食、运动习惯、城市化影响方面分析了中国肥胖问题快速增长的原因。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Many studies have linked higher weights with increased risk (风险) of chronic diseases such as blood pressure, heart problems, and so on.”可知，体重过重会增加患病风险；结合“In China, a BMI above 24 is considered as overweight, while obesity is considered as a BMI more than 28.”可推出，BMI越高，患慢性病风险越高。因此BMI低于24的人群患慢性病的可能性更低。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“but for the follow-up visits, they didn’t show up. It has always been a challenge in our field, which may require further public education.”可知，解决患者随访问题可以通过开展更多健康公益讲座。故选C。 You’ve probably never seen a movie quite like this one. Loving Vincent is the first animated film in the world to be made completely with paintings. Every scene was created by using oil paint on canvas (画布). Twelve paintings were needed just to show one second of the film. It took more than 100 artists seven years to complete it. The movie has gotten good reviews (评论) since it came out on the Chinese mainland on Dec. 8. Its box office earnings have reached over $20 million (132.43 million yuan) worldwide, according to Variety. The film tells the story of the final months of famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853—1890). The story is told through his paintings and the characters in them. It shows his death as being part of a murder (谋杀) mystery, as Hollywood Reporter said. A young man named Armand Roulin serves as both detective and storyteller. A year after the death of Vincent van Gogh, Armand is instructed by his father, Postman Joseph Roulin, to personally deliver a letter to Vincent’s brother, Theo. Armand doesn’t like Van Gogh, but to please his father, he agrees to deliver the letter, traveling across Europe to the town where Vincent spent his final months. When he finds that Theo has died of a disease shortly after his brother, he visits several important people in Van Gogh’s life to find out the truth behind his death. He talks with Van Gogh’s friend, a doctor, and the owner of the hotel he lived in. But each person tells a different story. There are many examples of the artist’s work in the movie. The film shows over 120 of his paintings, such as The Night Cafe, Wheatfield With Crows, and The Starry Night. It’s no wonder Empire Magazine called it “one of the most beautiful films of 2017”. The real-life letters that Van Gogh wrote to his brother are shown as well. The movie lets you see the real Vincent van Gogh in a different way. 1．Loving Vincent is ________. A．the world’s first animated film B．a 3D movie full of adventure C．a fully oil-painted feature film D．a movie introducing Vincent’s paintings 2．________ paintings were needed for the 90-minute movie. A．12 B．120 C．About 20,000 D．About 65,000 3．What is not mentioned about the movie? A．Director. B．Plot. C．The date it came out. D．Box office. 4．Which of the following might be the review of this movie? A．The film explores what it is to follow your dreams, respect your family and that seeing is not always believing. B．Should I go out to a movie tonight, or visit the art museum? The film is the closest you can get to doing both. C．I’m rather surprised at the number of people saying it’s too violent or scary. Even if some scenes are a bit scary, the humour of it gives it a balance. D．It is funny, well acted, well animated and stays true to the original comic strip. This is a great kids movie that I am sure adults who watched this as a kid will love it too. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述的是电影《Loving Vincent》，电影通过梵高的绘画和里面的人物来讲述梵高去世前的几个月的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Loving Vincent is the first animated film in the world to be made completely with paintings. Every scene was created by using oil paint on canvas (画布).”可知，它是一部完全由油画创作的动画电影。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Twelve paintings were needed just to show one second of the film.”可知，1秒需要12幅画，90分钟即5400秒，需要5400×12≈65000幅。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段和第四段内容可知，文中提及了电影的剧情、上映日期、票房，未提及导演。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，电影介绍了梵高去世前的几个月的故事，通过梵高的绘画和里面的人物来讲述故事，且电影里很有多艺术家的作品，所以该电影与绘画艺术有关，只有B项与艺术有关，可用作影评。故选B。 Could you imagine being in a car driven by a computer, not a human? Recently, China has made a big step toward self-driving technology. Since August 2022, driverless taxis can run on roads in Wuhan, Chongqing and Shenzhen. Why do we develop self-driving cars? Self-driving cars bring us many benefits. They use computers to sense the things around them and make better use of space. This means fewer traffic jams and better parking of cars. For disabled or blind people, self-driving cars can also help them get around more easily. According to official statistics, each year, more than 1.35 million people are killed on roads around the world, and more are injured. It’s reported that self-driving cars could reduce road accidents by 90 percent and save governments a lot of money. The main cause of car accidents is human mistakes. By using computers, self-driving cars don’t make poor decisions or lose focus like humans do. But self-driving cars aren’t perfect. If something unexpected on the road happens, self-driving cars can’t react as fast as a human driver could. Also, during weather events like heavy snow, self-driving cars wouldn’t see the lines on the road easily. It might lead to an accident. The car’s computer system would be broken by someone, causing it to crash or change its direction. It’s clear that there is still a long way to go to make self-driving cars a common and safe sight on our roads. And China is taking the lead in making this happen, said China Daily. 1．Which city has not put driverless taxis into use according to the article? A．Wuhan. B．Guangzhou. C．Shenzhen. D．Chongqing. 2．What do we know about self-driving cars according to the article? A．They cannot make good use of space. B．They can react much faster than humans. C．They are always safer than normal taxis. D．They do not lose focus like humans do. 3．We can infer that China ________ in self-driving technology. A．will make greater progress B．will certainly be the best country C．will be the only country working D．will face few challenges along the way 4．The writer writes the text to ________. A．encourage more people to buy self-driving cars B．tell people several advantages of self-driving cars C．introduce the present situation of self-driving cars D．change some people’s opinions of self-driving cars 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了自动驾驶汽车的发展现状、优势与不足，以及中国在自动驾驶技术领域的领先地位。 1．细节理解题。根据“Since August 2022, driverless taxis can run on roads in Wuhan, Chongqing and Shenzhen.”可知，无人驾驶出租车可以在武汉、重庆和深圳的道路上运行，文中未提及广州投入使用无人驾驶出租车。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“By using computers, self-driving cars don’t make poor decisions or lose focus like humans do.”可知，自动驾驶汽车不会像人类一样失焦。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“It’s clear that there is still a long way to go to make self-driving cars a common and safe sight on our roads. And China is taking the lead in making this happen, said China Daily.”可知，要让自动驾驶汽车成为道路上常见而安全的景象，还有很长的路要走，中国正在率先实现这一目标。由此可知，中国在自动驾驶技术领域将继续取得更大进展。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者通过介绍自动驾驶汽车的发展现状、优缺点以及中国在该领域的进展，向读者呈现了自动驾驶汽车的当前形势。故选C。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 题型04 阅读理解之说明文15篇 (广州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 科学技术,说明文 2 适中 环境保护,科普知识,说明文 3 适中 科普知识,说明文 4 较难 发明与创造,说明文,中华文化 5 适中 方法/策略,情绪,说明文 6 适中 家庭关系,说明文 7 较易 科学技术,环境保护,说明文 8 适中 科普知识,说明文,中华文化 9 较易 青少年问题,教育,说明文 10 适中 音乐与舞蹈,说明文,中华文化 11 适中 哲理感悟,说明文 12 适中 网购,说明文 13 适中 减肥,说明文 14 较难 电影与戏剧,说明文 15 较易 交通方式,科学技术,说明文 【中考典例】 Libraries around the world still keep old books hundreds of years old. But will we be able to read today’s digital (数字的) books in hundreds of years? Librarians are worried. Even now, we can’t open some files (文件) from 20 or 25 years ago. Will our digital works be lost in a digital black hole? Will we face the loss of valuable information? Technology is changing fast. Old ways of keeping information are gone now, or they are no longer supported by new technology. For example, many people used floppy discs (软盘) to save files years ago, but today few machines can open them. Also, millions of songs and music pieces were saved on tapes or CDs, but now most old music players no longer work. Another problem is that websites often change or close down, and all the information on them can fall into the digital black hole. Books, however, are quite easy to keep. We don’t need special tools or technology to read them. If you keep them in a dry and safe place, they will stay safe for a long time. Li Shizhen’s great medical book Ben Cao Gang Mu came out in 1593. Amazingly, three copies from the first printing still survive today. That’s not bad for a book more than 400 years old. Today, to some researchers, printed books remain a safe way to keep information. In 2014, a professional group began to raise money to print a famous online encyclopedia into 1,000 books. This would make sure that even if digital technology fails, the knowledge can still be kept. For now, when it comes to storing information, printed copies seem to be the safest choice. However, future technology might develop and provide new ways to solve the problem of the digital black hole. Time will tell. 1．What happens if our digital works fall into a digital black hole? A．They are carefully kept. B．They cannot be understood. C．They cannot be read or reached. D．They are saved in a wrong place. 2．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．How music players are developing. B．How technology is changing over time. C．Why old machines are no longer used today. D．Why technology may cause information loss. 3．Why does the writer mention Ben Cao Gang Mu? A．To discuss why this book is still important. B．To show printed books can last for a long time. C．To explain how easy it is to keep printed books. D．To tell when the earliest printed book came out. 4．What would the writer most probably agree with? A．Libraries should keep more digital books. B．Digital books are less valuable than printed ones. C．Technology will soon solve the problem of the digital black hole. D．Technology is still looking for better ways to keep information. Have you ever heard of upcycling? It is a way of turning old or unnecessary things into something useful and often beautiful. Is it the same as recycling? Recycling usually takes old things, like paper and glass, and breaks them down to make a new product. When you upcycle an object, you are probably doing something different. You can simply refashion it. For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt. Also, the upcycled object is usually in the same, or even better condition. Upcycling isn’t a new idea. Some of the best examples of modem-day upcycling come from the old times. In those days, things were repurposed over and over until they were no longer useful. Upcycling is a way of life. Things shouldn’t be just thrown away when they can be saved and turned into something useful. It’s clear that upcycling is green. It is also considered to be more environmentally friendly than recycling. Upcycling can just require your own ideas and work, but recycling requires energy (能源) or water to break down things. Grace, a young woman from the UK, takes used tea bags and turns them into dresses, shoes and even hats. Every day she drinks some tea, then dries out the tea bags with the tea still in them. When they’re dry, she takes the tea out and puts the bags together to make an item of clothing. This can take a long time, but Grace has made lots of artworks. In fact, no matter you create objects from old things or buy ready-made products from upcycled things, both ways are helpful for the environment and can bring you something that’s both beautiful and useful. Get started today! 1．What does the underlined word “refashion” mean in paragraph 2? A．Break down useless things. B．Collect used things. C．Create things out of old ones. D．Come up with good ideas. 2．How is upcycling different from recycling? A．It’s a completely new idea. B．It needs more energy. C．It requires more time and work. D．It’s a greener way of life. 3．Why does the writer tell the story of Grace in paragraph 5? A．To list the steps of doing upcycling. B．To give a good example of upcycling. C．To express a different idea of upcycling. D．To provide basic knowledge of upcycling. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage people to do upcycling. B．To introduce the history of upcycling. C．To compare upcycling with recycling. D．To explain the importance of recycling People believe that every word has its correct meaning(s). When we are not sure, we usually check online, or turn to our teachers or dictionaries. But do you know how dictionaries were made in the past? Dictionary writers first read the important books of the period or the subject that the dictionary was about. As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected. For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected. This task could last for years. As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). When this was done, there would be several hundred cards for each single word. Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word. Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him. So, the writing of a dictionary was not a task of inventing meanings of words, but a task of recording their meanings. The writer of a dictionary was a historian, not a law maker. As time develops, the way of producing dictionaries has greatly changed. Nowadays, we can use online dictionaries too. When choosing our words in speaking or writing, we can be guided by the dictionary. However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words. 1．Why did dictionary writers read important books? A．To know more about the period. B．To collect words and their uses. C．To understand different subjects. D．To learn to use interesting words. 2．Which shows the correct steps of how dictionaries were made in the past?              A．①-③-④-② B．①-②-④-③ C．③-④-②-① D．③-①-④-② 3．What can we learn from the passage about dictionary writing in the past? A．It should be done by historians. B．It was a task of inventing and recording. C．It was long-time hard work. D．It had to use the law-making rules. 4．What does the writer advise us to do when we choose words in communication? A．Be open to the new uses of words. B．Follow the dictionary strictly. C．Use online dictionaries instead. D．Try to create new words. 【热点话题练习】 Wang Tingrui’s story with digital fonts (电子字体) began with an old book. He scanned (扫描) each character (汉字), turned them into digital forms, and called the font “Kinghwa Old Songti.” His work shows the spirit of young people who try to save the old shapes of Chinese characters and share them with the world. To understand his effort, we need to look at the history of printing. In the Song Dynasty, people started to use movable type (活字印刷). Centuries later, Gutenberg created metal movable type in Europe, and this idea came back to East Asia in the nineteenth century. From the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century, lead types (铅字块) flourished in East Asia. Two main styles, Songti and Heiti, became the most common. They were widely used in newspapers and textbooks. These fonts made reading clearer and became part of daily life. But with the rise of digital publishing, lead types soon disappeared. Although many old ones were thrown away or changed into other things, ▲ . Some shops let visitors try printing with them, and some companies made digital copies. However, many readers felt these copies were not the same as the real ones, because they lost the special marks of hand work. Today, other “font archaeologists (字体考古学家)” like Wang continue this work. They scan old books, save rare characters, and even use AI to rebuild missing ones. For them, fonts are not just tools for writing, but also cultural treasures that carry memories and value. Wang still adds new characters to his digital font. Every discovery keeps part of Chinese tradition alive. Every font saved is a memory kept, and a future protected. 1．Which shows the development of the fonts mentioned in the passage? A．Metal movable type→Movable type→Digital fonts. B．Movable type→Metal movable type→Digital fonts. C．Digital fonts→Movable type→Metal movable type. D．Movable type→Digital fonts→Metal movable type. 2．What drove Wang to create “Kinghwa Old Songti”? A．A task to produce new art styles. B．A plan to follow foreign printers. C．A wish to protect traditional characters. D．A need to make money from business. 3．Which of the following can be put in  _ ▲ ? A．digital copies were easy to make B．people no longer loved printing C．the types were very useless D．a few pieces were well kept 4．Which sentence uses “flourish” the same way as the underlined word? A．He flourished his new car proudly in the neighborhood. B．Online short videos flourished fast among the young. C．Wild mushrooms flourish after rain, but don’t eat them. D．She opened the gift box with a flourish before her friends. When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old, he imagined himself riding beside a beam (束) of light. He used this picture in mind to help him when working out the “theory of relativity (相对论)”. “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” said Einstein. Daydreaming, called “thought experiments” by Einstein, can make you have wild imaginations like flying around in space. It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas, memories and experiences that aren’t happening right now. It means thinking ahead to a holiday or remembering how much you enjoyed a birthday party. According to health organizations, daydreaming for a while each day can improve your emotional (情绪的) health and creativity. ________. For example, after a long day at work or a disagreement with a friend, let your mind fly away to the picture of a big meal or the friend’s smiling face. Imagining how you’re going to speak to the public is like having practiced the scene in your head before for many times, which can make you feel quieter. A few minutes to let your mind wander (漫游) and hope for good things to happen lower negative (消极的) thinking. Guo Qiang, a psychologist, suggests we should make time to daydream. “It can be a powerful tool to shape our feelings.” he said. However, try not to let your mind be missing when you need to focus in class or cross the road. Instead, find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth. Daydreaming encourages creativity and lets you find new worlds where there are no limits (限制) to what you can do or who you are. To encourage creativity, think about interesting ideas and see where your mind takes you. Research shows that people often come up with more ways to solve problems after they’ve “had a dream”. So next time you’re stuck with homework, stop for a moment and see where you go in the new world. 1．Daydreaming can make people ________. a. fly around b. think freely c. walk slowly d. feel quieter e. think ahead f. inspire creativity A．a, b, f B．b, c, d C．a, c, f D．b, d, e 2．Which of the following can be put in ________? A．Daydreaming makes you forget difficult things. B．Daydreaming means unreal but joyful things. C．Daydreaming about something pleasant helps you deal with worries and stress. D．Daydreaming encourages you to finish the impossible. 3．According to paragraph 5, daydreaming is talked about ________. A．to advise people to have a mind break B．to suggest living at the moment C．to find solutions to homework problems D．to show a science research result 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Daydreaming is helpful if you do it at the right time. B．Albert Einstein became a scientist by daydreaming about light. C．Daydreaming is the best way to solve all your homework problems. D．You should avoid daydreaming because it makes you less focused. We all love our parents and they love us too. However, misunderstandings can still happen if we don’t understand each other’s ways of expressing love—a challenge especially common in parent-child relationships. So, it is important to express our love in the right way. The way someone expresses love is called their “love language”. In the book The 5 Love Languages, Gary Chapman introduces five key love languages that people use to express and experience love: words of affirmation (肯定), quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. It helps us understand how different people show and receive love. Because of generational differences (代际差异), our love languages are usually different from our parents’. For example, my parents show love through acts of service, like cooking for me. I, however, prefer to express love through words of affirmation. This difference created a big disagreement between us at the beginning. I would try to talk to them, but they wouldn’t answer. They would try to help me by cooking, but I would get impatient. Things changed when I began to recognize their purposes. To connect with your parents, speak their love language. If they value quality time, spend more time with them. If they like receiving gifts, give them something meaningful. If they love words of affirmation, praise them. This way, they can recognize and accept your love more easily. Avoid forcing them to accept a love language they don’t understand, like always asking for hugs if they’re uncomfortable with it. Instead, learn to speak their language. This will lead to better and faster results in your relationship. Understanding and accepting your parents’ love language can help bridge the gap between generations. It’s not just about expressing love in your own way; it’s about recognizing and respecting how your parents express their love. By doing so, you can keep a deeper and more meaningful connection with your parents. Remember, love is best expressed when it is understood. 1．According to the first paragraph parent-child relationships may be better if ________. A．parents and children love each other. B．parents try to offer good services to children C．parents can communicate in different languages D．parents and children use the right way of expressing love 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer and his parents like the same kind of food. B．The writer expressed love in speech more than in action. C．Parents can easily accept the way their children show love. D．Children’s language of love is always similar to their parents’. 3．What does the underlined phrase “bridge the gap” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Build a real bridge between two places. B．Remember happy moments with parents. C．Give expensive gifts to family members. D．Reduce differences and improve connections. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To introduce a book about family love. B．To explain how to choose perfect gifts for parents. C．To compare ways of expressing love between generations. D．To stress the importance of understanding different love languages. China is working hard to use more clean energy, like wind and solar power. A new report says the country will reach its goal of 1,200 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2025—five years earlier than planned. This means China is becoming a world leader in making and using green energy. By the end of 2024, China had built 890 GW of solar power stations and 520 GW of wind farms. That’s more than 45% of all its electricity. One big example is a solar farm in Xinjiang called Ruoqiang. It can give power to millions of homes and stop millions of tons of harmful gases from going into the air every year. But there are still problems. Coal, a dirty energy source, is still used a lot. It makes 69% of China’s harmful gases. Sometimes, new coal plants are built near solar or wind farms to make sure there’s always enough electricity. To fix this, the government is trying new ways to store energy, like big batteries and hydrogen power. The government is helping with this change. It gives money to support clean energy projects and sets goals for each province. In 2020, a new policy called “1+N” started. It tells factories and transport companies how to make less pollution. China also plans to stop selling petrol and diesel cars by 2035. In cities like Shenzhen, one in four new cars is electric. Experts say China’s progress can help the world cut harmful gases faster. But they also say China needs to use less coal. “The most important thing is to use more clean energy and less coal.” said Martin Weil from a global energy group. 1．When will China probably reach its 1,200 GW clean energy goal? A．2025. B．2030. C．2035. D．2040. 2．What does “this change” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Using more coal for energy. B．Building more houses in provinces. C．Using more clean energy like solar power. D．Selling more petrol cars. 3．How does the writer show China’s clean energy progress? A．By telling stories of workers. B．By giving numbers and examples. C．By comparing with other countries. D．By talking about future plans. 4．Which of the following sentence can conclude the experts’ attitude towards China’s change according to the last paragraph? A．A step forward, but miles to go. B．It’s never too old to learn. C．Love me, love my dog. D．Practice makes perfect. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system with a history of over 2,000 years. It originated in ancient China and has been passed down through generations, evolving with time while keeping its core principles. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating specific symptoms, TCM views the human body as an interconnected system. TCM uses various natural materials. The most common are herbs like ginseng, ginger, and goji berries. Some formulas also include animal parts or minerals, but modern TCM emphasizes sustainable and ethical sourcing. These ingredients are usually combined into mixtures, cooked as soups, or made into pills. For example, ginger is often used to treat colds, while ginseng is believed to boost energy. The key idea of TCM is balance. It believes that health depends on the harmony of “yin” and “yang”—two opposing forces in the body. When yin and yang are unbalanced, illness occurs. Treatments aim to restore this balance, not just stop symptoms. This holistic approach means a TCM doctor might look at a patient’s lifestyle, emotions, and environment before prescribing treatment. Today, TCM is not only used in China but also gaining popularity worldwide. Many people use it to treat chronic illnesses or improve overall health. Modern science has even started to study its effects, finding that some herbs contain active compounds that can relieve pain or reduce inflammation. In hospitals, TCM is sometimes combined with Western medicine to provide better care. From ancient texts to modern clinics, TCM continues to offer wisdom about health. It teaches us that true wellness comes from living in harmony with nature and ourselves—a lesson that remains valuable in our fast-paced world. 1．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a material used in TCM? A．Minerals. B．Animal parts. C．Flowers. D．Herbs. 2．The pronoun “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________. A．modern science B．TCM C．inflammation D．Western medicine 3．How is paragraph 2 related to paragraph 3? A．Paragraph 2 explains a problem, and paragraph 3 gives a solution. B．Paragraph 2 describes materials, and paragraph 3 explains their use. C．Paragraph 2 tells a story, and paragraph 3 gives a lesson. D．Paragraph 2 introduces a theory, and paragraph 3 provides examples. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How TCM is better than Western medicine B．The history and characteristics of TCM C．The most popular TCM herbs D．How TCM is studied by modern scientists When you have problems with math, you usually ask teachers or parents for help. But now, doctors can help you too! On October 8, the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center opened the Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic. According to the clinic, spatial cognitive (空间认知的) ability plays an important role in a student’s ability to deal with math problems. The clinic also noted that the lack of spatial imagination can affect students’ performance in subjects like math, physics, and chemistry. The clinic’s task is to provide support for students who have difficulties understanding spatial problems in math, as well as electric fields in physics and chemical structures in chemistry. They help find out why kids have trouble learning by doing careful tests and checks. After finding out what stops kids from learning, the clinic gives a full plan which includes finding out the problem, giving guidance, teaching parents, and managing medicine. With 316 yuan per patient, the clinic says there’s no age limit because adults can also have the same problems. Zhang Zeng, a math teacher from Shanghai, expressed his support. “If we can make sure the reasons behind students’ weak spatial reasoning through medical analysis and make necessary changes, it will be good for their studies in math.” Zhang said. However, experts remind parents that these clinics may help students, but they can’t magically turn them into top students. It’s more important to have realistic expectations. Shi Ping from Tianjin Children’s Hospital told China Daily that putting too much pressure on kids can sometimes make learning harder. Parents should think about how they teach their kids and consider making some changes. After all, just as an expert said, “Doing well in school shouldn’t be the only thing that matters in a child’s life.” 1．Which of the following best describes the main work of the Shanghai clinic? A．It helps students improve math grades by teaching difficult skills. B．It trains parents to help their kids develop spatial imagination at home. C．It makes a perfect plan to be a top student at school for all the students. D．It finds causes of students’ spatial learning problems and offers support. 2．What is math teacher Zhang Zeng’s attitude towards the clinic? A．He believes the clinic helps with spatial math problems. B．He worries that the clinic brings extra pressure to students. C．He thinks medical analysis can solve math problems for students. D．He suggests the clinic should focus more on students than on adults. 3．The underlined word “realistic” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ________. A．high B．reasonable C．common D．special 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To call on parents to take their children to the clinic. B．To explain why spatial cognitive ability is so important for students. C．To introduce a new kind of medical clinic and give some suggestions. D．To tell parents that doing well in school isn't the only important thing. On January 4th, the China National Traditional Orchestra (中央民族乐团) played some well-known traditional music in their concert. Audiences enjoyed the beautiful sounds of guzheng, the powerful tunes of suona, the tearful notes of erhu and so on. Each traditional Chinese musical instrument tells its own story. “I’ve fallen in love with the sounds of traditional instruments, especially pipa, a four-stringed (弦) instrument with a history of more than 2,000 years. It can produce different sounds, such as the sounds of falling snow and raindrops. Every time I listen to a pipa tune, I have a strong feeling of peace,” said Yang Tian, an audience of the concert. However, a recent report suggests the number of traditional music listeners is dropping. To wake up people’s love for traditional music, something creative has been done. In some traditional music concerts, VR technology is used to bring the star sky or the beautiful sandy view of Dunhuang to the music hall. It makes the experience like watching a 3D movie. Li Xiaobing, a music teacher from Beijing, mixes traditional folk singing, opera and Chinese instruments through technology. People are surprised at his words and they love them! Some musicians try to add something new to traditional music. They bring modern music like pop and rap into traditional music. When the east meets the west, the new form of music wins the hearts of both the old and the young. Traditional music shows the beauty of our culture, and with some creativity, great things happen. 1．To awaken people’s love for traditional music, Li Xiaobing ________. A．tells many tearful stories B．makes good 3D movies C．mixes traditional music D．sings pop and rap songs 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．VR technology makes the experience like watching a 4D movie. B．Audiences enjoyed the powerful tunes of erhu. C．The traditional instrument pipa has a history of over 2,000 years. D．Musicians have never tried to mix new things to traditional music. 3．According to the passage, the writer believes ________. A．traditional music should only be played in concerts B．the ways to play traditional music must be changed C．traditional music must remain unchanged all the time D．traditional music with creativity will be more popular 4．The structure of the passage is ________. A． B． C． D． ①Do you sometimes feel too afraid to try new things? If you want to grow and get better, you need to take risks (冒险) and challenge yourself. But your brain often tells you to stay safe. It might say, “Don’t bother trying something new.” Even when these thoughts aren’t reasonable, our anxiety can still win. Instead of thinking about the good things that could happen, we worry more about “What if something goes wrong?” ②Avoiding all risks might seem smart, but it can make you feel unhappy. The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts. We think, “The more scared I feel, the riskier it is.” But feelings aren’t always reasonable. If we knew how to think about risks clearly, we’d know which risks are worth taking. For example, trying a new hobby like painting might feel scary at first, but it could bring you joy and new skills. ③Whether you’re afraid to change your job or too nervous to ask a friend for coffee, learning to take “good risks” can improve your life. Here are good ways to help. ④Balance feelings with facts. Many times, we think fear means something risky. But that’s not true. For example, driving a car feels safe because we do it every day, but giving a speech in public might make your heart beat fast. Yet the fact shows that car accidents are much more common than getting hurt while speaking! So before you avoid doing something scary, take three deep breaths and ask yourself, “What’s the real risk here?” ⑤Take steps to succeed. You can do many small things to lower risks. If you’re nervous about an exam, make a study plan and follow it strictly—this helps you feel more prepared. It’s okay to feel butterflies in your stomach when you try something new. Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle. Each time you try something scary, you will learn to deal with uncertainty and anxiety. You’ll also get new skills and grow from mistakes. If you try out for a dance team and don’t make it, you can ask for the reason and then practise more. With practice, you’ll get better at facing risk, and your chances of success will rise. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs? A．Avoiding risks is a smart way to stay happy. B．Taking risks requires us to trust our feelings. C．Our brain often tells us to face challenges bravely. D．Our feelings often influence us to make decisions. 2．What is the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 3．What does the underlined phrase “feel butterflies in your stomach” in Paragraph ⑤ probably mean? A．Feel hungry. B．Feel prepared. C．Feel interested. D．Feel nervous. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Taking smart risks pushes us forward. B．Trying small things reduces risks. C．Learning about real risks helps a lot. D．Practising more helps deal with risks. Open an app, place your order, and wait for your food to be delivered to your home—this is how many people eat in China these days. 553 million Chinese people use online food delivery services. That’s equal to half of the total number of internet users in China. Which group of people is ordering food online the most? It’s undisputed that it’s mainly young people. A recent report showed that 86.3% of the service’s users are between 20 and 34 years old. These people, who live in small families, are the main groups driving the development of the food delivery. Small families depend greatly on food delivery services. Chinese families have changed in size over the past 20 years. In 2005, only 8.7% of families were one-person family. But this number increased to 18.3% in 2025. The percentage of two-person families went up from 19.4% in 2005 to 29.7% in 2025. For small families, cooking will be spent more time and will make wastes, so ordering food online has become more popular. The improvement of China’s food delivery services has also attracted more customers. According to Meituan’s report, average food delivery time dropped from 38 minutes in 2015 to 22 minutes in 2025. Many delivery platforms (平台) are also offering more services, delivering products such as fruit, vegetables, medicine and flowers. Delivery services are continuing to improve. 1．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the first paragraph? A．To introduce the popularity of delivery service in China. B．To teach readers how to use online food delivery service. C．To show the big number of internet users in China. D．To express how useful online food delivery is. 2．What does the underlined word “undisputed” in the passage mean? A．Unlikely. B．Clear. C．Uncertain. D．Probable. 3．According to the passage, what can we know about Chinese families? A．More Chinese families will become smaller in the coming years. B．Most Chinese families no longer cook at home because of food delivery. C．Small Chinese families care about cooking time and less food waste. D．Large Chinese families have started to order food online to save money. 4．What is this passage mainly about? A．Why young people use food delivery most. B．How family size affects eating out. C．What makes food delivery popular in China. D．Which platform has the best delivery service. A day after an International research team said China could be home to as many as 630 million overweight and obese (肥胖的) people by 2050, the country’s National Health Commission (国家卫健委) announced a major new plan aimed at helping people live healthier lives. Announced by NHC director Lei Haichao, the plan will create “weight management clinics” at hospitals across China. These clinics aim to help patients lose weight in a safe way. “The clinics will provide a nice environment and platform for people who struggle with weight problems, helping them better manage their weight and lead healthier lives,” Lei said. Obesity has long been a growing problem in China over the past 40 years, as people eat more and exercise less. The number of overweight men almost doubled in a single generation, reflecting (反映) a nationwide shift toward reduced exercise and diets rich in fats and sugars. This trend (趋势) is particularly obvious in urban areas, where convenient foods and desk-bound jobs have become normal. Many studies have linked higher weights with increased risk (风险) of chronic diseases such as blood pressure, heart problems, and so on. Internationally, the body mass index (BMI) serves as a universally accepted indicator to tell if someone is obese. It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. In China, a BMI above 24 is considered as overweight, while obesity is considered as a BMI more than 28. For example, an individual who is 175 centimeters tall would be considered overweight if his weight is over 73.5 kilograms and obese at 86 kilograms. In cities with high public health awareness, such as Beijing and Shanghai, there is a strong demand for weight management clinics. Yet difficulties remain. One of the doctors said, “Some overweight patients did come to our clinic once, but for the follow-up visits, they didn’t show up. It has always been a challenge in our field, which may require further public education.” 1．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．China will take action to deal with the obesity problem by 2050. B．The challenge in managing obesity is the lack of effective medical treatments. C．The need for weight management service is the same across all cities in China D．The main reason for the rising obesity problem in China over the past 40 years is the change in people’s diet and lack of physical activity. 2．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．The reasons for the rapid increase of obesity in China. B．The connection between obesity and chronic diseases. C．The harmful effects of wrong weight loss methods. D．The details of the new weight management plan. 3．Which of the following people is considered less likely to have chronic diseases? A．A BMI over 24. B．A BMI over 28. C．A BMI under 24. D．A BMI between 24~28. 4．What can we do to help deal with the problem of patients’ follow-up visits? A．Build cheaper clinics and hospitals. B．Invite more experienced doctors. C．Have more public lectures on health. D．Donate more money to the poor areas. You’ve probably never seen a movie quite like this one. Loving Vincent is the first animated film in the world to be made completely with paintings. Every scene was created by using oil paint on canvas (画布). Twelve paintings were needed just to show one second of the film. It took more than 100 artists seven years to complete it. The movie has gotten good reviews (评论) since it came out on the Chinese mainland on Dec. 8. Its box office earnings have reached over $20 million (132.43 million yuan) worldwide, according to Variety. The film tells the story of the final months of famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853—1890). The story is told through his paintings and the characters in them. It shows his death as being part of a murder (谋杀) mystery, as Hollywood Reporter said. A young man named Armand Roulin serves as both detective and storyteller. A year after the death of Vincent van Gogh, Armand is instructed by his father, Postman Joseph Roulin, to personally deliver a letter to Vincent’s brother, Theo. Armand doesn’t like Van Gogh, but to please his father, he agrees to deliver the letter, traveling across Europe to the town where Vincent spent his final months. When he finds that Theo has died of a disease shortly after his brother, he visits several important people in Van Gogh’s life to find out the truth behind his death. He talks with Van Gogh’s friend, a doctor, and the owner of the hotel he lived in. But each person tells a different story. There are many examples of the artist’s work in the movie. The film shows over 120 of his paintings, such as The Night Cafe, Wheatfield With Crows, and The Starry Night. It’s no wonder Empire Magazine called it “one of the most beautiful films of 2017”. The real-life letters that Van Gogh wrote to his brother are shown as well. The movie lets you see the real Vincent van Gogh in a different way. 1．Loving Vincent is ________. A．the world’s first animated film B．a 3D movie full of adventure C．a fully oil-painted feature film D．a movie introducing Vincent’s paintings 2．________ paintings were needed for the 90-minute movie. A．12 B．120 C．About 20,000 D．About 65,000 3．What is not mentioned about the movie? A．Director. B．Plot. C．The date it came out. D．Box office. 4．Which of the following might be the review of this movie? A．The film explores what it is to follow your dreams, respect your family and that seeing is not always believing. B．Should I go out to a movie tonight, or visit the art museum? The film is the closest you can get to doing both. C．I’m rather surprised at the number of people saying it’s too violent or scary. Even if some scenes are a bit scary, the humour of it gives it a balance. D．It is funny, well acted, well animated and stays true to the original comic strip. This is a great kids movie that I am sure adults who watched this as a kid will love it too. Could you imagine being in a car driven by a computer, not a human? Recently, China has made a big step toward self-driving technology. Since August 2022, driverless taxis can run on roads in Wuhan, Chongqing and Shenzhen. Why do we develop self-driving cars? Self-driving cars bring us many benefits. They use computers to sense the things around them and make better use of space. This means fewer traffic jams and better parking of cars. For disabled or blind people, self-driving cars can also help them get around more easily. According to official statistics, each year, more than 1.35 million people are killed on roads around the world, and more are injured. It’s reported that self-driving cars could reduce road accidents by 90 percent and save governments a lot of money. The main cause of car accidents is human mistakes. By using computers, self-driving cars don’t make poor decisions or lose focus like humans do. But self-driving cars aren’t perfect. If something unexpected on the road happens, self-driving cars can’t react as fast as a human driver could. Also, during weather events like heavy snow, self-driving cars wouldn’t see the lines on the road easily. It might lead to an accident. The car’s computer system would be broken by someone, causing it to crash or change its direction. It’s clear that there is still a long way to go to make self-driving cars a common and safe sight on our roads. And China is taking the lead in making this happen, said China Daily. 1．Which city has not put driverless taxis into use according to the article? A．Wuhan. B．Guangzhou. C．Shenzhen. D．Chongqing. 2．What do we know about self-driving cars according to the article? A．They cannot make good use of space. B．They can react much faster than humans. C．They are always safer than normal taxis. D．They do not lose focus like humans do. 3．We can infer that China ________ in self-driving technology. A．will make greater progress B．will certainly be the best country C．will be the only country working D．will face few challenges along the way 4．The writer writes the text to ________. A．encourage more people to buy self-driving cars B．tell people several advantages of self-driving cars C．introduce the present situation of self-driving cars D．change some people’s opinions of self-driving cars 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $