专题13 阅读理解（复习讲义）（江苏专用）2026年中考英语二轮复习讲练测

专题13 阅读理解（复习讲义） 目 录 01 析·考情目标 02 筑·专题框架 03 攻·重难考点 真题动向 核心提炼 易错警示/技巧点拨 考点一 细节理解题 考点二 推理判断题 考点三 主旨大意题 考点四 词句猜测词 考点五 篇章结构题 04 测·预测闯关 命题透视 1. 题型与分值：通常设3–4 篇短文，共 15–20 小题，每题 2 分，总分30–40 分，占中考英语35%–45%，是分值最高、决定总分的核心题型。 2. 体裁与题材：体裁覆盖记叙文、说明文、议论文、应用文；题材聚焦成长故事、科普新知、中外文化、社会热点、校园生活、健康环保、本土特色，紧扣新课标立德树人要求。 3. 难度与篇幅：文章词数200–400 词 / 篇，梯度明显：A 篇最简单（应用文），B/C 篇中等，D 篇最难（科普 / 议论）；题干简洁，选项干扰性强。 4. 命题原则：以语篇理解为核心，重信息查找、逻辑推理、主旨概括、作者态度；极少考查纯语法，全部基于原文信息作答。 热考角度 1. 细节理解题（基础）：定位原文关键信息，判断时间、地点、人物、数据、事件等，占比约40%–50%。 2. 推理判断题（重点）：根据原文信息推断隐含意义、人物情感、逻辑因果、作者意图，占比约25%–35%。 3. 主旨大意题（难点）：概括段落大意、文章中心、最佳标题，考查整体结构把握。 4. 词义猜测题（常考）：结合上下文语境、构词法、逻辑关系推测生词 / 短语含义。 5. 观点态度题（高频）：判断作者或文中人物对事件的支持、反对、中立、赞扬等态度。 …… 命题预测 1. 选材更具时代性：大量融入人工智能、碳中和、传统文化、心理健康、劳动教育、江苏本土文化等热点素材。 2. 体裁更均衡：** 应用文（广告 / 通知 / 表格）** 保持送分地位，科普说明文与夹叙夹议文比重上升，更考验逻辑思维。 3. 能力指向核心素养：从重 “找信息” 转向重思维、重逻辑、重概括，深层推理题增多，简单直选题减少。 4. 题干更灵活：出现图表结合、多文本对比、开放性设问等新形式，强调真实阅读场景运用。 5. 地市命题趋同：南京、苏州、无锡、常州、扬州等各地试卷考点、难度、结构高度统一，注重公平性与选拔性。 一、整体概览 项目 内容 考查形式 3–4 篇短文，15–20 小题，单选 总分值 30–40 分，占比 35%–45% 文章词数 200–450 词 / 篇 核心能力 信息定位、逻辑推理、主旨概括、词义猜测、观点态度 体裁分布 应用文、记叙文、说明文、议论文 二、五大题型考向 题型 命题考向 解题方法 常见标志词 细节理解题 时间、地点、人物、数据、事件、原因、结果 1. 圈关键词 2. 回原文定位 3. 同义替换判断 what/who/when/where/which/how 推理判断题 隐含意义、人物情感、逻辑因果、作者意图 1. 忠于原文 2. 不主观臆断 3. 找逻辑句 infer/imply/learn from/show/suggest 主旨大意题 段落大意、全文中心、最佳标题 1. 看首尾段 2. 找高频词 3. 排除细节项 main idea/topic/best title/summary 词义猜测题 生词、代词、短语含义 1. 看上下文 2. 找转折 / 因果 3. 代入验证 mean/refer to/stand for/underline word 观点态度题 作者 / 人物支持、反对、中立、赞扬、批评 1. 抓情感词 2. 看转折后态度 think/attitude/feel/opinion/about 三、体裁与命题规律 体裁 考查频率 文章特点 设题重点 应用文 最高（A 篇） 表格、海报、通知、广告，信息直白 细节查找、数据匹配 记叙文 较高（B 篇） 故事、成长、情感、经历 细节、推理、情感态度 说明文 高（C/D 篇） 科普、文化、方法、现象 主旨、细节、逻辑、词义猜测 议论文 较低（D 篇） 观点、道理、社会现象 主旨、作者态度、推理 四、解题四步法 步骤 操作要点 建议用时 1. 略读 看标题、首尾段、体裁，抓大意 1 分钟 2. 审题 读题干，圈关键词，不看选项 1–2 分钟 3. 定位 回原文找对应句，比对选项 5–7 分钟 4. 核对 检查主旨、态度、数字、范围 1–2 分钟 五、易错点与避坑策略 常见易错点 避坑策略 凭常识做题，不看原文 答案必来自原文，不主观脑补 选项偷换概念 / 扩大范围 比对原文：人称、时态、范围、程度 主旨题选细节项 标题要覆盖全文，不能只对应一段 推理题过度推断 原文有一句依据，只推一步 题型01 细节理解题 做这类题目时，一般都能在原文中找到出处，只要仔细就可以在文中找到答案。但正确的选择项不可能与阅读材料的原文完全相同，而是用不同的语句成句型表达相同的意思。 【示例】 ①Have you ever thought about what’s more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes（极端）to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy. ②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live? ......... 1．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage? A．Because the diets are healthy. B．Because they just want to look good. C．Because they want to save time. D．Because they want to save money. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了当今人们为了追求时尚过一种不健康的生活方式，个人的价值不是由你的外表决定的，而是由你这个人决定的。健康的生活才是最重要的。 1．细节理解题。根据“Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health.”可知，因为他们想看起来好看，故选B。 【示例】 The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it. “The art is environmentally friendly, and it makes our city lives warmer and more colorful,” said Xia Xin, one of the knitting artists. 34．Why is the art environmentally friendly? A．Because the plane trees were beautifully dressed. B．Because the art made the city lives more colorful. C．Because the art made people feel the coming of spring. D．Because the sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials and will be recycled. 【答案】D 【导语】本文主要讲述了南京外国语学校学生设计了梧桐树的毛衣，为南京带来了更多的温暖。 【解析】细节理解题。根据“The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it.”可知，因为毛衣没有使用任何化学材料，将被回收利用。故选D。 题型02 语义猜测题 解这类题型时，考生应认真阅读原文，分析其对某些科学原理是如何定义、如何解释的，并以此为突破口抽象概括出生词词义。也可以通过上下文来猜测某个陌生词语的语意。或者找出某个词语在文章中的同义词。要注意破折号、同位语从句、定语从句、插入语等具有解释、说明作用的语言成分。 【示例】 Small as the dictionary is, it means a lot to China. The dictionary was given the name Xinhua by the chief editor Wei Jiangong, and it carried the hope of a country reborn. In 1949, around 80% of China’s population wasn’t able to get education. It was Xinhua Dictionary that had reduced the number to 52% by 1964. To make it easier for illiterate people to understand, the earliest copies had many pictures. Thanks to Xinhua Dictionary, many Chinese got new chances in their life. Mo Yan, the 69-year-old Nobel Laureate, once mentioned the dictionary in his speech. He said that he was lucky to have a copy of the dictionary after dropping out from school. He learned most of Chinese characters from it, and that helped him write novels and enter a college later. 2．What does the underlined phrase “illiterate people” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．People who are bad at maths. B．People who can’t draw or sing. C．People who are too old to see. D．People who can’t read or write. 【答案】 2．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了新华字典自问世以来一直是中国各地学校的必备书籍，它让不会读写的人识字，它还记录了中国语言和社会的发展。 2．词义猜测题。根据“In 1949, around 80% of China’s population wasn’t able to get education (教育). It was Xinhua Dictionary that had reduced the number to 52% by 1964.”可知，1949年，中国约80%的人口无法接受教育，到1964年《新华字典》将这一数字减少到52%。“To make it easier for illiterate people to understand, the earliest copies had many pictures.”意为，为了让……更容易理解，最早的复制品有很多图片。所以illiterate people意为“不会读写的人”，也就是“文盲”。故选D。 【示例】 Rabbits can have a lot of babies in a short time. In this way, people in the past also saw the rabbit as a good sign. They believed having more children could bring them luck and happiness. So the Year of the Rabbit may bring you some good luck, too. 37．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Rabbits. B．Children. C．Western people. D．People in the past. 【答案】D 【导语】本文主要介绍了兔子在中西方文化中蕴含的意义。 【解析】代词指代题。根据“In this way, people in the past also saw the rabbit as a good sign. They believed having more children could bring them luck and happiness.”可知，这样，过去的人们也把兔子看作是一个好兆头。他们相信有更多的孩子会给他们带来好运和幸福。所以They指的是是过去的人们，故选D。 题型03 判断推理题 推理判断题是高考阅读理解试题中的重要题型之一, 包括判断和推理两个方面，属于主观题, 是阅读理解中层次较高的题目, 因此也是考生失分率较高的题型。需要在理解原文字面意义的基础上，通过对语篇逻辑关系的分析和细节的暗示, 做出一定的判断和推理, 从而得出文章的深层意义及隐含意义。 推断则是指通过对文章进行符合逻辑的综合分析，推出文章未直接陈述的言外之意。推断正确与否，很大程度上取决于是否能正确把握作者潜隐在字里行间的语气及观点。推理判断题主要有以下几种形式：细节推断题、文章的来源或读者对象推断题、写作意图推断题、观点态度题等。 这类题目常见的设问方式有： 1. What was the author’s attitude towards ...?  2. The passage is intended to ... 3. The author suggests that ... 4. The story implies that… 5. Which point of view may the author agree to? 6. From the passage we can conclude that... 7. The purpose of the passage is to...。 解决这类题型时，应该根据不同的推理判断方法解题。学生要在阅读理解整体语篇的基础上，把握文章的真正内涵。答案不可能在文章中直接找到，而且推理时我们务必要忠于原文，在文章中寻找并确定可推论的依据，准确理解文中的已知部分，切忌过度推测或无理由推测，要结合语境和常识推论出未知部分，把握作者的言外之意。 【示例】 Comfort Zone is a state of mind where there is the least stress. However, stepping into the learning zone can help to bring out the best in us. Here are the reasons. ▲ Challenging yourself can help you do at your best. Stepping out of one’s comfort zone is important to personal development. How can we expect to make ourselves better if we only stick to habit and routine (日常)? We should try something we might not succeed at. ▲ Taking risks is what helps us grow. As children, we were natural risk-takers. But as we get older and learn to fear failure (失败), we start trying fewer new things. We pay a heavy price for our fear of failure. There is no learning without some difficulty. ▲ Facing new challenges can help us grow better. Our comfort zones seem to become smaller as we get older, but if we can keep expanding (扩展) them, we’ll open ourselves up to a greater world as we grow. As we step into the learning zone, we will get more comfortable with the skills gradually and we’ll start to move into the comfort zone. A study found that learning new life skills can help our brain stay sharp (敏锐的) as we get older. However, don’t push yourself too far. Have you heard of “Yerkes-Dodson Law”? It means performance increases as stress grows, but only up to a point. If the level of stress becomes too high, performance will go down. When stress becomes too great for us to deal with, we step into the dangerous zone. 15．“Yerkes-Dodson Law” can be described by Graph (曲线图) ________. A． B． C． D． 【答案】 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，人的精神状态分为：舒适区，学习区和危险区，进入学习区可以帮助我们发挥出最好的一面。 15． 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It means performance increases as stress grows, but only up to a point. If the level of stress becomes too high, performance will go down.”可知，“耶克斯-道森定律”的意思是：压力越大，表现越好，但只是在一定程度上，如果压力太大，表现就会下降，结合选项可知，A项中的图可以描述“耶克斯-道森定律”。故选A。 【示例】 The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it. “The art is environmentally friendly, and it makes our city lives warmer and more colorful,” said Xia Xin, one of the knitting artists. 34．Why is the art environmentally friendly? A．Because the plane trees were beautifully dressed. B．Because the art made the city lives more colorful. C．Because the art made people feel the coming of spring. D．Because the sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials and will be recycled. 【答案】D 【导语】本文主要讲述了南京外国语学校学生设计了梧桐树的毛衣，为南京带来了更多的温暖。 34．细节理解题。根据“The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it.”可知，因为毛衣没有使用任何化学材料，将被回收利用。故选D。 题型04 主旨大意题 说明文常用文章大意判断题考查考生对通篇文意的理解。即对文章的主题或中心意思的概括和归纳。主要考查考生对文章的整体理解能力。命题形式常以This passage mainly talks about ____. What is the main idea of the passage?为设问方式。这种试题多以This passage mainly talks about …   答题时首先阅读题干，掌握问题的类型，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位，再将相关信息进行整合、甄别、分析、对比，有根有据地排除干扰项，选出正确答案。 【示例】 Do you ever wonder why you can go over a book again and again and still be lost when tested on what you read? It may be because you haven’t practiced remembering. Remembering is a useful way to help us learn. Some of us remember best by listening; some by re-reading; and others by using pictures and diagrams (图表). Schools try many of these different ways to help students “download” new information. ................................................... Our mind, just like our body, has to practice activities to become good at them. 53．What’s the text mainly about? A．What is a good way to test? B．What is a good way to practice? C．What is a good way to score well? D．What is a good way to remember things? 【答案】D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了如何才能让你的记忆力更好。 【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Do you ever wonder why you can go over a book again and again and still be lost when tested on what you read? It may be because you haven’t practiced remembering.”以及“Our mind, just like our body, has to practice activities to become good at them.”可知文章主要讲述了什么是记忆的好方法。故选D。 【示例】 Remember the delicious pizza that you created? For most of us, it takes a long time to learn how to make something tasty, but not for Remmi Smith. Still a teenager, she’s already creating fantastic dishes. She’s also becoming well known for her Italian salad dressing, which is delicious. And with her knowledge of social media (媒体), she’s making sure that everyone knows she’s here! Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA．She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes has recently come out. From the age of four, Remmi helped in the kitchen by preparing vegetables. By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family. Remmi began making videos for fun. Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them. That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously. She believes that when young people make their own food, they care more about what they eat. Remmi works with a company in the USA which shows her videos in school dining halls. About 3.5 million students watch her every day! Remmi believes that young people can create a healthy meal for their family which doesn’t cost a lot. Her delicious recipes include vegetable paella and strawberry kebabs. In fact, strawberries, which are Remmi’s favorite food, appear in other recipes, including strawberry sandwich! Her latest idea is a healthy-snack service. For a monthly subscription (订购), you receive snacks, which include fruit sticks and popcorn, and fun cooking activities that help you develop a healthy lifestyle. 12．Which is the best title for the text? A．An Expert of Social Media B．A Lover of Strawberry Dishes C．A Young Star of the Kitchen D．A Teenage Star of TV Shows 【答案】 12．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了雷米七岁时，就能为家人做全套的饭菜，现在她16岁，她已经出演了两个关于烹饪的节目，而且她的健康食谱书最近出版了。 12．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了雷米七岁时，就能为家人做全套的饭菜，现在她16岁，她已经出演了两个关于烹饪的节目，而且她的健康食谱书最近出版了。所以C选项“年轻的厨房之星”符合，故选C。 题型05 篇章结构题 对文章组织结构的考查主要考查两个层次：一是按段落的组织方法理解文章的结构，一是按写作方法（论证方法）理解文章的结构。文章根据体裁主要分为记叙文、说明文和议论文，不同体裁的文章的组织是不同的。这类题主要考查同学们在理解全文的基础上对文章所描述事件的发展顺序、所说明事物的结构层次或在论述观点过程中使用的论证方法进行推测、归纳和总结的能力。 1、按段落的组织方法理解文章的结构 这类题主要考查同学们在理解全文的基础上对文章所描述事件的发展顺序、所说明事物的结构层次或在论述观点过程中使用的论证方法进行推测、归纳和总结的能力。主要设题形式： Which of the following shows the organization/structure of the passage? How is the passage organized? Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? 2、按写作方法（论证方法）理解文章的结构 作者可能采用不同的写作手法来组织文章，通过①时间顺序：按时间先后说明某一事物的发展，或某一研究成果由过去至现在的发展情况；②空间顺序：根据方位和空间的顺序描写或说明；③通过举例：所列举的的事物用来佐证观点，通常可以是数据、事例等；④通过对比或类比：这类文章通常以对比各事物之间的共同点或差异为主题等等。 主要设题形式： The passage is mainly developed by_______. What is the right order of the steps in doing...? The second paragraph is developed by ... The author develops the passage mainly by…. How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph2? 【示例】 Have you ever been to the Dead Sea, one of the most famous natural wonders in the world? Have you ever considered why it is called Dead Sea? Does it hold life? Can people swim there? With all these questions in your mind, let’s know something about it! The Dead Sea is actually a lake in the Middle East. At four hundred meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on Earth. It lies between the borders of Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank. It’s about 80 kilometers long, 11 kilometers wide at its widest point, and 377 meters deep at its deepest. The lake is surrounded by hot, dry desert on all sides. Since it’s in a hot desert, water evaporates (蒸发) faster than the lake is refilled. And the area is lower than all the land around, the water can never flow back out, it can only evaporate. And that’s what happens-water continually evaporates. In fact, so much water is evaporating from the Dead Sea, it often looks like there’s a cloud of fog hanging over the lake. Anyway, as the water evaporates, it leaves behind the salt and minerals (矿物质). The water in the Dead Sea is almost six times saltier than ocean water! Because the Dead Sea is so salty, almost nothing can live there, except for bacteria and one type of algae. Any fish or freshwater animal that gets washed into the lake dies almost immediately. And the shores are covered in thick salt crystals (结晶), so animals can’t even live near the lake either. That’s why it’s called Dead Sea. Since it’s so salty, why do people go there to cover themselves from head to toe with its mud? Actually, those minerals are supposed to be really good for your skin. No wonder lots of spas and health resorts have been built in the area. Though the water in the Dead Sea is so salty, it is totally safe for people. You can even go swimming there if you want, although it’s pretty hard to swim because all that salt makes it much easier to float! It’s really unbelievable. Want to know more about it? Just explore it yourself! 9．Why does the writer use four questions in the beginning? A．To interest readers in natural wonders. B．To lead into the topic of the Dead Sea. C．To introduce the popularity of the Dead Sea. D．To express worries about freshwater animals. 10．What can you learn about the Dead Sea from the passage? A．It’s near the Middle East. B．It’s far from the desert. C．It’s 80 kilometers wide. D．It’s the lowest point on land. 11．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．How the Dead Sea is formed. B．How the Dead Sea gets so salty. C．Why fish can’t live in the Dead Sea. D．Why the Dead Sea is like a cloud of fog. 12．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 12．C 【导语】本文介绍了死海。 12．篇章结构题。第一段引出主题；第二三四五段介绍死海；第六段总结。故选C。 【示例】 Where is the world’s best high-speed rail system? In China! High-speed railway, which has developed quickly in recent years, has become a famous name card of China. In the past ten years, China’s high-speed rail network (高速铁路网) has grown from under 10, 000 kilometers to over 40, 000 kilometers, making it the world’s longest high-speed rail network, long enough to circle the entire equator (整个赤道). From the old-style green trains to the Fuxing high-speed trains, China’s high-speed railways have developed quickly and brought us closer to our hometown villages. In 2016, the Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway opened to traffic. The distances between nearly 340 traditional villages and high-speed railway stations have been reduced to less than one hour, while most of them were more than three hours away from the stations before the railway opened. With China’s high-speed trains becoming faster and faster, people can save more travel time. For example, you can leave from Beijing in the morning to take part in a meeting in Shanghai at noon. Then, you can arrive at Hangzhou in the afternoon, enjoying the beauty of the West Lake. In the evening, you can return to Beijing safely. China’s high-speed railway has already gone to the world. In 2014, An-Yi high-speed rail, the first high-speed railway built by Chinese companies overseas (在海外), was finished and opened to traffic. In 2023, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, jointly built by China and Indonesia, can cut travel time between the two cities from more than 3 hours to 40 minutes. China’s high-speed railways cross rivers and mountains, connect home and abroad, and see the changes over time. From nothing, we are a leader in this industry now. As a name card of China, China’s high-speed railway has amazed the world! 30．What is the best structure (结构) for the text? A． B． C． D． 【答案】B 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国高速铁路的发展。 【解析】篇章结构题。文章第一段介绍中国高速铁路近年来发展迅速，已成为中国著名的名片，是点明主题；第二段到第五段分别讲述了中国高速铁路的发展情况；最后一段再次点明主题，强调中国高速铁路的发展迅速。选项B图片符合。故选B。 （一）、阅读理解记叙文 （2025·江苏镇江·中考真题） One day, my friend Mareya called. “Nora, I will travel to Hawaii. There will be beaches, sandcastles…” she said. Her words made me have a strange feeling. I was happy for her but envied her a little. “Oh, well,” I thought, “I will have a hiking trip with Olivia. That will also be very interesting.” Later that day, I learnt Olivia would visit her uncle’s new beach house. So we had to put off our hiking trip. “I’m really sorry. But you understand, right?” she said. “Oh, sure,” I said. I tried to push the corners of my mouth into a smile, but inside, my heart was sinking. At that time, I saw Mrs. Daisy in her garden. I offered to help her water the flowers in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings. Watering the flowers made me feel good but I still couldn’t stop wishing I could also be on holiday with my friends. “Be careful!” Mrs. Daisy said. “That is a harmful plant. I’ll get it out of here.” Suddenly, I realized what I was watering. Mrs. Daisy was aware of my bad mood, smiled at me and said, “Dear Nora, plants or feelings, we should watch what we’re watering, right? If we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that’s what we have. But if we try to nourish the beautiful flowers or good feelings, then that’s what we get.” “I guess that makes sense,” I said, “but I fail to tell my mind to stop being sad.” “Just let yourself feel all of your feelings,” she said, “but after a while, you can try feeding your mind with happier thoughts. Talk to a friend, go for a run or just enjoy the beauty of a flower.” I thought Mrs. Daisy’s advice was worth trying. So I called Olivia at once. After sharing my feelings with her, I cheered up again and moreover we both agreed to have our hiking trip after she came back. —Adapted from the story by Lissa Rovetch 1．How did Nora feel when she knew about two friends’ plans? A．She got excited. B．She became curious. C．She felt a little blue. D．She was very angry. 2．Why did Nora offer to help Mrs. Daisy water the flowers? A．Because Mrs. Daisy needed Nora’s help. B．Because Mrs. Daisy invited Nora to enjoy flowers. C．Because Nora hoped to ask Mrs. Daisy for advice. D．Because Nora wanted to forget unpleasant feelings. 3．What does the underlined word “nourish” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．Put something away. B．Leave something alone. C．Help something grow. D．Make something disappear. 4．What does the writer really want to tell readers? A．Watering flowers to change moods. B．Helping old people to gain wisdom. C．Ways of getting along well with friends. D．Dealing with our feelings in a proper way. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了 Nora 因朋友的假期计划与自己的安排冲突而心情低落，通过帮 Daisy 夫人浇花并得到她的开导，最终学会以恰当方式处理情绪的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“I tried to push the corners of my mouth into a smile, but inside, my heart was sinking.”以及“but I still couldn’t stop wishing I could also be on holiday with my friends.”可知，当 Nora 得知两位朋友的计划后，心里有些难过、低落。“blue”有“忧郁的；难过的”之意，所以她感觉有点沮丧。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I offered to help her water the flowers in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings.”可知，Nora 主动帮 Daisy 夫人浇花是因为她想忘记不愉快的情绪。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“If we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that’s what we have. But if we try to nourish the beautiful flowers or good feelings, then that’s what we get.”结合语境，此处是说如果我们“滋养”有害的植物或坏情绪，那我们拥有的就是这些；如果滋养美丽的花或好情绪，得到的就是美好事物。所以“nourish”意为“帮助……生长；滋养”，与“Help something grow”意思相近。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过 Nora 的经历，传达了要以恰当的方式处理自己的情绪（如允许自己感受情绪，之后用更快乐的想法滋养心灵）这一主旨。所以作者真正想告诉读者的是要恰当地处理我们的情绪。故选D。 （二）、阅读理解应用文 （2025·江苏无锡·中考真题） Short texts can be seen everywhere. They are short but provide useful information. Read the short texts below and answer questions. 5．What does Jim want to do? A．To take Tom home for dinner. B．To practice volleyball with Tom. C．To ask Tom to help with his homework. D．To play volleyball with Tom after dinner. 6．What can we learn from the notice? Photography ClubIf you’d like to borrow cameras for the project, Friday is the last day you can do this. A．The club will not be open this Friday. B．Students can borrow cameras by Friday. C．The club will start the project this Friday. D．Students must finish the project by Friday. 7．What can we learn about the school café? School CaféMonday & Tuesday next week-kitchen under repair—no hot food Sandwiches only A．It will be closed for two days next week. B．It will start to repair the kitchen on Monday. C．It will allow students to bring sandwiches only. D．It will not provide hot food for part of next week. 【答案】5．A 6．B 7．D 【导语】本文是三段应用文。 第一段是短信，主要讲述了吉姆想带汤姆回家吃晚餐； 第二段是通知，主要告知学生们借用相机的截止日期； 第三段是餐厅公告，主要说明了下周 厨房维修期间不提供热食，只提供三明治。 5．细节理解题。根据手机短信内容“Can he join us for dinner afterwards? He’s helped me with my homework.”可知，吉姆想带汤姆回家吃晚餐。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“If you’d like to borrow cameras for the project, Friday is the last day you can do this.”可知，学生可以在周五之前借相机。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据“Monday & Tuesday next week-kitchen under repair—so hot food Sandwiches only”可知，学校咖啡馆在下周的部分时间不提供热食。故选D。 （三）、阅读理解说明文 （2025·江苏常州·中考真题） For those whose hearts often go off beat, pacemakers (心脏起搏器) are life savers. By providing a small electrical support at the right moment, they can keep a heart working properly. Their main problem is that they use batteries. Even the best of them will run out of energy, and changing the batteries requires operations. Since operations are usually best avoided, the search has been on for long-lasting batteries. Different choices have been explored for a long time. Today, pacemakers with lithium (锂) batteries last between 5 and 15 years. Zhang Hao, from Shanghai Second Military Medical University, and Yang Bin, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, tried a way to refill a pacemaker’s battery with electricity (电) by getting energy from inside the body. They report in the magazine ACS Nano that they have also used the heart muscle (肌肉) itself to work. Earlier efforts by other scientists to use heart muscle power to run pacemakers depend on piezoelectric materials (压电材料). These materials can be connected to a beating heart and produce electricity when they are slightly deformed (弯曲). This has worked, but not well enough: the output has rarely been over 5 microwatts (微瓦), while most pacemakers require at least ten. Dr Zhang and Dr Yang believed that they could improve matters by making their piezoelectric materials more dramatically deformed, and then produce 15 microwatts, because the more deformed, the more electricity will be produced. They put their idea to the test in a 50kg pig. It made enough electricity for the pacemaker to work as expected. Whether such an idea will pass human tests remains to be seen. But if it does, the days of pacemakers that need battery changes through operations may not last long. 8．According to the first two paragraphs, what is a problem with pacemakers? A．They often go off beat. B．Their energy can be used up. C．Operations often influence them. D．They sometimes do harm to hearts. 9．From this passage, what do we know about piezoelectric materials? A．They can be used to produce electricity. B．They can deform the heart to make it beat faster. C．They were first used by Zhang Hao and Yang Bin. D．They were proved to produce 15 microwatts in human tests. 10．What does the word “dramatically” in the 4th paragraph most probably mean? A．Comfortably. B．Safely. C．Greatly. D．Rapidly. 11．What is the best title for this article? A．No Need to Use Pacemakers B．The Problem with Piezoelectric Materials C．The Contribution of Chinese Scientists to Heart Operations D．Chinese Scientists Found a New Way to Improve Pacemakers 【答案】8．B 9．A 10．C 11．D 【导语】本文主要介绍中国科学家发现了一种改进心脏起搏器的新方法。 8．细节理解题。根据“Their main problem is that they use batteries. Even the best of them will run out of energy, and changing the batteries requires operations.”可知，心脏起搏器的问题是电池会耗尽电量，故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据“These materials can be connected to a beating heart and produce electricity when they are slightly deformed (弯曲).”可知，这些材料在轻微弯曲时，能够与跳动的心脏相连并产生电能，所以压电材料可以被用来发电。故选A。 10．词句猜测题。根据“because the more deformed, the more electricity will be produced”可知，因为变形程度越大，产生的电量就越多；可推测出“dramatically”意为“显著地”，与“greatly”意思相近。故选C。 11．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍中国科学家发现了一种改进心脏起搏器的新方法，D选项为最佳标题。故选D。 一、应用文 （2026·江苏南通·一模） Youth Football Academy Youth Football Academy will offer football courses for children aged 5 to 15 during the holidays in June and December, 2025. It’s a great opportunity for children to improve their football skills. Children will learn ●dribbling skills ●ball control ●teamwork Pay before June and enjoy a 20% discount. * Choose a session (一段时间) from either Saturday or Sunday. Age: 5 to 8                                                Saturday: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Age: 9 to 12                                               Saturday: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Age: 13 to 15                                          Saturday: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. *Venue (场所): International Sports Center. *Coaches are qualified and experienced to teach young children. * Course Fees: from 600 yuan to 1,800 yuan. **There is also a lucky draw for the first 20 participants (参与者) who sign up. Prizes include footballs, football jerseys (球衣) and football shoes. **Visit our website for more information about the available courses, dates and course fees. *Website: https:// www.socceracademy.com *Call Neil Tan at 63646474 to register (登记). 1．The holiday football program is organized by ________. A．Neil Tan B．International Sports Center C．qualified and experienced coaches D．Youth Football Academy 2．What are the lucky draw prizes? A．Some snacks. B．Notebooks and dictionaries. C．Cash prizes from 600 yuan to 1,800 yuan. D．Footballs, football jerseys and football shoes. 3．If Ray is ten years old and he has chosen the session on Sunday, what time does his course start? A．At 2 p.m. B．At 4 p.m. C．At 5 p.m. D．At 6 p.m. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了青年足球学院在2025年6月和12月假期为5—15岁孩子开设的足球课程，包括学习内容、上课时间、年龄分段、优惠、奖品、地点、费用、报名方式等信息，旨在吸引家长为孩子报名。 1．细节理解题。根据文章开头第一句“Youth Football Academy will offer football courses...”可知，该假期项目是由“Youth Football Academy”组织的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“There is also a lucky draw... Prizes include footballs, football jerseys and football shoes.”可知，奖品包括足球、球衣和足球鞋。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Age: 9 to 12 | Sunday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.”可知，10岁的Ray属于9—12岁年龄段，周日课程开始时间是下午5点。故选C。 二、记叙文 （2026·江苏宿迁·一模） The year 2025 was special for China’s world of maths. It’s all because of one great woman—Wang Hong. Wang was born in 1991 in Guilin. Her parents were both middle school teachers. She showed an unusual talent for maths at an early age. When she was just five years old, she already finished first-grade maths and went to second grade directly. Some people think talent makes life easy. But Wang’s path was far from smooth. In middle school, her grades were not good at first—she was not in the top 100. But she didn’t give up. With great passion for maths, she worked harder, and later became one of the top ten students in her grade. At the age of sixteen, she entered Peking University and learned more about maths. In 2011, Wang went to France to study. “I felt a little lost at that time,” the girl said. “I gave up on maths and studied architecture (建筑学) for six months. Then I remembered how hard I had learned maths before. I only doubted myself because my classmates were all very smart. ” Wang became confident again and returned to maths. She studied even harder and got her PhD at MIT (美国麻省理工学院). This past February, Wang did something really amazing. She solved a century-old maths problem—the Kakeya conjecture (卡凯亚猜想). Mathematicians (数学家) all over the world were so surprised and excited! Now, Wang is a professor at two great universities. With talent, hard work, and passion, Wang Hong is living a future bigger than her dreams. 4．According to the first two paragraphs, what did Wang Hong do at the age of five? A．She taught herself English. B．She finished first-grade maths. C．She became one of the top 10 students. D．She was interested in music and art. 5．What does the underlined word “passion” mean in Paragraph 3? A．A strong feeling of love B．A short-term interest C．A feeling of being tired D．A sudden thought or idea 6．What surprised mathematicians all over the world in 2025? A．Wang Hong worked hard and got her PhD at MIT. B．Wang Hong solved a century-old maths problem. C．Wang Hong entered Peking University at sixteen. D．Wang Hong became a professor at universities. 7．What can we learn from the passage? A．Only smart people have the ability to study maths. B．It is best to give up when things become difficult. C．Talent, hard work and passion make people great. D．It is important to begin studying at an early age. 【答案】4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了数学家王红凭借天赋、努力和对数学的热爱，克服求学路上的困难，最终解决百年数学难题卡凯亚猜想的励志故事。 4．根据第二段最后一句“When she was just five years old, she already finished first-grade maths and went to second grade directly.”可知，王红五岁时就学完了一年级的数学课程。 5．根据第三段第五句“With great passion for maths, she worked harder, and later became one of the top ten students in her grade.”可知，这份情感让她更加努力学习数学并取得进步，由此可知passion的意思是“强烈的热爱”。 6．根据第一段第一句“The year 2025 was special for China’s world of maths.”和第五段第二句“She solved a century-old maths problem—the Kakeya conjecture.”以及第三句“Mathematicians all over the world were so surprised and excited!”可知，2025年王红解决了百年数学难题，让全世界的数学家感到震惊。 7．根据最后一段“With talent, hard work, and passion, Wang Hong is living a future bigger than her dreams.”以及全文王红的经历可知，天赋、努力和热爱能让人变得优秀。 三、说明文 （2026·江苏常州·一模） Whether you’re looking for a job, a house, or a romantic partner, there’s an app for that. But as people increasingly turn to digital platforms in search of opportunity, Danicla Saban, an associate professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business, says it’s time to take a critical look at the role of algorithms (算法). She explores how properly designed algorithms can improve the fairness and effectiveness of matching processes. Saban has focused much of her research on what she calls “matching markets,” and she’s been particularly fascinated by online dating. In one study, she and several coauthors partnered with a major U.S. dating platform to explore how updates to the app’s algorithm could improve outcomes for romantic hopefuls looking to spark new connections. Analyzing data from the app, Saban developed a model that not only prioritized potential matches based on a user’s preferences but also took into account the likelihood that the person on the other side of the potential match would be interested. “I not only want to show you people that you will like, I also want to show you people that will like you back,” Saban notes. Factoring in users’ history, activity levels, and this two-sided approach to preference led to a substantial increase in matches during field experiments in Texas. “Our algorithm increased the number of matches by 27% in Houston and by over 37% in Austin,” Saban says. Similarly, when working with the volunteer matching platform Volunteer Match, Saban identified an imbalance in how volunteer opportunities were being distributed. Some organizations were receiving an overwhelming number of sign-ups, sometimes even more than they needed, while others struggled to attract any volunteers at all. By adjusting the search algorithm to consider the number of volunteers an organization needs and has already received. Saban and her team were able to ensure a more reasonable distribution of volunteers across opportunities. The technical details of algorithms may be complicated, but our commitment to fairness and equity doesn’t have to be. If we want algorithms to work for good, we need to make conscious choices about how we design them. 8．How do people search for opportunities nowadays? A．By learning algorithms. B．By making use of online tools. C．By developing critical thinking. D．By analyzing the matching processes. 9．What do we know about the model Saban developed for the dating app? A．It has attracted more users to the app. B．It makes a user’s preferences a top priority. C．It focuses on two-sided preference matching. D．It presents more potential matches to the users. 10．On what basis did Saban adjust the algorithm of Volunteer Match? A．The preferences of the volunteers. B．The popularity of the organizations. C．A match between volunteer and organization types. D．A balance between the demand and supply of volunteers. 11．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Power of Digital Matchmaking B．A New Era of Opportunity Searching C．Designing Algorithms for Better Matches D．Volunteering Better with Equal Distribution 【答案】8．B 9．C 10．D 11．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了斯坦福大学商学院的Danicla Saban教授研究如何通过合理设计算法提升各类匹配市场的公平性和有效性。 8．文章第一段第二句“as people increasingly turn to digital platforms in search of opportunity”指出，如今人们越来越多地借助数字平台寻找机会，数字平台属于在线工具的范畴。 9．文章第三段第一句“Saban developed a model that not only prioritized potential matches based on a user’s preferences but also took into account the likelihood that the person on the other side of the potential match would be interested”、第三句“Factoring in users’ history, activity levels, and this two-sided approach to preference led to a substantial increase in matches during field experiments in Texas”指出，Saban为约会应用开发的模型不仅会根据用户的偏好筛选潜在匹配对象，还会考虑对方对该用户感兴趣的可能性，采用了双向偏好匹配的方式。 10．文章第四段第二句“Some organizations were receiving an overwhelming number of sign-ups, sometimes even more than they needed, while others struggled to attract any volunteers at all”、第三句“By adjusting the search algorithm to consider the number of volunteers an organization needs and has already received, Saban and her team were able to ensure a more reasonable distribution of volunteers across opportunities”指出，Saban是根据各个机构对志愿者的需求数量和已招募到的志愿者数量，也就是志愿者的供需平衡来调整Volunteer Match的算法的。 11．文章第一段最后一句“She explores how properly designed algorithms can improve the fairness and effectiveness of matching processes”、最后一段最后一句“If we want algorithms to work for good, we need to make conscious choices about how we design them”指出，文章核心围绕合理设计算法以提升匹配的效果和公平性展开，还通过两个实际案例验证了优化算法的作用，因此“为更好的匹配设计算法”是适合的文章标题。 一、阅读理解应用文 English Learning Program English Speech & Drama (戏剧) Program By taking the courses here, students will not only improve their speaking but also learn how to plan their studies in the future. This will help them develop good learning habits. Time From Sept. to Nov. For kids aged 10 to 15: 2:30 pm—4:30 pm Five days a week (Monday to Friday) Activities ☆Creative writing ☆Speech competitions ☆Conversations through videos ☆A visit to McDonald’s/KFC The program will help kids develop their abilities in acting, self-expression, story-telling and public speaking. It helps kids discover their creative side and practice social and thinking skills. Time From Oct. to Dec. For kids aged 3 to 6: Saturday, 2 pm—3:30 pm For kids aged 7 to 12: Sunday, 3 pm—4:30 pm Activities ☆Role-playing ☆The drama performance ☆Expression & Movement 1．By joining in the English Learning Program, children can ________. A．learn how to tell stories B．know how to learn wisely C．develop acting skills D．improve thinking skills 2．Who can join in the English Learning Program? A．Three-year-old Amy. B．Six-year-old Alice. C．Fourteen-year-old Jack. D．Nine-year-old Mike. 3．How often does an 8-year-old boy in the English Speech & Drama Program have a class? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three days a week. D．Four days a week. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了两个英语课程项目，分别是“English Learning Program”和“English Speech & Drama Program”，详细说明了每个项目的适用对象、时间安排和活动内容等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“English Learning Program”部分中“By taking the courses here, students will not only improve their speaking but also learn how to plan their studies in the future. This will help them develop good learning habits.”可知，通过参加这个英语学习项目，学生们不仅能提高口语，还能学会如何规划未来的学习，这将帮助他们养成良好的学习习惯，也就是知道如何明智地学习。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“English Learning Program”部分中“For kids aged 10 to 15: 2:30 pm—4:30 pm”可知，这个英语学习项目适合10到15岁的孩子。C选项“十四岁的杰克”在这个年龄范围内。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“English Speech & Drama Program”部分中“For kids aged 7 to 12: Sunday, 3 pm—4:30 pm”可知，7到12岁的孩子在“English Speech & Drama Program”中每周日上课，也就是一周上一次课。所以一个8岁的男孩在这个项目中一周上一次课。故选A。 Here is an introduction to the 2025 Sunshine Town Marathon. Let’s take a look at the relevant (相关的) information about this exciting event. SUNSHINE TOWN MARATHONⅠ. Basic information about race (the 2025 Sunshine Town Marathon 2025阳光镇马拉松) (1) Race date and departure (出发) time: 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, 28 December 2025 (2) Events: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) Ⅱ. Entry-related information (1) Time of entry (报名): 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 20 November 2025—18:00 on Thursday, 27 November 2025 (2) Time for publicizing the lot-drawing (抽签) results: Sunday, 7 December 2025 (3) Time of payment: Monday, 8 December 2025—Friday, 12 December 2025 (4) Entry fee Race Fee Marathon RMB 150 yuan Half Marathon RMB 100 yuan 4．When will the Sunshine Town Marathon start? A．On Sunday, 28 December 2025. B．On Thursday, 27 November 2025. C．On Thursday, 20 November 2025. D．On Friday, 12 December 2025. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The entry fee for Marathon is RMB 100 yuan. B．The payment time starts on Sunday, 7 December 2025. C．The lot-drawing results are publicized on 27 November 2025. D．The entry time ends at 18:00 on Thursday, 27 November 2025. 6．If Jack joins in the half marathon and his father joins in marathon, the cost will be ________. A．150 yuan B．250 yuan C．200 yuan D．300 yuan 【答案】4．A 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年阳光镇马拉松比赛的基本信息和报名相关事项。 4．细节理解题。根据“Race date and departure (出发) time:7:30 a.m. on Sunday, 28 December 2025”可知，阳光镇马拉松比赛于2025年12月28日星期日上午7:30开始。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Time of entry (报名):10:00 a.m. on Thursday,20 November 2025—18:00 p.m. on Thursday, 27 November 2025”可知，报名时间为2025年11月20日星期四上午10:00至2025年11月27日星期四下午18:00，即报名截止时间为2025年11月27日星期四下午18:00，D选项表述正确。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据“Marathon RMB 150 yuan；Half Marathon RMB 100 yuan”可知，马拉松报名费150元，半程马拉松报名费100元，如果杰克参加半程马拉松，他的父亲参加马拉松，费用将是100+150=250元。故选B。     Tips for being a super organized student posted two hours ago by Amy   I have always admired students who hand in their homework on time and never forget to do it. Me, on the other hand, … OK, I admit. I am terrible at getting myself organized.    But lately, I have started to keep a small study diary. I write down everything I need to do and when it needs to be done by. Then I write a reminder a few days before the date just in case. It’s helping.     So, I am wondering, what are your tips for getting organized? Post a comment (评论) below. I hope we can all share some tips to teach us all better study skills.     Comments:     Hanna    Good question, Amy. I always spend about 5 minutes at the end of the day tidying up the desktop of my computer. I delete things I don’t need anymore and put everything into the correct folder (文件夹).     Amy    Nice tip, Hanna. I think it’s a good idea to do a little bit tidying up every day. Then it will become a habit and your desktop is always organized.    Lou    Hi, Amy. My tip is to have a noticeboard in the bedroom. I’ve got one. It’s a whiteboard. I use board pens to write reminders and I make sure I can look at it every day. The best part is when I remove something from the board!     Amy     Great tip, Lou. I’ve got a cork board (软木板) with pins. I use it the same way. 7．Why does Amy post the message online? A．To ask for comments on her study diary. B．To show off her skills at using the diary. C．To chat with Hanna and Lou to kill time. D．To look for some tips for improving study skills. 8．What does Lou mean by saying the underlined sentence? A．She is proud to keep the whiteboard clean. B．She thinks removing things is easier than writing. C．She feels happy after finishing the task written on board. D．She likes decorating the board by adding and removing things. 9．From the text, we know that _________ A．Lou is very good at managing her studies. B．Hanna always keeps her computer desktop tidy. C．Amy disagrees with Hanna’s and Lou’s opinions. D．Hanna suggests that Amy should use a noticeboard. 【答案】7．D 8．C 9．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了艾米如何通过写学习日记来提高自己的组织能力，并询问关于如何更好地组织学习的建议，下面是两个人的评论。 7．细节理解题。根据“So, I am wondering, what are your tips for getting organized? Post a comment (评论) below. I hope we can all share some tips to teach us all better study skills.”可知，艾米把这条信息发布到网上是为了寻找一些提高学习技能的技巧。故选D。 8．词句猜测题。根据“The best part is when I remove something from the board!”可知，她认为最佳的时刻是当她从板上抹去完成的任务时，所以完成写在板上的任务后，她应该感到很高兴。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据“I always spend about 5 minutes at the end of the day tidying up the desktop of my computer.”可知，汉娜总是保持电脑桌面整洁。故选B。 We’re always interested in our readers and we love asking you questions. This time, we wanted to know about your future career and how you feel about it. Thank you to everyone who took part in our survey—more than 550 of you. Most of you are in the UK, but we also had replies from readers in Bermuda, China, France, Greece, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Singapore and the US. Three quarters of you knew what job you’d like to do, although that changed in the different age groups. Younger readers had a fixed goal, but by the age of 14,44% of readers weren’t sure. Your replies are very useful because they help us to decide what to cover in the magazine. A whopping 88% said yes when we asked whether you’d like to learn about different jobs in The Week Junior. We will be looking at how to do that over the next few months. There’s an expression, “You have to see it to be it”, so we asked if you know someone who does your dream job. Just over a quarter of you said yes. That still leaves 72% who are taking their inspiration from somewhere else. Here’s what else you told us... True to your values We wanted to know about your priorities when you imagined your dream job. Here’s what you picked out from the list we offered. Money matters Getting paid for your work is important—but we asked just how important. We asked you if you would do an unenjoyable job if it paid a lot of money. Overall, only around one in 10 of you said yes—although that increased depending on age. One in four readers aged 14 said they’d put up with doing something they didn’t really like. Be your own boss Some people like to work for companies; others prefer to work for themselves. Lots of you said you might like to start your own business—80% said you would at least think about it. What do you enjoy?     Even if you know exactly what job you want, it’s useful to consider which skills you like using. Age made a difference: 94% of readers aged 14 said solving problems was what they loved best. For younger readers, being creative was by far the most important. Here are the overall results, going from top priority to least important. Being outgoing Learning new things Helping others Solving problems Traveling Showing other people how to do things Meeting new people Being in charge Building or fixing things 10．Why are readers’ replies very useful? A．They let the magazine make money. B．They attract more readers to join. C．They make the magazine more popular. D．They help decide magazine content. 11．How many readers might accept an unenjoyable job for high pay? A．Almost 90%. B．Around 25%. C．About 10%. D．Nearly 44%. 12．According to the survey, which of the following is TRUE? A．All the readers think being creative is the most important one. B．Readers have different opinions about which skill is important. C．Eighty percent of the readers decide to start their own business. D．Most readers think making a lot of money is the most important. 【答案】10．D 11．C 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲述了《The Week Junior》杂志对来自多个国家的550多名读者开展了关于未来职业的调查，内容涉及读者的职业目标、工作优先级，调查结果对杂志后续内容选择具有重要参考价值。 10．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Your replies are very useful because they help us to decide what to cover in the magazine.”可知，你们的回复非常有用，因为它们能帮助我们决定杂志要刊登的内容。故选D。 11．细节理解题。根据表格“Money matters”部分“We asked you if you would do an unenjoyable job if it paid a lot of money. Overall, only around one in 10 of you said yes—although that increased depending on age.”可知，我们问你，如果报酬很高，你是否愿意做一份不愉快的工作。总体而言，你们中只有约十分之一的人给出了肯定回答，即约10%。故选C。 12．推理判断题。根据表格“What do you enjoy?”部分“Age made a difference: 94% of readers aged 14 said solving problems was what they loved best. For younger readers, being creative was by far the most important.”可知，年龄差异会产生影响：94%的14岁读者表示解决问题是他们最喜欢的事情。而对于更年轻的读者来说，创造力是迄今为止最重要的。由此可推知，读者对重要技能的看法存在差异。故选B。 Hotel Reservation Guide for New York City The Empire State View Hotel ($350/night) Location: 853 5th Avenue, Manhattan Features: Luxury suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Empire State Building. Rooftop bar, 24-hour concierge service, and a Michelin-starred French restaurant. Includes free breakfast and high-speed Wi-Fi. Midtown Budget Inn ($180/night) Location: 42nd Street, Manhattan Features: Clean, basic rooms with shared bathrooms. Ideal for budget travelers, just a 5-minute walk from Times Square. Offers luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. No breakfast included. Greenwich Village Suites ($280/night) Location: 12 Washington Square South Features: Spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Perfect for long-term stays. Close to NYU and Washington Square Park. Includes free laundry facilities and bike rentals. Brooklyn Bridge Hotel ($220/night) Location: 1 Main Street, Brooklyn Features: Modern rooms with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Free shuttle service to Manhattan (every 30 minutes). Rooftop terrace and fitness center. Breakfast is available for an additional $15 per person. 13．Which hotel offers the best view of the Empire State Building? A．The Empire State View Hotel B．Midtown Budget Inn C．Greenwich Village Suites D．Brooklyn Bridge Hotel 14．If a traveler prefers a quiet neighborhood and access to nature, which hotel is most suitable? A．The Empire State View Hotel B．Midtown Budget Inn C．Greenwich Village Suites D．Brooklyn Bridge Hotel 15．The passage is probably taken from a ________. A．fashion magazine B．travel guidebook C．business report D．science journal 【答案】13．A 14．C 15．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了四家不同特点的酒店，包括其位置和特色等信息。 13．细节理解题。根据“Luxury suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Empire State Building.”可知，The Empire State View Hotel有能俯瞰帝国大厦全景的豪华套房，即能提供欣赏帝国大厦的最佳视野。故选A。 14．细节理解题。根据“Greenwich Village Suites”中“Close to NYU and Washington Square Park.”可知，Greenwich Village Suites靠近纽约大学和华盛顿广场公园，对于喜欢安静社区和接近自然的旅行者来说很合适。故选C。 15．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了四家不同特点的酒店，包括位置、特色等信息，所以最有可能来自旅游指南。故选B。 二、阅读理解记叙文 In a small village, a very sick girl, Maggie, was found by the roadside. The villagers felt pity for the poor child. “Take her to the poorhouse,” a villager suggested. “The poorhouse is a sad place for a sick and helpless child,” answered another. They discussed for a while but still no one seemed willing to take her. Finally, Joe Thompson, a kind man, couldn’t leave Maggie behind. He carried her home gently. As he got home, Jane, his childless, ill-tempered (易怒的) wife, angrily questioned, “What did you bring her here for?” “She is too weak to walk,” replied Joe. “I will carry her to the poorhouse tomorrow and the guardians (管理人) there must be seen first.” “Why not get the whole thing off your hands tonight?” “Keep this poor child for a single night, please,” begged Joe, voice shaking, tears hidden. Jane didn’t answer, but a soft feeling rose in her heart. “Treat her nicely,” said Joe. “Think of the loneliness, pain and sadness in her coming life.” Jane went quietly into the room where Maggie was. Joe didn’t follow. He noticed that Jane’s attitude (态度) had changed. She sat by Maggie’s bed, talking kindly to her. Maggie’s eyes were fixed upon Jane. The little girl’s expression was sad yet thankful. “What are you going to do with Maggie?” Jane asked after supper. “You knew she was to go to the poorhouse,” replied Joe. Jane looked strangely at Joe and her eyes dropped. Early the next morning, Jane said to Joe, “Let’s keep her a day or two longer. She is so weak and helpless.” Actually, Joe never saw the guardians at all. For within a week, Jane was so kind to Maggie that she would rather live in the poorhouse herself than send Maggie there. At the same time, Maggie brought happiness to their lives in return. Their home was filled with laughter and love. ——Adapted from An Angel in Disguise 1．Why did Joe Thompson decide to take Maggie home? A．Because the villagers forced him to do so. B．Because he planned to raise her in the beginning. C．Because he felt too sorry for her to leave her on the road. D．Because he wanted to show his wife how to care for a child. 2．What did Jane mean by saying the underlined sentence? A．She couldn’t wait to send little Maggie away. B．She was angry that Joe didn’t finish his work. C．She couldn’t believe Joe did nothing at home. D．She was mad that Joe took useless things home. 3．Which picture shows the change of Jane’s attitude towards Maggie? A． B． C． D． 4．What can we know about Jane from the story? A．She was always gentle and loving toward children. B．She seemed cold but actually she had a warm heart. C．She was smarter and more practical than her husband. D．She felt uncomfortable around people she didn’t know. 5．What would be the best title for the story? A．Maggie’s Suffering B．The Power of Happiness C．The Strength of Love D．The Regret of Joe Thompson 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了在一个小村庄里，一个病得很重的女孩Maggie被村民发现，村民们都不愿收留她，最后善良的Joe Thompson把她带回家，起初妻子Jane很生气，但后来态度转变，Maggie也给他们的生活带来了欢乐和爱的故事。 1．文中提到“Finally, Joe Thompson, a kind man, couldn’t leave Maggie behind. He carried her home gently”，说明Joe是因为太同情Maggie，不忍心把她留在路边，所以才决定带她回家。 2．文中划线句“What did you bring her here for?”是Jane看到Joe把Maggie带回家时生气地质问，结合前文村民都不愿收留Maggie以及Jane易怒的性格，可知她这句话的意思是她很生气Joe把Maggie带回来，迫不及待地想让Joe说明原因，言外之意是不想让Maggie留在这里，想把她送走。 3．文中提到“As he got home, Jane, his childless, ill - tempered (易怒的) wife, angrily questioned”以及“She sat by Maggie’s bed, talking kindly to her”，说明Jane一开始对Maggie态度不好，后来变得很友善，对应图A从下往上持续上升的趋势。 4．文中提到Jane一开始易怒，对Joe带Maggie回家很生气，但后来“She sat by Maggie’s bed, talking kindly to her”以及“For within a week, Jane was so kind to Maggie that she would rather live in the poorhouse herself than send Maggie there”，说明她看似冷漠，实则有一颗温暖的心。 5．故事主要讲述了Joe和Jane对Maggie的爱，以及Maggie给他们带来的爱，体现了爱的力量。 Jack Jackson was a normal boy who liked playing baseball with his friends. Not many people knew that his big brother was Ernie Jackson, the famous reporter for the Calgary Times. One Saturday, Ernie told Jack that he was investigating (调查) a very difficult case and that he was worried he couldn’t solve it. The case was about Modeline Mulrooney, the richest woman in Calgary. Her diamond ring was missing. “She thinks her swimming coach took it,” Ernie said. “However, he says he hasn’t stolen anything. I’m not sure who to believe.” “I’ll help you,” said Jack. “Let’s interview Mrs. Mulrooney together.” The brothers went to Mrs. Mulrooney’s home. Mrs. Mulrooney explained what happened. She said that she always put her ring on the coffee table before she swam in her pool. “The water in the pool isn’t good for my ring, and it also dries my skin,” she said. “I always put on hand cream and wear cotton gloves to bed.” “Where are the gloves now?” Jack asked. “I throw them away each morning,” she said, pointing to a rubbish bin. Jack rushed over to the bin. He searched through it and pulled out many gloves. Carefully, he felt each one, and then he smiled. “Your ring is right here,” said Jack. “The cream was slippery, so your ring came off with this glove. You only noticed it after swimming.” “You solved the case?” shouted Ernie. “You’re my hero!” said Mrs. Mulrooney. The next day, the headline of the Calgary Times read, “Young Reporter Discovers Missing Diamond!” Jack celebrated by playing baseball with his friends. However, he wondered if there were any more cases to solve. 6．Why did Mrs. Mulrooney take off her ring before swimming? A．She was afraid to lose her ring. B．The coach warned her not to wear it. C．She planned to put it with her gloves. D．The water might do harm to her ring. 7．What does “slippery” mean in this story? A．Dry and very hard to move. B．Heavy and thick, like the glue. C．Smooth and easy to fall off. D．Shiny and bright, like a diamond. 8．What’s the CORRECT order of the story? ① The woman went swimming as usual. ② Jack asked the woman about her daily habit. ③ Jack learned about the case from his brother. ④ The woman wore gloves before going to bed. A．①-④-②-③ B．③-②-①-④ C．①-④-③-② D．③-②-④-① 9．What’s the best title for the story? A．A Stolen Diamond Ring B．A Careful Clue Finder C．A Guilty Swimming Coach D．A Boy’s Lucky Discovery 【答案】6．D 7．C 8．C 9．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了普通男孩Jack帮助记者哥哥侦破钻石戒指失踪案的故事。通过细心观察和推理，Jack在垃圾桶中找到戒指，最终成为“小侦探”。 6．第五段Mrs. Mulrooney的原话“The water in the pool isn’t good for my ring”直接说明她取下戒指是因为泳池的水可能对戒指造成损害。 7．根据上下文，Mrs. Mulrooney游泳后会涂护手霜并戴手套睡觉，Jack在手套中找到了戒指，因此“slippery”在此处意为“光滑的，容易滑落的”。 8．根据故事脉络，发展顺序为：Mrs. Mulrooney像往常一样去游泳（①），游泳后她戴手套睡觉（④），Jack从哥哥那里得知案件（③），随后Jack开展调查询问她日常习惯（②）。这一顺序符合事件发生的自然逻辑：戒指是在游泳时滑落的，因此“去游泳”和“戴手套”这两个动作先发生；之后Jack才从哥哥那里听说案件，并上门调查询问细节。 9．全文围绕Jack通过细心观察并检查手套找到戒指展开，B项“细心的线索发现者”准确概括了故事核心。 Lin Yutang was a famous writer, translator and inventor. He shared different cultures through his stories and even made a machine for languages. He was truly a man of many talents. As a child, Lin loved reading and wanted to understand how the world worked, and that curiosity stayed with him all his life. He first studied in Shanghai, then went to Harvard University to further his studies. Later, he achieved his PhD (博士学位) in Germany. Lin learned about different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between the East and the West. Lin worked hard to share Chinese culture with the world. He became well-known for telling stories about Chinese life. In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers. He also wrote novels like Moment in Peking. These stories showed how Chinese people lived and stayed strong during wartime. Lin also helped create a Chinese-English dictionary, which made it easier for people to understand Chinese words. Besides, Lin introduced Western culture to China. In 1924, he created the Chinese word “幽默” from the English word “humor”. Lin believed that humor showed a kind, open, forward-looking and wise way of living. Lin’s creativity didn’t stop with writing and translation. He was also an inventor. Chinese characters (汉字) made typing a real challenge. Lin spent years designing a Chinese typewriter. In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. Teachers, publishers, and researchers all found it very useful. It also played an important role in language research. 10．What helped Lin Yutang become a cultural bridge? A．His success as a translator. B．His invention for languages. C．His international experiences. D．His interest in the world around him. 11．Why did Lin Yutang write books like My Country and My People? A．To teach foreigners Chinese. B．To record his wartime experiences. C．To describe Western life stories. D．To share how Chinese think and live. 12．Why did Lin create the Chinese word for “humor” in 1924? A．He believed life should be serious. B．He found humor made life hopeful. C．He hoped to write more funny stories. D．He wanted to be a language master. 13．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 4? A．The MingKwai typewriter. B．The Chinese-English dictionary. C．The idea of “humor” in China. D．The research on Chinese characters. 【答案】10．C 11．D 12．B 13．A 【导语】本文介绍了林语堂作为作家、翻译家和发明家的多重成就及其文化贡献。 10．第二段提到：“Lin learned about different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between the East and the West.”，说明他的国际学习经历使他成为东西方文化桥梁。 11．第三段提到：“In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers.”，说明他写这类书是为了向西方介绍中国人的思想和生活。 12．第三段提到：“Lin believed that humor showed a kind, open, forward-looking and wise way of living.”，说明他创造“幽默”一词是因为他认为幽默体现了一种善良、开放、有远见且智慧的生活态度。 13．第四段提到：“In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. Teachers, publishers, and researchers all found it very useful.”，因此“it”指代“MingKwai typewriter”。 Embroidery (刺绣) was often regarded as “women’s work” in the past. And it was not common for a boy to learn it. Therefore, Fu Jian’s parents didn’t want him to work in this industry at first. But Fu didn’t care. He believed he could do it well. Fu was born into an embroidery family in Yangzhou. His mother is a master craftswoman (女工匠) of Suzhou embroidery. Fu fell in love with this beautiful art when he was four years old. In his last year of high school, Fu set his life goal clearly. “Although many people know about this traditional art, I want to help them learn more about it.” he said. After graduating from college, Fu and his mother built a research center of Suzhou embroidery. Since then, he has invented many new stitches (针法). He has also trained many workers. Fu spends a lot of time on his works. Even so, he enjoys it. “I often work late until midnight, but I never feel tired. I think that’s because I’m doing what I love.” said the 37-year-old. Most recently, the artist “created” a piece of bronze ware (青铜器皿) on cloth. What gave him the idea to create this work? “Many bronzes can only be seen in museums. A work of embroidery, however, can be hung in one’s home or office. People can see it at any time,” said Fu. 14．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．His life goal. B．This traditional art. C．His high school. D．His embroidery family. 15．Which is the correct order of the following events about Fu Jian? a. He set his life goal to help people learn more about embroidery. b. He fell in love with embroidery. c. He created an embroidery work of bronze ware. d. He invented many new stitches. e. He and his mother built a research center. A．b-a-e-d-c B．b-a-e-c-d C．a-b-d-e-c D．a-b-c-e-d 16．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．He succeeded in embroidery mainly because of his mother’s influence. B．His works make this traditional art closer to the public. C．He found embroidery difficult and tiring at the beginning. D．He has become the most famous embroidery artist in China. 【答案】14．B 15．A 16．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了傅健作为一名男性，克服世俗偏见，投身于苏州刺绣这一传统技艺的故事。 14．第二段：“Although many people know about this traditional art, I want to help them learn more about it.”，说明此处指代的是前面提到的“this traditional art”（这种传统艺术，即苏绣）。 15．第二段：“Fu fell in love with this beautiful art when he was four years old.”，“In his last year of high school, Fu set his life goal clearly…I want to help them learn more about it”；第三段：“After graduating from college, Fu and his mother built a research center of Suzhou embroidery. Since then, he has invented many new stitches (针法).”；最后一段：“Most recently, the artist “created” a piece of bronze ware (青铜器皿) on cloth.”，表明正确顺序是：四岁时爱上刺绣—高中最后一年确立人生目标，想帮助人们更多了解刺绣—大学毕业后，与母亲建立了苏绣研究中心—建立研究中心后，发明了许多新针法-最近，创作了布面上的青铜器皿刺绣作品。 16．最后一段傅健的话：“Many bronzes can only be seen in museums. A work of embroidery, however, can be hung in one’s home or office. People can see it at any time.”，可推断他的作品让这门传统艺术能被大众随时看到，更贴近公众。 Long ago, Adana lived in a small village in Africa. Everyone in the village had jobs to do, and the villagers depended on one another. When Adana turned ten, her mother called for her. “Adana, it is time for you to take your place in the village. You shall be the water girl. Each morning we need you to go down to the spring, fill these buckets with water, and bring them back to the village before noon.” Adana felt proud of being given such an important job. She picked up the yoke (扁担) with the buckets, flung it over her back and walked to the spring. When she arrived, she took a drink and then filled the buckets with clean, cool water. Adana looked at the sun. It was nearly noon, and she knew the villagers were depending on her. She turned to a water girl from a nearby village and asked, “How long will it take to carry water back to my village?” The girl thoughtfully replied, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But, if you go fast, it will take you all day.” Adana listened and thought about what the girl had told her. She did not believe the girl and she climbed back up the bank and headed down to the path toward her village. Adana started off slowly but increased her speed with each step. Soon, she was slowly jogging back toward her village. Halfway home, she stopped to take a little sip of water. When she did, she saw that the buckets were only half full. Water had been sloshing (撒出) out along the path as she travelled. Disheartened (沮丧的), Adana turned back toward the spring. Once again. She filled the buckets with nice, clean water. Then, she walked slowly back toward the village. When she arrived, her little sister asked, “How long does it take to carry water back from the spring?” Adana smiled and said, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But if you go fast, it could take all day.” Adana’s little sister listened, but thought this was a strange thing to say. From that day forward, Adana walked quickly to the spring each morning. On her way home, she walked slowly and carefully. 17．How did Adana feel when her mother gave her the job? A．She was too afraid to walk to the spring on her own. B．She was worried about the time she spent on the job. C．She felt curious about what might happen on the way. D．She felt a strong sense of duty to take on the challenge. 18．In which order did the following events happen according to the story? ① Adana shared her new understanding of the job with her sister. ② Adana’s mother calls for her to take on a daily job for their village. ③ Adana received an important piece of advice from another water girl. ④ Adana found the water half gone and had to go back to restart her job A．②①④③ B．②③④① C．③②④① D．③④①② 19．Why did Adana’s little sister think her sister’s answer was strange? A．Because Adana usually ran very fast. B．Because the job is harder than she thought. C．Because it was the opposite of common sense. D．Because her sister had never been to the spring. 20．What can we learn from the story? A．Helping others is the key to a happy life B．The first method you try is usually the best one. C．Patience and care sometimes lead to better results. D．New duties are always challenging at the beginning. 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．C 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了非洲小女孩Adana被委任为村里的“取水女孩”后，在第一次取水途中因走得太快导致水洒出，不得不返回重新取水，最终领悟到“欲速则不达”的道理，并将这个经验分享给妹妹的故事。 17．第三段提到“Adana felt proud of being given such an important job.”，并且她知道村民们都指望着她，这说明她对这份职责有着强烈的使命感。 18．故事顺序如下：先是妈妈叫Adana去承担取水工作（②）；接着她在泉水边遇到另一个取水女孩，得到了重要的建议（③）；然后她尝试快走回家，却发现水洒了一半，不得不返回重新取水（④）；最后她把自己的新领悟告诉了妹妹（①）。正确顺序为②③④①。 19．最后一段Adana告诉妹妹“If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But if you go fast, it could take all day.”，这与常理“走得快就更省时”相反，因此妹妹觉得奇怪。 20．Adana通过亲身经历明白了，看似慢的走路方式反而能更快完成任务，而一味求快却导致水洒、返工，耗时更长。这个故事告诉我们耐心和谨慎有时能带来更好的结果。 三、阅读理解说明文 James Watson, who passed away on November 6, 2025, was a world-famous scientist known as the “Father of DNA”. He was born in 1928. His most famous achievement was discovering the double-helix structure (结构) of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953. This discovery was a huge step in the field of genetics. It was like unlocking the secret code of life, as DNA includes all the genetic information that makes each living thing different. People have known about DNA since 1869. But for a long time, nobody knew its structure. To find out, Watson worked with Francis Crick in the UK. They studied X-ray pictures of DNA taken by another scientist, Rosalind Franklin. This led them to find out that DNA has two strands (缕,股). These strands twist around each other into a double helix. Watson and Crick won the Nobel Prize in 1962. Watson’s work opened up new ways of understanding how genes are passed on from parents to children and how they affect our health and characteristics. After the discovery, he continued to work in genetics, making more contributions to the field. He also wrote many books to share his knowledge and ideas with the public. Later in life, Watson also related genes with race (种族), saying that black people are less intelligent than white people. He lost his job for this in 2007. Although Watson had some controversial (有争议的) views later, his scientific achievements cannot be ignored (忽略). His discovery changed the way we think about life and laid the base for modern genetic research. His story shows us the power of curiosity and hard work at scientific knowledge. 1．Why did James Watson win the Nobel Prize? A．He used X-rays to study DNA． B．He successfully took pictures of DNA． C．He discovered the structure of DNA． D．He found out that there is DNA． 2．What might DNA look like? A．B． C．D． 3．What does the underlined word “unlocking” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．keeping a secret B．finding the key C．making a lock D．hiding something important 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Genes have nothing to do with race. B．Watson’s scientific achievements are highly valuable. C．Watson’s controversial views had little effect on his career. D．Watson’s story shows that luck is the key to scientific success. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记类文章，主要介绍了被誉为“DNA之父”的世界著名科学家詹姆斯·沃森的生平事迹，包括他的重大发现、获奖情况、后续研究、有争议观点以及他的故事带来的启示等。 1．第三段指出原因：“Watson and Crick won the Nobel Prize in 1962.”以及前文提到“His most famous achievement was discovering the double-helix structure (结构) of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953.”，说明詹姆斯·沃森获奖是因为他发现了DNA的结构。 2．第二段提到“This led them to find out that DNA has two strands (缕,股). These strands twist around each other into a double helix.”，说明DNA看起来是两条链相互缠绕形成双螺旋结构。 3．第二段中“It was like unlocking the secret code of life, as DNA includes all the genetic information that makes each living thing different.”，结合语境，这里说DNA包含所有让每个生物不同的遗传信息，就像解开生命的密码，所以“unlocking”意思是解开、找到关键。 4．最后一段提到“Although Watson had some controversial (有争议的) views later, his scientific achievements cannot be ignored (忽略). His discovery changed the way we think about life and laid the base for modern genetic research.”，说明沃森的科学成就具有很高的价值。 We’ve all heard the terms “early bird” and “night owl (猫头鹰)”. For years, people divided others by sleep habits: early birds sleep and wake early, feeling most energetic in the morning; night owls, however, stay up late, are more awake at night, and like to sleep longer in the morning. But recently, sleep researcher Dr. Michael Breus came up with a more exact way to group people—this way is based on “sleep chronotypes (时间类型)”. According to Dr. Breus, every person is divided into one of four sleep chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin. Each group is a little like the sleeping habits of the animal it is named after, and has its own special features. Lions are the earliest. They’re ready for bed around 9 p.m. and wake naturally by 5 a.m., doing their best work before noon. Confident and leader-like, they often exercise early. But don’t ask a lion to do too much after noon—their energy usually goes down later in the day. Bears sleep and wake up a little later than lions. Studies show that most humans are in the bear group because they usually sleep from around 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and work best between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ▲ This explains why the classic nine-to-five workday suits them so well. Wolves are the true night owls. They don’t like waking up before 8 a.m. and their brains work best in the afternoon. They often have trouble getting to work on time for the usual 9 a.m. start. But if they are given tasks at the right time of day, they can get a lot done. With a free timetable, wolves can do a lot to help. Dolphins’ sleep time is often not fixed. One reason is that they easily feel worried and keep thinking about things. So it’s important for dolphins to have a fixed time before bed to help their body and mind relax, so they can get ready for sleep. It’s interesting to note that dolphins are very creative and good at solving problems. Knowing which group you are in helps you find out when you are most likely to feel energetic and get things done. If you plan your work and free time according to your natural sleep pattern, you can work well and sleep better. 5．Why are “early bird” and “night owl” mentioned at the beginning? A．To list two popular sleep habits. B．To start the topic of a new finding. C．To explain two animal habits. D．To give the result of a sleep study. 6．Which of the following is the most suitable for ▲ ? A．Their sleep pattern is the most popular in society. B．They sometimes feel tired during long meetings. C．For this reason, they seldom need an alarm clock. D．Surprisingly, many artists are members of this group. 7．If someone feels most creative in the afternoon but often arrives late for a 9 a.m. meeting, they are most likely a ________. A．lion B．bear C．wolf D．dolphin 8．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．Introduce a new research finding. B．Give suggestions on using the finding. C．Describe a common old understanding. D．Provide more information on the finding. 【答案】5．B 6．A 7．C 8．B 【导语】本文讲述了根据睡眠时间类型对人群进行分类的新方法。 5．第一段文章开头先介绍传统上把人按睡眠习惯分为“早起鸟”和“夜猫子”，接下来引出Michael博士提出的更精确的四类睡眠分类新研究，所以开篇提及这两个术语是为了引出新发现的话题。 6．空格所在的第四段介绍熊型睡眠：前文提到“大多数人都属于熊型”，空格后说“这解释了为什么传统朝九晚五的工作时间非常适合他们”。选项A“Their sleep way is the most popular in society.”，承接前文“多数人是熊型”，引出后文“朝九晚五适合这个群体”，逻辑通顺。 7．第五段介绍狼型睡眠的特点“Wolves are the true night owls. They don’t like waking up before 8 a.m. and their brains work best in the afternoon. They often have trouble getting to work on time for the usual 9 a.m. start.”：不喜欢早上8点前起床，大脑在下午状态最好，经常无法准时赶上早上9点的上班/开会时间，完全符合题干描述。 8．最后一段说明：了解自己的睡眠类型，可以帮助我们按照自然睡眠模式规划工作和休息，进而提升工作效率、改善睡眠，核心是给读者提出“如何利用这个新分类发现”的建议。 In shopping malls in Chinese cities, more and more foreign tourists are buying high-tech products made in China. For example, at a main DJI store, which is a famous tech company, a filmmaker from Switzerland bought a camera. He said these products are not expensive, easy to carry, and have the latest functions. This is not only about cameras. In Hangzhou, a city known for technology, visitors can buy special gifts that use modern science. These include things like smart glasses and beautiful scarves. People can even use a computer program to design their own scarf pattern. This makes the scarf very special and different from others, so it becomes a great souvenir (纪念品). Two main reasons explain this change. First, Chinese companies make good products that are useful and easy to use for everyone around the world. Second, the government has created helpful rules. One important rule makes it easy for tourists to get back some of the money they spend, a process called a tax refund. Now, they can often get this money quickly through a phone app. Also, people from many countries do not need a visa, a special travel paper which allows that person to enter, stay in, or leave that country for a certain period of time, to visit China, making travel simpler. Because of this, products like DJI cameras are now commonly bought by international travelers. They represent China’s ability to create new and useful things. As technology and services keep improving, these high-tech products will likely attract even more buyers from all over the world. 9．How does the writer talk about the high-tech products made in China? A．By giving reasons. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example. 10．What can we infer about the scarves in Hangzhou? A．They are the most popular souvenir in China. B．They make visitors feel more creative and special. C．They are too difficult for most people to design. D．They are only bought by foreign tourists. 11．The Chinese government’s rules are important because they help tourists ________. A．save money when shopping B．receive free travel guides C．find new friends abroad D．learn Chinese quickly 12．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Shopping in China is very fun. B．Hangzhou has many good stores. C．China’s tech products attract visitors. D．Making souvenirs is a new style. 【答案】9．D 10．B 11．A 12．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了越来越多外国游客在中国商场购买中国制造的高科技产品，并分析了这一现象背后的两大原因，展现了中国科技产品的竞争力与吸引力。 9．文章第一段以“For example, at a main DJI store, which is a famous tech company, a filmmaker from Switzerland bought a camera. He said these products are not expensive, easy to carry, and have the latest functions.”为例，引出外国游客购买中国高科技产品的话题，属于举例说明的写作手法。 10．第二段提到“People can even use a computer program to design their own scarf pattern. This makes the scarf very special and different from others, so it becomes a great souvenir (纪念品).”，能推断出这种围巾让游客感到更有创意和特别。 11．第三段指出“the government has created helpful rules. One important rule makes it easy for tourists to get back some of the money they spend, a process called a tax refund.”，这能帮助游客在购物时省钱。 12．全文围绕“外国游客购买中国高科技产品”展开，介绍了现象、例子和原因，核心主旨是中国的科技产品吸引了游客。 When we talk about spending habits, we usually think about whether we save or waste money. We seldom think about the “carbon footprint” or other harms to the environment. But recent studies tell us that our spending habits have harmed the environment a lot. These habits include buying too much, using too much wrapping (包装), and depending too much on online shopping. First, let’s talk about buying too much. Ads for new products and frequent sales make it hard for us to refuse “good deals”. I often buy things I don’t really need, like more shampoos or makeup. Some of them even go bad before I open them! In the US, the number of people has grown by 60% since 1970, but people spend 4 times more money. This means more resources are used to make products, and more waste is produced. Unluckily, many unused things are thrown away, which makes pollution worse and fills landfills. Using too much wrapping is another problem. I like getting beautifully wrapped gifts and I’m glad to decorate gifts for others, because it shows my care and thanks. Wrapping paper, ribbons and cards look nice, but people throw them away right after opening the gifts. Most of these materials can’t be reused. So they end up in crowded landfills and pollute water, soil and air. For example, Americans send over 2 billion Christmas cards every year. The paper used is enough to build a 61-story building! Tons of ribbons are thrown away too. Smartphones have changed our spending habits greatly, making us depend more on online shopping. I like online shopping because it’s easy—I can buy things anytime and anywhere. But this convenience (方便) hurts the environment a lot. Online orders need more wrapping. What’s more, over 30% of online goods are sent back, which doubles the environmental cost. Every year,241 million tons of shipping boxes are made, using 3 billion trees. In 2020, shipping and returning goods caused 37% of greenhouse gas emissions (排放物). Fast fashion is very popular among young people like me. But it uses a lot of resources: 93billion cubic meters of water every year, which can meet the needs of 5 million people. It also causes about 20% of industrial water pollution. Besides, it produces 10% of global carbon emissions and this number may rise by 50% by 2030. Cheap materials like polyester (聚酯纤维) are hard to reuse, adding more waste. Our spending habits have made natural resources run out quickly, and produced waste and pollution that are hard to fix. So I think it’s time for us to check our spending habits and try to change. In this way, we can be more thoughtful shoppers and protect the environment better. 13．What does “carbon footprint” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．The daily habits of saving carbon-based energy. B．The influence of human activities on the environment. C．A kind of footprint left by animals that produce carbon. D．The amount of money spent on carbon-related products. 14．How much global carbon emissions will fast fashion produce in 2030? A．10%. B．15%. C．50%. D．60%. 15．Which of the following actions is friendly to the environment? A．Buy more shampoos than we need and some go bad. B．Choose gifts with more beautiful and fashionable wrapping. C．Use reusable cloth bags instead of plastic bags when shopping. D．Return online goods in time if they don’t look as good as we expect. 16．What is the writer’s main reason for writing this passage? A．To explain why online shopping and fast fashion are popular. B．To introduce different popular spending habits among young people. C．To tell readers how to save money through changing spending habits. D．To show that spending habits harm the environment and call for changes. 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人们的消费习惯对环境造成的诸多危害，包括过度消费、过度包装、网购依赖和快时尚等问题，并呼吁人们改变消费习惯，更好地保护环境。 13．第一段提到我们很少考虑消费习惯带来的“carbon footprint”或对环境的其他危害，后文又详细说明消费习惯对环境的负面影响，由此可知“carbon footprint”指人类活动对环境产生的影响。 14．第五段指出快时尚产生全球10%的碳排放，到2030年这一数值可能上升50%，经计算最终碳排放占比为60%，因此答案为D。 15．第三段和第四段指出过度包装、网购退货、囤积物品都会危害环境，使用可重复使用的布袋购物能减少塑料污染，是环保的行为。 16．文章先列举消费习惯破坏环境的多种表现，最后一段提出“it’s time for us to check our spending habits and try to change”，表明作者写作目的是说明消费习惯危害环境并呼吁做出改变。 A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his free time. Hobbyists keep pets, build model ships, watch birds, climb mountains, grow flowers, fish, ski, skate, swim, etc. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays and perform on musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies, and from coins to stamps. People have hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. Sometimes they even make some money by following a hobby. Hobbies help people relax after hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer more interesting activities for persons who have retired (退休). Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow an interesting hobby. Hobbies are good for a person’s mental (精神的) and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are helpful for patients to recover (恢复) from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give patients something to do, and provide interest that keeps them from thinking about themselves. In early years, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. People today have more time than before for hobbies. Machines have reduced the amount (数量) of time they must spend on their jobs. More people retire at an earlier age than before. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their free hours. Sir William Osier, a famous Canadian doctor, expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.” 17．What is the main advantage of having a hobby for people who have retired? A．It helps them make more friends after leaving work. B．It offers them enjoyable activities to fill their free time. C．It allows them to earn extra money to support themselves. D．It improves their physical strength through various exercises. 18．What have doctors found about hobbies and health? A．Physical hobbies like sports are not good for health. B．Hobbies can take the place of medical treatment for patients. C．Hobbies are helpful for mental health, not for physical health. D．Hobbies help patients forget about their illnesses and recover faster. 19．Why do people today have more time for hobbies than before? A．Because they don’t need to sleep as much as before. B．Because schools teach students how to develop hobbies. C．Because people today are less interested in working hard. D．Because machines have reduced their working hours and some retire earlier. 20．What is the main topic of the passage? A．Different kinds of hobbies around the world. B．The advantages and importance of having a hobby. C．How hobbies can help people make more money. D．The history of hobbies from the past to the present. 【答案】17．B 18．D 19．D 20．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了爱好的种类、人们拥有爱好的原因，以及爱好对人们身心健康、生活状态的积极作用和重要意义。 17．第二段指出：“Hobbies also offer more interesting activities for persons who have retired.”，明确说明爱好为退休人员提供有趣的活动来打发空闲时间。 18．第三段指出：“Doctors have found that hobbies are helpful for patients to recover from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give patients something to do, and provide interest that keeps them from thinking about themselves.”，表明爱好有助于病人康复，让他们不再总想着自己的病情。 19．第四段指出：“Machines have reduced the amount of time they must spend on their jobs. More people retire at an earlier age than before.”，说明机器减少了工作时长，且更多人更早退休，所以人们有更多时间培养爱好。 20．全文分别介绍了爱好能带来乐趣、放松身心、有益身心健康、适合各类人群（包括退休人士），并引用名言强调其重要性，主要讲述爱好的好处与重要性。 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司8 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题13 阅读理解（复习讲义） 目 录 01 析·考情目标 02 筑·专题框架 03 攻·重难考点 真题动向 核心提炼 易错警示/技巧点拨 考点一 细节理解题 考点二 推理判断题 考点三 主旨大意题 考点四 词句猜测词 考点五 篇章结构题 04 测·预测闯关 命题透视 1. 题型与分值：通常设3–4 篇短文，共 15–20 小题，每题 2 分，总分30–40 分，占中考英语35%–45%，是分值最高、决定总分的核心题型。 2. 体裁与题材：体裁覆盖记叙文、说明文、议论文、应用文；题材聚焦成长故事、科普新知、中外文化、社会热点、校园生活、健康环保、本土特色，紧扣新课标立德树人要求。 3. 难度与篇幅：文章词数200–400 词 / 篇，梯度明显：A 篇最简单（应用文），B/C 篇中等，D 篇最难（科普 / 议论）；题干简洁，选项干扰性强。 4. 命题原则：以语篇理解为核心，重信息查找、逻辑推理、主旨概括、作者态度；极少考查纯语法，全部基于原文信息作答。 热考角度 1. 细节理解题（基础）：定位原文关键信息，判断时间、地点、人物、数据、事件等，占比约40%–50%。 2. 推理判断题（重点）：根据原文信息推断隐含意义、人物情感、逻辑因果、作者意图，占比约25%–35%。 3. 主旨大意题（难点）：概括段落大意、文章中心、最佳标题，考查整体结构把握。 4. 词义猜测题（常考）：结合上下文语境、构词法、逻辑关系推测生词 / 短语含义。 5. 观点态度题（高频）：判断作者或文中人物对事件的支持、反对、中立、赞扬等态度。 …… 命题预测 1. 选材更具时代性：大量融入人工智能、碳中和、传统文化、心理健康、劳动教育、江苏本土文化等热点素材。 2. 体裁更均衡：** 应用文（广告 / 通知 / 表格）** 保持送分地位，科普说明文与夹叙夹议文比重上升，更考验逻辑思维。 3. 能力指向核心素养：从重 “找信息” 转向重思维、重逻辑、重概括，深层推理题增多，简单直选题减少。 4. 题干更灵活：出现图表结合、多文本对比、开放性设问等新形式，强调真实阅读场景运用。 5. 地市命题趋同：南京、苏州、无锡、常州、扬州等各地试卷考点、难度、结构高度统一，注重公平性与选拔性。 一、整体概览 项目 内容 考查形式 3–4 篇短文，15–20 小题，单选 总分值 30–40 分，占比 35%–45% 文章词数 200–450 词 / 篇 核心能力 信息定位、逻辑推理、主旨概括、词义猜测、观点态度 体裁分布 应用文、记叙文、说明文、议论文 二、五大题型考向 题型 命题考向 解题方法 常见标志词 细节理解题 时间、地点、人物、数据、事件、原因、结果 1. 圈关键词 2. 回原文定位 3. 同义替换判断 what/who/when/where/which/how 推理判断题 隐含意义、人物情感、逻辑因果、作者意图 1. 忠于原文 2. 不主观臆断 3. 找逻辑句 infer/imply/learn from/show/suggest 主旨大意题 段落大意、全文中心、最佳标题 1. 看首尾段 2. 找高频词 3. 排除细节项 main idea/topic/best title/summary 词义猜测题 生词、代词、短语含义 1. 看上下文 2. 找转折 / 因果 3. 代入验证 mean/refer to/stand for/underline word 观点态度题 作者 / 人物支持、反对、中立、赞扬、批评 1. 抓情感词 2. 看转折后态度 think/attitude/feel/opinion/about 三、体裁与命题规律 体裁 考查频率 文章特点 设题重点 应用文 最高（A 篇） 表格、海报、通知、广告，信息直白 细节查找、数据匹配 记叙文 较高（B 篇） 故事、成长、情感、经历 细节、推理、情感态度 说明文 高（C/D 篇） 科普、文化、方法、现象 主旨、细节、逻辑、词义猜测 议论文 较低（D 篇） 观点、道理、社会现象 主旨、作者态度、推理 四、解题四步法 步骤 操作要点 建议用时 1. 略读 看标题、首尾段、体裁，抓大意 1 分钟 2. 审题 读题干，圈关键词，不看选项 1–2 分钟 3. 定位 回原文找对应句，比对选项 5–7 分钟 4. 核对 检查主旨、态度、数字、范围 1–2 分钟 五、易错点与避坑策略 常见易错点 避坑策略 凭常识做题，不看原文 答案必来自原文，不主观脑补 选项偷换概念 / 扩大范围 比对原文：人称、时态、范围、程度 主旨题选细节项 标题要覆盖全文，不能只对应一段 推理题过度推断 原文有一句依据，只推一步 题型01 细节理解题 做这类题目时，一般都能在原文中找到出处，只要仔细就可以在文中找到答案。但正确的选择项不可能与阅读材料的原文完全相同，而是用不同的语句成句型表达相同的意思。 【示例】 ①Have you ever thought about what’s more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes（极端）to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy. ②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live? ......... 1．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage? A．Because the diets are healthy. B．Because they just want to look good. C．Because they want to save time. D．Because they want to save money. 【示例】 The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it. “The art is environmentally friendly, and it makes our city lives warmer and more colorful,” said Xia Xin, one of the knitting artists. 34．Why is the art environmentally friendly? A．Because the plane trees were beautifully dressed. B．Because the art made the city lives more colorful. C．Because the art made people feel the coming of spring. D．Because the sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials and will be recycled. 题型02 语义猜测题 解这类题型时，考生应认真阅读原文，分析其对某些科学原理是如何定义、如何解释的，并以此为突破口抽象概括出生词词义。也可以通过上下文来猜测某个陌生词语的语意。或者找出某个词语在文章中的同义词。要注意破折号、同位语从句、定语从句、插入语等具有解释、说明作用的语言成分。 【示例】 Small as the dictionary is, it means a lot to China. The dictionary was given the name Xinhua by the chief editor Wei Jiangong, and it carried the hope of a country reborn. In 1949, around 80% of China’s population wasn’t able to get education. It was Xinhua Dictionary that had reduced the number to 52% by 1964. To make it easier for illiterate people to understand, the earliest copies had many pictures. Thanks to Xinhua Dictionary, many Chinese got new chances in their life. Mo Yan, the 69-year-old Nobel Laureate, once mentioned the dictionary in his speech. He said that he was lucky to have a copy of the dictionary after dropping out from school. He learned most of Chinese characters from it, and that helped him write novels and enter a college later. 2．What does the underlined phrase “illiterate people” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．People who are bad at maths. B．People who can’t draw or sing. C．People who are too old to see. D．People who can’t read or write. 【示例】 Rabbits can have a lot of babies in a short time. In this way, people in the past also saw the rabbit as a good sign. They believed having more children could bring them luck and happiness. So the Year of the Rabbit may bring you some good luck, too. 37．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Rabbits. B．Children. C．Western people. D．People in the past. 题型03 判断推理题 推理判断题是高考阅读理解试题中的重要题型之一, 包括判断和推理两个方面，属于主观题, 是阅读理解中层次较高的题目, 因此也是考生失分率较高的题型。需要在理解原文字面意义的基础上，通过对语篇逻辑关系的分析和细节的暗示, 做出一定的判断和推理, 从而得出文章的深层意义及隐含意义。 推断则是指通过对文章进行符合逻辑的综合分析，推出文章未直接陈述的言外之意。推断正确与否，很大程度上取决于是否能正确把握作者潜隐在字里行间的语气及观点。推理判断题主要有以下几种形式：细节推断题、文章的来源或读者对象推断题、写作意图推断题、观点态度题等。 这类题目常见的设问方式有： 1. What was the author’s attitude towards ...?  2. The passage is intended to ... 3. The author suggests that ... 4. The story implies that… 5. Which point of view may the author agree to? 6. From the passage we can conclude that... 7. The purpose of the passage is to...。 解决这类题型时，应该根据不同的推理判断方法解题。学生要在阅读理解整体语篇的基础上，把握文章的真正内涵。答案不可能在文章中直接找到，而且推理时我们务必要忠于原文，在文章中寻找并确定可推论的依据，准确理解文中的已知部分，切忌过度推测或无理由推测，要结合语境和常识推论出未知部分，把握作者的言外之意。 【示例】 Comfort Zone is a state of mind where there is the least stress. However, stepping into the learning zone can help to bring out the best in us. Here are the reasons. ▲ Challenging yourself can help you do at your best. Stepping out of one’s comfort zone is important to personal development. How can we expect to make ourselves better if we only stick to habit and routine (日常)? We should try something we might not succeed at. ▲ Taking risks is what helps us grow. As children, we were natural risk-takers. But as we get older and learn to fear failure (失败), we start trying fewer new things. We pay a heavy price for our fear of failure. There is no learning without some difficulty. ▲ Facing new challenges can help us grow better. Our comfort zones seem to become smaller as we get older, but if we can keep expanding (扩展) them, we’ll open ourselves up to a greater world as we grow. As we step into the learning zone, we will get more comfortable with the skills gradually and we’ll start to move into the comfort zone. A study found that learning new life skills can help our brain stay sharp (敏锐的) as we get older. However, don’t push yourself too far. Have you heard of “Yerkes-Dodson Law”? It means performance increases as stress grows, but only up to a point. If the level of stress becomes too high, performance will go down. When stress becomes too great for us to deal with, we step into the dangerous zone. 15．“Yerkes-Dodson Law” can be described by Graph (曲线图) ________. A． B． C． D． 【示例】 The sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials, not even glue. After the show, students will recycle the wool (羊毛). They can do more things with it. “The art is environmentally friendly, and it makes our city lives warmer and more colorful,” said Xia Xin, one of the knitting artists. 34．Why is the art environmentally friendly? A．Because the plane trees were beautifully dressed. B．Because the art made the city lives more colorful. C．Because the art made people feel the coming of spring. D．Because the sweaters didn’t use any chemical materials and will be recycled. 题型04 主旨大意题 说明文常用文章大意判断题考查考生对通篇文意的理解。即对文章的主题或中心意思的概括和归纳。主要考查考生对文章的整体理解能力。命题形式常以This passage mainly talks about ____. What is the main idea of the passage?为设问方式。这种试题多以This passage mainly talks about …   答题时首先阅读题干，掌握问题的类型，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位，再将相关信息进行整合、甄别、分析、对比，有根有据地排除干扰项，选出正确答案。 【示例】 Do you ever wonder why you can go over a book again and again and still be lost when tested on what you read? It may be because you haven’t practiced remembering. Remembering is a useful way to help us learn. Some of us remember best by listening; some by re-reading; and others by using pictures and diagrams (图表). Schools try many of these different ways to help students “download” new information. ................................................... Our mind, just like our body, has to practice activities to become good at them. 53．What’s the text mainly about? A．What is a good way to test? B．What is a good way to practice? C．What is a good way to score well? D．What is a good way to remember things? 【示例】 Remember the delicious pizza that you created? For most of us, it takes a long time to learn how to make something tasty, but not for Remmi Smith. Still a teenager, she’s already creating fantastic dishes. She’s also becoming well known for her Italian salad dressing, which is delicious. And with her knowledge of social media (媒体), she’s making sure that everyone knows she’s here! Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA．She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes has recently come out. From the age of four, Remmi helped in the kitchen by preparing vegetables. By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family. Remmi began making videos for fun. Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them. That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously. She believes that when young people make their own food, they care more about what they eat. Remmi works with a company in the USA which shows her videos in school dining halls. About 3.5 million students watch her every day! Remmi believes that young people can create a healthy meal for their family which doesn’t cost a lot. Her delicious recipes include vegetable paella and strawberry kebabs. In fact, strawberries, which are Remmi’s favorite food, appear in other recipes, including strawberry sandwich! Her latest idea is a healthy-snack service. For a monthly subscription (订购), you receive snacks, which include fruit sticks and popcorn, and fun cooking activities that help you develop a healthy lifestyle. 12．Which is the best title for the text? A．An Expert of Social Media B．A Lover of Strawberry Dishes C．A Young Star of the Kitchen D．A Teenage Star of TV Shows 题型05 篇章结构题 1、按段落的组织方法理解文章的结构 这类题主要考查同学们在理解全文的基础上对文章所描述事件的发展顺序、所说明事物的结构层次或在论述观点过程中使用的论证方法进行推测、归纳和总结的能力。主要设题形式： Which of the following shows the organization/structure of the passage? How is the passage organized? Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? 2、按写作方法（论证方法）理解文章的结构 作者可能采用不同的写作手法来组织文章，通过①时间顺序：按时间先后说明某一事物的发展，或某一研究成果由过去至现在的发展情况；②空间顺序：根据方位和空间的顺序描写或说明；③通过举例：所列举的的事物用来佐证观点，通常可以是数据、事例等；④通过对比或类比：这类文章通常以对比各事物之间的共同点或差异为主题等等。 主要设题形式： The passage is mainly developed by_______. What is the right order of the steps in doing...? The second paragraph is developed by ... The author develops the passage mainly by…. How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph2? 对文章组织结构的考查主要考查两个层次：一是按段落的组织方法理解文章的结构，一是按写作方法（论证方法）理解文章的结构。文章根据体裁主要分为记叙文、说明文和议论文，不同体裁的文章的组织是不同的。这类题主要考查同学们在理解全文的基础上对文章所描述事件的发展顺序、所说明事物的结构层次或在论述观点过程中使用的论证方法进行推测、归纳和总结的能力。 【示例】 Have you ever been to the Dead Sea, one of the most famous natural wonders in the world? Have you ever considered why it is called Dead Sea? Does it hold life? Can people swim there? With all these questions in your mind, let’s know something about it! The Dead Sea is actually a lake in the Middle East. At four hundred meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on Earth. It lies between the borders of Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank. It’s about 80 kilometers long, 11 kilometers wide at its widest point, and 377 meters deep at its deepest. The lake is surrounded by hot, dry desert on all sides. Since it’s in a hot desert, water evaporates (蒸发) faster than the lake is refilled. And the area is lower than all the land around, the water can never flow back out, it can only evaporate. And that’s what happens-water continually evaporates. In fact, so much water is evaporating from the Dead Sea, it often looks like there’s a cloud of fog hanging over the lake. Anyway, as the water evaporates, it leaves behind the salt and minerals (矿物质). The water in the Dead Sea is almost six times saltier than ocean water! Because the Dead Sea is so salty, almost nothing can live there, except for bacteria and one type of algae. Any fish or freshwater animal that gets washed into the lake dies almost immediately. And the shores are covered in thick salt crystals (结晶), so animals can’t even live near the lake either. That’s why it’s called Dead Sea. Since it’s so salty, why do people go there to cover themselves from head to toe with its mud? Actually, those minerals are supposed to be really good for your skin. No wonder lots of spas and health resorts have been built in the area. Though the water in the Dead Sea is so salty, it is totally safe for people. You can even go swimming there if you want, although it’s pretty hard to swim because all that salt makes it much easier to float! It’s really unbelievable. Want to know more about it? Just explore it yourself! 9．Why does the writer use four questions in the beginning? A．To interest readers in natural wonders. B．To lead into the topic of the Dead Sea. C．To introduce the popularity of the Dead Sea. D．To express worries about freshwater animals. 10．What can you learn about the Dead Sea from the passage? A．It’s near the Middle East. B．It’s far from the desert. C．It’s 80 kilometers wide. D．It’s the lowest point on land. 11．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．How the Dead Sea is formed. B．How the Dead Sea gets so salty. C．Why fish can’t live in the Dead Sea. D．Why the Dead Sea is like a cloud of fog. 12．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【示例】 Where is the world’s best high-speed rail system? In China! High-speed railway, which has developed quickly in recent years, has become a famous name card of China. In the past ten years, China’s high-speed rail network (高速铁路网) has grown from under 10, 000 kilometers to over 40, 000 kilometers, making it the world’s longest high-speed rail network, long enough to circle the entire equator (整个赤道). From the old-style green trains to the Fuxing high-speed trains, China’s high-speed railways have developed quickly and brought us closer to our hometown villages. In 2016, the Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway opened to traffic. The distances between nearly 340 traditional villages and high-speed railway stations have been reduced to less than one hour, while most of them were more than three hours away from the stations before the railway opened. With China’s high-speed trains becoming faster and faster, people can save more travel time. For example, you can leave from Beijing in the morning to take part in a meeting in Shanghai at noon. Then, you can arrive at Hangzhou in the afternoon, enjoying the beauty of the West Lake. In the evening, you can return to Beijing safely. China’s high-speed railway has already gone to the world. In 2014, An-Yi high-speed rail, the first high-speed railway built by Chinese companies overseas (在海外), was finished and opened to traffic. In 2023, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, jointly built by China and Indonesia, can cut travel time between the two cities from more than 3 hours to 40 minutes. China’s high-speed railways cross rivers and mountains, connect home and abroad, and see the changes over time. From nothing, we are a leader in this industry now. As a name card of China, China’s high-speed railway has amazed the world! 30．What is the best structure (结构) for the text? A． B． C． D． （一）、阅读理解记叙文 （2025·江苏镇江·中考真题） One day, my friend Mareya called. “Nora, I will travel to Hawaii. There will be beaches, sandcastles…” she said. Her words made me have a strange feeling. I was happy for her but envied her a little. “Oh, well,” I thought, “I will have a hiking trip with Olivia. That will also be very interesting.” Later that day, I learnt Olivia would visit her uncle’s new beach house. So we had to put off our hiking trip. “I’m really sorry. But you understand, right?” she said. “Oh, sure,” I said. I tried to push the corners of my mouth into a smile, but inside, my heart was sinking. At that time, I saw Mrs. Daisy in her garden. I offered to help her water the flowers in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings. Watering the flowers made me feel good but I still couldn’t stop wishing I could also be on holiday with my friends. “Be careful!” Mrs. Daisy said. “That is a harmful plant. I’ll get it out of here.” Suddenly, I realized what I was watering. Mrs. Daisy was aware of my bad mood, smiled at me and said, “Dear Nora, plants or feelings, we should watch what we’re watering, right? If we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that’s what we have. But if we try to nourish the beautiful flowers or good feelings, then that’s what we get.” “I guess that makes sense,” I said, “but I fail to tell my mind to stop being sad.” “Just let yourself feel all of your feelings,” she said, “but after a while, you can try feeding your mind with happier thoughts. Talk to a friend, go for a run or just enjoy the beauty of a flower.” I thought Mrs. Daisy’s advice was worth trying. So I called Olivia at once. After sharing my feelings with her, I cheered up again and moreover we both agreed to have our hiking trip after she came back. —Adapted from the story by Lissa Rovetch 1．How did Nora feel when she knew about two friends’ plans? A．She got excited. B．She became curious. C．She felt a little blue. D．She was very angry. 2．Why did Nora offer to help Mrs. Daisy water the flowers? A．Because Mrs. Daisy needed Nora’s help. B．Because Mrs. Daisy invited Nora to enjoy flowers. C．Because Nora hoped to ask Mrs. Daisy for advice. D．Because Nora wanted to forget unpleasant feelings. 3．What does the underlined word “nourish” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．Put something away. B．Leave something alone. C．Help something grow. D．Make something disappear. 4．What does the writer really want to tell readers? A．Watering flowers to change moods. B．Helping old people to gain wisdom. C．Ways of getting along well with friends. D．Dealing with our feelings in a proper way. （二）、阅读理解应用文 （2025·江苏无锡·中考真题） Short texts can be seen everywhere. They are short but provide useful information. Read the short texts below and answer questions. 5．What does Jim want to do? A．To take Tom home for dinner. B．To practice volleyball with Tom. C．To ask Tom to help with his homework. D．To play volleyball with Tom after dinner. 6．What can we learn from the notice? Photography ClubIf you’d like to borrow cameras for the project, Friday is the last day you can do this. A．The club will not be open this Friday. B．Students can borrow cameras by Friday. C．The club will start the project this Friday. D．Students must finish the project by Friday. 7．What can we learn about the school café? School CaféMonday & Tuesday next week-kitchen under repair—no hot food Sandwiches only A．It will be closed for two days next week. B．It will start to repair the kitchen on Monday. C．It will allow students to bring sandwiches only. D．It will not provide hot food for part of next week. （三）、阅读理解说明文 （2025·江苏常州·中考真题） For those whose hearts often go off beat, pacemakers (心脏起搏器) are life savers. By providing a small electrical support at the right moment, they can keep a heart working properly. Their main problem is that they use batteries. Even the best of them will run out of energy, and changing the batteries requires operations. Since operations are usually best avoided, the search has been on for long-lasting batteries. Different choices have been explored for a long time. Today, pacemakers with lithium (锂) batteries last between 5 and 15 years. Zhang Hao, from Shanghai Second Military Medical University, and Yang Bin, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, tried a way to refill a pacemaker’s battery with electricity (电) by getting energy from inside the body. They report in the magazine ACS Nano that they have also used the heart muscle (肌肉) itself to work. Earlier efforts by other scientists to use heart muscle power to run pacemakers depend on piezoelectric materials (压电材料). These materials can be connected to a beating heart and produce electricity when they are slightly deformed (弯曲). This has worked, but not well enough: the output has rarely been over 5 microwatts (微瓦), while most pacemakers require at least ten. Dr Zhang and Dr Yang believed that they could improve matters by making their piezoelectric materials more dramatically deformed, and then produce 15 microwatts, because the more deformed, the more electricity will be produced. They put their idea to the test in a 50kg pig. It made enough electricity for the pacemaker to work as expected. Whether such an idea will pass human tests remains to be seen. But if it does, the days of pacemakers that need battery changes through operations may not last long. 8．According to the first two paragraphs, what is a problem with pacemakers? A．They often go off beat. B．Their energy can be used up. C．Operations often influence them. D．They sometimes do harm to hearts. 9．From this passage, what do we know about piezoelectric materials? A．They can be used to produce electricity. B．They can deform the heart to make it beat faster. C．They were first used by Zhang Hao and Yang Bin. D．They were proved to produce 15 microwatts in human tests. 10．What does the word “dramatically” in the 4th paragraph most probably mean? A．Comfortably. B．Safely. C．Greatly. D．Rapidly. 11．What is the best title for this article? A．No Need to Use Pacemakers B．The Problem with Piezoelectric Materials C．The Contribution of Chinese Scientists to Heart Operations D．Chinese Scientists Found a New Way to Improve Pacemakers 一、应用文 （2026·江苏南通·一模） Youth Football Academy Youth Football Academy will offer football courses for children aged 5 to 15 during the holidays in June and December, 2025. It’s a great opportunity for children to improve their football skills. Children will learn ●dribbling skills ●ball control ●teamwork Pay before June and enjoy a 20% discount. * Choose a session (一段时间) from either Saturday or Sunday. Age: 5 to 8                                                Saturday: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Age: 9 to 12                                               Saturday: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Age: 13 to 15                                          Saturday: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. *Venue (场所): International Sports Center. *Coaches are qualified and experienced to teach young children. * Course Fees: from 600 yuan to 1,800 yuan. **There is also a lucky draw for the first 20 participants (参与者) who sign up. Prizes include footballs, football jerseys (球衣) and football shoes. **Visit our website for more information about the available courses, dates and course fees. *Website: https:// www.socceracademy.com *Call Neil Tan at 63646474 to register (登记). 1．The holiday football program is organized by ________. A．Neil Tan B．International Sports Center C．qualified and experienced coaches D．Youth Football Academy 2．What are the lucky draw prizes? A．Some snacks. B．Notebooks and dictionaries. C．Cash prizes from 600 yuan to 1,800 yuan. D．Footballs, football jerseys and football shoes. 3．If Ray is ten years old and he has chosen the session on Sunday, what time does his course start? A．At 2 p.m. B．At 4 p.m. C．At 5 p.m. D．At 6 p.m. 二、记叙文 （2026·江苏宿迁·一模） The year 2025 was special for China’s world of maths. It’s all because of one great woman—Wang Hong. Wang was born in 1991 in Guilin. Her parents were both middle school teachers. She showed an unusual talent for maths at an early age. When she was just five years old, she already finished first-grade maths and went to second grade directly. Some people think talent makes life easy. But Wang’s path was far from smooth. In middle school, her grades were not good at first—she was not in the top 100. But she didn’t give up. With great passion for maths, she worked harder, and later became one of the top ten students in her grade. At the age of sixteen, she entered Peking University and learned more about maths. In 2011, Wang went to France to study. “I felt a little lost at that time,” the girl said. “I gave up on maths and studied architecture (建筑学) for six months. Then I remembered how hard I had learned maths before. I only doubted myself because my classmates were all very smart. ” Wang became confident again and returned to maths. She studied even harder and got her PhD at MIT (美国麻省理工学院). This past February, Wang did something really amazing. She solved a century-old maths problem—the Kakeya conjecture (卡凯亚猜想). Mathematicians (数学家) all over the world were so surprised and excited! Now, Wang is a professor at two great universities. With talent, hard work, and passion, Wang Hong is living a future bigger than her dreams. 4．According to the first two paragraphs, what did Wang Hong do at the age of five? A．She taught herself English. B．She finished first-grade maths. C．She became one of the top 10 students. D．She was interested in music and art. 5．What does the underlined word “passion” mean in Paragraph 3? A．A strong feeling of love B．A short-term interest C．A feeling of being tired D．A sudden thought or idea 6．What surprised mathematicians all over the world in 2025? A．Wang Hong worked hard and got her PhD at MIT. B．Wang Hong solved a century-old maths problem. C．Wang Hong entered Peking University at sixteen. D．Wang Hong became a professor at universities. 7．What can we learn from the passage? A．Only smart people have the ability to study maths. B．It is best to give up when things become difficult. C．Talent, hard work and passion make people great. D．It is important to begin studying at an early age. 三、说明文 （2026·江苏常州·一模） Whether you’re looking for a job, a house, or a romantic partner, there’s an app for that. But as people increasingly turn to digital platforms in search of opportunity, Danicla Saban, an associate professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business, says it’s time to take a critical look at the role of algorithms (算法). She explores how properly designed algorithms can improve the fairness and effectiveness of matching processes. Saban has focused much of her research on what she calls “matching markets,” and she’s been particularly fascinated by online dating. In one study, she and several coauthors partnered with a major U.S. dating platform to explore how updates to the app’s algorithm could improve outcomes for romantic hopefuls looking to spark new connections. Analyzing data from the app, Saban developed a model that not only prioritized potential matches based on a user’s preferences but also took into account the likelihood that the person on the other side of the potential match would be interested. “I not only want to show you people that you will like, I also want to show you people that will like you back,” Saban notes. Factoring in users’ history, activity levels, and this two-sided approach to preference led to a substantial increase in matches during field experiments in Texas. “Our algorithm increased the number of matches by 27% in Houston and by over 37% in Austin,” Saban says. Similarly, when working with the volunteer matching platform Volunteer Match, Saban identified an imbalance in how volunteer opportunities were being distributed. Some organizations were receiving an overwhelming number of sign-ups, sometimes even more than they needed, while others struggled to attract any volunteers at all. By adjusting the search algorithm to consider the number of volunteers an organization needs and has already received. Saban and her team were able to ensure a more reasonable distribution of volunteers across opportunities. The technical details of algorithms may be complicated, but our commitment to fairness and equity doesn’t have to be. If we want algorithms to work for good, we need to make conscious choices about how we design them. 8．How do people search for opportunities nowadays? A．By learning algorithms. B．By making use of online tools. C．By developing critical thinking. D．By analyzing the matching processes. 9．What do we know about the model Saban developed for the dating app? A．It has attracted more users to the app. B．It makes a user’s preferences a top priority. C．It focuses on two-sided preference matching. D．It presents more potential matches to the users. 10．On what basis did Saban adjust the algorithm of Volunteer Match? A．The preferences of the volunteers. B．The popularity of the organizations. C．A match between volunteer and organization types. D．A balance between the demand and supply of volunteers. 11．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Power of Digital Matchmaking B．A New Era of Opportunity Searching C．Designing Algorithms for Better Matches D．Volunteering Better with Equal Distribution 一、阅读理解应用文 English Learning Program English Speech & Drama (戏剧) Program By taking the courses here, students will not only improve their speaking but also learn how to plan their studies in the future. This will help them develop good learning habits. Time From Sept. to Nov. For kids aged 10 to 15: 2:30 pm—4:30 pm Five days a week (Monday to Friday) Activities ☆Creative writing ☆Speech competitions ☆Conversations through videos ☆A visit to McDonald’s/KFC The program will help kids develop their abilities in acting, self-expression, story-telling and public speaking. It helps kids discover their creative side and practice social and thinking skills. Time From Oct. to Dec. For kids aged 3 to 6: Saturday, 2 pm—3:30 pm For kids aged 7 to 12: Sunday, 3 pm—4:30 pm Activities ☆Role-playing ☆The drama performance ☆Expression & Movement 1．By joining in the English Learning Program, children can ________. A．learn how to tell stories B．know how to learn wisely C．develop acting skills D．improve thinking skills 2．Who can join in the English Learning Program? A．Three-year-old Amy. B．Six-year-old Alice. C．Fourteen-year-old Jack. D．Nine-year-old Mike. 3．How often does an 8-year-old boy in the English Speech & Drama Program have a class? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three days a week. D．Four days a week. Here is an introduction to the 2025 Sunshine Town Marathon. Let’s take a look at the relevant (相关的) information about this exciting event. SUNSHINE TOWN MARATHONⅠ. Basic information about race (the 2025 Sunshine Town Marathon 2025阳光镇马拉松) (1) Race date and departure (出发) time: 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, 28 December 2025 (2) Events: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) Ⅱ. Entry-related information (1) Time of entry (报名): 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 20 November 2025—18:00 on Thursday, 27 November 2025 (2) Time for publicizing the lot-drawing (抽签) results: Sunday, 7 December 2025 (3) Time of payment: Monday, 8 December 2025—Friday, 12 December 2025 (4) Entry fee Race Fee Marathon RMB 150 yuan Half Marathon RMB 100 yuan 4．When will the Sunshine Town Marathon start? A．On Sunday, 28 December 2025. B．On Thursday, 27 November 2025. C．On Thursday, 20 November 2025. D．On Friday, 12 December 2025. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The entry fee for Marathon is RMB 100 yuan. B．The payment time starts on Sunday, 7 December 2025. C．The lot-drawing results are publicized on 27 November 2025. D．The entry time ends at 18:00 on Thursday, 27 November 2025. 6．If Jack joins in the half marathon and his father joins in marathon, the cost will be ________. A．150 yuan B．250 yuan C．200 yuan D．300 yuan     Tips for being a super organized student posted two hours ago by Amy   I have always admired students who hand in their homework on time and never forget to do it. Me, on the other hand, … OK, I admit. I am terrible at getting myself organized.    But lately, I have started to keep a small study diary. I write down everything I need to do and when it needs to be done by. Then I write a reminder a few days before the date just in case. It’s helping.     So, I am wondering, what are your tips for getting organized? Post a comment (评论) below. I hope we can all share some tips to teach us all better study skills.     Comments:     Hanna    Good question, Amy. I always spend about 5 minutes at the end of the day tidying up the desktop of my computer. I delete things I don’t need anymore and put everything into the correct folder (文件夹).     Amy    Nice tip, Hanna. I think it’s a good idea to do a little bit tidying up every day. Then it will become a habit and your desktop is always organized.    Lou    Hi, Amy. My tip is to have a noticeboard in the bedroom. I’ve got one. It’s a whiteboard. I use board pens to write reminders and I make sure I can look at it every day. The best part is when I remove something from the board!     Amy     Great tip, Lou. I’ve got a cork board (软木板) with pins. I use it the same way. 7．Why does Amy post the message online? A．To ask for comments on her study diary. B．To show off her skills at using the diary. C．To chat with Hanna and Lou to kill time. D．To look for some tips for improving study skills. 8．What does Lou mean by saying the underlined sentence? A．She is proud to keep the whiteboard clean. B．She thinks removing things is easier than writing. C．She feels happy after finishing the task written on board. D．She likes decorating the board by adding and removing things. 9．From the text, we know that _________ A．Lou is very good at managing her studies. B．Hanna always keeps her computer desktop tidy. C．Amy disagrees with Hanna’s and Lou’s opinions. D．Hanna suggests that Amy should use a noticeboard. We’re always interested in our readers and we love asking you questions. This time, we wanted to know about your future career and how you feel about it. Thank you to everyone who took part in our survey—more than 550 of you. Most of you are in the UK, but we also had replies from readers in Bermuda, China, France, Greece, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Singapore and the US. Three quarters of you knew what job you’d like to do, although that changed in the different age groups. Younger readers had a fixed goal, but by the age of 14,44% of readers weren’t sure. Your replies are very useful because they help us to decide what to cover in the magazine. A whopping 88% said yes when we asked whether you’d like to learn about different jobs in The Week Junior. We will be looking at how to do that over the next few months. There’s an expression, “You have to see it to be it”, so we asked if you know someone who does your dream job. Just over a quarter of you said yes. That still leaves 72% who are taking their inspiration from somewhere else. Here’s what else you told us... True to your values We wanted to know about your priorities when you imagined your dream job. Here’s what you picked out from the list we offered. Money matters Getting paid for your work is important—but we asked just how important. We asked you if you would do an unenjoyable job if it paid a lot of money. Overall, only around one in 10 of you said yes—although that increased depending on age. One in four readers aged 14 said they’d put up with doing something they didn’t really like. Be your own boss Some people like to work for companies; others prefer to work for themselves. Lots of you said you might like to start your own business—80% said you would at least think about it. What do you enjoy?     Even if you know exactly what job you want, it’s useful to consider which skills you like using. Age made a difference: 94% of readers aged 14 said solving problems was what they loved best. For younger readers, being creative was by far the most important. Here are the overall results, going from top priority to least important. Being outgoing Learning new things Helping others Solving problems Traveling Showing other people how to do things Meeting new people Being in charge Building or fixing things 10．Why are readers’ replies very useful? A．They let the magazine make money. B．They attract more readers to join. C．They make the magazine more popular. D．They help decide magazine content. 11．How many readers might accept an unenjoyable job for high pay? A．Almost 90%. B．Around 25%. C．About 10%. D．Nearly 44%. 12．According to the survey, which of the following is TRUE? A．All the readers think being creative is the most important one. B．Readers have different opinions about which skill is important. C．Eighty percent of the readers decide to start their own business. D．Most readers think making a lot of money is the most important. Hotel Reservation Guide for New York City The Empire State View Hotel ($350/night) Location: 853 5th Avenue, Manhattan Features: Luxury suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Empire State Building. Rooftop bar, 24-hour concierge service, and a Michelin-starred French restaurant. Includes free breakfast and high-speed Wi-Fi. Midtown Budget Inn ($180/night) Location: 42nd Street, Manhattan Features: Clean, basic rooms with shared bathrooms. Ideal for budget travelers, just a 5-minute walk from Times Square. Offers luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. No breakfast included. Greenwich Village Suites ($280/night) Location: 12 Washington Square South Features: Spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Perfect for long-term stays. Close to NYU and Washington Square Park. Includes free laundry facilities and bike rentals. Brooklyn Bridge Hotel ($220/night) Location: 1 Main Street, Brooklyn Features: Modern rooms with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Free shuttle service to Manhattan (every 30 minutes). Rooftop terrace and fitness center. Breakfast is available for an additional $15 per person. 13．Which hotel offers the best view of the Empire State Building? A．The Empire State View Hotel B．Midtown Budget Inn C．Greenwich Village Suites D．Brooklyn Bridge Hotel 14．If a traveler prefers a quiet neighborhood and access to nature, which hotel is most suitable? A．The Empire State View Hotel B．Midtown Budget Inn C．Greenwich Village Suites D．Brooklyn Bridge Hotel 15．The passage is probably taken from a ________. A．fashion magazine B．travel guidebook C．business report D．science journal 二、阅读理解记叙文 In a small village, a very sick girl, Maggie, was found by the roadside. The villagers felt pity for the poor child. “Take her to the poorhouse,” a villager suggested. “The poorhouse is a sad place for a sick and helpless child,” answered another. They discussed for a while but still no one seemed willing to take her. Finally, Joe Thompson, a kind man, couldn’t leave Maggie behind. He carried her home gently. As he got home, Jane, his childless, ill-tempered (易怒的) wife, angrily questioned, “What did you bring her here for?” “She is too weak to walk,” replied Joe. “I will carry her to the poorhouse tomorrow and the guardians (管理人) there must be seen first.” “Why not get the whole thing off your hands tonight?” “Keep this poor child for a single night, please,” begged Joe, voice shaking, tears hidden. Jane didn’t answer, but a soft feeling rose in her heart. “Treat her nicely,” said Joe. “Think of the loneliness, pain and sadness in her coming life.” Jane went quietly into the room where Maggie was. Joe didn’t follow. He noticed that Jane’s attitude (态度) had changed. She sat by Maggie’s bed, talking kindly to her. Maggie’s eyes were fixed upon Jane. The little girl’s expression was sad yet thankful. “What are you going to do with Maggie?” Jane asked after supper. “You knew she was to go to the poorhouse,” replied Joe. Jane looked strangely at Joe and her eyes dropped. Early the next morning, Jane said to Joe, “Let’s keep her a day or two longer. She is so weak and helpless.” Actually, Joe never saw the guardians at all. For within a week, Jane was so kind to Maggie that she would rather live in the poorhouse herself than send Maggie there. At the same time, Maggie brought happiness to their lives in return. Their home was filled with laughter and love. ——Adapted from An Angel in Disguise 1．Why did Joe Thompson decide to take Maggie home? A．Because the villagers forced him to do so. B．Because he planned to raise her in the beginning. C．Because he felt too sorry for her to leave her on the road. D．Because he wanted to show his wife how to care for a child. 2．What did Jane mean by saying the underlined sentence? A．She couldn’t wait to send little Maggie away. B．She was angry that Joe didn’t finish his work. C．She couldn’t believe Joe did nothing at home. D．She was mad that Joe took useless things home. 3．Which picture shows the change of Jane’s attitude towards Maggie? A． B． C． D． 4．What can we know about Jane from the story? A．She was always gentle and loving toward children. B．She seemed cold but actually she had a warm heart. C．She was smarter and more practical than her husband. D．She felt uncomfortable around people she didn’t know. 5．What would be the best title for the story? A．Maggie’s Suffering B．The Power of Happiness C．The Strength of Love D．The Regret of Joe Thompson Jack Jackson was a normal boy who liked playing baseball with his friends. Not many people knew that his big brother was Ernie Jackson, the famous reporter for the Calgary Times. One Saturday, Ernie told Jack that he was investigating (调查) a very difficult case and that he was worried he couldn’t solve it. The case was about Modeline Mulrooney, the richest woman in Calgary. Her diamond ring was missing. “She thinks her swimming coach took it,” Ernie said. “However, he says he hasn’t stolen anything. I’m not sure who to believe.” “I’ll help you,” said Jack. “Let’s interview Mrs. Mulrooney together.” The brothers went to Mrs. Mulrooney’s home. Mrs. Mulrooney explained what happened. She said that she always put her ring on the coffee table before she swam in her pool. “The water in the pool isn’t good for my ring, and it also dries my skin,” she said. “I always put on hand cream and wear cotton gloves to bed.” “Where are the gloves now?” Jack asked. “I throw them away each morning,” she said, pointing to a rubbish bin. Jack rushed over to the bin. He searched through it and pulled out many gloves. Carefully, he felt each one, and then he smiled. “Your ring is right here,” said Jack. “The cream was slippery, so your ring came off with this glove. You only noticed it after swimming.” “You solved the case?” shouted Ernie. “You’re my hero!” said Mrs. Mulrooney. The next day, the headline of the Calgary Times read, “Young Reporter Discovers Missing Diamond!” Jack celebrated by playing baseball with his friends. However, he wondered if there were any more cases to solve. 6．Why did Mrs. Mulrooney take off her ring before swimming? A．She was afraid to lose her ring. B．The coach warned her not to wear it. C．She planned to put it with her gloves. D．The water might do harm to her ring. 7．What does “slippery” mean in this story? A．Dry and very hard to move. B．Heavy and thick, like the glue. C．Smooth and easy to fall off. D．Shiny and bright, like a diamond. 8．What’s the CORRECT order of the story? ① The woman went swimming as usual. ② Jack asked the woman about her daily habit. ③ Jack learned about the case from his brother. ④ The woman wore gloves before going to bed. A．①-④-②-③ B．③-②-①-④ C．①-④-③-② D．③-②-④-① 9．What’s the best title for the story? A．A Stolen Diamond Ring B．A Careful Clue Finder C．A Guilty Swimming Coach D．A Boy’s Lucky Discovery Lin Yutang was a famous writer, translator and inventor. He shared different cultures through his stories and even made a machine for languages. He was truly a man of many talents. As a child, Lin loved reading and wanted to understand how the world worked, and that curiosity stayed with him all his life. He first studied in Shanghai, then went to Harvard University to further his studies. Later, he achieved his PhD (博士学位) in Germany. Lin learned about different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between the East and the West. Lin worked hard to share Chinese culture with the world. He became well-known for telling stories about Chinese life. In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers. He also wrote novels like Moment in Peking. These stories showed how Chinese people lived and stayed strong during wartime. Lin also helped create a Chinese-English dictionary, which made it easier for people to understand Chinese words. Besides, Lin introduced Western culture to China. In 1924, he created the Chinese word “幽默” from the English word “humor”. Lin believed that humor showed a kind, open, forward-looking and wise way of living. Lin’s creativity didn’t stop with writing and translation. He was also an inventor. Chinese characters (汉字) made typing a real challenge. Lin spent years designing a Chinese typewriter. In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. Teachers, publishers, and researchers all found it very useful. It also played an important role in language research. 10．What helped Lin Yutang become a cultural bridge? A．His success as a translator. B．His invention for languages. C．His international experiences. D．His interest in the world around him. 11．Why did Lin Yutang write books like My Country and My People? A．To teach foreigners Chinese. B．To record his wartime experiences. C．To describe Western life stories. D．To share how Chinese think and live. 12．Why did Lin create the Chinese word for “humor” in 1924? A．He believed life should be serious. B．He found humor made life hopeful. C．He hoped to write more funny stories. D．He wanted to be a language master. 13．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 4? A．The MingKwai typewriter. B．The Chinese-English dictionary. C．The idea of “humor” in China. D．The research on Chinese characters. Embroidery (刺绣) was often regarded as “women’s work” in the past. And it was not common for a boy to learn it. Therefore, Fu Jian’s parents didn’t want him to work in this industry at first. But Fu didn’t care. He believed he could do it well. Fu was born into an embroidery family in Yangzhou. His mother is a master craftswoman (女工匠) of Suzhou embroidery. Fu fell in love with this beautiful art when he was four years old. In his last year of high school, Fu set his life goal clearly. “Although many people know about this traditional art, I want to help them learn more about it.” he said. After graduating from college, Fu and his mother built a research center of Suzhou embroidery. Since then, he has invented many new stitches (针法). He has also trained many workers. Fu spends a lot of time on his works. Even so, he enjoys it. “I often work late until midnight, but I never feel tired. I think that’s because I’m doing what I love.” said the 37-year-old. Most recently, the artist “created” a piece of bronze ware (青铜器皿) on cloth. What gave him the idea to create this work? “Many bronzes can only be seen in museums. A work of embroidery, however, can be hung in one’s home or office. People can see it at any time,” said Fu. 14．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．His life goal. B．This traditional art. C．His high school. D．His embroidery family. 15．Which is the correct order of the following events about Fu Jian? a. He set his life goal to help people learn more about embroidery. b. He fell in love with embroidery. c. He created an embroidery work of bronze ware. d. He invented many new stitches. e. He and his mother built a research center. A．b-a-e-d-c B．b-a-e-c-d C．a-b-d-e-c D．a-b-c-e-d 16．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．He succeeded in embroidery mainly because of his mother’s influence. B．His works make this traditional art closer to the public. C．He found embroidery difficult and tiring at the beginning. D．He has become the most famous embroidery artist in China. Long ago, Adana lived in a small village in Africa. Everyone in the village had jobs to do, and the villagers depended on one another. When Adana turned ten, her mother called for her. “Adana, it is time for you to take your place in the village. You shall be the water girl. Each morning we need you to go down to the spring, fill these buckets with water, and bring them back to the village before noon.” Adana felt proud of being given such an important job. She picked up the yoke (扁担) with the buckets, flung it over her back and walked to the spring. When she arrived, she took a drink and then filled the buckets with clean, cool water. Adana looked at the sun. It was nearly noon, and she knew the villagers were depending on her. She turned to a water girl from a nearby village and asked, “How long will it take to carry water back to my village?” The girl thoughtfully replied, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But, if you go fast, it will take you all day.” Adana listened and thought about what the girl had told her. She did not believe the girl and she climbed back up the bank and headed down to the path toward her village. Adana started off slowly but increased her speed with each step. Soon, she was slowly jogging back toward her village. Halfway home, she stopped to take a little sip of water. When she did, she saw that the buckets were only half full. Water had been sloshing (撒出) out along the path as she travelled. Disheartened (沮丧的), Adana turned back toward the spring. Once again. She filled the buckets with nice, clean water. Then, she walked slowly back toward the village. When she arrived, her little sister asked, “How long does it take to carry water back from the spring?” Adana smiled and said, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But if you go fast, it could take all day.” Adana’s little sister listened, but thought this was a strange thing to say. From that day forward, Adana walked quickly to the spring each morning. On her way home, she walked slowly and carefully. 17．How did Adana feel when her mother gave her the job? A．She was too afraid to walk to the spring on her own. B．She was worried about the time she spent on the job. C．She felt curious about what might happen on the way. D．She felt a strong sense of duty to take on the challenge. 18．In which order did the following events happen according to the story? ① Adana shared her new understanding of the job with her sister. ② Adana’s mother calls for her to take on a daily job for their village. ③ Adana received an important piece of advice from another water girl. ④ Adana found the water half gone and had to go back to restart her job A．②①④③ B．②③④① C．③②④① D．③④①② 19．Why did Adana’s little sister think her sister’s answer was strange? A．Because Adana usually ran very fast. B．Because the job is harder than she thought. C．Because it was the opposite of common sense. D．Because her sister had never been to the spring. 20．What can we learn from the story? A．Helping others is the key to a happy life B．The first method you try is usually the best one. C．Patience and care sometimes lead to better results. D．New duties are always challenging at the beginning. 三、阅读理解说明文 James Watson, who passed away on November 6, 2025, was a world-famous scientist known as the “Father of DNA”. He was born in 1928. His most famous achievement was discovering the double-helix structure (结构) of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953. This discovery was a huge step in the field of genetics. It was like unlocking the secret code of life, as DNA includes all the genetic information that makes each living thing different. People have known about DNA since 1869. But for a long time, nobody knew its structure. To find out, Watson worked with Francis Crick in the UK. They studied X-ray pictures of DNA taken by another scientist, Rosalind Franklin. This led them to find out that DNA has two strands (缕,股). These strands twist around each other into a double helix. Watson and Crick won the Nobel Prize in 1962. Watson’s work opened up new ways of understanding how genes are passed on from parents to children and how they affect our health and characteristics. After the discovery, he continued to work in genetics, making more contributions to the field. He also wrote many books to share his knowledge and ideas with the public. Later in life, Watson also related genes with race (种族), saying that black people are less intelligent than white people. He lost his job for this in 2007. Although Watson had some controversial (有争议的) views later, his scientific achievements cannot be ignored (忽略). His discovery changed the way we think about life and laid the base for modern genetic research. His story shows us the power of curiosity and hard work at scientific knowledge. 1．Why did James Watson win the Nobel Prize? A．He used X-rays to study DNA． B．He successfully took pictures of DNA． C．He discovered the structure of DNA． D．He found out that there is DNA． 2．What might DNA look like? A．B． C．D． 3．What does the underlined word “unlocking” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．keeping a secret B．finding the key C．making a lock D．hiding something important 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Genes have nothing to do with race. B．Watson’s scientific achievements are highly valuable. C．Watson’s controversial views had little effect on his career. D．Watson’s story shows that luck is the key to scientific success. We’ve all heard the terms “early bird” and “night owl (猫头鹰)”. For years, people divided others by sleep habits: early birds sleep and wake early, feeling most energetic in the morning; night owls, however, stay up late, are more awake at night, and like to sleep longer in the morning. But recently, sleep researcher Dr. Michael Breus came up with a more exact way to group people—this way is based on “sleep chronotypes (时间类型)”. According to Dr. Breus, every person is divided into one of four sleep chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin. Each group is a little like the sleeping habits of the animal it is named after, and has its own special features. Lions are the earliest. They’re ready for bed around 9 p.m. and wake naturally by 5 a.m., doing their best work before noon. Confident and leader-like, they often exercise early. But don’t ask a lion to do too much after noon—their energy usually goes down later in the day. Bears sleep and wake up a little later than lions. Studies show that most humans are in the bear group because they usually sleep from around 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and work best between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ▲ This explains why the classic nine-to-five workday suits them so well. Wolves are the true night owls. They don’t like waking up before 8 a.m. and their brains work best in the afternoon. They often have trouble getting to work on time for the usual 9 a.m. start. But if they are given tasks at the right time of day, they can get a lot done. With a free timetable, wolves can do a lot to help. Dolphins’ sleep time is often not fixed. One reason is that they easily feel worried and keep thinking about things. So it’s important for dolphins to have a fixed time before bed to help their body and mind relax, so they can get ready for sleep. It’s interesting to note that dolphins are very creative and good at solving problems. Knowing which group you are in helps you find out when you are most likely to feel energetic and get things done. If you plan your work and free time according to your natural sleep pattern, you can work well and sleep better. 5．Why are “early bird” and “night owl” mentioned at the beginning? A．To list two popular sleep habits. B．To start the topic of a new finding. C．To explain two animal habits. D．To give the result of a sleep study. 6．Which of the following is the most suitable for ▲ ? A．Their sleep pattern is the most popular in society. B．They sometimes feel tired during long meetings. C．For this reason, they seldom need an alarm clock. D．Surprisingly, many artists are members of this group. 7．If someone feels most creative in the afternoon but often arrives late for a 9 a.m. meeting, they are most likely a ________. A．lion B．bear C．wolf D．dolphin 8．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．Introduce a new research finding. B．Give suggestions on using the finding. C．Describe a common old understanding. D．Provide more information on the finding. In shopping malls in Chinese cities, more and more foreign tourists are buying high-tech products made in China. For example, at a main DJI store, which is a famous tech company, a filmmaker from Switzerland bought a camera. He said these products are not expensive, easy to carry, and have the latest functions. This is not only about cameras. In Hangzhou, a city known for technology, visitors can buy special gifts that use modern science. These include things like smart glasses and beautiful scarves. People can even use a computer program to design their own scarf pattern. This makes the scarf very special and different from others, so it becomes a great souvenir (纪念品). Two main reasons explain this change. First, Chinese companies make good products that are useful and easy to use for everyone around the world. Second, the government has created helpful rules. One important rule makes it easy for tourists to get back some of the money they spend, a process called a tax refund. Now, they can often get this money quickly through a phone app. Also, people from many countries do not need a visa, a special travel paper which allows that person to enter, stay in, or leave that country for a certain period of time, to visit China, making travel simpler. Because of this, products like DJI cameras are now commonly bought by international travelers. They represent China’s ability to create new and useful things. As technology and services keep improving, these high-tech products will likely attract even more buyers from all over the world. 9．How does the writer talk about the high-tech products made in China? A．By giving reasons. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example. 10．What can we infer about the scarves in Hangzhou? A．They are the most popular souvenir in China. B．They make visitors feel more creative and special. C．They are too difficult for most people to design. D．They are only bought by foreign tourists. 11．The Chinese government’s rules are important because they help tourists ________. A．save money when shopping B．receive free travel guides C．find new friends abroad D．learn Chinese quickly 12．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Shopping in China is very fun. B．Hangzhou has many good stores. C．China’s tech products attract visitors. D．Making souvenirs is a new style. When we talk about spending habits, we usually think about whether we save or waste money. We seldom think about the “carbon footprint” or other harms to the environment. But recent studies tell us that our spending habits have harmed the environment a lot. These habits include buying too much, using too much wrapping (包装), and depending too much on online shopping. First, let’s talk about buying too much. Ads for new products and frequent sales make it hard for us to refuse “good deals”. I often buy things I don’t really need, like more shampoos or makeup. Some of them even go bad before I open them! In the US, the number of people has grown by 60% since 1970, but people spend 4 times more money. This means more resources are used to make products, and more waste is produced. Unluckily, many unused things are thrown away, which makes pollution worse and fills landfills. Using too much wrapping is another problem. I like getting beautifully wrapped gifts and I’m glad to decorate gifts for others, because it shows my care and thanks. Wrapping paper, ribbons and cards look nice, but people throw them away right after opening the gifts. Most of these materials can’t be reused. So they end up in crowded landfills and pollute water, soil and air. For example, Americans send over 2 billion Christmas cards every year. The paper used is enough to build a 61-story building! Tons of ribbons are thrown away too. Smartphones have changed our spending habits greatly, making us depend more on online shopping. I like online shopping because it’s easy—I can buy things anytime and anywhere. But this convenience (方便) hurts the environment a lot. Online orders need more wrapping. What’s more, over 30% of online goods are sent back, which doubles the environmental cost. Every year,241 million tons of shipping boxes are made, using 3 billion trees. In 2020, shipping and returning goods caused 37% of greenhouse gas emissions (排放物). Fast fashion is very popular among young people like me. But it uses a lot of resources: 93billion cubic meters of water every year, which can meet the needs of 5 million people. It also causes about 20% of industrial water pollution. Besides, it produces 10% of global carbon emissions and this number may rise by 50% by 2030. Cheap materials like polyester (聚酯纤维) are hard to reuse, adding more waste. Our spending habits have made natural resources run out quickly, and produced waste and pollution that are hard to fix. So I think it’s time for us to check our spending habits and try to change. In this way, we can be more thoughtful shoppers and protect the environment better. 13．What does “carbon footprint” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．The daily habits of saving carbon-based energy. B．The influence of human activities on the environment. C．A kind of footprint left by animals that produce carbon. D．The amount of money spent on carbon-related products. 14．How much global carbon emissions will fast fashion produce in 2030? A．10%. B．15%. C．50%. D．60%. 15．Which of the following actions is friendly to the environment? A．Buy more shampoos than we need and some go bad. B．Choose gifts with more beautiful and fashionable wrapping. C．Use reusable cloth bags instead of plastic bags when shopping. D．Return online goods in time if they don’t look as good as we expect. 16．What is the writer’s main reason for writing this passage? A．To explain why online shopping and fast fashion are popular. B．To introduce different popular spending habits among young people. C．To tell readers how to save money through changing spending habits. D．To show that spending habits harm the environment and call for changes. A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his free time. Hobbyists keep pets, build model ships, watch birds, climb mountains, grow flowers, fish, ski, skate, swim, etc. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays and perform on musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies, and from coins to stamps. People have hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. Sometimes they even make some money by following a hobby. Hobbies help people relax after hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer more interesting activities for persons who have retired (退休). Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow an interesting hobby. Hobbies are good for a person’s mental (精神的) and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are helpful for patients to recover (恢复) from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give patients something to do, and provide interest that keeps them from thinking about themselves. In early years, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. People today have more time than before for hobbies. Machines have reduced the amount (数量) of time they must spend on their jobs. More people retire at an earlier age than before. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their free hours. Sir William Osier, a famous Canadian doctor, expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.” 17．What is the main advantage of having a hobby for people who have retired? A．It helps them make more friends after leaving work. B．It offers them enjoyable activities to fill their free time. C．It allows them to earn extra money to support themselves. D．It improves their physical strength through various exercises. 18．What have doctors found about hobbies and health? A．Physical hobbies like sports are not good for health. B．Hobbies can take the place of medical treatment for patients. C．Hobbies are helpful for mental health, not for physical health. D．Hobbies help patients forget about their illnesses and recover faster. 19．Why do people today have more time for hobbies than before? A．Because they don’t need to sleep as much as before. B．Because schools teach students how to develop hobbies. C．Because people today are less interested in working hard. D．Because machines have reduced their working hours and some retire earlier. 20．What is the main topic of the passage? A．Different kinds of hobbies around the world. B．The advantages and importance of having a hobby. C．How hobbies can help people make more money. 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