题型07 阅读理解之说明文15篇（扬州专用）（中考真题+热点话题练）-2026年中考英语总复习(扬州专用)

题型07 阅读理解之说明文15篇 (扬州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 较难 科普知识,说明文,科学技术 2 较难 中华文化,交通方式,科普知识,说明文,最佳标题,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 3 适中 说明文,健康与运动 4 适中 说明文,健康与运动,锻炼/健身（个人）,疾病 5 适中 说明文,其他著名人物,电影与戏剧,音乐与舞蹈 6 适中 说明文,常见动物,人与动植物 7 适中 工作与职业,说明文,教育 8 适中 假日活动,说明文,庆祝活动,推理判断,细节理解 9 适中 说明文,青少年问题 10 适中 科普知识,说明文 11 较难 科普知识,说明文 12 适中 说明文,科学技术,教育 13 较难 说明文,学习策略 14 较难 说明文,环境保护,人与动植物 15 较易 说明文,环境保护 【中考真题】 Many marine species (海洋物种) depend on specific routes to migrate (迁徙). The routes offer these seafaring travellers the right conditions, at the right time of year, to guide them through the oceans. We humans try to discover the routes and have drawn our own lines, but they are not clear to us because of unexpected changes in nature. To find out the routes that migratory marine species regularly take, a research team of scientists in Australia and the US have now created an interactive map that shows the paths connecting ocean habitats (栖息地). The new map, named the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO), collects data and makes it easier for scientists to see where migratory marine species may be falling into the paths. The database (数据库) includes information on 109 species, based on around 30 years of data, and shows where they are going to and from—including which species cross into whose national waters. “MiCO connects almost 2, 000 important habitats and shows the importance of cross-boundary teamwork,” says the research team. They find that all of the species recorded in MiCO have less protection at some point in their life history because of different situations in different countries. That means no country is able to fully protect migratory species if there is no help from others. “For example, green turtles nest in Costa Rica and migrate north through Nicaragua and out to islands in the Caribbean,” the team says. “Although largely protected in Costa Rica, it is allowed to fish for turtles in Nicaragua and huge numbers are lost off the coast there every year.” MiCO works to provide useful knowledge on migratory connectivity to help protect marine species. In 2023, a UN report found climate (气候) changes are having bad influence on migratory species. MiCO catches the information from different time periods and the team hopes it may be used to tell those changes in connectivity. MiCO is also expected to collect information on more migratory marine species because there is less than one-third of data collected now. “So far, the migratory information revealed within the MiCO system only touches the surface of the true connectivity of the global oceans,” the team says. 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By offering advice. B．By presenting study results. C．By expressing opinions. D．By giving background information. 2．What is MiCO? A．A map that humans draw to look for marine species. B．A route which guides marine species through the oceans. C．A database that shows the lines marine species migrate along. D．A system which scientists use for researches on temperature changes. 3．Why does the writer take the example of green turtles? A．To prove the harm in fishing for migratory species. B．To show the importance of cross-country teamwork. C．To share the methods of marine species protection. D．To explain the reason for marine species to migrate. 4．Which of the following can be the data MiCO collects? A．Over 10 laws are made on marine species protection. B．There are mainly 3 elephant species living on the earth. C．Leatherback turtles travel about 20,000 km from Indonesia to Oregon. D．Thousands of people visit the whale shark habitat in South Africa every year. Have you ever wondered what else you can do on the train besides sleeping or scrolling through your phone? Actually, in China, trains have turned into centres which bring together the public and the nation’s intangible cultural Heritage (ICH，非物质文化遗产). Trains go across China and they are becoming ideal places for introducing local traditional culture. A good example is the K7041 train from Harbin to Mohe in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. On the ICH train, Gulayier, dressed in traditional clothes, sang Oroqen folk songs and his partner played the Oroqen jaw harp, a musical instrument. Tourists on the train, especially those from southern China, sang and danced excitedly with the two performers (表演者) together. Gulayier said the train made it easier to hold tourists’ attention to his shows. He thought the train was a good platform for promoting (促进) ICH. Traditional heritage comes to life on trains. More ICH such as Qinhuai lanterns from Nanjing, Yulin puppet shows, and tea-picking operas in Guangxi has also made appearances on high-speed trains across China. It offers passengers a close-up way to experience traditional culture. Professor Xiao Fang from Beijing Normal University shares Gulayier’s opinion on the new use of ICH trains. He has pointed out another advantage of this. Beyond cultural promotion, it offers help for tourism. When passengers enjoy local traditions on board, they often develop a deeper interest in exploring the places they pass through. However, the ICH train journeys still have challenges, including the narrow space on trains and passengers getting on and off at each station. Therefore, some solutions are coming up cultural corners show traditional arts, and QR codes connect to more digital information. These help passengers to explore ICH at their own pace and continue learning after their journey ends. The success of ICH trains offers valuable lessons for cultural protection worldwide, proving that innovation (革新) and tradition can work together to keep cultural heritage alive for future generations. 1．What is the fresh experience for passengers on the K7041 train? A．Travelling farther north. B．Joining in live shows. C．Wearing traditional clothes. D．Having fun on the phone. 2．What do Gulayier and Professor Xiao both agree? A．ICH encourages more local visits. B．Trains help make ICH more popular. C．ICH improves the Chinese train journeys. D．Passengers welcome performers on ICH trains. 3．What does paragraph 5 mention about the ICH train journeys? A．Their features and influence. B．Their reasons and results. C．Their problems and methods. D．Their future and improvement. 4．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Trains push China’s cultural heritage further. B．China puts arms around local artists on ICH trains. C．More ICH trains begin running on railways in China. D．Train passengers share different local cultures of China. Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Play is important, even for adults. Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 1．How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A．By presenting the results of a recent study. B．By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C．By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D．By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 2．Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5? A．Outdoor play helps form relationships. B．Just getting outdoors does wonders. C．Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D．The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 3．Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A．improve B．limit C．produce D．organize 4．Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A．Walking from your car into the mall. B．Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C．Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D．Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. 【热点话题练习】 Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting health problem, which makes people feel pain and have trouble sleeping. It can make them feel bad both in their bodies and minds. Some researchers wanted to see if Tai Chi, a special kind of exercise that uses slow movements to help both the body and mind, could help people with fibromyalgia feel better. They studied 226 people with fibromyalgia for a year. Some did regular exercise, and others did Tai Chi, which can be done by anyone, no matter their physical limits. Before starting, the researchers checked how much pain and stress each person had. They chose patients who had a lot of pain and had been dealing with fibromyalgia for about nine years. They divided them into two groups: one did regular exercise, and the other did Tai Chi. Both groups exercised twice a week for an hour. After either 12 or 24 weeks of classes, they were told to practise at home for at least 30 minutes every day. The researchers checked on them every month. They also asked how much pain and other problems the patients had in the beginning, after 12 and 24 weeks, and after the whole year. The results showed that the Tai Chi groups, especially those who practised for 24 weeks, had less pain than the regular exercise groups. The Tai Chi groups also felt less stressed and were better at dealing with their problems. They attended their Tai Chi classes more often. Tai Chi is about moving slowly to exercise all parts of the body. It helps with balance. It also helps with feelings and behaviour. The researchers said, “Tai Chi helped patients with fibromyalgia feel better in their minds and bodies, which might be better for them in the long run.” Many patients have also said that Tai Chi helps them feel better. The researchers’ study adds something more to that. They said, “Tai Chi could help patients feel more confident to manage their condition better. Tai Chi may be especially well suited to the treatment of fibromyalgia.” 1．What can we learn about fibromyalgia? A．Patients’ minds are free of pain. B．A long time is needed to improve it. C．It makes patients move very slowly. D．It’s caused by a sudden pain in the body. 2．How did the researchers carry out the study? A．By recording patients’ everyday life. B．By phoning patients from time to time. C．By mentioning the studies in the past. D．By following patients’ health conditions. 3．Which of the following can best describe Tai Chi according to the last two paragraphs? A．Practical. B．Challenging. C．Traditional. D．Interesting. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The power of Tai Chi for fibromyalgia B．Exploring the ancient culture of Tai Chi C．The science behind mind and body practices D．Advantages of Tai Chi over medicine The animated movie Zootopia was a huge success in 2016. Now, the exciting news is here: Zootopia 2 is now on in cinemas! And there’s something even more special about it. The famous Colombian singer Shakira has returned, not only as the voice of Gazelle but also with a brand new song for the film. In the first Zootopia, Shakira’s character Gazelle was a pop star in the animal city. She sang the song Try Everything, which became an anthem about never giving up. The song was loved by fans all over the world and encouraged many people to keep trying even when things are difficult. For Zootopia 2, Shakira is working closely with the movie’s creators. She said, “I’m so happy to be back in the world of Zootopia. Gazelle is a character who believes in peace and unity among all animals. This new song carries a message of hope and working together.” Since the full song has been released, fans all over the world are imitating Shakira’s dance moves and uploading their own versions onto social media platforms like TikTok. Shakira is not just a singer, she is also known for her charity work. She believes in using her music to spread positive messages. In real life, just like Gazelle, she supports many projects that help children and protect the environment. This makes her the perfect voice for a movie like Zootopia, which talks about understanding and respecting differences. With Shakira’s powerful voice and the fun, colorful world of Zootopia, Zootopia 2 promises to be another hit. It will surely bring joy and inspiration to both children and adults. 1．What is Shakira’s role in Zootopia 2? A．She is the director. B．She is the writer. C．She is the voice of Gazelle and sings a new song. D．She designed the characters. 2．What was the name of Shakira’s song in the first Zootopia movie? A．Whenever, Wherever B．Waka Waka C．Try Everything D．Hips Don’t Lie 3．According to the passage, what message will the new song in Zootopia 2 carry? A．The importance of being famous. B．Hope and working together. C．How to make money. D．The history of Zootopia. 4．Why does the writer think Shakira is perfect for Zootopia? A．Because she is the most popular singer in the world. B．Because she is an animal lover. C．Because she uses her music to spread positive messages in real life. D．Because she has acted in many movies. For most of us, taking the rubbish out to the rubbish bin on the roadside is a fine example of boring jobs. But for cockatoos, seeing a rubbish bin can mean mealtime. In recent years, there have been reports of cockatoos opening the lids (盖子) of rubbish bins to look for food in Sydney. At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other. They’re really good learners. Cockatoos are amazing birds. They live in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. They are beautiful, smart and social, which makes them well-liked as pets. Cockatoos have a pretty crest (羽冠) on their heads. When a cockatoo is excited or scared, it raises its crest to show how it feels. Cockatoos have strong beaks that help them open seeds and nuts or rubbish bin lids. They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts. Cockatoos are also very social. In the wild, they like to be together in big groups. They make different sounds to communicate with one another. As pets, cockatoos can become close friends with their owners. But keeping cockatoos as pets is not an easy job. They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things. Instead of caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. Who knows what trick they will learn next! 1．Cockatoos learn to open the lids of rubbish bins by ________. A．making different sounds B．copying others’ action C．watching human’s moves D．looking for some tools 2．What can we know about cockatoos? A．They enjoy living in small groups. B．They live mainly in Southeast Asia. C．They are clever enough to use tools. D．They raise crests when feeling excited only. 3．What does the underlined it refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The job. B．The care. C．The thing. D．The wild. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose for writing the passage? A．To invite us to go bird-watching. B．To guide us to build more rubbish bins. C．To tell us the importance of protecting nature. D．To introduce us a kind of beautiful and smart bird. For a long time, many parents told their children to get jobs in science and technology. They thought these jobs were safe and had a bright future. But now, some parents are changing their minds. They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better. One major reason is the quick growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can now do many tasks related to technology. This makes people worry that soon, there could be too many workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times. So, is focusing only on tech still the best plan? A man named Dan Dumont, who is an engineering director, thought about this for his own kids. He even asked an AI for advice. The AI’s answer surprised him. It said that building creativity and people skills is more important than just focusing on technology. This made Dumont think that skilled jobs, like being an electrician, might be safer because AI cannot easily replace them. Schools that teach hands-on job skills are becoming more popular. For example, in Massachusetts, one in every five students now chooses this kind of school. Some of these schools are so full that students have to wait to get in. Also, regular schools are starting to offer classes again where students can learn to build and fix things, like in wood shop. These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training. This prepares students for both university and a job right after school, giving them more choices. Parents like this idea. It helps their kids get ready for a future where technology changes quickly, making sure they can adapt no matter what happens. 1．According to the first paragraph, parents are starting to think that jobs in ________ might be better. A．only science and technology fields B．the humanities, arts or skilled trades C．developing AI technologies D．traditional school teaching 2．How did the number of university students studying computer science change between 2011 and 2024? A．It decreased slightly over the years. B．It remained almost the same level. C．It grew greatly to nearly three times. D．It changed quickly due to new rules. 3．According to the text, why are some schools that teach hands-on job skills becoming more popular? A．They mix school subjects with practical skills training. B．They focus only on preparing students for university studies. C．They mainly help students avoid working with technology. D．They are easier to get into than regular schools. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Why AI is Making All Jobs Disappear B．The Problems with Today’s Schools C．New Ideas About Choosing a Future Job D．Why Students Should Only Study Science October 1st is China’s National Day. It is a very important day for our country. On this day, we celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. We have a seven-day holiday called “Golden Week”. Everyone feels happy and excited during this time. There are many special activities on National Day. In the morning, people go to Tian’anmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony (仪式). The soldiers march in a straight line. When the national flag goes up, people sing the national anthem. It is a moving moment that makes me feel proud of China. Sometimes, there is a big military parade (阅兵). It shows that our country is strong. We remember the heroes who helped build our nation. During Golden Week, the streets look beautiful. You can see red lanterns and national flags everywhere. Many buildings have the words “Celebrate National Day” on them. In the evening, there are TV shows with singing and dancing. People perform to show their love for the motherland. Watching these shows makes me very happy. People do different things to enjoy the holiday. Many families go on trips to other cities. However, it can be very crowded because so many people are travelling. Trains and planes are full, so it is good to book tickets early. Shopping malls have many sales, and people like to go shopping with their families. I really like National Day. It is not just a long holiday. It helps me understand our country’s history better. When I see the national flag, I feel proud to be Chinese. This special day brings all Chinese people together. It reminds us to love our country and to hope for a bright future. 1．What do people usually do at Tian’anmen Square on the morning of National Day? A．Watch a big military parade. B．Watch the flag-raising ceremony. C．Go shopping with family members. D．Watch TV shows with singing and dancing. 2．What makes the streets beautiful during Golden Week? A．Flag-raising ceremony. B．Military parades and heroes. C．Sales signs in shopping malls. D．Red lanterns and national flags. 3．Why is it a good idea to book tickets early if we go travelling during Golden Week? A．Because trains and planes are full. B．Because shopping malls have many sales. C．Because there are TV shows with singing and dancing. D．Because people go to watch the flag-raising ceremony. 4．What is the main purpose of the writer writing this passage? A．To introduce travel tips during Golden Week. B．To tell readers how to celebrate National Day. C．To show his love for National Day and its importance. D．To describe the flag-raising ceremony at Tian’anmen Square. Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this. These tests ask questions about how people feel, think, and act in different situations. By answering honestly, teenagers can learn more about who they are and what makes them special. One popular type of personality test is the quiz (小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?” Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online. Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about school, hobbies, and friends. Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about leading, working together, and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life. Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun. 1．Why do many teenagers take personality tests? A．To understand themselves better. B．To make more friends online. C．To get better grades at school. D．To learn how to organize group activities. 2．What do we know about personality quizzes? A．They can be found in school textbooks. B．Each answer in the quizzes gives points. C．They require teens to write proper articles. D．They have the same personality result for everyone. 3．What does the word “entries” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．The things written in a diary. B．The friends met in daily life. C．The problems solved at school. D．The hobbies developed recently. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager. B．Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers. C．Why group activities are better than personality tests for teens. D．How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves. Who is a genius (天才)? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries. Let’s state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent (聪明的) or creative than the rest of us? And who are they? In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It’s said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for entering the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged (不认可的) and refused by others. A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender (性别) are “really, really smart”. Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart”. Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn’t take a genius to know the answer: of course not. Here’s the good news. In a world with increased global communication, we’re all lucky to see flashes (瞬间) of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors (因素) like gender, race, and class do not decide the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance, and simple good luck, who are able to change the world”. 1．What does the author think of victors’ standards for joining the genius club? A．They’re unfair. B．They’re old-fashioned. C．They’re acceptable. D．They’re strict. 2．What can we infer about girls from the study in Science? A．They think themselves smart. B．They look up to great thinkers. C．They see gender differences earlier than boys. D．They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs. 3．Why are more geniuses known to the public? A．Improved global communication. B．Less discrimination (歧视) against women. C．Acceptance of victors’ ideas. D．Changes in people’s social positions. 4．What does the writer suggest about future geniuses? A．They will mostly come from Europe. B．They will mainly depend on personal abilities and luck. C．They will be decided by social factors like gender and race. D．They will only appear in scientific fields. Researchers have used very small electronic devices (电子设备) to make jellyfish (水母) stronger and faster. The scientists say they used these electronic jellyfish in the hopes of sending them to study and explore the world’s seas. A report on the experiment was published in the magazine Science Advances. The study shows jellyfish are unusual living things. They move through seawater by reducing the size of their muscles. For the experiment, the researchers put an electronic device, about 2 centimeters in length, inside a moon jellyfish, a common kind of jellyfish. The researchers said the device caused jellyfish to move their bodies more often. They swam around three times faster than usual. “Jellyfish are known to produce something from time to time when they are feeling stressed. No such action appeared during the study. Care is taken to the jelly fish,” Dabiri explained. “The jellyfish swam the same when the electronic device was taken away after the experiment,” the researchers said. “It’s very unusual and modern. It seems to happen only in the future.” said Xu, an engineer at Stanford University. “We could send these jellyfish to different areas of the sea to get signs of climate change or have a close watch on nature.” “One of the first purposes will be going deep,” added Dabiri. “Going deep is important because humans need to understand the deep seas.” “Generally, we’d put these jellyfish at the surface, have them swim down to increasing depths, and make them back to the surface with data (数据). Before that the electronic devices help us see just how far we can get them to go down into the sea,” Xu said. “Jellyfish have lived on earth for over 500 million years, and over that time, their bodies have nearly remained unchanged.” said Xu. “So it’s interesting to find out what makes them so special in the sea and how we can learn from them.” Xu added. “We use animals with natural swimming abilities instead of submarines (潜水艇) which might harm the environment.” 1．What happened to a jellyfish during the experiment? A．It reduced its muscle size and swam faster. B．It swam around four times faster than usual. C．It felt stressed and sometimes produced things. D．It swam more slowly with the electronic device. 2．Which of the following is the correct order of the experiment? a. Make the jellyfish back with data.    b. Put the jellyfish at the surface. c. Make the jellyfish swim down.    d. Put electronic devices on jellyfish. A．b—d—a—c B．d—b—c—a C．b—c—d—a D．d—a—b—c 3．Scientists used jellyfish in the experiment because jellyfish ________. A．are special and not bad for environment B．have already lived on earth for a long time C．help us protect environment like submarines D．can move faster and become larger in the sea 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Researchers find new ways to protect nature. B．Jellyfish become faster with electronic devices. C．Scientists use jellyfish to explore the deep seas. D．Jellyfish are important in protecting environment. This semester, at a middle school in Jiangsu Province, there have been big changes both for students and teachers. These changes happened because AI tools were used. By using AI to create personalized exercises and exams, teachers at the school can adjust their teaching methods to suit each student’s needs and abilities.   After students finish studying a unit, teachers use AI to pick different questions from an online database (数据库) that includes various extracurricular (课外的) materials. This helps create a customized set of exercises for the unit, helping students strengthen their knowledge. These exercises are then printed on paper. “With this special learning material created by AI, we don’t need to carry all the heavy exercise books any more.” said the 14-year-old He Liyan.   Students answer the exercise questions on answer sheets. Teachers collect these sheets, scan them into an AI system for grading. The AI creates numbers and graphics (图形) that help teachers understand each student’s performance as well as how the whole class is doing overall. “Our teacher no longer explains all the questions one by one. Instead, she looks at the common mistakes and provides one-on-one help for every one of us,” said the 15-year-old Wang Dinghan. What’s more, students can get special error log (错题日志) or homework created by AI depending on their performance in previous exams. “The homework is all about what I got wrong before, so I don’t need to practice over and over again what I already understand,” said He. “I used to have a notebook copying my mistakes so that I can study them,” said Yu Zifu, 15. “But now, AI has done this for me!” 1．How does AI help teachers at school? A．By doing teachers’ jobs. B．By making books lighter. C．By reducing teachers’ work stress. D．By using personalized exercises and exams. 2．The underlined word “customized” in Paragraph 2 most likely means ________. A．printed on paper. B．made for each student. C．chosen from a database. D．full of extracurricular materials. 3．What can we infer about the teachers’ new method after using AI? A．They explain all the questions one after another. B．They require students to write down their errors. C．They pay more attention to students’ common mistakes. D．They spend more time checking homework than before. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．AI finds wrong answers faster. B．AI can help students study better. C．Teachers use smart computers now. D．Students get less homework every day. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of Al. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). ________ In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Which sentence should go into ________ in Paragraph 1? A．It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. B．This means AI is the new start of physics. C．The award brings attention to machine learning. D．The breakthrough is cross-disciplinary learning. 2．What can we learn about cross-disciplinary learning from the passage? A．It was first created and practiced by ancient Greeks. B．It helps find out where your inspiration come from. C．It means being open to science, art, history and technology. D．It contributes to thinking beyond the boundaries of a subject. 3．Why does the writer mention great minds in Paragraph 4? A．To show how clever they were. B．To tell how they made inventions. C．To explain why schools push cross-disciplinary learning. D．To introduce how cross-disciplinary learning developed. 4．Which of the four students is practicing cross-disciplinary learning? A．Chen Xi does physics homework in a geography class. B．Zhang Jia uses math knowledge to solve a biology problem. C．Wang Yi introduces paper-cutting to exchange students in English. D．Li Na likes to listen to music while doing a chemistry experiment. Climate change has posed a great threat (威胁) to bird habitats. Take Poyang Lake in Jiangxi, for example. An important habitat for the critically endangered Siberian crane (白鹤), Poyang Lake has experienced abnormal fluctuations (涨落) in recent years. “In some years the lake experiences floods, while in others it experiences droughts. Both of these situations create food shortages in the cranes’ habitat,” Qian Fawen, a professor from the National Bird Banding Center of China, told China Daily. To solve such habitat problems, China has recently recognized 1,140 sites as important breeding (繁殖), wintering grounds, and migratory (迁徙的) stops, with most of them located in wetlands. Wetlands include coastal areas with a water depth of no more than 6 meters at low tide (潮汐). Paddy fields (水稻田) and large areas of water used for aquaculture (水产养殖) and artificial breeding are not included, noted the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. As the “kidneys (肾脏) of Earth” and “species gene pools”, wetlands hold clean water, maintain biodiversity, help contain floods, and prevent droughts. To protect China’s wetlands, a law was also introduced in 2022 to restrict human activities at important national wetlands and allow no harmful activities. These include overusing the land, farming or harvesting too much, and pouring wastewater into the waters. Since these measures have gone into effect, more birds have been seen wintering in the nation’s wetlands, including some new rare species. In February, the forestry bureau in Hunan province reported 72 species of waterbirds that spent this past winter at Dongting Lake, a region that runs across several counties and cities. Mallards and Eurasian cranes are among the birds which stay at the lake. Black-faced spoonbills (黑翅长脚鹬), a rare and endangered species, were also seen at Dongting Lake—they haven’t appeared in the area for five years. The number of spoonbills has increased from 300 in the 1980s to more than 5,000 presently, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, showing a promising result. 1．Why does the author mention Poyang Lake? A．To describe the living environment of endangered birds. B．To express the beauty of abnormal fluctuations. C．To show the threat of climate change to bird habitats. D．To explain the importance of wetlands for bird habitats. 2．What do Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly talk about? A．More birds are welcome in the wetlands. B．Laws are made to protect China’s wetlands. C．There are serious food shortages in the cranes’ habitat. D．Wetlands play an important role in solving habitat problems. 3．How have the measures made a difference to bird populations? A．The number of rare bird species has increased. B．The types of endangered bird species have decreased. C．New bird migratory patterns have been discovered. D．72 rare species have been seen wintering at Dongting Lake. 4．What is the article mainly about? A．Challenges faced by rare and endangered birds. B．China’s protection of wetlands for bird habitats. C．The success of a new law on bird protection. D．The role of wetlands in fighting climate change. Wetlands are areas with water like lakes, rivers, and coasts. They help protect animals and plants, stop floods, and clean dirty water. They also help farmers grow rice and fish, and are important homes for birds that fly long distances. Sadly, wetlands are in danger worldwide. World Wetlands Day came from the Convention on Wetlands (湿地公约) signed in Iran. China joined the convention on July 31,1992. By the end of 2019, China had 57 wetland nature reserves listed as major wetlands for protection under the convention, covering a total of nearly 7 million hectares , as China has wetlands with 65.9 million hectares10% of the world’s wetland areas, which comes fourth in the world. Some of Asia’s most important wetlands, such as Poyang Lake and Asia’s longest river, Yangtze River are in China. However, a WWF research showed China’s wetlands were seriously damaged by pollution, climate change and human activities like farming and building. So our government has been taking actions to return farmland to wetland and closing some fish farms. It was reported the 57 key Chinese wetlands increased by 2,479 hectares from 2020 to 2023. “The area of wetlands in China has become larger, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a great contribution to water quality and environmental protection. Birds like the Siberian crane are returning to wetlands like Poyang Lake. Water in protected wetlands is now 40% cleaner than 10 years ago. China has been creating national wetland parks. Between 2016 and 2020, China created 201 national wetland parks and in 2022 alone, 58 new wetland parks were created. By 2025, China has had 3700 wetland protection areas, including 903 national wetland parks,” said an official from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. China is continuing to make stronger laws to protect wetlands. Some major projects on wetland protection will be carried out in some major areas, such as Yangtze River and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei province. 1．How many national wetland parks has China have so far according to the passage? A．57. B．201. C．903. D．3700. 2．Which of the following can be put into the empty box in Paragraph 2? A．World Wetlands Day is well - known B．Wetlands in China are disappearing C．China doesn’t have large areas of wetlands D．Protecting wetlands in China is very important 3．Why does the writer list some numbers in Paragraph 4? A．To introduce how large China’s wetlands are. B．To explain how important China’s wetlands are. C．To show the achievements on wetland protection China has reached. D．To prove how much danger China’s wetlands are facing at present. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Wetlands in China are Famous B．China Makes Progress in Protecting Wetlands C．China’s Wetlands are in Danger D．China Makes Laws to Protect Wetlands 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07 阅读理解之说明文15篇 (扬州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 较难 科普知识,说明文,科学技术 2 较难 中华文化,交通方式,科普知识,说明文,最佳标题,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 3 适中 说明文,健康与运动 4 适中 说明文,健康与运动,锻炼/健身（个人）,疾病 5 适中 说明文,其他著名人物,电影与戏剧,音乐与舞蹈 6 适中 说明文,常见动物,人与动植物 7 适中 工作与职业,说明文,教育 8 适中 假日活动,说明文,庆祝活动,推理判断,细节理解 9 适中 说明文,青少年问题 10 适中 科普知识,说明文 11 较难 科普知识,说明文 12 适中 说明文,科学技术,教育 13 较难 说明文,学习策略 14 较难 说明文,环境保护,人与动植物 15 较易 说明文,环境保护 【中考真题】 Many marine species (海洋物种) depend on specific routes to migrate (迁徙). The routes offer these seafaring travellers the right conditions, at the right time of year, to guide them through the oceans. We humans try to discover the routes and have drawn our own lines, but they are not clear to us because of unexpected changes in nature. To find out the routes that migratory marine species regularly take, a research team of scientists in Australia and the US have now created an interactive map that shows the paths connecting ocean habitats (栖息地). The new map, named the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO), collects data and makes it easier for scientists to see where migratory marine species may be falling into the paths. The database (数据库) includes information on 109 species, based on around 30 years of data, and shows where they are going to and from—including which species cross into whose national waters. “MiCO connects almost 2, 000 important habitats and shows the importance of cross-boundary teamwork,” says the research team. They find that all of the species recorded in MiCO have less protection at some point in their life history because of different situations in different countries. That means no country is able to fully protect migratory species if there is no help from others. “For example, green turtles nest in Costa Rica and migrate north through Nicaragua and out to islands in the Caribbean,” the team says. “Although largely protected in Costa Rica, it is allowed to fish for turtles in Nicaragua and huge numbers are lost off the coast there every year.” MiCO works to provide useful knowledge on migratory connectivity to help protect marine species. In 2023, a UN report found climate (气候) changes are having bad influence on migratory species. MiCO catches the information from different time periods and the team hopes it may be used to tell those changes in connectivity. MiCO is also expected to collect information on more migratory marine species because there is less than one-third of data collected now. “So far, the migratory information revealed within the MiCO system only touches the surface of the true connectivity of the global oceans,” the team says. 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By offering advice. B．By presenting study results. C．By expressing opinions. D．By giving background information. 2．What is MiCO? A．A map that humans draw to look for marine species. B．A route which guides marine species through the oceans. C．A database that shows the lines marine species migrate along. D．A system which scientists use for researches on temperature changes. 3．Why does the writer take the example of green turtles? A．To prove the harm in fishing for migratory species. B．To show the importance of cross-country teamwork. C．To share the methods of marine species protection. D．To explain the reason for marine species to migrate. 4．Which of the following can be the data MiCO collects? A．Over 10 laws are made on marine species protection. B．There are mainly 3 elephant species living on the earth. C．Leatherback turtles travel about 20,000 km from Indonesia to Oregon. D．Thousands of people visit the whale shark habitat in South Africa every year. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个名为MiCO的交互式地图系统，该系统用于追踪海洋物种的迁徙路线，并强调跨国合作对保护迁徙物种的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“Many marine species (海洋物种) depend on specific routes to migrate (迁徙). The routes offer these seafaring travellers the right conditions, at the right time of year, to guide them through the oceans.”和“To find out the routes that migratory marine species regularly take, a research team of scientists in Australia and the US have now created an interactive map that shows the paths connecting ocean habitats (栖息地)”可知，作者通过描述海洋物种依赖特定路线迁徙的背景信息，引出MiCO系统的研究目的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The new map, named the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO)…shows where they are going to and from”可知，MiCO是一个展示海洋物种迁徙路线的数据库。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“They find that all of the species…if there is no help from others.”和绿龟的例子可推测出，作者通过绿龟在不同国家保护差异的案例，说明跨国合作的重要性。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“The database includes information on 109 species…where they are going to and from”可知，MiCO收集的数据与物种迁徙路线相关。选项C中“棱皮龟从印度尼西亚游到俄勒冈州大约2万公里。”符合这一特征。故选C。 Have you ever wondered what else you can do on the train besides sleeping or scrolling through your phone? Actually, in China, trains have turned into centres which bring together the public and the nation’s intangible cultural Heritage (ICH，非物质文化遗产). Trains go across China and they are becoming ideal places for introducing local traditional culture. A good example is the K7041 train from Harbin to Mohe in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. On the ICH train, Gulayier, dressed in traditional clothes, sang Oroqen folk songs and his partner played the Oroqen jaw harp, a musical instrument. Tourists on the train, especially those from southern China, sang and danced excitedly with the two performers (表演者) together. Gulayier said the train made it easier to hold tourists’ attention to his shows. He thought the train was a good platform for promoting (促进) ICH. Traditional heritage comes to life on trains. More ICH such as Qinhuai lanterns from Nanjing, Yulin puppet shows, and tea-picking operas in Guangxi has also made appearances on high-speed trains across China. It offers passengers a close-up way to experience traditional culture. Professor Xiao Fang from Beijing Normal University shares Gulayier’s opinion on the new use of ICH trains. He has pointed out another advantage of this. Beyond cultural promotion, it offers help for tourism. When passengers enjoy local traditions on board, they often develop a deeper interest in exploring the places they pass through. However, the ICH train journeys still have challenges, including the narrow space on trains and passengers getting on and off at each station. Therefore, some solutions are coming up cultural corners show traditional arts, and QR codes connect to more digital information. These help passengers to explore ICH at their own pace and continue learning after their journey ends. The success of ICH trains offers valuable lessons for cultural protection worldwide, proving that innovation (革新) and tradition can work together to keep cultural heritage alive for future generations. 1．What is the fresh experience for passengers on the K7041 train? A．Travelling farther north. B．Joining in live shows. C．Wearing traditional clothes. D．Having fun on the phone. 2．What do Gulayier and Professor Xiao both agree? A．ICH encourages more local visits. B．Trains help make ICH more popular. C．ICH improves the Chinese train journeys. D．Passengers welcome performers on ICH trains. 3．What does paragraph 5 mention about the ICH train journeys? A．Their features and influence. B．Their reasons and results. C．Their problems and methods. D．Their future and improvement. 4．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Trains push China’s cultural heritage further. B．China puts arms around local artists on ICH trains. C．More ICH trains begin running on railways in China. D．Train passengers share different local cultures of China. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国火车成为推广非物质文化遗产（ICH）的平台，通过现场表演、文化展示等方式让乘客近距离体验传统文化，并促进旅游业发展，同时面临空间限制等挑战。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tourists on the train, especially those from southern China, sang and danced excitedly with the two performers (表演者) together.”可知，乘客在K7041火车上的新鲜体验是参与现场表演（如与表演者共舞）。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“He thought the train was a good platform for promoting (促进) ICH”和“Beyond cultural promotion, it offers help for tourism”可推测出，两人均认为火车有助于推广ICH。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“However, the ICH train journeys still have challenges”和“Therefore, some solutions are coming up...”可知，本段先提出挑战（如狭窄空间），再提出解决方法（如文化角和二维码）。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要围绕火车推动ICH传播的主题展开介绍，选项A“列车推动中国非遗发展”适合作为最佳标题。故选A。 Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count. Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV. You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.” If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Play is important, even for adults. Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.” Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out? Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing? Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.” Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby? Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park. So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead. 1．How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play? A．By presenting the results of a recent study. B．By introducing different kinds of outdoor play. C．By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case. D．By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind. 2．Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5? A．Outdoor play helps form relationships. B．Just getting outdoors does wonders. C．Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D．The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills. 3．Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6? A．improve B．limit C．produce D．organize 4．Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play? A．Walking from your car into the mall. B．Spending your quality time with TV drama series. C．Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach. D．Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了户外运动的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据“Think about how much time you spent outside last week”可知作者通过让读者思考自己在户外待了多长时间来引出话题。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Play is important, even for adults”以及“Outdoor activity betters your senses.”并结合下文内容可知玩很重要，所以此处引出户外运动的好处，选项B“只是到户外就有神奇的效果”符合语境。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. ‘Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses’”可知户外活动给生活带来了感官，徒步旅行、探险和钓鱼有助于磨练你的所有感官，故此处划线部分和improve意义相近。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park.”可知大自然就在你的后门外或你当地的公园里，所以在你当地的公园里观察云朵移动的速度有多快，这是享受户外运动的好方式。故选D。 【热点话题练习】 Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting health problem, which makes people feel pain and have trouble sleeping. It can make them feel bad both in their bodies and minds. Some researchers wanted to see if Tai Chi, a special kind of exercise that uses slow movements to help both the body and mind, could help people with fibromyalgia feel better. They studied 226 people with fibromyalgia for a year. Some did regular exercise, and others did Tai Chi, which can be done by anyone, no matter their physical limits. Before starting, the researchers checked how much pain and stress each person had. They chose patients who had a lot of pain and had been dealing with fibromyalgia for about nine years. They divided them into two groups: one did regular exercise, and the other did Tai Chi. Both groups exercised twice a week for an hour. After either 12 or 24 weeks of classes, they were told to practise at home for at least 30 minutes every day. The researchers checked on them every month. They also asked how much pain and other problems the patients had in the beginning, after 12 and 24 weeks, and after the whole year. The results showed that the Tai Chi groups, especially those who practised for 24 weeks, had less pain than the regular exercise groups. The Tai Chi groups also felt less stressed and were better at dealing with their problems. They attended their Tai Chi classes more often. Tai Chi is about moving slowly to exercise all parts of the body. It helps with balance. It also helps with feelings and behaviour. The researchers said, “Tai Chi helped patients with fibromyalgia feel better in their minds and bodies, which might be better for them in the long run.” Many patients have also said that Tai Chi helps them feel better. The researchers’ study adds something more to that. They said, “Tai Chi could help patients feel more confident to manage their condition better. Tai Chi may be especially well suited to the treatment of fibromyalgia.” 1．What can we learn about fibromyalgia? A．Patients’ minds are free of pain. B．A long time is needed to improve it. C．It makes patients move very slowly. D．It’s caused by a sudden pain in the body. 2．How did the researchers carry out the study? A．By recording patients’ everyday life. B．By phoning patients from time to time. C．By mentioning the studies in the past. D．By following patients’ health conditions. 3．Which of the following can best describe Tai Chi according to the last two paragraphs? A．Practical. B．Challenging. C．Traditional. D．Interesting. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The power of Tai Chi for fibromyalgia B．Exploring the ancient culture of Tai Chi C．The science behind mind and body practices D．Advantages of Tai Chi over medicine 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了研究人员通过对比实验，发现太极拳对纤维肌痛症患者有积极影响，能减轻疼痛、缓解压力并提升患者应对问题的能力，强调了太极拳对纤维肌痛症的益处。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting health problem, which makes people feel pain and have trouble sleeping.”可知，纤维肌痛症是一种长期的健康问题，需要很长时间来改善。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The researchers checked on them every month. They also asked how much pain and other problems the patients had in the beginning, after 12 and 24 weeks, and after the whole year.”可知，研究人员通过跟踪患者的健康状况来进行研究。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Tai Chi helped patients with fibromyalgia feel better in their minds and bodies, which might be better for them in the long run.”以及最后一段“Tai Chi could help patients feel more confident to manage their condition better. Tai Chi may be especially well suited to the treatment of fibromyalgia.”可知，太极拳能改善他们的病情，因此可以推断太极拳是有实效的。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要围绕太极拳对纤维肌痛症患者的积极影响展开，介绍了研究过程和结果，强调了太极拳对于纤维肌痛症患者的改善效果。故选A。 The animated movie Zootopia was a huge success in 2016. Now, the exciting news is here: Zootopia 2 is now on in cinemas! And there’s something even more special about it. The famous Colombian singer Shakira has returned, not only as the voice of Gazelle but also with a brand new song for the film. In the first Zootopia, Shakira’s character Gazelle was a pop star in the animal city. She sang the song Try Everything, which became an anthem about never giving up. The song was loved by fans all over the world and encouraged many people to keep trying even when things are difficult. For Zootopia 2, Shakira is working closely with the movie’s creators. She said, “I’m so happy to be back in the world of Zootopia. Gazelle is a character who believes in peace and unity among all animals. This new song carries a message of hope and working together.” Since the full song has been released, fans all over the world are imitating Shakira’s dance moves and uploading their own versions onto social media platforms like TikTok. Shakira is not just a singer, she is also known for her charity work. She believes in using her music to spread positive messages. In real life, just like Gazelle, she supports many projects that help children and protect the environment. This makes her the perfect voice for a movie like Zootopia, which talks about understanding and respecting differences. With Shakira’s powerful voice and the fun, colorful world of Zootopia, Zootopia 2 promises to be another hit. It will surely bring joy and inspiration to both children and adults. 1．What is Shakira’s role in Zootopia 2? A．She is the director. B．She is the writer. C．She is the voice of Gazelle and sings a new song. D．She designed the characters. 2．What was the name of Shakira’s song in the first Zootopia movie? A．Whenever, Wherever B．Waka Waka C．Try Everything D．Hips Don’t Lie 3．According to the passage, what message will the new song in Zootopia 2 carry? A．The importance of being famous. B．Hope and working together. C．How to make money. D．The history of Zootopia. 4．Why does the writer think Shakira is perfect for Zootopia? A．Because she is the most popular singer in the world. B．Because she is an animal lover. C．Because she uses her music to spread positive messages in real life. D．Because she has acted in many movies. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍动画电影《疯狂动物城2》热映，夏奇拉回归配音并献唱新歌，其传递的正能量与影片主题契合。 1．细节理解题。根据“The famous Colombian singer Shakira has returned, not only as the voice of Gazelle but also with a brand new song for the film.”可知，夏奇拉在《疯狂动物城2》中为羚羊角色配音且演唱新歌，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In the first Zootopia, Shakira’s character Gazelle was a pop star in the animal city. She sang the song Try Everything”可知，第一部影片中夏奇拉演唱的歌曲名为《Try Everything》，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“This new song carries a message of hope and working together.”可知，《疯狂动物城2》的新歌传递了希望与合作的主旨，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“She believes in using her music to spread positive messages...This makes her the perfect voice for a movie like Zootopia”可知，夏奇拉用音乐传播正能量，这让她成为该影片的合适人选，故选C。 For most of us, taking the rubbish out to the rubbish bin on the roadside is a fine example of boring jobs. But for cockatoos, seeing a rubbish bin can mean mealtime. In recent years, there have been reports of cockatoos opening the lids (盖子) of rubbish bins to look for food in Sydney. At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other. They’re really good learners. Cockatoos are amazing birds. They live in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. They are beautiful, smart and social, which makes them well-liked as pets. Cockatoos have a pretty crest (羽冠) on their heads. When a cockatoo is excited or scared, it raises its crest to show how it feels. Cockatoos have strong beaks that help them open seeds and nuts or rubbish bin lids. They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts. Cockatoos are also very social. In the wild, they like to be together in big groups. They make different sounds to communicate with one another. As pets, cockatoos can become close friends with their owners. But keeping cockatoos as pets is not an easy job. They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things. Instead of caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. Who knows what trick they will learn next! 1．Cockatoos learn to open the lids of rubbish bins by ________. A．making different sounds B．copying others’ action C．watching human’s moves D．looking for some tools 2．What can we know about cockatoos? A．They enjoy living in small groups. B．They live mainly in Southeast Asia. C．They are clever enough to use tools. D．They raise crests when feeling excited only. 3．What does the underlined it refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The job. B．The care. C．The thing. D．The wild. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose for writing the passage? A．To invite us to go bird-watching. B．To guide us to build more rubbish bins. C．To tell us the importance of protecting nature. D．To introduce us a kind of beautiful and smart bird. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种生活在澳大利亚和东南亚的部分地区的既美丽又聪明的鸟——凤头鹦鹉。 1．细节理解题。根据“At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other.”可知，凤头鹦鹉通过互相模仿学习开垃圾桶盖子的技能。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts.”可知，凤头鹦鹉擅长使用工具。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things.”可知，这里“it”是指前面提到的“care”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种生活在澳大利亚和东南亚的部分地区的既美丽又聪明的鸟——凤头鹦鹉。所以，作者写这段文字的目的是向我们介绍一种既美丽又聪明的鸟。故选D。 For a long time, many parents told their children to get jobs in science and technology. They thought these jobs were safe and had a bright future. But now, some parents are changing their minds. They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better. One major reason is the quick growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can now do many tasks related to technology. This makes people worry that soon, there could be too many workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times. So, is focusing only on tech still the best plan? A man named Dan Dumont, who is an engineering director, thought about this for his own kids. He even asked an AI for advice. The AI’s answer surprised him. It said that building creativity and people skills is more important than just focusing on technology. This made Dumont think that skilled jobs, like being an electrician, might be safer because AI cannot easily replace them. Schools that teach hands-on job skills are becoming more popular. For example, in Massachusetts, one in every five students now chooses this kind of school. Some of these schools are so full that students have to wait to get in. Also, regular schools are starting to offer classes again where students can learn to build and fix things, like in wood shop. These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training. This prepares students for both university and a job right after school, giving them more choices. Parents like this idea. It helps their kids get ready for a future where technology changes quickly, making sure they can adapt no matter what happens. 1．According to the first paragraph, parents are starting to think that jobs in ________ might be better. A．only science and technology fields B．the humanities, arts or skilled trades C．developing AI technologies D．traditional school teaching 2．How did the number of university students studying computer science change between 2011 and 2024? A．It decreased slightly over the years. B．It remained almost the same level. C．It grew greatly to nearly three times. D．It changed quickly due to new rules. 3．According to the text, why are some schools that teach hands-on job skills becoming more popular? A．They mix school subjects with practical skills training. B．They focus only on preparing students for university studies. C．They mainly help students avoid working with technology. D．They are easier to get into than regular schools. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Why AI is Making All Jobs Disappear B．The Problems with Today’s Schools C．New Ideas About Choosing a Future Job D．Why Students Should Only Study Science 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述许多父母原本建议孩子从事科技类工作，如今因AI发展，转而认为人文、艺术或技工类工作更好，相关实操技能学校也更受欢迎。 1．细节理解题。根据“They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better.”可知，父母开始认为人文、艺术或技工类工作可能更好，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times.”可知，计算机专业大学生数量大幅增长至近三倍，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training.”可知，这类学校受欢迎是因为它们将学科知识与实操训练结合，故选A。 4．最佳标题题。全文围绕AI时代下职业选择观念的变化展开，讨论科技与人文/技术工种的新权衡，故选C。 October 1st is China’s National Day. It is a very important day for our country. On this day, we celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. We have a seven-day holiday called “Golden Week”. Everyone feels happy and excited during this time. There are many special activities on National Day. In the morning, people go to Tian’anmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony (仪式). The soldiers march in a straight line. When the national flag goes up, people sing the national anthem. It is a moving moment that makes me feel proud of China. Sometimes, there is a big military parade (阅兵). It shows that our country is strong. We remember the heroes who helped build our nation. During Golden Week, the streets look beautiful. You can see red lanterns and national flags everywhere. Many buildings have the words “Celebrate National Day” on them. In the evening, there are TV shows with singing and dancing. People perform to show their love for the motherland. Watching these shows makes me very happy. People do different things to enjoy the holiday. Many families go on trips to other cities. However, it can be very crowded because so many people are travelling. Trains and planes are full, so it is good to book tickets early. Shopping malls have many sales, and people like to go shopping with their families. I really like National Day. It is not just a long holiday. It helps me understand our country’s history better. When I see the national flag, I feel proud to be Chinese. This special day brings all Chinese people together. It reminds us to love our country and to hope for a bright future. 1．What do people usually do at Tian’anmen Square on the morning of National Day? A．Watch a big military parade. B．Watch the flag-raising ceremony. C．Go shopping with family members. D．Watch TV shows with singing and dancing. 2．What makes the streets beautiful during Golden Week? A．Flag-raising ceremony. B．Military parades and heroes. C．Sales signs in shopping malls. D．Red lanterns and national flags. 3．Why is it a good idea to book tickets early if we go travelling during Golden Week? A．Because trains and planes are full. B．Because shopping malls have many sales. C．Because there are TV shows with singing and dancing. D．Because people go to watch the flag-raising ceremony. 4．What is the main purpose of the writer writing this passage? A．To introduce travel tips during Golden Week. B．To tell readers how to celebrate National Day. C．To show his love for National Day and its importance. D．To describe the flag-raising ceremony at Tian’anmen Square. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国国庆节的时间、意义及“黄金周”假期，描述了国庆节当天的升旗仪式、阅兵等活动，以及假期里街道的装饰和人们的出行、购物安排，同时表达了作者对国庆节的喜爱与身为中国人的自豪。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the morning, people go to Tian’anmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony.”可知，国庆节早晨人们会去天安门广场观看升旗仪式。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“During Golden Week, the streets look beautiful. You can see red lanterns and national flags everywhere.”可知，红灯笼和国旗让黄金周期间的街道变得很漂亮。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Trains and planes are full, so it is good to book tickets early.”可知，因为黄金周出行人数多，火车和飞机满员，所以需要提前订票。故选A。 4．推理判断题。文章不仅介绍了国庆节的庆祝方式，还在结尾提到“I really like National Day…It reminds us to love our country and to hope for a bright future.”，体现了作者对国庆节的喜爱及对其重要性的强调，因此写作目的是展现对国庆节的热爱和它的重要性。故选C。 Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this. These tests ask questions about how people feel, think, and act in different situations. By answering honestly, teenagers can learn more about who they are and what makes them special. One popular type of personality test is the quiz (小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?” Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online. Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about school, hobbies, and friends. Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about leading, working together, and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life. Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun. 1．Why do many teenagers take personality tests? A．To understand themselves better. B．To make more friends online. C．To get better grades at school. D．To learn how to organize group activities. 2．What do we know about personality quizzes? A．They can be found in school textbooks. B．Each answer in the quizzes gives points. C．They require teens to write proper articles. D．They have the same personality result for everyone. 3．What does the word “entries” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．The things written in a diary. B．The friends met in daily life. C．The problems solved at school. D．The hobbies developed recently. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager. B．Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers. C．Why group activities are better than personality tests for teens. D．How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年可通过人格测试、写日记、参与小组活动等多种方式，来更好地了解自己的性格、兴趣与特长。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this.”可知，青少年做性格测试是为了更好地了解自己。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type.”可知，性格小测试里的每个答案都会对应分数，总分能显示出性格类型。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art.”可知，划线词前文明确提到“写日记”是了解自己的工具，且说明日记里会记录日常活动、感受等内容；随后“through entries”承接“写日记”的语境，指的是“通过（日记里记录的）这些内容”，由此可推断，“entries”的含义是“日记里写的内容”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文并根据最后一段“Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun.”可知，文章第一段引出青少年想了解自己，后几段分别介绍性格小测试、写日记、小组活动这些工具，最后一段总结这些工具对于了解自己的作用，所以文章主要讲青少年可以通过不同工具来更多地了解自己。故选D。 Who is a genius (天才)? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries. Let’s state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent (聪明的) or creative than the rest of us? And who are they? In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It’s said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for entering the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged (不认可的) and refused by others. A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender (性别) are “really, really smart”. Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart”. Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn’t take a genius to know the answer: of course not. Here’s the good news. In a world with increased global communication, we’re all lucky to see flashes (瞬间) of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors (因素) like gender, race, and class do not decide the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance, and simple good luck, who are able to change the world”. 1．What does the author think of victors’ standards for joining the genius club? A．They’re unfair. B．They’re old-fashioned. C．They’re acceptable. D．They’re strict. 2．What can we infer about girls from the study in Science? A．They think themselves smart. B．They look up to great thinkers. C．They see gender differences earlier than boys. D．They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs. 3．Why are more geniuses known to the public? A．Improved global communication. B．Less discrimination (歧视) against women. C．Acceptance of victors’ ideas. D．Changes in people’s social positions. 4．What does the writer suggest about future geniuses? A．They will mostly come from Europe. B．They will mainly depend on personal abilities and luck. C．They will be decided by social factors like gender and race. D．They will only appear in scientific fields. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了人们对天才的认知。 1．观点态度题。根据第三段“It’s said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for entering the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged (不认可的) and refused by others.”可知，历史由胜利者书写，他们设定了天才俱乐部的标准，但女性或不同肤色、信仰的贡献者被拒绝和忽视，说明作者认为这些标准带有偏见和不公。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are ‘really, really smart’.”可知，女孩约6岁时因社会观念（如性别偏见）开始回避被认为属于“聪明孩子”的活动，表明她们的行为受社会观念影响。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In a world with increased global communication, we’re all lucky to see flashes (瞬间) of genius wherever they appear.”可知，在这样一个全球交流日益频繁的世界里，更多的天才为公众所知。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors (因素) like gender, race, and class do not decide the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with ‘intelligence, creativity, perseverance, and simple good luck, who are able to change the world’.”可知，未来天才由智力、创造力、毅力和运气决定，而非性别、种族等社会因素，故选B。 Researchers have used very small electronic devices (电子设备) to make jellyfish (水母) stronger and faster. The scientists say they used these electronic jellyfish in the hopes of sending them to study and explore the world’s seas. A report on the experiment was published in the magazine Science Advances. The study shows jellyfish are unusual living things. They move through seawater by reducing the size of their muscles. For the experiment, the researchers put an electronic device, about 2 centimeters in length, inside a moon jellyfish, a common kind of jellyfish. The researchers said the device caused jellyfish to move their bodies more often. They swam around three times faster than usual. “Jellyfish are known to produce something from time to time when they are feeling stressed. No such action appeared during the study. Care is taken to the jelly fish,” Dabiri explained. “The jellyfish swam the same when the electronic device was taken away after the experiment,” the researchers said. “It’s very unusual and modern. It seems to happen only in the future.” said Xu, an engineer at Stanford University. “We could send these jellyfish to different areas of the sea to get signs of climate change or have a close watch on nature.” “One of the first purposes will be going deep,” added Dabiri. “Going deep is important because humans need to understand the deep seas.” “Generally, we’d put these jellyfish at the surface, have them swim down to increasing depths, and make them back to the surface with data (数据). Before that the electronic devices help us see just how far we can get them to go down into the sea,” Xu said. “Jellyfish have lived on earth for over 500 million years, and over that time, their bodies have nearly remained unchanged.” said Xu. “So it’s interesting to find out what makes them so special in the sea and how we can learn from them.” Xu added. “We use animals with natural swimming abilities instead of submarines (潜水艇) which might harm the environment.” 1．What happened to a jellyfish during the experiment? A．It reduced its muscle size and swam faster. B．It swam around four times faster than usual. C．It felt stressed and sometimes produced things. D．It swam more slowly with the electronic device. 2．Which of the following is the correct order of the experiment? a. Make the jellyfish back with data.    b. Put the jellyfish at the surface. c. Make the jellyfish swim down.    d. Put electronic devices on jellyfish. A．b—d—a—c B．d—b—c—a C．b—c—d—a D．d—a—b—c 3．Scientists used jellyfish in the experiment because jellyfish ________. A．are special and not bad for environment B．have already lived on earth for a long time C．help us protect environment like submarines D．can move faster and become larger in the sea 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Researchers find new ways to protect nature. B．Jellyfish become faster with electronic devices. C．Scientists use jellyfish to explore the deep seas. D．Jellyfish are important in protecting environment. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了研究人员通过在水母身上安装电子设备来探索深海。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The study shows jellyfish are unusual living things. They move through seawater by reducing the size of their muscles.”和第三段“The researchers said the device caused jellyfish to move their bodies more often. They swam around three times faster than usual.”可知，水母通过收缩肌肉大小在海水里移动，在安装了电子设备后，它们的运动频率增加并且游泳速度比平时快三倍。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Generally, we’d put these jellyfish at the surface, have them swim down to increasing depths, and make them back to the surface with data (数据). Before that the electronic devices help us see just how far we can get them to go down into the sea”可知，研究人员首先在水母身上安装电子设备，然后将这些水母放在海面，让它们游向越来越深的海底，最后带着数据返回海面，正确顺序为d—b—c—a。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Jellyfish have lived on earth for over 500 million years, and over that time, their bodies have nearly remained unchanged...So it’s interesting to find out what makes them so special in the sea and how we can learn from them.”和“We use animals with natural swimming abilities instead of submarines (潜水艇) which might harm the environment.”可知，水母很特别，具有天然游泳能力，而且本身对环境无害。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“The scientists say they used these electronic jellyfish in the hopes of sending them to study and explore the world’s seas.”并结合全文可知，本文主要介绍了研究人员利用水母探索深海。故选C。 This semester, at a middle school in Jiangsu Province, there have been big changes both for students and teachers. These changes happened because AI tools were used. By using AI to create personalized exercises and exams, teachers at the school can adjust their teaching methods to suit each student’s needs and abilities.   After students finish studying a unit, teachers use AI to pick different questions from an online database (数据库) that includes various extracurricular (课外的) materials. This helps create a customized set of exercises for the unit, helping students strengthen their knowledge. These exercises are then printed on paper. “With this special learning material created by AI, we don’t need to carry all the heavy exercise books any more.” said the 14-year-old He Liyan.   Students answer the exercise questions on answer sheets. Teachers collect these sheets, scan them into an AI system for grading. The AI creates numbers and graphics (图形) that help teachers understand each student’s performance as well as how the whole class is doing overall. “Our teacher no longer explains all the questions one by one. Instead, she looks at the common mistakes and provides one-on-one help for every one of us,” said the 15-year-old Wang Dinghan. What’s more, students can get special error log (错题日志) or homework created by AI depending on their performance in previous exams. “The homework is all about what I got wrong before, so I don’t need to practice over and over again what I already understand,” said He. “I used to have a notebook copying my mistakes so that I can study them,” said Yu Zifu, 15. “But now, AI has done this for me!” 1．How does AI help teachers at school? A．By doing teachers’ jobs. B．By making books lighter. C．By reducing teachers’ work stress. D．By using personalized exercises and exams. 2．The underlined word “customized” in Paragraph 2 most likely means ________. A．printed on paper. B．made for each student. C．chosen from a database. D．full of extracurricular materials. 3．What can we infer about the teachers’ new method after using AI? A．They explain all the questions one after another. B．They require students to write down their errors. C．They pay more attention to students’ common mistakes. D．They spend more time checking homework than before. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．AI finds wrong answers faster. B．AI can help students study better. C．Teachers use smart computers now. D．Students get less homework every day. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了江苏某中学引入AI工具后，在教学中通过个性化练习、智能分析等方式提升教学效率和学生学习效果的情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“By using AI to create personalized exercises and exams, teachers at the school can adjust their teaching methods to suit each student’s needs and abilities.”可知，AI通过生成个性化练习和考试帮助教师调整教学方法。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“After students finish studying a unit, teachers use AI to pick different questions...helping create a customized set of exercises for the unit”可知，AI根据每个单元为学生挑选不同问题，生成“定制化”练习。“customized”意为“为每个学生定制的”，与B选项“made for each student”相符。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Our teacher no longer explains all the questions one by one. Instead, she looks at the common mistakes and provides one-on-one help”可知，教师不再逐题讲解，而是关注共同错误并提供个性化辅导。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。全文围绕AI在教学中的应用展开，包括生成个性化练习、智能分析错题等，核心是AI帮助学生提升学习效果。故选B。 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics surprisingly didn’t go to a typical physicist, instead, to two pioneers in machine learning: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. What they did was to use principles from physics to make discoveries in machine learning, which pushed the development of Al. This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破). ________ In simple terms, cross-disciplinary learning is about not sticking to just one subject. It means being curious and open to ideas from different fields—whether it’s science, art, history or technology—and using that knowledge to improve our own understanding. Cross-disciplinary learning is nothing new. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Even the ancient Greeks practiced it. They believed that music, math and astronomy (天文学) were interconnected. This helped them make groundbreaking discoveries. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields. As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence. Cross-disciplinary learning can help you gain new opinions, find creative solutions and, most importantly, better prepare you to deal with the complex challenges of tomorrow. You never know where inspiration (灵感) might come from. Sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places. So, go ahead, mix it up, learn from everything, and see how far it takes you! 1．Which sentence should go into ________ in Paragraph 1? A．It’s cross-disciplinary learning at its best. B．This means AI is the new start of physics. C．The award brings attention to machine learning. D．The breakthrough is cross-disciplinary learning. 2．What can we learn about cross-disciplinary learning from the passage? A．It was first created and practiced by ancient Greeks. B．It helps find out where your inspiration come from. C．It means being open to science, art, history and technology. D．It contributes to thinking beyond the boundaries of a subject. 3．Why does the writer mention great minds in Paragraph 4? A．To show how clever they were. B．To tell how they made inventions. C．To explain why schools push cross-disciplinary learning. D．To introduce how cross-disciplinary learning developed. 4．Which of the four students is practicing cross-disciplinary learning? A．Chen Xi does physics homework in a geography class. B．Zhang Jia uses math knowledge to solve a biology problem. C．Wang Yi introduces paper-cutting to exchange students in English. D．Li Na likes to listen to music while doing a chemistry experiment. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍跨学科学习。 1．推理判断题。根据“This is a perfect example of joining ideas from different subjects to achieve a breakthrough (突破).”可知，这是一个将不同学科中的观点融合在一起从而取得突破的绝佳范例，此处说的是跨学科学习的最佳状态。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“As they proved, great achievements often come from thinking beyond the boundaries of a single subject. This is why, nowadays, schools are pushing cross-disciplinary studies. They hope that by drawing from multiple areas, students can contribute to different fields and make a meaningful influence.”可知，重大成就往往源于超越单一学科范畴的思考，学校推动跨学科研究是希望通过融合多个领域的知识，让学生能够为不同的领域做出贡献，并产生有意义的影响。选项D“它有助于超越主题的界限进行思考”符合语境，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and Zhang Heng gave us amazing and influential creations because they were inventors, scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more, all at the same time. These inventors used knowledge from many different fields.”可知，这些发明家运用了来自众多不同领域的知识，作者提到这些名人是为了解释学校为何推行跨学科教学。故选C。 4．推理判断题。跨学科学习指的是不拘泥于一门学科，利用来自不同领域的知识提高自己的理解和找到创造性的解决方案。选项B“张佳用数学知识解决了一个生物问题”与之相符，故选B。 Climate change has posed a great threat (威胁) to bird habitats. Take Poyang Lake in Jiangxi, for example. An important habitat for the critically endangered Siberian crane (白鹤), Poyang Lake has experienced abnormal fluctuations (涨落) in recent years. “In some years the lake experiences floods, while in others it experiences droughts. Both of these situations create food shortages in the cranes’ habitat,” Qian Fawen, a professor from the National Bird Banding Center of China, told China Daily. To solve such habitat problems, China has recently recognized 1,140 sites as important breeding (繁殖), wintering grounds, and migratory (迁徙的) stops, with most of them located in wetlands. Wetlands include coastal areas with a water depth of no more than 6 meters at low tide (潮汐). Paddy fields (水稻田) and large areas of water used for aquaculture (水产养殖) and artificial breeding are not included, noted the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. As the “kidneys (肾脏) of Earth” and “species gene pools”, wetlands hold clean water, maintain biodiversity, help contain floods, and prevent droughts. To protect China’s wetlands, a law was also introduced in 2022 to restrict human activities at important national wetlands and allow no harmful activities. These include overusing the land, farming or harvesting too much, and pouring wastewater into the waters. Since these measures have gone into effect, more birds have been seen wintering in the nation’s wetlands, including some new rare species. In February, the forestry bureau in Hunan province reported 72 species of waterbirds that spent this past winter at Dongting Lake, a region that runs across several counties and cities. Mallards and Eurasian cranes are among the birds which stay at the lake. Black-faced spoonbills (黑翅长脚鹬), a rare and endangered species, were also seen at Dongting Lake—they haven’t appeared in the area for five years. The number of spoonbills has increased from 300 in the 1980s to more than 5,000 presently, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, showing a promising result. 1．Why does the author mention Poyang Lake? A．To describe the living environment of endangered birds. B．To express the beauty of abnormal fluctuations. C．To show the threat of climate change to bird habitats. D．To explain the importance of wetlands for bird habitats. 2．What do Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly talk about? A．More birds are welcome in the wetlands. B．Laws are made to protect China’s wetlands. C．There are serious food shortages in the cranes’ habitat. D．Wetlands play an important role in solving habitat problems. 3．How have the measures made a difference to bird populations? A．The number of rare bird species has increased. B．The types of endangered bird species have decreased. C．New bird migratory patterns have been discovered. D．72 rare species have been seen wintering at Dongting Lake. 4．What is the article mainly about? A．Challenges faced by rare and endangered birds. B．China’s protection of wetlands for bird habitats. C．The success of a new law on bird protection. D．The role of wetlands in fighting climate change. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述气候变化对鸟类栖息地的威胁以及中国通过保护湿地来改善鸟类栖息环境的措施和成效。 1．细节理解题。根据“Climate change has posed a great threat (威胁) to bird habitats. Take Poyang Lake in Jiangxi, for example.”可知，作者提到鄱阳湖是为了举例说明气候变化对鸟类栖息地的威胁。故选C。 2．主旨大意题。根据“To solve such habitat problems, China has recently recognized 1,140 sites as important breeding, wintering grounds, and migratory stops, with most of them located in wetlands.”和“wetlands hold clean water, maintain biodiversity, help contain floods, and prevent droughts.”可知，这两段主要讨论湿地在解决鸟类栖息问题中的重要作用。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Since these measures have gone into effect, more birds have been seen wintering in the nation’s wetlands, including some new rare species”可知，保护措施使稀有鸟类的数量增加。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了中国通过保护湿地来改善鸟类栖息环境的措施和成效。故选B。 Wetlands are areas with water like lakes, rivers, and coasts. They help protect animals and plants, stop floods, and clean dirty water. They also help farmers grow rice and fish, and are important homes for birds that fly long distances. Sadly, wetlands are in danger worldwide. World Wetlands Day came from the Convention on Wetlands (湿地公约) signed in Iran. China joined the convention on July 31,1992. By the end of 2019, China had 57 wetland nature reserves listed as major wetlands for protection under the convention, covering a total of nearly 7 million hectares , as China has wetlands with 65.9 million hectares10% of the world’s wetland areas, which comes fourth in the world. Some of Asia’s most important wetlands, such as Poyang Lake and Asia’s longest river, Yangtze River are in China. However, a WWF research showed China’s wetlands were seriously damaged by pollution, climate change and human activities like farming and building. So our government has been taking actions to return farmland to wetland and closing some fish farms. It was reported the 57 key Chinese wetlands increased by 2,479 hectares from 2020 to 2023. “The area of wetlands in China has become larger, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a great contribution to water quality and environmental protection. Birds like the Siberian crane are returning to wetlands like Poyang Lake. Water in protected wetlands is now 40% cleaner than 10 years ago. China has been creating national wetland parks. Between 2016 and 2020, China created 201 national wetland parks and in 2022 alone, 58 new wetland parks were created. By 2025, China has had 3700 wetland protection areas, including 903 national wetland parks,” said an official from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. China is continuing to make stronger laws to protect wetlands. Some major projects on wetland protection will be carried out in some major areas, such as Yangtze River and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei province. 1．How many national wetland parks has China have so far according to the passage? A．57. B．201. C．903. D．3700. 2．Which of the following can be put into the empty box in Paragraph 2? A．World Wetlands Day is well - known B．Wetlands in China are disappearing C．China doesn’t have large areas of wetlands D．Protecting wetlands in China is very important 3．Why does the writer list some numbers in Paragraph 4? A．To introduce how large China’s wetlands are. B．To explain how important China’s wetlands are. C．To show the achievements on wetland protection China has reached. D．To prove how much danger China’s wetlands are facing at present. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Wetlands in China are Famous B．China Makes Progress in Protecting Wetlands C．China’s Wetlands are in Danger D．China Makes Laws to Protect Wetlands 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了中国湿地的重要性、面临的威胁以及政府为保护湿地所采取的措施和取得的成就。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Between 2016 and 2020, China created 201 national wetland parks and in 2022 alone, 58 new wetland parks were created. By 2025, China has had 3700 wetland protection areas, including 903 national wetland parks,”可知，到2025年，中国将有3700个湿地保护区，其中包括903个国家湿地公园，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“By the end of 2019, China had 57 wetland nature reserves listed as major wetlands for protection under the convention, covering a total of nearly 7 million hectares , as China has wetlands with 65.9 million hectares-10% of the world’s wetland areas, which comes fourth in the world.”可知，中国拥有大量湿地，且在全球排名第四，因此保护湿地在中国非常重要。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“It was reported the 57 key Chinese wetlands increased by 2,479 hectares from 2020 to 2023. ‘The area of wetlands in China has become larger, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a great contribution to water quality and environmental protection. Birds like the Siberian crane are returning to wetlands like Poyang Lake. Water in protected wetlands is now 40% cleaner than 10 years ago. China has been creating national wetland parks...’”可知，作者列举这些数字是为了展示中国在湿地保护方面取得的成就。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国在湿地保护方面所取得的进展和成就。故选B。 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 $