2026年中考英语时文阅读甄选36篇

**基本信息** 以主题分类为框架，融合题型方法指导与逻辑递进训练，助力语言能力与文化意识协同提升。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|方法提炼|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |校园生活与教育热点|6篇|主旨题抓首尾段核心，细节题定位关键词|从教育政策现象到影响分析，培养批判性思维| |科技前沿与国家发展|13篇|推理题依据原文合理推断，词义题结合语境|科技成果介绍→技术突破→社会价值，构建逻辑链条| |自然科普与生活新知|6篇|正误判断题比对原文信息，排序题按时间/事件顺序|自然现象→科学原理解释→生活应用，体现认知规律| |文化体育与时代人物|11篇|态度题分析褒贬词汇，概括题整合段落大意|人物事迹/文化现象→精神内涵→跨文化理解，提升文化意识|

2026中考 英语时文阅读36篇 英语时文 2026中考英语时文阅读36篇 主题分类目录 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Unit 1 校园生活与教育热点 School Life & Education Trends 1. 中小学春秋假 2. 全面落实“健康第一” 3. 教育部出台新规：严禁手机带入课堂 4. 多地宣布生物地理不再计入中考总分 5. 澳大利亚率先实施16岁以下青少年社交媒体限制令 6. AI时代学会如何学习 Unit 2 科技前沿与国家发展 Cutting-edge Tech & National Development 7. 武BOT：当功夫遇上人工智能，上演全新文化秀 8. 中国太空旅游：一个新时代即将开启 9. 太空现烤美食：航天员在轨烤制鸡翅 10. 太空实验小鼠顺利繁育后代 11. 全球首款水运“高铁”来了 12. 全球首创！中国出台新规禁止隐藏式车门把手 13. 我国首批 L3 级自动驾驶车型获准上路 14. 首位轮椅使用者圆梦太空 15. 中国高铁，突破5万公里！全球第一！ 16. 阿尔忒弥斯二号：开启人类探月新时代 17. AI核心单位“词元”正式定名 18. 人工智能正催生一批新职业 19. 高铁宠物出行服务升级 Unit 3 自然科普与生活新知 Science & Nature in Daily Life 20. 孤独的小猴Punch走红网络 21. 香蕉可能会灭绝？真相来了 22. 马铃薯的“妈妈”竟然是番茄？ 23. 篮球鞋吱吱作响的秘密 24. 狗狗也能“偷学”单词？颠覆认知的新发现 25. 全球能源“咽喉”霍尔木兹海峡 Unit 4 文化体育与时代人物 Culture, Sports & Modern Icons 26. 创造历史！苏翊鸣22岁生日斩获冬奥会金牌 27. 当春分遇上龙抬头 28. 外国游客热衷“来华过大年” 29. 都江堰水利工程 30. 《贺花神》 31. 拉布布将拍大电影 32. 《疯狂动物城2》为什么这么火？ 33. 现实版“飞驰人生”国产张雪机车夺冠 34. 王楚钦首夺世界杯冠军 35. 90后女数学家王虹 获纽约大学最高荣誉“银教授” 36. 美国小伙埃文·凯尔定居中国延续其传递真相与友谊的使命 主题分类目录 2 中小学春秋假 5 全面落实“健康第一” 7 教育部出台新规：严禁手机带入课堂 9 创造历史！苏翊鸣22岁生日斩获冬奥会金牌 11 武BOT：当功夫遇上人工智能，上演全新文化秀 13 澳大利亚率先实施16岁以下青少年社交媒体限制令 15 中国太空旅游：一个新时代即将开启 17 孤独的小猴Punch走红网络 19 多地宣布生物地理不再计入中考总分 21 当春分遇上龙抬头 23 太空现烤美食：航天员在轨烤制鸡翅 25 香蕉可能会灭绝？真相来了 27 马铃薯的“妈妈”竟然是番茄？ 29 篮球鞋吱吱作响的秘密 31 狗狗也能“偷学”单词？颠覆认知的新发现 33 AI时代学会如何学习 35 拉布布将拍大电影 37 美国小伙埃文·凯尔定居中国延续其传递真相与友谊的使命 39 全球首款水运“高铁”来了 41 全球首创！中国出台新规禁止隐藏式车门把手 43 外国游客热衷“来华过大年” 45 太空实验小鼠顺利繁育后代 47 《疯狂动物城2》为什么这么火？ 49 我国首批 L3 级自动驾驶车型获准上路 51 首位轮椅使用者圆梦太空 53 中国高铁，突破5万公里！全球第一！ 55 都江堰水利工程 57 全球能源“咽喉”霍尔木兹海峡 59 AI核心单位“词元”正式定名 61 现实版“飞驰人生”国产张雪机车夺冠 63 王楚钦首夺世界杯冠军 65 90后中国女数学家王虹 获纽约大学最高荣誉“银教授” 67 人工智能正催生一批新职业 69 阿尔忒弥斯二号：开启人类探月新时代 71 高铁宠物出行服务升级 73 《贺花神》 75 答案及解析 77 小学春秋假 77 全面落实“健康第一” 78 教育部出台新规：严禁手机带入课堂 79 创造历史！苏翊鸣22岁生日斩获冬奥会金牌 80 武BOT：当功夫遇上人工智能，上演全新文化秀 81 澳大利亚率先实施16岁以下青少年社交媒体限制令 82 中国太空旅游：一个新时代即将开启 83 孤独的小猴Punch走红网络 84 多地宣布生物地理不再计入中考总分 85 多当春分遇上龙抬头 86 太空现烤美食：航天员在轨烤制鸡翅 87 香蕉可能会灭绝？真相来了 88 马铃薯的“妈妈”竟然是番茄？ 89 篮球鞋吱吱作响的秘密 90 狗狗也能“偷学”单词？颠覆认知的新发现 91 AI时代学会如何学习 92 拉布布将拍大电影 93 美国小伙埃文·凯尔定居中国 94 延续其传递真相与友谊的使命 94 全球首款水运“高铁”来了 95 全球首创！中国出台新规禁止隐藏式车门把手 96 外国游客热衷“来华过大年” 97 太空小鼠顺利繁衍后代 98 《疯狂动物城2》为什么这么火？ 99 我国首批 L3 级自动驾驶车型获准上路 100 首位轮椅使用者圆梦太空 101 中国高铁，突破5万公里！全球第一！ 102 都江堰水利工程 103 全球能源咽喉霍尔木兹海峡 104 AI核心单位“词元”正式定名 105 现实版飞驰人生，国产张雪机车夺冠 106 王楚钦首夺世界杯冠军 107 90后中国女数学家王虹 获纽约大学最高荣誉“银教授” 108 人工智能正催生一批新职业 109 阿尔忒弥斯二号：开启人类探月新时代 110 高铁宠物出行服务升级 111 《贺花神》 112 中小学春秋假 Spring and Autumn Holidays for Primary and Secondary Students In recent years, spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students have become a hot topic across China. Some provinces and cities have carried out pilot (试点的) programs, and the policy has drawn wide public attention. The two short breaks usually come in mild spring and comfortable autumn, when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. They are designed to give students a timely rest from heavy schoolwork. During the holidays, students can get close to nature, take part in cultural experiences or do simple community service. Instead of staying indoors with textbooks all day, they can open their eyes to the real world and turn knowledge into life skills. For families, the holidays also bring good news. With staggered (错峰的) holidays, parents can spend quality time with their children without being trapped in heavy traffic or crowded tourist spots during long vacations. Family connections can be greatly improved through short trips, museum visits or simple daily activities together. However, the policy still faces some challenges. The biggest problem is childcare for working parents. Many of them have no time to look after their kids during the breaks. To solve this problem, some schools offer after-school care with interesting activities, and local communities provide more programs for students. Besides, holiday plans can be adjusted according to local needs. Overall, spring and autumn holidays are a meaningful step in education reform. They show that schools and society care more about students’ physical and mental health as well as their all-round development. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Ways to improve students’ health during holidays. B. An introduction to spring and autumn holidays and their influences. C. How to plan family activities during short breaks. D. Reasons for carrying out education reform in China. 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a student’s activity during the holidays? A. Getting close to nature. B. Taking part in cultural experiences. C. Having extra classes at school. D. Doing simple community service. 3. What is the biggest challenge of carrying out spring and autumn holidays? A. Bad weather in spring and autumn. B. Childcare problems for working parents. C. Students’ heavy homework during breaks. D. Lack of money for school activities. 4. The underlined word “adjusted” in Paragraph 4 probably means ______. A. changed B. canceled C. forgotten D. shared 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Spring and autumn holidays have been used all over China. B. The new holidays are good for both students and families. C. Only schools can solve the childcare problems. D. Students no longer need to worry about their study. 全面落实“健康第一” Fully Carrying Out "Health First" As a new semester begins across China, the education system has been placing greater emphasis on fully carrying out the "Health First" principle. Recent reports show that many teenagers are facing physical health problems, including near-sightedness, poor physical fitness and insufficient exercise. Some students spend too much time on schoolwork and electronic devices, while a few schools even take the place of PE classes with main subjects, which further harms students’ health. To solve these problems, the Ministry of Education has introduced clear requirements. Schools must guarantee enough PE classes and ensure that students take at least one hour of physical activity every day. Any behavior that occupies PE classes for other courses is strictly forbidden. Schools are also encouraged to organize colorful sports activities to help students develop an interest in exercising. Tsinghua University sets a good example for carrying out this principle. It has introduced the "Sunshine Sports" program, which requires undergraduates to finish enough outdoor exercise each term. Besides, all students need to pass a swimming test before graduation, unless they have health problems that make them unable to swim. The university believes sports help students become stronger and more confident, fully showing its educational idea of "No Sports, No Tsinghua". In fact, health is the foundation of study and life. Without good health, students can hardly achieve high grades or realize their dreams. Doing sports not only builds up their bodies but also improves their mind and courage. As middle school students, we should take health seriously and keep exercising every day. Only by staying healthy can we study better and grow up happily. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. To explain why Tsinghua University asks students to swim. B. To introduce the "Health First" principle and call on students to value health. C. To show how serious students’ eye problems are. D. To advise schools to offer more after-class activities. 2.According to the passage, what is strictly forbidden in schools? A. Organizing outdoor sports activities. B. Offering PE classes every day. C. Taking PE classes away for other subjects. D. Asking students to exercise for one hour a day. 3.What can we infer from Tsinghua University’s rules? A. It pays no attention to students’ study results. B. It thinks sports are important for students’ development. C. Every student must take part in indoor activities only. D. All students can refuse to take the swimming test. 4.Put the following in the correct order according to the passage. ① Schools are required to make sure students exercise one hour daily. ② Many students have physical health problems. ③ Tsinghua asks students to pass a swimming test. ④ The "Health First" principle is highly emphasized. A. ④→②→①→③ B. ②→④→①→③ C. ③→②→④→① D. ②→①→③→④ 5.What does the underlined word "foundation" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.purpose B. advantage C. result D. basis 教育部出台新规：严禁手机带入课堂 Ministry of Education Issues New Rules: Phones Banned in Classrooms Recently, China’s Ministry of Education has made ten new rules to help primary and secondary school students stay mentally healthy. Among these rules, the ones about healthy internet use have got a lot of public attention across the country. These rules come because students face more and more mental health problems online in modern society. According to the 6th Survey Report on Internet Usage of Chinese Minors, 97.3% of Chinese minors are internet users. Spending too much time online brings many serious problems, like poor sleep quality, worse eyesight and great trouble focusing in class. What’s more, harmful online content, such as information that causes worry and vulgar words, has badly hurt students’ mental health and normal growth. To fix these problems, clear and strict requirements are given. Schools must manage students’ smart devices well and strictly ban mobile phones from classrooms. Teachers should also guide students to form a correct idea of internet use and remind them of the importance of self-control. At the same time, students and parents are encouraged to join a “Screen-Off Campaign” to cut down on over-reliance on the internet and develop healthy living habits. Parents are expected to spend more time staying with their children and communicate with them more often in daily life. Besides, relevant departments will ask online platforms to do their supervisory work seriously. Platforms will improve their algorithm systems to stop pushing harmful content to minors. Illegal online acts will be strictly stopped, and the “Minor Protection Mode” will be widely promoted to make the online environment safe and clean for young people. These rules aim to guide students to use the internet in a right and healthy way through the joint efforts of schools, families and the whole society. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of the Ministry of Education’s new rules? A. To stop all students from using the internet B. To improve students’ mental health and guide healthy internet use C. To punish online platforms for harmful content D. To require parents to monitor students’ screen time every day 2. According to the survey report, what percentage of Chinese minors are internet users? A. 79.3% B. 93.7% C. 97.3% D. 73.9% 3. What is the correct order of the following events according to the passage? ① Schools ban mobile phones from classrooms ② The Ministry makes ten new rules ③ Platforms improve their algorithm systems ④ Students and parents join the “Screen-Off Campaign” A. ②→①→④→③ B. ①→②→③→④ C. ②→③→①→④ D. ④→①→③→② 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. All students have serious mental health problems from internet use B. The “Minor Protection Mode” has solved all online problems for minors C. Schools are the only ones responsible for students’ healthy internet use D. Too much online time has bad effects on students’ study and health 5. What does the underlined word “joint” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Separate B. Shared C. Special D. Different 创造历史！苏翊鸣22岁生日斩获冬奥会金牌 History Made! Su Yiming Wins Winter Olympic Gold on His 22nd Birthday Chinese snowboarding star Su Yiming claimed the men’s Slopestyle gold medal at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on February 18, which coincided with his 22nd birthday. As the first gold medalist for China at the Games, he lived up to high expectations from the whole nation and brought huge pride to people across the country. His amazing performance also drew wide attention from the international sports world and received sincere praise from coaches and judges around the globe. Under huge pressure in the final competition, Su showed amazing skills and very strong mental ability. He scored 82.41 points in his first run, setting a challenging benchmark that no other competitor could overtake in later runs. He stayed calm and kept his excellent form, earning 79.90 points in the second run and 82.18 points in the third. His wonderful tricks, safe and stable landings and smooth transitions between different moves deeply impressed judges and audiences all over the world. This great victory is far more than a personal honor for the young player. It also stands for a huge step forward in the development of winter sports in China. Born in 2004, Su has grown into an inspiring role model for millions of Chinese teenagers. He encourages young people to follow their dreams bravely and keep working hard even when facing difficulties in their daily life and study. His story has raised wide interest in winter sports among Chinese youth and helped snowboarding and other ice and snow sports become much more popular across the country. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The 2026 Winter Olympics have sped up the growth of winter sports. B. Su Yiming won Olympic gold and inspires Chinese teenagers greatly. C. More young Chinese people have started to take part in winter sports. D. Su Yiming practiced really hard to win an Olympic gold medal. 2. What can we learn about Su Yiming’s competition? A. He felt nervous and could not show his real skill in the final. B. His score in the third run was higher than that in the first run. C. His first-run score was not beaten by other athletes. D. He won the first gold medal for China at the 2022 Winter Olympics. 3. What is the correct order of Su Yiming’s scores in the final? ① 82.18 ② 82.41 ③ 79.90 A. ②→③→① B. ③→②→① C. ①→②→③ D. ③→①→② 4. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Su Yiming is the first winter Olympic champion in Chinese history. B. Winter sports are becoming more popular among Chinese young people. C. Su Yiming will take part in more different sports in the next Olympics. D. China has the best snowboarding team among all the countries in the world. 5. What does the underlined word “benchmark” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. A prize for the best player. B. A rule all athletes must follow. C. A standard hard to reach. D. A mistake that changes results. 武BOT：当功夫遇上人工智能，上演全新文化秀 Wu BOT: Kung Fu Meets AI in a New Cultural Show The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala showed a creative and popular program named Wu BOT. In this amazing show, humanoid robots performed together with young martial artists to present traditional Chinese kung fu, and it soon became one of the most welcome and hotly discussed shows across the country. These robots are developed by a famous Chinese high-tech company. They have excellent skills in movement control and body balance. They can clearly show difficult actions such as drunken boxing, nunchaku and parkour, and they work really well with students from Tagou Martial Arts School. With modern control systems and well-designed movements, the robots look natural and smooth on stage, bringing great surprise and deep impression to the audience. The year also witnessed rapid progress in robot technology. In the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, similar robots could only take part in simple group dances and were not able to perform difficult kung fu at all. But in 2026, they could finish difficult and beautiful movements without difficulty, which shows the fast improvement of China’s robot industry and its powerful research ability. Wu BOT is more than just a fun stage show. It connects traditional Chinese culture with modern AI technology in a special way. It helps more young people learn about and take interest in kung fu with a new attitude. At the same time, it shows the world how fast China’s smart technology is developing. In the future, this kind of robot technology will be used more widely in school education, public services and daily life, making people’s life easier, smarter and more colorful. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of traditional Chinese kung fu B. Famous robot companies in China C. The Wu BOT show and its cultural and technological importance D. How robots are taught to dance 2. Which of the following movements is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Drunken boxing B. Nunchaku C. Parkour D. Tai chi 3. Put the events in the correct order according to the passage. ① Robots did simple group dances in 2025. ② Robots performed difficult kung fu easily in 2026. ③ Wu BOT became popular at the 2026 gala. ④ Robots performed with martial arts students. A. ①②④③ B. ④①②③ C. ①④③② D. ④②①③ 4. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Robots will take the place of all human artists. B. Robot technology may improve our daily life. C. Chinese kung fu will disappear soon. D. China’s robot technology falls behind other countries. 5. Why is Wu BOT considered meaningful? A. It mixes traditional culture with modern technology. B. It teaches old people to learn kung fu easily. C. It tells people how to build humanoid robots. D. It invites foreign teams to study robots. 澳大利亚率先实施16岁以下青少年社交媒体限制令 Australia’s Pioneering Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Takes Effect In a new move that has drawn worldwide attention, Australia has made a rule to stop children under 16 from using social media accounts. This policy, which has recently come into force, is meant to lower the growing risks young Internet users face, including too much screen time, online bullying, and harmful information on the Internet. Popular social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat must now use clear age-checking steps to find and close accounts owned by young users. Companies that refuse to follow the rule will face serious money penalties as high as 49.5 million Australian dollars. Although most platforms have agreed to obey the rule, a few have expressed different ideas, saying it may influence personal expression online. To make the rule work as planned, platforms will check users’ ages by video or official documents. Accounts that are closed can be reopened when the user turns 16. It is important to know that the rule does not cover every app: services including WhatsApp, YouTube Kids and Roblox can still be used by teenagers. Officials say the list may be changed later as new apps become popular among young people. People’s ideas about the rule are mixed. Many parents support it, as they believe it can protect children from bad online influence and encourage them to join in more healthy offline activities. However, some experts and youth workers worry that some teenagers may turn to less strictly controlled apps or find ways to go around the rule, which may bring them greater danger. Some even compare it to a game of “whack-a-mole,” where stopping one app only leads users to another. Countries around the world are closely watching Australia’s try. Researchers from Stanford University will carry out a long-term study to see its influences, such as whether teenagers sleep better, exercise more, or meet new Internet problems. The key question remains: Can this rule really make the Internet a safer space for young people? 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of Australia’s new rule on social media for under-16s? A. To control the development of social media companies B. To protect young people from different online risks C. To advise teenagers to give up online activities completely D. To reduce the number of social media users in the country 2. Which of the following apps is still available to teenagers under 16 according to the passage? A. Instagram B. TikTok C. YouTube D. Roblox 3. What can we infer from the “whack-a-mole” game comparison in Paragraph 4? A. The rule will completely solve all online risks for teenagers B. Teenagers may choose other less-managed platforms to avoid the rule C. It is easy for platforms to carry out the age-verification work D. Most teenagers will give up using social media at once 4. What is the correct order of the events according to the passage? ① The new rule came into force. ② Platforms use age-verification to check users’ ages. ③ Companies face high fines if breaking the rule. ④ Researchers will study the influences of the rule. A. ①→②→③→④ B. ②→①→③→④ C. ①→③→②→④ D. ②→③→①→④ 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. Ways to keep teenagers away from online bullying B. Different opinions on social media platforms C. Australia’s new rule on teenagers’ social media use D. The bad influences of social media on teenagers 中国太空旅游：一个新时代即将开启 China’s Space Tourism: A New Era Is Beginning China’s commercial space sector is set to make history with its first private manned suborbital space tourism flights, planned for 2028 by Beijing Chuanyuezhe Aerospace Technology. The firm’s CYZ-1 (Chuanyuezhe-1) spacecraft will carry up to 7 passengers to the Karman Line, 100 km above Earth. The 20–30 minute trip includes 3–6 minutes of weightlessness and sweeping views of the planet’s curve. Tickets cost 3 million yuan, with a 10% deposit. Over 20 seats are reserved, including actor Huang Jingyu, a senior scientist, business leaders, and a humanoid robot. Passengers must pass strict health checks and complete 6 months of professional training. The craft’s reusable “Cloud Landing System” passed full tests in early 2026, yet experts warn final safety certification remains pending national aerospace approval. The project is part of a three-step roadmap: 2028 suborbital flights; 2032 CYZ-2 craft for 400 km orbit stays; 2038 CYZ-3 for lunar orbit missions. Globally, Virgin Galactic charges $450,000 (≈2.85 million yuan) and Blue Origin offers similar flights. However, high costs, weak public trust (only 35% trust safety), and missing international rules hold back mass appeal. While China’s tech advances quickly—with reusable rockets and liquid methane engines cutting costs—experts caution challenges remain. Reusable systems need 50+ successful flights to prove reliability. Medical risks include 17% of travelers reporting balance issues. Some critics call the 3-million-yuan price elitist. Supporters counter it drives innovation and will lower prices as technology scales. The dream of space for all is coming, but slowly and with great hurdles.Still, its future remains bright and full of hope. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the author’s attitude toward China’s private space tourism? A. Strongly supportive B. Doubtful and critical C. Objective and cautious D. Uninterested and neutral 2. Which is the correct order of Chuanyuezhe’s three-step plan? ① Lunar orbit missions ② Suborbital tourism flights ③ 400 km orbit stays A. ②→③→① B. ③→②→① C. ①→②→③ D. ②→①→③ 3. What can we infer about the current global space tourism? A. It is widely accepted and trusted by the public. B. High prices limit it to a very small group of people. C. International laws fully cover its safety and rights. D. Most flights have achieved over 50 successful reuse rounds. 4. Which of the following is NOT a challenge for space tourism? A. High costs and low public trust B. Medical risks for passengers C. Reusable landing system tested safe D. Lack of unified international rules 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Actor Huang Jingyu will be the first Chinese space tourist. B. China’s 2028 space tourism plan and its related challenges. C. How reusable rockets cut the cost of private space travel. D. Global space tourism projects are better than China’s. 孤独的小猴Punch走红网络 Punch the Macaque: A Little Monkey's Warm Journey At Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan lives a seven-month-old Japanese macaque called Punch. He was named after Monkey Punch, the creator of the famous manga Lupin III, to show deep respect for the great artist. In only a few months, this lovely little monkey has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after he was born. Zoo workers believe the hot summer weather and the mother’s lack of experience in looking after a baby led to this sad result. Hand-fed and cared for by zookeepers, Punch was later introduced to a group of nearly 60 other macaques to learn normal social behaviors. At first, Punch failed to fit into the group. He was often bullied by other monkeys and felt extremely lonely. To calm himself down, he held a soft IKEA orangutan plush toy tightly every day, just as he would stay close to his mom. Videos of Punch spread rapidly on the Internet. The online tag #HangInTherePunch received huge support across the world, and the same toy even sold out in many countries. What started as a common zoo story soon turned into a warm international activity. Now Punch is growing better and better. He depends much less on the toy and often plays with other young macaques. Some adult monkeys even show kindness to him. Though he still meets small troubles in daily life, he becomes much braver than before. Punch’s story carries a special and widely accepted meaning. It tells people that animals have real feelings and need love and a sense of belonging just like humans. It also makes us understand that kindness and warmth can easily cross different countries and bring people together. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. Why was the monkey named Punch? A. Because he was good at playing with toys. B. To remember the manga artist Monkey Punch. C. Because zookeepers liked this simple name. D. To celebrate the success of Lupin III. 2. Put the following events in the correct order. ① Punch’s videos became popular online. ② Punch was abandoned by his mother. ③ Punch played with other young macaques. ④ Punch held a toy for comfort. A. ②④①③ B. ②①④③ C. ④②③① D. ①②④③ 3. What does the underlined phrase “lack of experience” probably mean? A. Having little knowledge or skill B. Feeling worried and nervous C. Being in poor health D. Showing no interest 4. What can we infer about Punch now? A. He still needs the toy to fall asleep every night. B. He has become the leader of the macaque group. C. He is getting braver and fitting in better. D. He will be sent back to the wild soon. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How IKEA toys became popular worldwide. B. The ways to protect abandoned wild animals. C. The story of Punch and its warm message. D. The history of a famous Japanese manga. 多地宣布生物地理不再计入中考总分 Reform of High School Entrance Exam: Biology and Geography No Longer Count Toward Total Score In recent years, many provinces and cities across China have carried out an important adjustment to the high school entrance examination. One major change is that biology and geography will no longer be added to students’ final total scores. Instead, students will only get a level result such as A, B, C or D according to their performance in these two subjects. This policy is made to reduce students’ learning stress and make educational assessment more reasonable and balanced. People who support the reform believe it brings many advantages. It reduces unnecessary competition for students in Grade Eight, who no longer need to spend too much energy chasing high scores in biology and geography. Students can then pay more attention to main subjects like Chinese, math, English and physics, which play an important part in their later high school studies. At the same time, they have more time to do exercise, develop hobbies and take part in other activities that help with their physical and mental health. However, some parents and teachers express their worries. They are afraid that schools will care less about biology and geography in daily classes, so students may not master basic knowledge of these subjects well. They also point out that learning biology and geography helps improve students’ understanding of nature and society, which is necessary for their overall development. In fact, this reform does not mean biology and geography are no longer important. They are still required courses with clear teaching and exam requirements. The real purpose is to lead education away from blind pursuit of scores and pay more attention to students’ comprehensive growth. If carried out properly, the reform will help create a better learning environment and improve the quality of middle school education. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main change of the zhongkao reform in the passage? A. Students don’t need to take exams on biology and geography any more. B. Biology and geography are graded by levels instead of total scores. C. More subjects are added to the total score of the high school entrance exam. D. Core subjects are no longer the key part of the high school entrance exam. 2. What can we infer from Paragraph 2 about the reform? A. It helps students improve their overall development. B. It makes students give up biology and geography completely. C. It asks students to spend all time on core subjects. D. It increases competition among Grade Eight students. 3. Why do some parents and teachers feel worried about the policy? A. They think it will raise students’ total scores quickly. B. They believe biology and geography are useless for students. C. They worry these two subjects will be less valued in daily teaching. D. They expect more exams for students to improve their abilities. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to study biology and geography well in middle school. B. Different opinions on the zhongkao reform about biology and geography. C. Why students should pay more attention to core subjects. D. Ways to reduce learning stress for middle school students. 5.What does the underlined word “assessment” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Communication B. Preparation C. Progress D. Evaluation 当春分遇上龙抬头 When Spring Equinox Meets Dragon Head Raising Festival In March 2026, a rare and interesting event connects traditional Chinese culture and natural astronomy. The well-known Dragon Head Raising Festival falls on the very same day as the Spring Equinox. This kind of cultural and temporal coincidence is quite unusual; it appears only about once every 19 years, and people will not experience the same special day again until 2045. Held on the second day of the second lunar month, the Dragon Head Raising Festival comes from ancient ideas about nature and the beginning of a new season. In old folk stories, the powerful dragon wakes up as spring thunder comes and brings enough water and energy to the land. For thousands of years, Chinese people have seen this festival as a sign of renewal and a hopeful year for farming and harvest. Many traditional customs are still widely followed across China today. Cutting hair is a widely-loved activity, as people wish to leave bad luck behind and welcome new chances in life. People also prepare special foods connected with dragon culture, such as spring pancakes, thin noodles and wontons. These foods carry warm wishes for health, good luck and successful spring farming. As one of the twenty-four solar terms, the Spring Equinox arrives when the sun moves across the equator, making daytime and nighttime almost the same length worldwide. The weather becomes warmer, birds fly back north, and rainfall becomes more consistent. This comfortable environment is perfect for plants to grow quickly, so the equinox plays a key role in Chinese agriculture. The same-day arrival of these two events has deep cultural meaning. The festival stands for new life and the start of farming, while the equinox stands for natural balance and growth. Together, they show the close connection between Chinese traditions and the rhythm of nature. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. How Chinese farmers plan their work in spring. B. The rare same-day occurrence of two traditional events and its meaning. C. Different kinds of food eaten during traditional Chinese festivals. D. The history and development of the 24 Solar Terms. 2.What can we infer about the haircut custom on the festival? A. It shows people’s wish for a better and luckier life. B. It is a modern tradition only popular in big cities. C. It is mainly held to celebrate the returning of wild birds. D. It has been completely forgotten in some rural areas. 3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Day and night are exactly the same length on the Spring Equinox. B. The Dragon Head Raising Festival comes earlier than the equinox every year. C. The Spring Equinox offers good natural conditions for crop growth. D. Dragon-themed foods are created to record ancient wars. 4.What does the underlined word “coincidence” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Two events happening on the same day by chance. B. A special kind of traditional spring activity. C. A change in climate that influences farming. D. A custom passed down from parents to children. 5.Arrange the following events in the correct order they appear in the passage. ① People enjoy special dragon-themed foods. ② Two special events happen on the same day in 2026. ③ The dragon rises in old folk stories. ④ The climate becomes nice for plants to grow. A. ②→③→①→④ B. ③→②→④→① C. ①→③→②→④ D. ②→④→③→① 太空现烤美食：航天员在轨烤制鸡翅 Fresh Baking in Space: Astronauts Bake Chicken Wings China’s Tiangong Space Station has recently introduced a brand-new piece of equipment: a specially designed space oven. Astronauts on the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions became the first to use this tool in outer space, greatly improving the quality of their daily meals while orbiting Earth. For the first time, they can enjoy hot, freshly cooked food hundreds of kilometers above the ground. In the past, nearly all space food was prepared in advance and only required heating or simple eating. The taste and types of food were quite limited. With the new oven, however, the menu in space has become much richer and more enjoyable. Members of the team have successfully cooked popular dishes including Orleans chicken wings and black pepper beef. Footage from the station shows astronauts carefully placing the wings into the special oven. After exactly 28 minutes of controlled heating, the wings came out soft and tasty, receiving warm praise from everyone on board. Yet cooking in space brings special difficulties that do not exist on Earth. Liu Weibo, an expert in space life support systems, pointed out that smoke and oil produced during baking are major concerns, as they can pollute the air inside the station. To solve this problem, the oven is equipped with advanced technology to clean the air and collect extra oil. It is also strong and dependable, designed to work safely for at least 500 uses to support long-term space tasks. This oven is only one part of China’s efforts to create better living conditions in space. Today, the space station provides more than 190 kinds of food, with the menu changing every 10 days to keep meals balanced and nutritious. In addition, astronauts have managed to grow fresh vegetables such as lettuce and cherry tomatoes in the station’s small “space garden”, making their diet even healthier. Liu added that spending months in a small, enclosed space can be challenging. Tasty, warm food does more than fill astronauts’ stomachs—it also calms their minds and improves their mood. No matter how far away from Earth, a delicious hot meal remains one of the simplest and greatest comforts in space. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare different types of space food B. To introduce a new oven used on the space station C. To explain the challenges of long-term space missions D. To show the development of China's space technology 2. How long does it take to bake the chicken wings in the space oven? A. 18 minutes B. 25 minutes C. 28 minutes D. 50 minutes 3. What is the main difficulty of baking in space according to Liu Weibo? A. The lack of enough food ingredients B. The unstable temperature in the cabin C. The harm of smoke and oil fumes to air quality D. The high requirement for oven durability 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. The space oven can work reliably at least 500 times B. Astronauts can only eat pre-cooked food on the space station C. The space garden provides fresh meat for astronauts D. Freshly baked food brings physical comfort only 5. What is the correct order of the following events? ① Astronauts put chicken wings into the space oven ② The new oven is used for the first time in orbit ③ Astronauts grow fresh vegetables in the space garden ④ The chicken wings are ready and win high praise A. ①→④→②→③ B. ①→②→③→④ C. ②→③→①→④ D. ②→①→④→③ 香蕉可能会灭绝？真相来了 Will bananas really go extinct? A scientific clarification These days, many online stories warn that bananas may soon disappear from our daily lives. Such worrying messages have been widely spread, making many people feel uneasy about the future of this popular fruit. Yet few people stop to check whether these shocking reports are supported by real scientific evidence. In fact, the situation is not as serious as many people believe, and the truth is quite different from overstated public worries. The banana that fills supermarket shelves worldwide is mainly the Cavendish kind, making up about 95 percent of the commercial banana supply. Different from many other plants that grow from seeds, it is produced through asexual reproduction, so all plants carry nearly the same genes. Such limited genetic difference makes them easy to fall victim to serious plant diseases. Many years ago, the Gros Michel banana, once the most popular commercial type, was largely destroyed by Fusarium wilt, also known as Panama disease. Now the Cavendish banana faces a powerful new threat from Tropical Race 4, a stronger form of fungus that can survive in soil for decades. Yet people often overlook one key fact. The whole banana family is not going to die out. More than 1,500 kinds of bananas grow across the world, and quite a few of them are naturally able to resist TR4. Only the widely planted Cavendish banana is in real danger, not the entire banana group. The idea that bananas as a whole are disappearing is incorrect and lacks solid scientific support. Scientists and farming experts are taking active measures to solve the problem. They collect and protect wild banana genes, develop new disease-resistant banana kinds through traditional breeding and modern gene technology, and carry out strict quarantine rules to control the spread of TR4. Recently, several newly developed resistant bananas have been planted successfully in some countries and regions. To sum up, the story that bananas will completely go extinct is not scientifically correct. The common Cavendish banana does face a serious threat, but the whole banana population is not endangered. With continuous scientific research and richer genetic diversity in planting, bananas will remain a common and welcome fruit for people for a long time. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To show how TR4 spreads quickly in farmland soil B. To explain the truth behind the rumor of banana extinction C. To introduce how people grow bananas in different countries D. To compare two main kinds of commercial bananas 2. Why is the Cavendish banana easily harmed by plant diseases? A. It is planted in huge amounts across the world B. It mainly depends on seed reproduction C. It is short of necessary nutrition in the soil D. It has very similar genes among the plants 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The Gros Michel banana was totally killed by Panama disease B. TR4 can only live in soil for a short period of time C. Some new disease-resistant bananas have already been planted D. All 1,500 banana kinds can successfully fight against TR4 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Genetic richness helps bananas stay safe from deadly diseases B. The Cavendish banana will disappear in the near future C. Online reports about bananas are based on strong scientific proof D. Quarantine rules have already stopped TR4 from spreading 5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The Cavendish banana B. Seed reproduction C. Asexual reproduction D. The fungus TR4 马铃薯的“妈妈”竟然是番茄？ Potatoes: A Surprising Link to Tomatoes Potatoes and tomatoes are common and important vegetables around the world. For many years, scientists have been curious about their secret relationship but failed to reach a clear and believable conclusion. A new study led by Chinese scientists has recently solved this old and difficult puzzle in plant study. It shows that potatoes came from an ancient cross between tomato ancestors and a special wild plant about nine million years ago. In the past, researchers only believed potatoes were closely connected to a wild plant that looked similar but had no tubers at all. The new study examined hundreds of potato genomes and different wild types, making it the largest research of this kind so far. Scientists found that potatoes share many key genes with tomatoes. One gene from tomatoes helps tubers start growing, and another gene from the wild plant guides tubers to develop completely and healthily. This natural cross happened in the high Andes Mountains. The hard living conditions there made tubers necessary for the plant’s survival. As time passed, potatoes slowly spread to every continent and became basic and traditional food for millions of people around the world. The study also supports China’s plan to grow better potatoes that can fight diseases easily and produce more crops for people in need. Interestingly, the English word “tomato” was not spelled the same hundreds of years ago. It was later changed to match “potato” as the two words entered English at different times. This ancient family tie may also explain why potatoes and tomatoes taste so good together in many popular and widely-loved dishes across the world. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To show how to cook potatoes with tomatoes B. To compare the history of two English words C. To explain how to grow potatoes in high mountains D. To introduce a study on the surprising link between potatoes and tomatoes 2. How is the passage mainly organized? A. By raising a question and showing an answer with details B. By listing opinions without supporting facts C. By describing events in simple time order D. By arguing against old ideas with strong disagreements 3.What is the writer’s attitude toward the new study? A. Doubtful B. Supportive C. Uncaring D. Worried 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The wild plant connected to potatoes has large tubers. B. The study is the smallest research on potato genes so far. C. The study helps with developing better potato plants. D. “Tomato” has never changed its spelling in English. 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Potatoes and tomatoes have a close biological relationship. B. Warm weather is necessary for potato plants to grow well. C. The research has little value for future potato farming. D. Tomatoes entered English earlier than potatoes did. 篮球鞋吱吱作响的秘密 The Secret of Squeaky Basketball Shoes The sharp squeak of basketball shoes on indoor courts has been a classic and familiar sound of the game for decades. For years, many people have wondered about the real cause of this special noise, but few can explain the science behind it clearly and correctly. A new study published in Nature in early 2026 has finally unlocked the mystery and offered a clear scientific explanation for this common sound in sports. Led by a team of materials scientists from Harvard University, the research tested several kinds of popular basketball shoes on smooth and clean surfaces just like indoor basketball court floors. They used high-speed cameras and professional microphones to record every small movement and every sound carefully and exactly. The results showed that the special rubber on the soles of basketball shoes is the real key to the strange and sharp sound we often hear in games and matches. When a shoe slides slightly on the floor, small parts of the rubber stick to the ground and break free again and again. This process takes place thousands of times every second and creates strong and regular vibrations. The special patterns on the sole also play an important role. Without these ridges, the movement will be in a mess and no clear squeak will be produced at all. This research is far more than a simple fun discovery in sports. It greatly improves our understanding of friction and can be widely used in many other scientific fields. For example, it can help explain small earthquakes and reduce energy loss in machines. Scientists also believe that by changing the thickness or material of the rubber, future shoes can be much quieter while still keeping safe and strong friction on the floor. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Ways to design quieter sports shoes B. The history of basketball shoe materials C. A new explanation for the sound of squeaky shoes D. Different kinds of friction in daily physics 2. What makes the squeak according to the study? A. The upper part of the basketball shoes B. The smooth wooden floor of the basketball court C. The repeated stick-and-slip movement of rubber soles D. The special air flow inside the shoes during quick moves 3. What does the underlined word “vibrations” probably mean? A. Quick shaking movements B. Loud sudden noises C. Slow changes in color D. Strong smooth surfaces 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Smooth rubber soles create louder squeaks B. The research results can be used in other scientific areas C. Quieter shoes have already been widely sold in markets D. High-speed cameras are useless in this kind of experiment 5. Put the steps in the correct order. ① The sole produces regular vibrations ② The shoe slides on the smooth floor ③ A clear high-pitched squeak is made ④ Small parts of rubber stick and slip quickly A. ④→①→②→③ B. ④→②→①→③ C. ②→①→④→③ D. ②→④→①→③ 狗狗也能“偷学”单词？颠覆认知的新发现 English Title: Can Dogs Learn Words by Eavesdropping? Many people believe that only humans can learn new words naturally from daily conversations without special training. But a recent study published in Nature in early 2026 shows that some talented dogs can also gain vocabulary by simply listening to people talk. This surprising discovery has greatly changed scientists’ opinions on animal intelligence and language-related abilities. The research was carried out by a professional team from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. They focused on a small number of special dogs known as “Gifted Word Learner” dogs. Around 50 such dogs have been found around the world over the past seven years, mostly border collies, but a few other popular breeds also show this amazing talent in daily life. In the experiment, ten gifted dogs watched their owners discuss new toys with another person without any purposeful training. Seven of them were able to bring the correct toys from a large group of different objects later. Even when the toys were placed inside dark opaque boxes so the dogs could not see them at all, five out of eight dogs still picked the right objects according to the spoken names. These special dogs can remember the new words for as long as two years, which is much longer than most ordinary dogs. Unlike common pets that only connect words with simple actions, these dogs truly understand the real link between words and objects. The study suggests that early forms of language learning may not be owned by humans alone. It provides new evidence for studying how communication skills develop in different species and makes people rethink the natural ability and hidden talent of animals around us. It also helps humans build a deeper understanding of animal cognition and reminds us to respect all living creatures in the natural world. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the passage? A. To advise dog owners to train their pets in a smarter way B. To introduce a study on dogs’ natural word-learning ability C. To explain how to test the intelligence of different dog breeds D. To show the differences between working dogs and pet dogs 2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Over 100 gifted word-learner dogs have been found worldwide B. All the tested dogs succeeded in finding toys in opaque boxes C. Gifted dogs can remember new words for up to two years D. Ordinary dogs understand the real connection between words and objects 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Language-related learning ability may exist earlier than we thought B. Direct training is the only way for dogs to learn new words C. Border collies are the only dogs with word-learning talent D. Animals will develop human-like language in the near future 4. How is the passage organized? A. Background → Experiment → Conclusion and significance B. Question → Answer → Suggestion C. Opinion → Argument → Doubt D. Example → Data → Prediction 5.What does the underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refer to? A. The memory ability of gifted dogs B. The result of the experiment C. The development of communication skills D. The study on gifted word-learner dogs AI时代学会如何学习 Learning How to Learn in the AI Age In a world shaped rapidly by artificial intelligence, people often wonder what abilities will keep young learners ready for the future. Many experts agree that knowing how to learn is more important than ever. AI can process information, finish tasks quickly, and offer help in study, but it cannot think independently or form creative ideas on its own. This makes the skill of learning itself the real key to long-term success. As technology develops, some knowledge learned at school may become outdated soon. What does not easily become useless, however, are the abilities to learn new things efficiently. These abilities, often called meta-skills, include setting clear goals, managing time properly, checking information carefully, and thinking over one’s own learning ways. Students who master these skills can keep improving no matter how the world changes. Some people worry that AI will take the place of human learning. In fact, the opposite is more likely to be true. The wider AI is used, the more valuable independent learning becomes. Schools are starting to pay more attention to this change. Instead of only asking students to remember facts, many teachers guide them to find useful information, solve problems in groups, and develop their own ways of studying. They help students use AI as a helpful tool, but not a replacement for their own thinking. Becoming an active learner takes time and practice. It means being curious about new knowledge, brave to face difficulties, and willing to correct mistakes. Students should not depend too much on outside help, but learn to push themselves forward. In this way, they will not only get better grades but also grow into confident adults who can deal with any challenges in life. In the end, the future does not belong to those who only know how to use AI, but to those who know how to keep learning. Learning how to learn is not just a study skill; it is a life skill that will shine in any time. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. AI makes it much easier for students to finish their schoolwork. B. Learning how to learn is an important ability in the AI age. C. Schools are teaching students different skills to use new technology. D. People have different opinions about the influence of AI on study. 2. What can we learn about meta-skills from Paragraph 2? A. They are easy to master with the help of AI tools. B. They include remembering knowledge as much as possible. C. They help students keep improving in a changing world. D. They will soon be replaced by modern technology. 3. The underlined word “replacement” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______. A. something that takes the place of another B. something that supports people in need C. someone who trains students to use AI D. someone who explains difficult information 4. What is the correct structure of the passage? (①=Para.1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5) A. ① → ② → ③ → ④ → ⑤ B. ① → ②③ → ④ → ⑤ C. ①② → ③ → ④⑤ D. ① → ② → ③④ → ⑤ 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Students with strong meta-skills can easily get high scores without hard work. B. Students should depend on AI to solve all study problems in daily life. C. Good learning abilities will help students face future challenges confidently. D. Schools will stop teaching traditional knowledge because of the wide use of AI. 拉布布将拍大电影 Pop Mart and Sony Pictures to develop Labubu movie In mid-March 2026, Pop Mart, the world-famous cultural entertainment brand, announced an exciting partnership with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic Labubu character to the big screen. The two companies will create a live-action/CGI hybrid film based on The Monsters, the beloved toy franchise created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. The project was first revealed in Paris during the 10th-anniversary celebration of the franchise, with Labubu, the most popular character, as the lead role. The film will be directed and produced by Paul King, the acclaimed director behind the Paddington series and Wonka. He will co-write the screenplay with Steven Levenson, a Tony Award-winning writer famous for Dear Evan Hansen. Kasing Lung, who first created Labubu and The Monsters back in 2015, will serve as an executive producer to make sure the film keeps the original charm and spirit of the characters. Right now, the project is still in early development, and no release date has been set. Labubu, a cute and playful forest elf with big ears and sharp teeth, has grown far beyond a simple collectible toy. Since Pop Mart started producing Labubu figures, the brand has become a global cultural phenomenon, winning millions of fans across Asia, Europe, and North America. For many young people, collecting these toys is not just a hobby, but a way to express themselves and find emotional comfort. This collaboration is more than just a toy-to-film adaptation. It marks a key step for Pop Mart as it expands from a leading blind-box retailer into a global entertainment brand. It also shows Hollywood’s growing interest in original Chinese cultural IP, following the success of toy-based hits like Barbie and The Lego Movie. By turning a beloved toy into a cinematic story, both companies aim to build a long-lasting and influential global franchise loved by audiences worldwide. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To introduce the history of Pop Mart as a blind-box retailer B. To explain how Labubu became popular around the world C. To announce the plan of making a Labubu movie with Sony Pictures D. To compare different toy characters in Hollywood films 2. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The toy-to-film adaptation B. The global entertainment brand C. Original Chinese cultural IP D. This collaboration 3. What can we learn about Labubu from the passage? A. It was first produced by Sony Pictures many years ago B. It is a cartoon character from an old American movie C. It has only become popular in Asian countries so far D. It was created by a Chinese artist in 2015 4. What does the underlined word “franchise” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. A famous person in the entertainment field B. A series of related products and works C. A kind of traditional festival celebration D. A special team for making new toys 5. Why is this cooperation meaningful for Pop Mart? A. It helps Pop Mart turn into a global entertainment brand B. It can invite more foreign artists to work in China C. It will help Pop Mart sell more toys in Europe and America D. It makes Labubu the most popular toy in the world 美国小伙埃文·凯尔定居中国延续其传递真相与友谊的使命 American Evan Kail to Settle in China, Continuing His Mission of Truth and Friendship American Evan Kail has become widely known for his courage to protect historical truth and his deep friendship with Chinese people. On March 15, 2026, he officially announced that he would settle down in Tianjin to start his new life in China. His decision has drawn wide attention at home and abroad, and is regarded as a warm example of friendly exchanges between the two countries. Evan Kail first caught the world’s eye in 2022. Working as a pawnshop owner in Minnesota, he received a valuable old photo album that included more than 30 original pictures. These pictures clearly recorded cruel facts of Japanese army’s invasion of China during World War Ⅱ. Although some people offered him a large amount of money for the album and even sent him online threats later, he refused all of them without hesitation. He believed that historical truth should be remembered by everyone and must not be used for money. For his brave and honest behaviour, he received a special diplomatic porcelain gift as a sign of sincere respect. Kail’s love for China kept growing during his first visit in late 2024. His 76-day journey was extended to 90 days, covering over 40 cities such as Beijing, Nanjing and Harbin. He took part in memorial activities and visited museums to learn more about Chinese history and culture. In early 2025, he was invited to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, where he spoke simple Chinese warmly. He said Tianjin’s environment and buildings made him feel at home, bringing him a strong sense of belonging. Kail’s decision to settle in China carries special importance. It shows that individual kindness can cross national borders and protect historical justice. As a foreigner who truly understands and respects China, he helps more people around the world see a real, open and friendly China. His story also tells us that sincerity and bravery can always build strong and long-lasting bridges between different cultures. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Evan Kail’s work experience as a pawnshop owner B. Evan Kail’s decision to settle in Tianjin and its importance C. Evan Kail’s travel plan in more than forty Chinese cities D. Evan Kail’s performance at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala 2. Why did Evan Kail refuse to sell the photo album? A. He hoped to become famous on the Internet. B. He wanted to keep the album for his own collection. C. He believed historical truth should not be traded for money. D. He was worried about the safety of his family. 3. Put the following events in the correct order. ① He appeared at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. ② He received a special diplomatic porcelain gift. ③ He visited over 40 cities during his trip in China. ④ He became famous for donating the historical album. A. ④③①② B. ②④①③ C. ③①④② D. ④②③① 4. What can we infer about Evan Kail from the passage? A. He dislikes living in his hometown in the US. B. He has a deep and sincere love for China. C. He used to be a history teacher in Minnesota. D. He will open a pawnshop in Tianjin in the future. 5. Which of the following best describes Evan Kail? A. Brave and honest B. Creative but shy C. Careless and impolite D. Hard-working but cold 全球首款水运“高铁”来了 China’s First “High-Speed Rail on Water” Makes Its Debut China’s first battery-swapping cargo ship, widely praised as “high-speed rail on water,” has recently come into service and drawn huge attention from around the world. This new generation of green waterway transport is created to solve long-standing problems in traditional inland shipping, including low working efficiency, serious environmental pollution and long waiting time at busy ports. Unlike common electric ships that often require several hours to recharge their batteries, this special ship can finish a full battery change in only about 30 minutes. Such high operating efficiency allows it to make more voyages within a single day and greatly reduces port congestion. Besides, with its large carrying capacity, it can easily take the place of hundreds of trucks on the road, helping lower road traffic and cut down total transport costs for businesses. What makes this ship more amazing is its smart shipping system. It connects ships, ports, power stations and data clouds closely together, creating a whole new ecosystem for modern inland water transport. Supported by hundreds of national patents, this technology sets a new global standard for clean and intelligent shipping in the world. Many industry experts believe this great ship is more than just a simple transport tool. It fully shows China’s strong determination in developing green logistics and will push more countries to look for eco-friendly ways of water transportation. As low-carbon ideas spread quickly across the world, this “water high-speed rail” is certain to play a more important role in the future global shipping industry. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. An introduction to China’s new green “water high-speed rail” B. The history of China’s inland waterway transport C. How to build a smart shipping system around the world D. The importance of reducing road traffic jams 2. What does the underlined word “congestion” probably mean? A. Safety B. Crowdedness C. Service D. Development 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Traditional trucks are more efficient than the new cargo ship B. Smart systems are not necessary for modern water transport C. All countries have started to use battery-swapping ships D. The new ship will have a promising future in global shipping 4. What is the experts’ attitude toward the “water high-speed rail”? A. Doubtful B. Worried C. Supportive D. Uncaring 5. According to the passage, what is one advantage of the new ship? A. It needs no energy to run. B. It can replace batteries very quickly. C. It is cheaper to produce than traditional ships. D. It can run faster than high-speed trains. 全球首创！中国出台新规禁止隐藏式车门把手 China Issues World-First Rule Against Hidden Car Door Handles In a landmark move for worldwide automotive safety, China has introduced a new mandatory national standard banning fully hidden car door handles. The rule will take effect on January 1, 2027 for newly approved vehicles, while all existing approved cars must meet the requirement by January 1, 2029. It clearly states that every new car must be equipped with an independent mechanical opening device, showing that passenger safety is placed above fashionable design in the automotive industry. This important standard is issued together by three key departments: the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the Standardization Administration. As the world’s first official rule of this kind, it ensures doors can still be opened by hand when power fails after a crash or battery trouble. This rule can effectively protect passengers from being trapped inside vehicles in dangerous and life-threatening situations. Hidden door handles have long been common on electric vehicles because they lower wind resistance and create a modern and smooth appearance. However, many serious accidents have shown that electronic handles may stop working unexpectedly in emergencies, putting passengers in danger and delaying rescue work. To solve this risk, the new rule requires enough clear space for hand operation and gradually phases out fully hidden door handles, which are hard to grasp in urgent situations. As the world’s largest EV market, China’s safety rules often influence the global car industry greatly. This new standard sends a clear message: when modern design threatens human safety, protecting lives must always be the top goal in car production and design around the world. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is a key requirement of the new rule? A. New cars should use fewer electronic parts. B. New cars must have independent mechanical opening devices. C. Car companies should cut the cost of production. D. Hidden door handles should be used on all vehicles. 2. What can we infer about hidden door handles from the passage? A. They can help cars save more energy safely. B. They will be sold at a higher price in the future. C. They are easier to use than traditional handles. D. They may fail to work properly in emergencies. 3. Why does the author write this passage? A. To show how to design modern electric vehicles. B. To introduce a new safety rule in China’s car industry. C. To compare different kinds of car door handles. D. To explain how wind resistance influences cars. 4. The underlined phrase “phases out” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______. A. gives up B. gives away C. keeps up D. makes up 5. What is the writer’s attitude toward the new rule? A. Doubtful B. Uninterested C. Supportive D. Regretful 外国游客热衷“来华过大年” Foreign Visitors Flock to China for 2026 Year of the Horse Spring Festival The 2026 Year of the Horse Spring Festival has wrapped up, leaving a remarkable global footprint: a record number of international tourists flocked to China to celebrate the Lunar New Year, turning the Chinese holiday into a worldwide travel trend. Industry data shows foreign flight bookings to China surged over 400% year-on-year during the holiday period. Travelers from Southeast Asian nations like Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea made up a large share, while arrivals from Argentina jumped 900%, and European visitors doubled. This boom reflects a clear shift from traditional sightseeing to deep cultural immersion, as more foreigners seek to experience authentic Chinese traditions firsthand. Across the country, cities rolled out immersive cultural experiences for overseas guests. In Beijing, visitors explored the Forbidden City, joined hutong temple fairs, and learned to write Spring Festival couplets at intangible cultural heritage centers. Shanghai launched a horse-themed treasure hunt, blending traditional fortune-seeking customs with modern fun, while Harbin’s world-famous ice and snow festivals, which hosted international sculpture competitions, became a top draw for European tourists. In Xi’an, foreign guests enjoyed Tang Dynasty performances and dumpling-making feasts, and in Xiamen, they experienced Minnan folk customs on Gulangyu Island. Even Datong in Shanxi saw a 735% surge in inbound tourism, driven by its ancient capital lantern shows and traditional shehuo parades. China further boosted this trend with visitor-friendly upgrades: expanded foreign bank card acceptance, multilingual support, and optimized immigration procedures cut waiting times at major airports by 20%. These efforts ensured a smooth, welcoming experience for all guests. This Spring Festival tourism boom highlights the growing global appeal of Chinese culture. It is a vibrant two-way exchange: China shares its rich traditions and hospitality with the world, while international visitors showcase contemporary Chinese culture to global audiences by sharing their experiences online. More than just a travel trend, this phenomenon strengthens cultural ties, promotes mutual understanding, and solidifies the Spring Festival as a beloved global celebration. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare different Spring Festival activities in Chinese cities B. To introduce the trend of foreign tourists celebrating the 2026 Spring Festival in China C. To explain the history and traditions of the Chinese Spring Festival D. To advertise Chinese tourist attractions to international visitors 2. According to the passage, which city saw a 735% increase in inbound tourism during the 2026 Spring Festival? A. Datong B. Harbin C. Shanghai D. Xiamen 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. All foreign visitors to China during the Spring Festival came from Asian countries. B. Foreign tourists only visited big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. C. Some airports cut waiting times by 20% to improve visitors' experience. D. The number of European visitors to China decreased during the holiday. 4.What can we infer from the passage about the Spring Festival? A. It is only celebrated by Chinese people around the world. B. It is becoming an increasingly popular global cultural event. C. It has no influence on China's international tourism industry. D. It will replace Christmas as the most important holiday in the world. 5. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a cultural experience for foreign tourists? A. Writing Spring Festival couplets B. Making dumplings C. Attending ice sculpture competitions D. Visiting the Great Wall 太空实验小鼠顺利繁育后代 Mice from Space Experiments Successfully Have Babies In recent years, China has made continuous and exciting progress in the field of space life science. One of the most heartwarming and meaningful events is that some mice sent to the space station have returned to Earth safely and given birth to healthy babies. This important achievement has drawn wide attention from scientists at home and abroad and brought new chances for further space study. Several young mice joined a Chinese manned space task and lived in a specially designed device on the space station for about two weeks. They lived under close watch to study their condition in the special space environment without enough gravity. Because of necessary mission adjustments, their return time was put off unexpectedly. As a result, the prepared food was not enough, and the mice faced a difficult situation in the space station. When the ground research team got the news, they took quick action and carried out an emergency plan right away. Astronauts on the station provided the mice with enough clean water and proper food from their own supplies. Thanks to their careful care and timely help, all the mice remained in good condition and returned to Earth safely without any health problems. After returning to the ground, one female mouse gave birth to nine babies in total. Six of them are growing well and staying in good health. Early observations show that the short stay in space has no clear harmful influence on the normal growth of the mice. These healthy young mice offer valuable samples for studying how space environments affect living creatures. This is China’s first complete and successful experiment of this kind on mammals in space. It sets helpful standards for future space biology research and supports further study of long-term space living. Scientists will keep observing the growth of these young mice and explore possible long-term effects of space travel in the months ahead. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Ways of keeping mice safe in space. B. Difficulties of doing research in space. C. How astronauts live and work on the space station. D. China’s space mouse experiment and its importance. 2. Why did the mice have a food shortage in space? A. Because their return to Earth was delayed. B. Because they ate too much food quickly. C. Because the food was lost by accident. D. Because no food was prepared for them. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. The experiment is useless for future space study. B. All nine baby mice are still alive and healthy. C. The experiment helps future space biological research. D. Scientists have known all long-term effects of space travel. 4. Which is the correct order of the following events? ① The mice returned to Earth safely. ② The mice had a food shortage. ③ The mice were sent into space. ④ Astronauts helped the mice with food and water. A. ③→②→④→① B. ③→④→②→① C. ②→③→①→④ D. ②→④→③→① 5. What does the underlined word “explore” most probably mean? A. refuse B. discover C. forget D. compare 《疯狂动物城2》为什么这么火？ Why is Zootopia 2 a hit in China? Zootopia 2, the long-awaited Disney animated movie, has become hugely popular across China since its official release in late 2025. It has won wide and high praise from audiences of different ages, including children, teenagers and adults, and achieved surprising box-office success across the country. In just four days, the film’s box office reached over 1 billion yuan, setting a new record for modern animated films. Many cinemas are tightly packed on weekends, and tickets for popular evening time slots are often sold out in minutes. Official statistics show that middle school students make up a large part of the audience and most young people show great interest in this warm and lively film. Several key reasons explain its great success. First, the movie tells a warm and moving story about friendship, courage and growth. The close relationship between Judy and Nick teaches people to trust, support and care for each other, which touches millions of viewers deeply. Second, Disney succeeds in smart local adaptation. It keeps the popular original Chinese voice actors and cooperates with many local brands, making the film feel friendly and close to Chinese audiences. Third, its positive messages are easy to understand and fully match the values teenagers are taught at school. The film also brings active and helpful influence on young people in their daily life. It encourages teenagers to be brave, respect different people and face difficulties with confidence and hope. It shows that excellent cultural works can win hearts across different cultures as long as they are full of true feelings and real respect for local culture. This successful example sets a valuable example for other international films and supports cross-cultural communication. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of Disney cartoon films B. The popularity of Zootopia 2 and its reasons C. How to make a box-office success film D. Different kinds of movies for students 2. What can we learn about the film from Paragraph 2? A. Its box office reached over 1 billion yuan in four days. B. Only a few cinemas showed the film. C. Morning tickets are usually sold out quickly. D. Few young people like the film. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Only young kids enjoy Zootopia 2. B. The messages in the movie are hard to understand. C. The film uses popular original Chinese voice actors. D. The film has nothing to do with local culture. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. International films can succeed by respecting local culture. B. All the viewers are middle school students. C. Local brands have little influence on the movie. D. The film is not popular among adults. 5. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? 1. To ask more people to watch cartoons B. To explain how to make animated movies C. To compare Zootopia 2 with other films D. To introduce Zootopia 2 and its good influence 我国首批 L3 级自动驾驶车型获准上路 Level 3 autonomous cars get green light in China China has given official permission to its first group of Level 3 self-driving cars to run on public roads. This is an important breakthrough for the country’s smart car industry and brings great changes to people’s daily travel. More and more people are paying attention to this new technology and its influence on future traffic. Level 3 self-driving means conditional automatic driving. Under certain safe road conditions, such as wide highways and city expressways, the car can complete most driving tasks on its own. It can control direction, speed and avoid small obstacles without human help. Unlike common driving assistance systems, Level 3 allows drivers not to watch the road all the time. However, drivers must stay clear-minded and take back control at once when the car sends warnings. If they cannot act quickly enough, serious safety risks may appear in unexpected situations. This official approval is an important milestone for the business use of self-driving technology in China. In the past, most smart cars only had basic driving-help systems. These systems could not drive independently, and drivers had to control the car at any time. Now with Level 3 cars allowed on roads, China has entered a new stage of real-world testing and business development for self-driving technology. Experts remind the public that Level 3 self-driving is not fully automatic driving and still has hidden dangers. Some users may depend too much on the system and become less careful, which may lead to accidents. Experts advise that drivers must always be prepared to take control and never fully trust the system. Although Level 3 technology helps reduce accidents caused by careless or tired driving, it cannot remove all traffic risks. With the development of technology, self-driving will become safer and more convenient, but strict rules and responsible use will remain necessary for every driver. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. How is the passage mainly organized? A. By telling a story and giving suggestions B. By listing numbers and showing research results C. By introducing an event, explaining a term and giving opinions D. By describing different kinds of cars 2. Put the following in the correct order according to the passage. ① Most cars use simple driving assistance systems. ② China allows Level 3 self-driving cars on roads. ③ Drivers take back control when warned. ④ Experts point out possible risks of the technology. A. ①→②→③→④ B. ②→①→③→④ C. ①→③→②→④ D. ②→③→①→④ 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Level 3 cars can drive independently under all road conditions. B. Drivers still play a necessary role in Level 3 self-driving. C. Self-driving cars will completely stop all traffic accidents. D. All drivers will be replaced by machines soon. 4. What advantage of Level 3 self-driving is mentioned? A. It costs much less than other cars. B. It helps cut down accidents from human carelessness. C. It can run without any energy. D. It needs no traffic rules at all. 5. What can we learn about the writer’s attitude? 1. Level 3 self-driving is completely safe and perfect. B. We should give up developing self-driving cars. C. Self-driving technology is useless in daily life. D. People should use self-driving technology carefully. 首位轮椅使用者圆梦太空 The First Wheelchair User’s Space Dream Comes True A historic moment opens a new page in space travel. The first wheelchair user flies into outer space, setting an important milestone for equal space exploration. Michaela Benthaus is a 33-year-old German space engineer. She makes this great success. She takes a 10-minute short space trip on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, flying past the Kármán Line. It is a 100-kilometer-high line between Earth’s air and outer space. The rocket takes off in West Texas, America. It tells us that everyone can take part in space exploration with enough preparation. Benthaus’s way to space is full of hard things. In 2018, a bad mountain biking accident makes her unable to move from the waist down, so she has to use a wheelchair every day. But the bad thing never stops her deep love for space. She keeps studying hard and gets a master’s degree in space engineering. Later, she works in the European Space Agency. She does research on Mars’ air and makes technologies for spacecraft landing. “Even for healthy people, being an astronaut is a faraway dream,” she says before the trip. “After the accident, I really think space is impossible for people like me.” Her dream comes to a new turn in 2024. She meets Hans Koenigsmann, a former top worker from SpaceX, at a drone game in Munich. With his help, she works together with Blue Origin. The team makes several key small changes to the rocket: adding special moving tables, making leg fixing tools safer for weightless environment, and using a lift on the launch area to help her get on the rocket easily. This cross-country work between the German engineer, the American company and the European space group makes the historic trip come true at last. During the short and unforgettable trip, Benthaus enjoys a few minutes of weightlessness. She uses a special rope to keep her legs stable and looks at the beautiful round shape of Earth carefully. “I do not want to miss any second of the beautiful view from space,” she says excitedly. Now she also raises money for studying spinal cord injuries and encourages disabled people to stick to their dreams. “I want to be the first, but not the last,” she says. Her story tells us that with courage and support, no dream is too difficult to come true. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What do we know about the Kármán Line? A. It is 100 kilometers above the Earth. B. It is a kind of rocket system. C. It is a place for space research. D. It is a special tool for astronauts. 2. What can we infer from Benthaus’s words “I want to be the first, but not the last”? A. She will build a special team for disabled people B. She hopes more disabled people can realize their space dreams C. She plans to fly into space many times in the future D. She will give up her job to help disabled people fully 3. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The development of American space companies B. The introduction of the Kármán Line C. The story of the first wheelchair user’s space trip and its meaning D. The difficulties of disabled people’s daily life 4. How is the passage mainly organized? A. By showing different ideas B. By explaining science knowledge C. By listing space stories and comparing them D. By time order of Benthaus’s experience 5. What helps Benthaus get on the rocket easily? A. A special wheelchair B. The lift on the launch area C. Help from other astronauts D. A new kind of rocket seat 中国高铁，突破5万公里！全球第一！ China's High-Speed Rail: A New Era of Travel China's high-speed rail network has officially exceeded 50,000 kilometers. This great achievement marks a new turning point for national transportation and shows China’s fast and steady progress in modern technology. It not only improves travel experience greatly but also brings deep and lasting changes to people’s daily life and the country’s long-term development. Over the years, China has built the world’s largest and most popular high-speed rail system. The main railways form a huge “eight vertical and eight horizontal” network, connecting almost every corner of the country strongly and conveniently. High-speed trains make long trips much easier, faster and more comfortable. People can travel between faraway cities in a very short time, and the old Chinese dream of “traveling a thousand miles in a day” has finally come true in modern times. Today, high-speed rail serves most large and medium-sized cities in China. It carries millions of people every day and connects homes, schools, workplaces and tourist places closely. More than just a convenient traffic tool, it helps develop local economies, improve communication between different areas and strongly support green and low-carbon travel. China’s high-speed rail is famous and welcome all over the world. Its total length is longer than that of all other countries put together. With smart Fuxing trains and safe, warm service, it has become a shining name card of modern China. It influences global transportation development and wins wide praise from the world. As the network continues to grow, high-speed rail will keep creating social value, connecting people better and pushing our country toward a more hopeful and brighter future. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What does the 50,000-kilometer milestone of China’s high-speed rail show? A. China has the world’s oldest railway system. B. China has made great progress in transportation technology. C. All Chinese cities are connected by underground trains. D. High-speed rail is the only way to travel in China. 2. According to the passage, what can we learn about China’s high-speed rail network? A. It is the largest one in the world. B. It only connects big coastal cities. C. It will be closed and rebuilt soon. D. It is less developed than other countries’. 3. What does the underlined sentence “the old Chinese dream of ‘traveling a thousand miles in a day’ has finally come true” mean? A. People in ancient China travelled very fast. B. High-speed rail makes long-distance travel quick and easy. C. Everyone must travel a thousand miles every day. D. Modern travel is completely different from the past. 4. Which of the following is NOT the influence of high-speed rail? A. Helping develop local economies. B. Supporting green and convenient travel. C. Making cities more closely connected. D. Replacing all other traffic tools completely. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of traditional trains in China. B. How to take high-speed trains safely. C. The new milestone and importance of China’s high-speed rail. D. Different kinds of trains around the world. 都江堰水利工程 Dujiangyan Irrigation System The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is one of the greatest ancient water projects in China. It lies on the Minjiang River in Sichuan Province and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its long history and great value. Built more than 2,200 years ago by Li Bing and his son, who were wise officers in ancient China, the project has completely changed the life of local people. Before it was built, the Chengdu Plain often suffered from terrible floods in rainy seasons and serious water shortage in dry seasons. Few farmers could grow enough food and many people lived a poor and difficult life. This amazing project includes three important parts that work together to control the river water wisely. The first is Yuzui, which divides the river into two parts. In dry seasons, most water flows to the fields to help crops grow well. In rainy seasons, too much water is quickly carried away to protect the land from floods. The second part is Feishayan, which takes sand and mud out of the river and prevents them from gathering and blocking the waterway. The third one is Baopingkou, a man-made channel that keeps the water supply stable all year round. It allows clean water to enter and keeps rubbish and dirt out. Today, Dujiangyan still plays an important role in the local area. It waters large areas of farmland and provides food for millions of people. With the help of modern technology, the project works more efficiently than ever. It shows the great wisdom of ancient Chinese people and teaches us to live in peace with nature. It is truly a wonder of engineering and a treasure for the whole world. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How ancient people built water projects in China B. The natural beauty of the Minjiang River in Sichuan C. The history, structure and importance of Dujiangyan D. Modern technology used in old water projects 2.What problem did the Chengdu Plain have before Dujiangyan was built? A. It had no farmland to grow crops B. It had no way to travel by river C. It was covered with too much sand D. It often flooded and lacked water 3. What is the correct order of the three parts according to the passage? ① Baopingkou ② Feishayan ③ Yuzui A. ③→②→① B. ①→②→③ C. ②→③→① D. ③→①→② 4.What can we infer from the passage? A. Dujiangyan will be replaced by modern projects soon B. Ancient Chinese people were good at using nature wisely C. All old projects should be changed with new technology D. No other water projects in the world are as old as Dujiangyan 5.What does the underlined word “stable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Not changing much B. Very dirty and messy C. Getting warmer slowly D. Becoming less and less 全球能源“咽喉”霍尔木兹海峡 The Strait of Hormuz: A Global Energy Lifeline The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It is the only narrow passage that directly connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. The strait is about 150 kilometers long, and its narrowest part is only 33 kilometers wide. Iran lies to its north, and Oman and the United Arab Emirates lie to its south. This special geographic location makes it a key gate for international shipping and global energy trade. For thousands of years, the strait has been an important bridge for business and culture. Ancient merchants traveled through it to exchange goods, ideas and customs between different regions in West Asia. This long history has helped connect different cultures and shaped the development of trade across the area. Today, the strait carries huge amounts of oil and natural gas every day. It supports about 25 percent of the world’s seaborne oil trade and 20 percent of global liquefied natural gas. Most of these energy products go to Asian countries including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It supports global supply chains and directly influences world energy prices and economic stability. As global energy demand continues to rise, the importance of the strait keeps growing. Any change in its shipping can affect markets and confidence around the world. For its special location, long history and huge economic influence, the strait is truly one of the most vital waterways in modern times. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to protect the world’s important sea routes B. The history of ancient trade in West Asia C. The location and importance of the Strait of Hormuz D. Ways to increase world energy production 2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A. The strait has a long history of cultural and trade exchange. B. Ancient people seldom traveled across the strait. C. All trade in West Asia stopped hundreds of years ago. D. The strait only carried oil in ancient times. 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. The strait has little influence on the global market. B. Asian countries rely much on this shipping route. C. Energy prices will not change with shipping problems. D. The strait is wide and easy to sail through. 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The strait connects the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. B. The strait is the longest waterway in the world. C. Global energy demand is becoming smaller. D. Few ships pass through the strait today. 5. What is the writer’s attitude to the Strait of Hormuz? A. Worried B. Regretful C. Doubtful D. Fair AI核心单位“词元”正式定名 What is "Ciyuan", the New Chinese Name for AI Token? In recent years, AI has developed quickly and played a bigger role in our daily life. When we use AI tools, we often hear a special term “token”. To make technical expressions unified, Chinese experts have given “token” an official Chinese name — “ciyuan”. This standard naming helps people understand AI better and supports the healthy growth of the AI industry. But what is a token exactly? It is the basic unit that AI uses to understand and process text. AI cannot read sentences as humans do. It first cuts text into small parts, and each part is a token. A token can be a whole word, part of a word, or a single character. For English, one token is usually about four letters. For Chinese, one character is often treated as one token. Tokens matter a lot in AI services. They influence how much information AI can process at a time. They also affect the speed and cost of AI tools. If a text has more tokens, AI needs more computing power and time to work on it. That is why many AI companies price their services according to the number of tokens. So tokens are not just technical words — they are closely connected with our daily use of AI. Today, China is making great progress in AI. More Chinese AI models are used widely both at home and abroad. The total number of tokens processed by Chinese AI is rising fast. Many foreign users also choose Chinese AI tools because they work well and cost less. Understanding tokens helps common people learn more about AI. It is no longer only knowledge for scientists. As AI becomes more popular, knowing basic ideas such as tokens allows us to use smart tools properly. The new name “ciyuan” brings technical terms closer to the public. It also helps create a more standardized environment for the future development of AI in China. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. Why does China give “token” the official name “ciyuan”? A. To make AI tools cheaper for foreign users. B. To unify technical terms and improve AI understanding. C. To increase the speed of all AI systems in daily life. D. To ask more scientists to join AI research. 2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. More tokens lead to lower cost of AI processing. B. Texts with fewer tokens can be processed faster. C. Computing power has little relation with tokens. D. All texts share almost the same number of tokens. 3. Which shows the correct order of the main ideas in the passage? ① The role of tokens ② The definition of tokens ③ The official name “ciyuan” ④ China’s AI development A. ③→②→①→④ B. ①→②→③→④ C. ④→③→②→① D. ②→①→③→④ 4. What makes Chinese AI tools popular among foreign users? A. They do not use tokens any more. B. They are easy to carry everywhere. C. They perform well and cost less. D. They need no computing power. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? 1. How to cut text into tokens correctly. B. The history of AI development in China. C. How foreign users choose their AI tools. D. The official name “ciyuan” and facts about tokens. 现实版“飞驰人生”国产张雪机车夺冠 ZXMOTO Makes History: Chinese Brand Breaks Global Monopoly in Motorcycle Racing Portimão, Portugal – In March 2026, French rider Valentin Debise won the World Supersport Championship on a ZXMOTO motorcycle. It was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand took first place in a top global racing event, surprising the whole international motorsport industry. For a long time, few people believed Chinese brands could compete with those from developed countries in such high-level races. For many years, world-class motorcycle races have been controlled by famous brands from Europe, America and Japan. Brands such as Yamaha, Kawasaki and Ducati have long taken the leading position. Chinese manufacturers seldom had chances to compete at the highest level. ZXMOTO’s success ended this long-lasting situation and started a new page for Chinese motorcycle making around the world. Zhang Xue, the creator of ZXMOTO, comes from Hunan Province. He has loved motorcycles since he was very young. At the age of 14, he started as a motorcycle repair worker and learned every skill with great patience. He faced many difficulties and challenges in his early days, but he never gave up his dream. In 2017, he co-founded KOVE and achieved nice results at the Dakar Rally. In 2024, he set up ZXMOTO independently, insisting on independent research and refusing to depend too much on foreign technologies. This victory is more than just a sporting success. It fully shows the rapid progress of Chinese manufacturing and independent innovation. It encourages more Chinese brands to keep trying and to show their strength to the world. It also proves that with strong will, hard work and independent core technology, Chinese brands can compete bravely with top international companies and win great honors in global competitions. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce rules of the World Supersport Championship B. To tell ZXMOTO’s historic win and its importance C. To show how to design a racing motorcycle D. To explain why foreign brands are popular 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. ZXMOTO was set up by Zhang Xue in 2017. B. Chinese brands long controlled world motorcycle races. C. Zhang Xue once worked as a motorcycle repair worker. D. Valentin Debise is a Chinese racing rider. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Independent research plays a key role in ZXMOTO’s success. B. Chinese brands will no longer join international races. C. The Dakar Rally is easier than other races. D. Foreign technologies are necessary for Chinese brands. 4. Choose the correct order of Zhang Xue’s experiences. ① He started ZXMOTO by himself. ② He worked as a motorcycle repair worker. ③ He co-founded the brand KOVE. ④ He got good results at the Dakar Rally. A. ②③④① B. ③②④① C. ②④③① D. ③④②① 5. What does the underlined phrase “taken the leading position” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Falling behind others B. Learning from others C. Making no progress D. Being in control of a field 王楚钦首夺世界杯冠军 Wang Chuqin Wins His First World Cup Title On April 5, 2026, top table tennis player Wang Chuqin won his first ITTF World Cup men's singles title in Macao, China. He beat Japan's young star Sora Matsushima 4-3 in an exciting match. This great win not only brought personal success to Wang but also helped China win honor in the important international game. It made all Chinese people feel proud and excited. The final game was very difficult and tense. At first, Matsushima played well and won the first two games. Then Wang tried his best and caught up with the score. Later, Matsushima took a 3-2 lead, and many fans were worried about Wang. But he did not give up. He stayed calm, changed his playing way, and focused on every small point. In the end, he won the last two games and got the victory. His strong mind and hard work helped him succeed. This win is very meaningful for Wang and Chinese table tennis. He was the only Chinese male player left in the later rounds because his teammates lost in earlier games. So he had to carry the team's hope alone. The win also shows changes in world table tennis. Chinese players are still strong, but young players from other countries are getting better. Matches are now more competitive and exciting than before. "I am very happy that my hard work this time worked," Wang said after the match. "I learned to stay calm when things are not going well. This win gives me more confidence for future games." Wang's story encourages many young people, especially students. It tells them that they should never give up when facing difficulties. They need to keep trying and believe in themselves. His spirit of working hard and never quitting inspires the whole nation. 阅读理解 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To tell the story of how Wang Chuqin won the World Cup and its meaning B. To show how to play table tennis well in important games C. To talk about all the famous table tennis players in China D. To teach people the rules of the ITTF World Cup 2. What happened to Wang Chuqin in the final match at first? A. He won the first two games easily. B. He played better than Matsushima. C. He lost the first two games to Matsushima. D. He gave up and wanted to stop playing. 3. Put the following events in the correct order. ① Wang won the last two games. ② Matsushima won the first two games. ③ Matsushima took a 3-2 lead. ④ Wang caught up with the score. A. ②④③① B. ②③④① C. ④②③① D. ④③②① 4. What can we learn from Wang Chuqin's words? A. Playing table tennis is easier than other sports. B. Being calm and working hard are important for success. C. Winning games is the only important thing for players. D. Japanese players are better than Chinese ones now. 5. What does the passage want to tell young people? A. To learn to play table tennis as soon as possible. B. To watch more table tennis games on TV. C. To make friends with players from other countries. D. To never give up and keep trying when facing trouble. 90后中国女数学家王虹 获纽约大学最高荣誉$