专题01 阅读理解（记叙文）（全国通用）2026年中考英语二模分类汇编

**基本信息** 初中英语阅读理解专题汇编，精选多地区二模及模拟题，主题涵盖人与社会（寓言故事、文学名著、著名人物）、人与自我（哲理感悟、个人经历）、人与自然（动植物），通过真实情境文本考查语言理解与思维能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|每篇4-5题|细节理解（如情节排序）、词义猜测（如“tending”）、推理判断（如人物情感）、主旨大意（如故事启示）|情境贴近学生生活（如青少年自我认知），融合文化意识（如《论语》引用）与思维品质（如南瓜难题创新解决），匹配中考真题对真实语篇的考查趋势|

专题01 阅读理解（记叙文） 参考答案 主题01 人与社会——寓言故事 Passage 1：1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A Passage 2：1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．B Passage 3：1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 主题02 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1：1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D Passage 2：1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 主题03 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1：1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A Passage 2：1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．A Passage 3：1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C Passage 4：1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 主题01 人与社会——文学名著 Passage 1：1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D Passage 2：1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A Passage 3：1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 主题02 人与社会——著名人物 Passage 1：1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B Passage 2：1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A Passage 3：1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B Passage 4：1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 主题03 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1：1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B Passage 2：1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——寓言故事 Passage 1 (2026九下·浙江省温州市瑞安市·二模) We were mice, living in a cold, white lab. On our very first day here, the scientists showed us a picture on a screen. Below the picture there were a few strange black marks. A recorded voice repeated the same sound: “T-R-E-E, tree.” The training went on endlessly. Over the following weeks, we learned more: CAT, DOG, FISH, BIRD and many others. They also showed us the marks in different shapes and sizes. I could remember them all, but I had no idea what they meant. When we were not training, we were locked inside our small cages. We grew tired and scared, and none of us understood why we had to learn these strange marks at all. Then one day, my friend Jenner passed me a secret message. “Look at the sign near the door,” he said. I turned and saw a white card with rows of black marks — just like the ones we had been studying. Suddenly, something became clear. Those marks were not just shapes. They were words. My heart beat fast as I read the whole sign “NO CATS ALLOWED”. At that moment, I understood. Reading was not just training. It was power! Later that night, I studied the words printed on my friend’s cage door: “To open the door, pull the handle forward and move it to the right.” I reached through the cage and did exactly what the sign said. A few seconds later, the door opened. One by one, we all learned how to let ourselves out. The scientists taught us to read. But they never dreamed that reading would one day open the doors of our cages. 1．What did “I” see on the first day? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following is the right order? a. “I” understood the words.                      b. “I” remembered those marks. c. “I” opened the cage door.                      d. “I” got a message from Jenner. A．b-a-c-d B．d-b-c-a C．b-d-a-c D．d-c-a-b 3．How might “I” feel when “I” read the sign “NO CATS ALLOWED”? A．Scared. B．Tired. C．Excited. D．Satisfied. 4．What did “I” learn from the experience? A．Reading was a kind of power. B．Friends should help each other. C．Being free was really wonderful. D．Doing experiments was important. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，讲述了实验室里的一只小老鼠，在被训练认读文字符号的过程中，偶然读懂了标识牌上的文字，明白了阅读的意义，并利用文字知识打开了笼子，带领同伴们重获自由。 【详解】1．根据文中“On our very first day here, the scientists showed us a picture on a screen. Below the picture there were a few strange black marks. A recorded voice repeated the same sound: “T-R-E-E, tree.””可知，“我”第一天看到的是标有“TREE”的图片，由此可推断答案。 1．根据文章叙事顺序“I could remember them all”（b）→“Then one day, my friend Jenner passed me a secret message”（d）→“At that moment, I understood”（a）→“A few seconds later, the door opened”（c）”，由此可梳理出事件的先后顺序。 2．根据文中“My heart beat fast as I read the whole sign “NO CATS ALLOWED”. At that moment, I understood. Reading was not just training. It was power!”可知，“我”读懂文字的那一刻，意识到阅读的力量，心情是激动的，由此可推断出“我”的感受。 3．根据文中“At that moment, I understood. Reading was not just training. It was power!”可知，“我”从这次经历中明白，阅读是一种力量，由此可得出答案。 Passage 2 (25-26九·广东深圳南山外国语学校·) One day, when a young king went out to hunt deer, he carelessly became separated from others. Wandering around, the king saw a farmhouse that was surrounded by a garden, and inside the garden was a young woman. The king spoke to her: “Tell me, what plants are you growing here?” “I am raising pumpkins,” she replied, “as you can see.” She had a quick glance at the pile of pumpkins behind her and gave a quick smile to the king. He couldn’t help but smile back. As the king returned to the city, a thought began to grow in his mind. “Perhaps, I might think up a test to see just how smart this young woman might be.” he thought. The king then ordered a soldier to carry a new jar without handles to the young woman’s house. The soldier told the young woman that the jar was from the king and she should put a whole big enough pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top. And the soldier also said that the king wanted the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole. The young woman returned a message to the king that such a task might take a long time. In fact, it was several months before the young woman arrived at the palace. In her hands she held the same jar, and sure enough, a whole pumpkin sat inside it. The king was amazed that he had no idea how she could have brought this about! Here was her answer to the king: She had placed a pumpkin bud (花蕾), which was still connected to a vine (藤蔓) in the ground, inside the jar through its small opening. As time flew, the pumpkin bud grew into a full-sized pumpkin. 1．Why did the king get separated from others? A．Because he followed a young woman. B．Because he went out to hunt carelessly. C．Because he lost his way in the forest. D．Because he wanted to visit a farmhouse. 2．What was the king’s requirement? A．The pumpkin should be cut into pieces. B．It should fit perfectly inside the jar. C．The woman must finish the task in one day. D．The woman should grow a new kind of pumpkin. 3．Which picture below is the jar carried to the woman from the king? A． B． C． D． 4．What does the underlined phrase “brought this about” probably mean? A．Made this happen. B．Threw this away. C．Found this out. D．Took this back. 5．What can we learn from the story? A．Never laugh at others. B．Think smart when facing difficulties. C．Don’t accept strange tasks. D．Growing pumpkins is very easy. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了一位年轻国王出猎时与随从走散，遇到一位种植南瓜的年轻女子，国王设计考验她——将南瓜完整放入小口瓶中，女子通过巧妙的自然生长方法完成了任务。 1．第一段指出：“the king went out to hunt deer, he carelessly became separated from others.”，说明他因打猎时粗心而与随从走散。 2．第四段国王的要求：“put a whole big enough pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top...the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole.”，说明要求将南瓜完整放入小口瓶中。 3．文中描述罐子“without handles”、“a small opening at the top”，图片A符合描述。 4．最后一段女子解释她将南瓜花蕾放入罐中让其自然生长，因此“brought this about”意为“实现了这件事”。 5．女子通过让南瓜在罐子里自然生长的方法解决了难题，说明遇到困难时要巧妙思考。 Passage 3 (2026·河南省鹤壁市·模拟) One day, a young king went out to hunt deer when he accidentally became separated from his companions. Wandering (漫步) around, the king saw a hut (小屋) surrounded (围绕) by a garden, and a young woman was tending the garden. The king spoke to her, saying, “Tell me, what plants are you growing here?” “I am raising pumpkins as you can see,” the woman replied. She had a quick glance at the pile of pumpkins behind her and gave a quick smile to the king. He couldn’t help but smile back. As the king returned toward the city, an idea began to grow in him. He thought, “Perhaps I might think up a test to see just how smart this young woman might be.” The king then ordered a soldier to carry a new jar (罐子) without handles (把手) to the young woman’s house. The soldier’s orders were to tell the young woman that the jar was from the king, and that she was to put a whole pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top, and that both the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole. The young woman returned a message to the king that such a task might take some time. Indeed, it was several months before the young woman arrived at the palace. In her hands, she held the same jar, and sure enough, an entire pumpkin sat inside it. The king had completely no idea how she could have brought this about! This was her answer to the riddle: She had placed a pumpkin bud (花蕾), which was still connected to a vine (藤蔓) in the ground, inside the jar through its small opening. Over time, the pumpkin bud grew into a full-sized pumpkin. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Which one has a similar meaning to the underlined word “tending”? A．Building. B．Making fun of. C．Taking care of. D．Buying. 2．What was the woman planting in Paragraph 2? A．Carrots. B．Pumpkins. C．Tomatoes. D．Cabbages. 3．What task did the king’s soldier give to the young woman? A．To grow the biggest pumpkin in the land. B．To bring a pumpkin bud to the palace. C．To put a whole pumpkin into a jar with a small opening without breaking. D．To fix a jar without handles. 4．Why did the young woman say the task might take some time? A．Because she wanted to refuse the king’s request. B．Because she needed to find a special jar. C．Because she was afraid to see the king again. D．Because she had to wait for the pumpkin inside the jar to grow. 5．What is the main lesson of the story? A．True wisdom often lies in creative thinking and patience. B．It is important to listen to the king’s orders. C．Gardening needs a lot of skills. D．Kings should not test ordinary people. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一则寓言故事，讲述了一位年轻的国王对一位在花园里种南瓜的女子进行智慧考验，让她将一个完整的南瓜放入一个瓶口很小的罐子里，女子通过将南瓜花蕾放入罐中让其长大来解决难题，体现了创造性思维和耐心的智慧。 1．第一段提到“a young woman was tending the garden”，结合后文她在种南瓜，因此“tending”意为“照料”，与“Taking care of”同义。 2．第二段女子说“I am raising pumpkins as you can see”，因此她在种南瓜。 3．第四段提到国王命令士兵传达的任务是“to put a whole pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top, and that both the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole”，即把完整的南瓜放入小口罐中且不损坏罐子和南瓜。 4．第五段女子说“such a task might take some time”，第六段解释她将南瓜花蕾放入罐中让它长大，因此需要时间是因为要等南瓜在罐内长大。 5．故事中女子通过创新思维和耐心等待解决了看似不可能的任务，因此主要寓意是“真正的智慧常常在于创造性思维和耐心”。 主题02 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 (25-26九下·宁夏银川九中教育集团初中部·一模) William used to be a kid who never dared to express his true thoughts. He always agreed with everything his friends said. One day, he and his friends were discussing whether middle school students should bring their phones to school. His friends all thought they should, but William didn’t agree. However, because he didn’t have the courage to speak his mind, he chose to agree with them. But he knew that always going against his own will to agree with others made him feel very uncomfortable. So he told his mom about this. “I just can’t tell people what I really think or want. It’s too difficult for me,” said William. “You can’t or you don’t want to?” Mom asked patiently. “I guess I don’t want to. I’m afraid of being different,” answered William. His mom smiled and handed him a famous book, The Analects of Confucius (《论语》). William knew the book but he didn’t know what his mom meant. However, he started reading the book every night before bed. One day, he read the words, “Gentlemen have harmony but disagree; petty persons (小人) agree but have no peace.” He didn’t understand it, so he asked his mom. “It means gentlemen achieve harmony (和谐), but they don’t just blindly agree with others. They have their own ideas, and they can tell the truth bravely. Petty persons agree easily, but they don’t achieve true harmony in their hearts.” his mom explained. Suddenly, William was inspired and realized that having different ideas was not a bad thing at all. He was very thankful for the book. He decided to be brave enough to express his own thoughts. He did as he said. From then on, he was no longer afraid to speak his mind. To his surprise, he found that the friendship had become even stronger! 1．What did William use to be like? A．He didn’t care about others’ opinions at all. B．He always expressed his true thoughts bravely. C．He often argued with his friends about different ideas. D．He was afraid to express his own ideas and always agreed with others. 2．Which of the following can best describe William’s mom? A．Patient and wise. B．Creative and honest. C．Confident and brave. D．Careful and humorous. 3．What is the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A．君子坦荡荡，小人长戚戚。 B．君子周而不比，小人比而不周。 C．君子和而不同，小人同而不和。 D．君子喻于义，小人喻于利。 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Silence is golden. B．Having different ideas is bad for friendship. C．Following rules is important. D．Expressing true thoughts is necessary. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了威廉从前胆小懦弱，不敢表达真实想法、只会盲从他人；在妈妈的引导与《论语》名句的启发下，他明白不必盲目迎合别人，要勇敢说出自己的观点。 【详解】15．第一段“William used to be a kid who never dared to express his true thoughts. He always agreed with everything his friends said.”说明William过去不敢表达真实想法，总是附和他人。 1．第四段“‘You can’t or you don’t want to?’ Mom asked patiently.”及六、七段说明妈妈耐心倾听，没有直接说教，而是用《论语》的名言启发William，帮他解开困惑，是智慧的教育方式。 2．第六段“‘Gentlemen have harmony but disagree; petty persons (小人) agree but have no peace.’”这句话的核心是“君子追求和谐但不盲从，小人盲目附和却内心不和”，正是“君子和而不同，小人同而不和”的含义。 3．最后一段“Suddenly, William was inspired and realized that having different ideas was not a bad thing at all. He decided to be brave enough to express his own thoughts…he found that the friendship had become even stronger!”故事的结局说明，勇敢表达真实想法不仅不是坏事，反而能让友谊更牢固，传递了“表达真实想法很重要”的主旨。 Passage 2 (2026·浙江省台州市·适考) I was travelling alone after a long day of delays (延误) and missed connections. By the time I reached the train station, it was late evening, and most people were just trying to get home. My train wasn’t coming for another hour. My phone battery was almost dead, and I hadn’t eaten since earlier that afternoon. I sat on a cold bench, stared at the departure board (出发信息板), and felt both tired and upset because things didn’t go right on my trip. After a while, an old man sat down a few seats away from me. We exchanged one of those quick, polite nods strangers sometimes give each other. A few minutes later, he got up and walked toward the small café inside the station. When he came back, he handed me a cup of tea. I at once started telling him he didn’t need to do that. He just smiled and said, “Long day?” I laughed a little and said, “Very long.” He sat down again with his own drink, and we talked for a few minutes about trains running late. How strange it was to end up sharing quiet spaces with strangers. When his train arrived before mine, he picked up his bag and stood up. Before leaving, he turned to me and said, “Next time you see someone having a long day, you’ll know what to do.” Then he waved and walked off toward his platform. It was a tiny act, but it made me feel better. I’d been sitting there, feeling upset and tired, and suddenly, the whole day didn’t feel so heavy anymore. I never saw him again, but I still remember that moment. 1．According to the passage, what made the writer feel bad at the beginning? ①The train was delayed.                    ②The phone battery was almost dead. ③The old man sat too close to him.     ④He hadn’t eaten since the afternoon. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．What did the old man bring to the writer? A．A cup of tea. B．Some food. C．A new battery. D．A newspaper. 3．What does the sentence “Next time…you’ll know what to do.” in paragraph 6 mean? A．You shouldn’t talk to strangers during your trips. B．You should take care of your phone while travelling. C．You should remember to buy something for yourself. D．When you see someone in need, you should offer help. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Man’s Train Ticket B．My Unhappy Trip C．A Small Act of Kindness D．A Clever Stranger 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在疲惫糟糕的旅途中，因一位陌生老人的善意举动而感到温暖的故事。 【详解】19．作者感到糟糕的原因可直接定位：第一段“a long day of delays and missed connections”火车延误，对应①；第二段“My phone battery was almost dead, and I hadn’t eaten since earlier that afternoon”，作者手机电量几乎耗尽而且从下午起就没吃东西，对应②和④。因此正确组合为①②④。 1．第五段“When he came back, he handed me a cup of tea.”，直接说明老人给作者带了一杯茶。 2．第六段“Before leaving, he turned to me and said, “Next time you see someone having a long day, you’ll know what to do.””，结合老人给作者递茶的善意行为，这句话的含义是希望作者以后看到他人遇到困境时，也能伸出援手。 3．全文围绕老人递茶这一微小的善意举动展开，第七段“It was a tiny act, but it made me feel better.”点明主旨，讲述了这个善举如何改变了作者糟糕的一天，因此“A Small Act of Kindness”最适合作为文章标题。 主题03 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 (25-26九下·山东临沂郯城县新村银杏产业开发区初级中学等校·期中) Most teens try very hard to look good. They wear beautiful clothes, cool shoes and fashionable sunglasses. They may feel sad because of the smallest pimple (粉刺). I know it because I used to focus only on my appearance. However, now I work hard to see more than just my looks. I’ll explain why. Firstly, if you only focus on how you look, you'll also focus only on the appearance of others. As a result, you’ll become a person who can’t see the truly important characteristics (品质) of others. Some people don't follow the latest fashion trends. If you avoid getting to know them, you’ll miss out on many interesting and valuable relationships in your life. Moreover, if you focus only on your appearance, you’ll miss the chances to improve your abilities. For example, if you spend all your time trying to look fashionable, you won’t have any time to learn new skills or improve your grades at school. Even the most attractive people need to have skills to succeed in life. In addition, focusing only on your looks can make you feel disappointed about yourself. If you don’t worry about a pimple on your face, you’ll be less likely to feel unhappy about yourself. In a word, happy people like to communicate with the world in a positive way. Therefore, feeling happy is more important than looking good. You should work hard at feeling good, not just looking good. I used to focus only on how I looked. However, now I work hard to focus on all the different parts of myself—my appearance, personality, abilities and so on. So I’m a much happier person. If you take my advice, you’ll be a happier person, too. Your first step is to look at yourself without a mirror! 1．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the first paragraph? A．To introduce his opinions on looks. B．To explain how important your look is. C．To let you buy more beautiful things. 2．According to the writer, what might focusing only on your appearance lead to? A．It will encourage you to enjoy the world. B．It will help you see important points in others. C．It will stop you from improving your abilities. 3．What is the text mainly about? A．The importance of focusing on your physical appearance. B．The importance of improving your abilities and skills. C．The importance of seeing all the different parts of yourself. 4．Which is the best structure for the passage? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①/②③④⑤ C．①/②③/④⑤ 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者结合自身经历，劝说青少年不要过度在外貌上花费心思，阐述只注重外表的种种弊端，倡导大家重视品格、能力等内在素养，全面看待自己，收获快乐。 【详解】23．第一段“I know it because I used to focus only on my appearance. However, now I work hard to see more than just my looks. I’ll explain why.”，先讲述自己从前只看重外表，如今想法改变，引出全文关于外表的观点。 1．第三段“Moreover, if you focus only on your appearance, you’ll miss the chances to improve your abilities.”，表明只注重外貌，会错失提升自我能力的机会。 2．本文主要讲述了不要只看重外表，要全面看待自身外貌、性格、能力等方方面面。 3．①引出话题 + 自身经历（总起） ②③④分述只重外表的三大坏处 ⑤总结观点，因此本文结构是：总—分—总。 Passage 2 （2026·河南省平顶山市鲁山县第七教研区·二模） It was a boring Saturday afternoon. Sarah sighed (叹气) as she looked at the homework on her desk. Outside, the autumn wind was blowing, and golden leaves danced past her window. “Why don’t you take a break and help me clear the yard?” Dad suggested. Sarah didn’t want to go outside, but she stepped out anyway. As she brought colorful leaves together, a thought came into her mind. She carefully chose some leaves from a maple, an oak and a birch—a red maple leaf, a golden oak leaf, and some tiny yellow birch leaves. Back inside, she cleared off her desk, got some paper and glue, and began to create a piece of art with the leaves. Time flew by. She lost herself in her work, placing the red maple leaf as a dancer’s skirt, the oak leaf as the crown (顶部) of a tree, and the tiny birch leaves as small birds. She was creating a little autumn world! The following Monday, the art teacher displayed (展示) Sarah’s leaf painting in the school hallway. “Such a creative use of nature!” one teacher said. A student passing by stopped, eyes wide, and asked Sarah how she had made it. Other students crowded around, open-mouthed. As many students liked the idea, the art teacher asked Sarah to show the class how she made the picture. Sarah couldn’t hide her smile. Then she nodded shyly and taught them step by step. The whole class tried their own leaf art, and the classroom was filled with colorful creations. That day Sarah did more than just clear the yard. She discovered a new way of seeing and thinking. She learned that beauty could be found in common things. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Dad ask Sarah to do at the beginning of the story? A．Enjoy the beautiful autumn day. B．Take pictures of the colorful leaves. C．Find something for the art class. D．Help him clear leaves from the yard. 2．What were the birch leaves used as? A．Small birds. B．A yellow hat. C．A dancer’s skirt. D．The crown of a tree. 3．How did Sarah feel when she was asked to show how to make the picture? A．Moved. B．Surprised. C．Proud. D．Relaxed. 4．Which of the following can be put in“ ▲ ”? A．The art teacher noticed Sarah’s leaf painting. B．Sarah’s leaf painting received praise at school. C．The classroom was filled with colorful creations. D．Sarah finished her painting with different leaves. 5．What can we learn about Sarah? A．She was creative and good with her hands. B．She was smart but poor at schoolwork. C．She was shy but always ready to offer help. D．She was kind and easy to get along with. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了莎拉在父亲的建议下清理院子时产生灵感，利用落叶创作出精美的树叶画，最终在学校获得赞誉并分享创作经验的故事。 【详解】27．根据第二段中爸爸的话“Why don’t you take a break and help me clear the yard?”可知，故事开头爸爸请莎拉帮他清理院子里的落叶。 1．根据第四段中“…and the tiny birch leaves as small birds.”可知，莎拉将微小的桦树叶用作画中的小鸟。 2．根据第六段中“Sarah couldn’t hide her smile. Then she nodded shyly…”可知，当莎拉被要求向全班展示作品时，她无法掩饰笑意，这体现了她因作品得到认可而感到自豪。 3．文章的高潮部分通常是故事矛盾或情节发展的顶点。根据第五段中“…the art teacher displayed Sarah’s leaf painting… Such a creative use of nature!”以及“Other students crowded around…”可知，莎拉的画作在学校展示并受到了高度赞扬，这是她个人成就的顶峰。 4．根据第四段中莎拉利用落叶拼出“…a dancer’s skirt, the oak leaf as the crown…as small birds”以及第五段老师评价“Such a creative use of nature!”可知，莎拉非常有创意且动手能力强。 Passage 3 （2026·河南省平顶山市中招学科·二模） Emily loved to draw. She drew her family, her cat, and the flowers in her garden. But she never showed her drawings to anyone. She kept them in a box under her bed. Every time she wanted to share, she felt hesitant (犹豫的). One day, her art teacher, Mr. Garcia, said, “Class, we’re having an art competition. The subject is ‘My Happy Place’. Everyone must join in.” Emily’s heart beat fast. She wanted to join in but was worried. What if people didn’t like her drawing? A small whisper (低语) said, “Just try.” Another voice said, “Don’t be silly.” At home, Emily thought about her happy place—her grandmother’s garden. There were bright flowers, green trees, and a little pond with fish. That place always made her feel safe. She decided to draw it. For three days, Emily worked hard. She used her best colored pencils. She drew every flower carefully. She slowly built up confidence. On Friday, she brought her drawing to school. Her hands shook as she gave it to Mr. Garcia. She looked down, afraid to see his eyes. “You drew this?” Mr. Garcia asked, eyes wide. “Emily, this is beautiful!” Emily’s mouth opened but no words came out. She felt less afraid. The next week, Mr. Garcia declared the winner. “The winner is... Emily!” Emily couldn’t believe it. Her heart jumped with joy. Her drawing was on the wall for everyone to see. Her classmates said, “Great job, Emily!” She smiled and said, “Thank you.” For the first time, she felt proud. From that day on, Emily no longer hid her artworks from others. She realized that sharing the things she loves not only makes herself happy but also helps her connect better with people around her. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did Emily never show her drawings to anyone at the beginning? A．She lost her box of drawings. B．She didn’t like her drawings. C．Her teacher told her not to do that. D．She was afraid others might not like them. 2．Where was Emily’s “happy place”? A．B．C．D． 3．How did Emily feel when she gave her drawing to Mr. Garcia? A．Calm. B．Proud. C．Bored. D．Nervous. 4．What does the underlined word “declared” mean in the text? A．Showed thanks to students. B．Told students something clearly. C．Explained something to students. D．Offered some advice to students. 5．What is the best title for the story? A．A Beautiful Garden B．Mr. Garcia’s Class C．Emily’s Art Competition D．How to Draw Well 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了女孩Emily热爱绘画却不敢分享，最终鼓起勇气参加绘画比赛并获奖，收获自信与成长的故事，传递了勇敢展示自我、分享热爱的主题。 【详解】32．第三段指出：“She wanted to join in but was worried. What if people didn’t like her drawing?”，这直接说明Emily一开始从不向别人展示画作，是因为害怕别人不喜欢它们。 1．第四段指出：“At home, Emily thought about her happy place—her grandmother’s garden.”，这直接说明Emily的“happy place”是她祖母的花园，对应花园场景。 2．第六段指出：“Her hands shook as she gave it to Mr. Garcia. She looked down, afraid to see his eyes.”，这直接说明Emily把画交给老师时，内心是紧张不安的。 3．第九段指出：“The next week, Mr. Garcia declared the winner: ‘The winner is… Emily!’”，结合语境，老师在全班宣布比赛结果，“declared”符合“清晰地告诉学生某事”的语境。 4．全文围绕Emily参加艺术比赛的经历展开，从不敢分享画作到获奖并获得自信，核心事件是这场艺术比赛，因此最适合的标题是“Emily’s Art Competition”。 Passage 4 (2025·山东省滨州市·二模) On the evening of March 21, 2025, a 10-year-old boy from Chiling Village, Lingshui, Hainan, went fishing alone in a small boat. He didn’t know that this trip would turn into a dangerous adventure. After hours in the warm sun, he fell asleep on his small boat. When he woke up, the sky was dark. Suddenly, the wind changed direction, and strong ocean currents (洋流) pushed his boat far from the coast. The boy tried to row back, but the waves were too powerful. His boat drifted (漂流) farther and farther into the open sea. Remembering survival tips, he followed ocean currents and used stars as guides For nearly 16 hours, the boy drifted on the sea. He faced terrible challenges, his skin turned red from the sun, and his clothes were covered in salt from the seawater. What’s worse, he has no food or water. He was tired but calm. Luckily, the next afternoon, a fishing boat near Houhai Bay, Sanya, heard his weak cries for help. The captain and his crew quickly saved him. They gave him bread and milk. After eating out all the food, the boy slowly regained his strength. Later, he told them his unbelievable story-he had drifted over 16 kilometers from his home! The boy’s bravery and survival skills impressed everyone. His story also reminds us of the importance of safety, especially for children. Whether swimming, boating, or doing outdoor activities, we must learn safety rules, master survival skills and have an adult’s supervision (监督). 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By presenting a fact. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By raising a question. 2．What difficulties did the boy experience during his drifting? A．Strong wind. B．Shark attacks. C．Heavy fog. D．Sunburn, thirst, and salt-covered skin. 3．What does the underlined word “regained” probably mean? A．Gave away. B．Got back. C．Looked for. D．Used up. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (① Paragraph 1 ② Paragraph 2, ...) A．B．C． D． 5．What valuable lessons can we get from the story? A．Children should never go fishing. B．Always carry a phone when boating. C．Safety knowledge and adult supervision are necessary. D．The ocean is too dangerous for activities. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个来自海南陵水赤岭村的10岁男孩独自乘小船出海钓鱼，遭遇危险后凭借自己的勇气和生存技能在海上漂流近16小时，最终被一艘渔船救起的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“On the evening of March 21, 2025, a 10-year-old boy from Chiling Village, Lingshui, Hainan, went fishing alone in a small boat.”可知，文章以这一事实作为引入，直接陈述了故事发生的背景。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“He faced terrible challenges, his skin turned red from the sun, and his clothes were covered in salt from the seawater. What’s worse, he has no food or water.”可知，男孩在漂流过程中经历了晒伤、口渴和皮肤被海水覆盖的困难。故选D。 3． 词句猜测题。根据“After eating out all the food, the boy slowly regained his strength.”可知，男孩在吃完食物后逐渐恢复了体力，划线词的意思是“恢复”，与“got back”意思相近。故选B。   4． 篇章结构题。第一段先介绍男孩独自出海钓鱼的事实，二至四段叙述他在海上漂流和被救的经过，最后一段总结并强调安全知识和成人监督的重要性。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“Whether swimming, boating, or doing outdoor activities, we must learn safety rules, master survival skills and have an adult’s supervision.”可知，文章强调了安全知识、生存技能以及成人监督的重要性。故选C。 主题01 人与社会——文学名著 Passage 1 （2026·山东东营市垦利区初中学业水平·模拟） (Mr. Wormwood sells stolen cars and tries to get more money by cheating others. Matilda, a book lover, hates that.) Scene One One morning, just when Mr. Wormwood was setting off to cheat others again, Matilda walked into his room quietly to get the hat he wore each day to work. She was too short and had to get it with a walking-stick. Holding the hat in one hand and a bottle of superglue in the other, Matilda put some glue very carefully all round the inside rim (边) of the hat. Then she carefully put the hat back. Scene Two That evening, when Mr. Wormwood got home, he cried, “I can’t take my hat off and I have to keep it all day!” “Don’t be silly,” his wife said. “Come here. I’ll take it off for you.” “Ow-w-w! Don’t do that! Let go! You’ve nearly killed me!” he shouted. “What’s the matter?” Matilda was standing at the door with a book in her hand. Mr. Wormwood looked at her doubtfully, but said nothing. “It must be superglue. Haven’t I told you not to touch the dirty thing?” Mrs. Wormwood said. “I haven’t touched it!” Mr. Wormwood shouted. He turned and looked again at Matilda, who looked back at him with large innocent (无辜的) brown eyes. Scene Three Mr. Wormwood had to keep his hat on all through dinner. Later, he discovered that the worst thing about having the hat was not to take a shower in it, but to sleep in it. “I expect it will be loose (松动) by the morning and then it’ll be taken off easily,” Mrs. Wormwood said. Scene Four But the hat wasn’t loose by the morning. So Mrs. Wormwood cut the thing off his head, bit by bit, first the top and then the rim. At breakfast Matilda said to Mr. Wormwood, “You must try to get those bits off your head. They look like little brown insects. And people will think you’ve got lice (虱子).” “Be quiet!” Mr. Wormwood shouted. “Just keep your mouth shut!” All in all, it is a most satisfying exercise. But don’t get your hopes up that it has taught the cheater a good lesson. (Matilda borrows her friend’s parrot (鹦鹉) and...) 1．What did Matilda put inside Mr. Wormwood’s hat? A．Some hair. B．Superglue. C．An insect. D．A stick. 2．According to Scene Two, which word best describes Matilda? A．Calm (冷静的). B．Friendly. C．Mean (恶毒的). D．Creative. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．The couple loved each other very much. B．Mrs. Wormwood really enjoyed cutting hair. C．Matilda would continue to punish the cheater. D．Mr. Wormwood wouldn’t cheat others any more. 4． Each picture above matches one scene. Which scene is missing? A．Scene One. B．Scene Two. C．Scene Three. D．Scene Four. 5．Which best describes the writer’s attitude toward Matilda’s action? A．Worried — Matilda might get hurt. B．Doubtful — Matilda’s plan will fail. C．Critical (批判的) — Matilda should honor her father. D．Approving (满意的) — Matilda’s trick is satisfying. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，节选自《玛蒂尔达》，讲述了爱读书的小女孩玛蒂尔达，用强力胶水整蛊欺骗他人的父亲沃姆伍德先生，给他一个教训的故事。 【详解】47．根据场景一的内容“Scene One：Holding the hat in one hand and a bottle of superglue in the other, Matilda put some glue very carefully all round the inside rim of the hat.”可知玛蒂尔达在沃姆伍德先生的帽子里放了强力胶水。 1．根据场景二的内容“Scene Two：“What’s the matter?” Matilda was standing at the door with a book in her hand. He turned and looked again at Matilda, who looked back at him with large innocent brown eyes.”在场景二中，面对沃姆伍德先生的暴怒，玛蒂尔达只是“站在门口拿着书”，还用“无辜的眼神”回应他，全程表现得十分冷静镇定，符合Calm的描述。 2．根据文末“But don’t get your hopes up that it has taught the cheater a good lesson. (Matilda borrows her friend’s parrot and...）”可知文章结尾提到“别指望这能给那个骗子一个深刻的教训”，且括号里还提到“玛蒂尔达借了朋友的鹦鹉”，暗示她会继续整蛊父亲，惩罚他的欺骗行为。 3．图片1对应Scene Two（妻子帮他摘帽子）；图片2对应Scene One（玛蒂尔达用拐杖够帽子）；图片4对应Scene Four（妻子剪帽子）；根据场景三内容“Scene Three：Mr. Wormwood had to keep his hat on all through dinner... but to sleep in it.”缺少的是Scene Three（沃姆伍德先生戴着帽子吃饭、睡觉的场景）。 4．根据文末“All in all, it is a most satisfying exercise.”文章结尾写道“总的来说，这是一次大快人心的恶作剧”，直接表明了作者对玛蒂尔达的整蛊行为是满意、认可的态度。 Passage 2 （2026·广东省广宁县部分学校·二模） Reading Report Book: Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson The main idea: The book is mainly about a boy named Jim Hawkins. He finds a treasure map and takes a trip to Treasure Island. He faces dangerous pirates (海盗) led by Long John Silver, experiences exciting adventures (冒险) on the island, and finally successfully finds the hidden treasure with his wisdom and courage. Your favorite character: My favorite character is Jim Hawkins. He always stays calm in danger. When the pirates take control of the ship, he rows a boat and gets close to the ship quietly, then uses a small knife to secretly cut the ship’s ropes to stop their plans, and later fights against the pirates bravely. His growth from a common boy to a brave explorer is very encouraging. Your ideas about the book: I deeply love this book. It is full of exciting adventures and interesting stories. It teaches us that courage and wisdom are the most valuable treasures in life. Also, the character of Long John Silver is complex (复杂的) and interesting, making the story full of surprises. I think it is a wonderful adventure story and worth reading again and again. Recommendation (推荐) star rating (等级): I give: ★★★★★ (5 stars = Great; 4 stars = Very good; 3 stars = OK; 2 stars = Bad; 1 star = Terrible) Reviewed by: Sarah 1．Who is the author of the book mentioned in this reading report? A．Sarah. B．Jim Hawkins. C．Long John Silver. D．Robert Louis Stevenson. 2．Which words best describe Jim according to the passage? A．Smart and interesting. B．Complex and quiet. C．Brave and clever. D．Dangerous and honest. 3．What items does Jim use according to the story? A．①②④ B．②③④ C．①③⑤ D．②④⑤ 4．What does the book teach us? A．Treasure is the most important thing in life. B．Courage and wisdom are really valuable. C．Only brave people can go on adventures. D．It’s easy to fight against dangerous pirates. 5．What best describes Sarah’s opinion of the book? A．It is full of surprises and worth reading. B．It is a little long and difficult to understand. C．It is only suitable for young children to read. D．It has many exciting moments but a sad ending. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇关于小说《金银岛》的读书报告，主要介绍了书的主要内容、作者、主角吉姆·霍金斯的勇敢表现、读者莎拉对书的喜爱与评价以及推荐理由。 【详解】52．读书报告开头明确指出：“Author: Robert Louis Stevenson”，说明这本书的作者是罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森。 1．“Your favorite character”部分提到“He always stays calm in danger”，吉姆在危险中保持冷静，用智慧切断绳索（uses a small knife...to stop their plans），并勇敢地与海盗战斗（fights against the pirates bravely），体现了他的勇敢和聪明。 2．结合文中情节：吉姆找到藏宝图（图②），划船（图④）靠近被海盗控制的船，用小刀（图①）割断绳子，文中没有提到伞（图③）和火车（图⑤），A选项“①②④”正确。 3．“Your ideas about the book”部分明确指出：“It teaches us that courage and wisdom are the most valuable treasures in life”，说明这本书教会我们勇气和智慧是生活中最宝贵的财富。 4．“Your ideas about the book”部分提到：“making the story full of surprises”（让故事充满惊喜），“worth reading again and again”（值得反复阅读），这与A选项“It is full of surprises and worth reading”相符。 Passage 3 (2025·吉林省长春市·二模) ①The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. He uses simple language to talk about the deeper meanings of life. After reading the book, I always think about our personal values and staying strong when facing life’s challenges. ②The book is about an old fisherman in Cuba named Santiago. He catches a huge fish after 84 days of nothing. The fish pulls his boat on the sea for two days and two nights. Then, suddenly, the old man meets a shark. They fight to the death, but the big fish is still eaten by the shark. ③The old man goes home with only the bones of the fish. What moved me the most is how Santiago fights with the shark. When fighting against the shark, the old man has many heartfelt conversations with himself. These conversations show how he encourages himself to overcome all the difficulties. ④Although Santiago could not protect the fish at last, I think he tries his best to protect his pride. Faced with a long period of failure and being alone, he does not choose to give up, but believes in himself and challenges the sea. ⑤The story shows us that even if we fail, our hard work still matters. Santiago never gives up. His love for life and his excitement for new adventures (冒险经历) give us hope. Like Santiago, we all face challenges in life. If we remain brave, hopeful and unafraid of failure, we can find our meaning in life. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．Where does the old fisherman Santiago come from? A．Cuba. B．The US. C．Russia. D．Australia. 2．How long did the fish pull Santiago’s boat on the sea? A．For 84 days. B．For one day. C．For two days and two nights. D．For a long period of time. 3．What can we get from the conversations the old man has with himself when fighting the shark? A．He likes to talk a lot. B．He is very afraid of the shark. C．He regrets going fishing alone. D．He has a strong will to overcome difficulties. 4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1  ②= Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 5．What is the main message of the story? A．Fishing is a dangerous job. B．Sharks are very unfriendly. C．We should give up when we fail. D．We should be brave and never give up in the face of challenges. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇文学评论，主要讲述了海明威的著名短篇小说《老人与海》的故事梗概和主题思想。文章通过老渔夫圣地亚哥与大海搏斗的故事，传达了人类面对困境时应保持勇气和希望的人生哲理。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“The book is about an old fisherman in Cuba named Santiago”可知，圣地亚哥来自古巴。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“The fish pulls his boat on the sea for two days and two nights”可知，大鱼拖着小船在海上前行了两天两夜。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“These conversations show how he encourages himself to overcome all the difficulties”可知，老人与自己的对话展现了克服困难的坚强意志。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。文章第①段引出《老人与海》这本书；第②③④段分别从不同方面介绍书中故事内容；第⑤段总结故事给人们的启示。所以文章结构是总—分—总，B选项的结构符合。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Like Santiago, we all face challenges in life. If we remain brave, hopeful and unafraid of failure, we can find our meaning in life”可知，故事主要传达的信息是在挑战面前保持勇敢、永不放弃。故选D。 主题02 人与社会——著名人物 Passage 1 (2026·山东省济南市市·二模) Evan Kail, a native of Minnesota, USA, has become widely known for his courage to protect historical truth and his deep friendship with China and its people. On March 15, 2026, he announced that he would settle down in Tianjin, China. This decision has drawn wide attention and is seen as a warm example of friendly exchanges between the two countries. Evan first caught the world’s eye in 2022. As a pawnshop (当铺) owner in Minnesota, he received a valuable old photo album with over 30 original pictures. These pictures clearly recorded the cruel facts of the Japanese army’s invasion (入侵) of China during World War Ⅱ. Although some people offered him a lot of money for the album and even threatened (威胁) him online, he refused all of them without hesitation. He believed that historical truth should be remembered by everyone and must not be used for money. Evan’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, including 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, giving him a strong sense of belonging. Evan’s decision to live in China shows that individual kindness can cross national borders and protect historical justice (正义). As a foreigner who truly understands and respects China, he helps more people around the world see a real, open, and friendly China. 1．Where is Evan Kail from? A．America. B．Japan. C．China. D．Germany. 2．What made Evan Kail first become known to the world? A．He decided to settle down in Tianjin, China. B．He visited over 40 cities during his first trip to China. C．He got a photo album about Japan’s invasion of China. D．He was invited to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2025. 3．Why did Evan Kail refuse to sell the old photo album? A．He hoped to become famous on the Internet. B．He was worried about the safety of his family. C．He believed historical truth should not be traded. D．He wanted to keep the album for his own collection. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph of the text? A．Evan Kail was tired of living in his hometown. B．Evan Kail only cares about Chinese history and culture. C．Evan Kail’s decision to live in China surprised his family. D．Evan Kail’s efforts let more foreigners know China better. 5．Which of the following best describes Evan Kail? A．Proud and cold. B．Brave and honest. C．Creative but shy. D．Young but boring. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了美国明尼苏达州的Evan Kail因保护记录二战日军侵华史实的相册、尊重历史真相而受到关注，并最终决定定居中国天津的故事，展现了他对中国的友好态度与跨文化交流的积极影响。 【详解】62．第一段提到“Evan Kail, a native of Minnesota, USA, has become widely known...”，明确说明他来自美国。 1．第二段提到“Evan first caught the world’s eye in 2022. As a pawnshop owner in Minnesota, he received a valuable old photo album with over 30 original pictures. These pictures clearly recorded the cruel facts of the Japanese army’s invasion of China during World War Ⅱ.”，说明他最初被世界关注是因为获得了记录日军侵华史实的相册。 2．第二段提到“He believed that historical truth should be remembered by everyone and must not be used for money.”，表明他拒绝出售相册的原因是认为历史真相不应被用来交易。 3．最后一段提到“As a foreigner who truly understands and respects China, he helps more people around the world see a real, open, and friendly China.”，说明他的努力让更多外国人更好地了解了中国。 4．原文中，他面对金钱诱惑和威胁仍拒绝出售记录历史真相的相册，体现了勇敢；坚持保护历史真相、不被利益动摇，体现了正直/诚实；因此，“Brave and honest”最能描述他。 Passage 2 (25-26九·四川成都崇州·模拟) Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves are world-famous. They hold a large number of old artworks. The caves (洞穴) are full of beautiful wall paintings. However, over the years, they have been in danger because of sand, bad weather and human activities. Thanks to the hard work of Fan Jinshi and her team, we can still enjoy these priceless cultural treasures today. Fan began working in Dunhuang after she graduated from Peking University. Her job was to study and protect the art. One day, when she was comparing old photos with new ones, she made a surprising discovery. Some caves were completely different, and some old paintings were gone. “Will this happen to all the paintings?” she wondered. Fan made a decision: she had to save them. Fan’s team did everything they could. They controlled the number of visitors, put doors on the caves, and tried to keep the temperature inside right. However, Fan soon realized that they could only slow down the damage (破坏). They could not stop it completely. In such a terrible natural environment, these caves simply wouldn’t last forever. It was sad, but Fan did not give up. Her team continued to search for new ways to protect the art. Finally, they decided to use computers to make digital copies of the paintings. This was the start of the “Digital Dunhuang” project. After years of hard work, it went online in 2016. Now, people around the world can enjoy the special art without leaving their homes. Fan has spent her life researching and protecting this important part of China’s history: “The longer I stay here, the deeper my love grows for Dunhuang,” Fan said. That is exactly why people call her “the daughter of Dunhuang”. 1．What problem did Fan Jinshi find when studying the caves? A．Some caves were closed to visitors. B．Some photos were difficult to compare. C．Some artworks had changed or disappeared. 2．What action did Fan take after her discovery? A．She decided to repair all the caves at once. B．She chose to begin protecting the paintings. C．She tried to move the artworks to a safer place. 3．What did Fan and her team do at first? A．They copied the paintings with computers. B．They rebuilt damaged caves in new places. C．They limited visits and improved conditions inside. 4．Why did Fan’s team start the digital project? A．The damage could not be fully stopped. B．Visitors wanted to see the caves online. C．Computers made the work much easier. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Fan Jinshi and Dunhuang B．A Look at China’s Old Caves C．A New Way to Visit Dunhuang 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了樊锦诗及其团队保护敦煌莫高窟壁画的故事，介绍了他们从实地保护到开创“数字敦煌”的过程。 【详解】67．第2段“when she was comparing old photos with new ones, she made a surprising discovery. Some caves were completely different, and some old paintings were gone.”可知，樊锦诗在研究中发现，部分洞窟发生了变化，有些古老的壁画消失了。 1．第2段“Fan made a decision: she had to save them.”可知，发现问题后，樊锦诗决定要保护这些壁画。 2．第3段“Fan’s team did everything they could. They controlled the number of visitors, put doors on the caves, and tried to keep the temperature inside right.”可知，樊锦诗和团队最初的做法是限制游客数量、安装洞门、调节洞内环境，即限制参观并改善洞内条件。 3．第3段“However, Fan soon realized that they could only slow down the damage. They could not stop it completely... Finally, they decided to use computers to make digital copies of the paintings.”可知，因为自然环境的破坏无法完全阻止，所以团队启动了数字项目，用电脑制作壁画的数字副本。 4．全文围绕樊锦诗保护敦煌莫高窟的故事展开，她被称为“敦煌的女儿”，因此最佳标题是“Fan Jinshi and Dunhuang”。 Passage 3 （2026·新疆乌鲁木齐市经开区·二模） A historic moment recently arrived for the Chinese motorsport industry. ZXMoto got two victories at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship. It was the first time a Chinese brand (品牌) had beaten many famous global brands in this world-class competition. Several international media described the amazing result as a “historic milestone.” Behind this great success is the founder, Zhang Xue. Although his early life was full of hardships, his crazy passion (激情) for racing kept him going. When talking about the sudden success, Zhang noted that the result went far beyond their expectations. He had made all his efforts to design top machines, treating the winning motorcycles as a wonderful part of his own racing dream. The amazing victory was also driven by French rider Valentin Debise, who rode the ZXMoto 820RR-RS. Debise mentioned that he was deeply moved by Zhang’s true love for racing rather than just business. He also pointed out that the Chinese bike performed perfectly from the very beginning during the races. By turning movie stories into reality, Zhang’s journey shows that Chinese industry can create world-class products, encouraging more teenagers to bravely follow their dreams. 1．What does the underlined word “milestone” mean? A．A difficult challenge. B．An important turning point. C．A common achievement. D．A small improvement. 2．What kept Zhang Xue going through hard times? A．The help from his friends. B．His crazy love for racing. C．The sudden success in Portugal. D．The big money from moto race. 3．According to the passage, why did Debise choose ZXMoto? A．The Chinese bikes were fully tested. B．He cared just about moto business. C．He was moved by Zhang’s true love for racing. D．It was Debise’s racing dream. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The rules of the Superbike World Championship. B．Zhang Xue’s story and ZXMoto’s historic victory. C．How to design world-class motorcycles. D．The development of Chinese motorcycle industry. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了中国摩托车品牌ZXMoto在世界超级摩托车锦标赛中击败众多国际知名品牌，获得两场胜利的历史性时刻，以及创始人张学的故事。 【详解】72．文章第一段指出“It was the first time a Chinese brand had beaten many famous global brands in this world-class competition.”，且国际媒体称其为“historic milestone”，说明这一成就具有历史性意义，因此“milestone”意为“重要的转折点”。 1．文章第二段指出“Although his early life was full of hardships, his crazy passion for racing kept him going.” 2．文章第三段指出“Debise mentioned that he was deeply moved by Zhang’s true love for racing rather than just business.” 3．文章第一段讲述ZXMoto的历史性胜利，第二段介绍创始人张学的经历和激情，第三段提到车手Debise的评价，最后一段总结张学的故事鼓励青少年追逐梦想。全文围绕“张学的故事和ZXMoto的历史性胜利”展开。 Passage 4 (2026·河南省平顶山市·二模) 素材改编自 Oxford Discover Camila is a nature lover. Her father helped manage the ocean parks of the country. One day, Camila’s father invited her to visit one of the parks—Glover’s Reef—with him. Camila agreed happily. On the way, Camila’s father told her that Glover’s Reef was famous for its beautiful coral reefs (珊瑚礁). “Coral reefs are an important part of our ocean, because they are home to hundreds of kinds of animals and plants,” he said. “They also keep our coasts safe from powerful waves (海浪), and scientists can find new medicines from plants and animals that live there.” The next morning, Camila and her father entered the blue waters of the park. She watched many kinds of fish and fantastic plants among the colorful coral reefs. It was the most interesting experience in her life. As they left the water, Camila and her father heard a loud noise. They turned and saw a large speedboat filled with tourists racing toward the coral reef area. “They’ll harm the fish and coral reefs!” shouted Camila. Her father looked worried and shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do,” said her father. Camila watched the boat continue and then speed away. She was angry and upset. At lunch, Camila was very quiet. When she finished eating, she turned to her father. “I’m going to do something for our planet’s coral reefs,” she said. “We need to help them.” When she got home, Camila posted a petition on the Internet. It read, “Governments of the world, please help the ocean’s coral reefs. Keep our coral reefs safe and healthy for everyone.” In three weeks, 20,000 people from 38 countries signed Camila’s letter. Within one year, three countries passed laws to protect their coral reefs. Camila and her father felt cheerful that her voice had made a difference. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why are coral reefs important according to Camila’s father? ①They can keep our coasts safe from powerful waves. ②Scientists can get new medicines from sea life there. ③They are good places for tourists to have fun and visit. ④They are home to many kinds of animals and plants. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．Why did Camila’s father say “There’s nothing we can do”? A．Because he didn’t care about the fish or the coral reefs. B．Because he was afraid of the people on the speedboat. C．Because he felt powerless to stop the speedboat at that time. D．Because he thought the boat wouldn’t hurt the fish or the coral reefs. 3．What does the underlined word “petition” probably mean? A．A short message. B．A personal story. C．A news report. D．A letter asking for help. 4．How did Camila’s feelings change in the text? A．Interested→angry→cool→happy. B．Pleased→afraid→sad→worried. C．Nervous→happy→angry→afraid. D．Happy→angry→interested→sad. 5．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．A Visit to Glover’s Reef B．A Young Protector of Coral Reefs C．The Importance of Coral Reefs D．The Ways to Protect Coral Reefs 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了热爱自然的卡米拉在参观珊瑚礁公园时，目睹快艇破坏珊瑚礁后，通过在网上发起请愿活动，成功推动多个国家立法保护珊瑚礁的故事。 【详解】76．第二段中卡米拉的父亲指出了珊瑚礁的三个重要性：“they are home to hundreds of kinds of animals and plants”（对应④），“keep our coasts safe from powerful waves”（对应①），“scientists can find new medicines from plants and animals that live there”（对应②）。文中并未提及它们是游客娱乐的好去处是其重要性的原因，反而后文提到游客行为可能带来危害。因此正确的是①②④。 1．当看到快艇驶向珊瑚礁时，父亲说“There’s nothing we can do”，结合当时的情境，他们身处水中或刚离开水，面对快速行驶的快艇，作为个体在当时当地确实无法直接阻止其行为，感到无能为力，而非不关心或害怕。 2．根据下文“It read, ‘Governments of the world, please help...’”以及“20,000 people... signed Camila’s letter”，可知这是一封请求政府帮助、呼吁人们签名的信，因此“petition”意为“A letter asking for help”。 3．梳理文章情感变化：起初受邀去公园时“agreed happily”（高兴/感兴趣）；看到快艇破坏珊瑚礁且父亲表示无能为力时“angry and upset”（生气/沮丧）；回家后采取行动前吃午饭时“very quiet”（冷静/沉思）；最后看到行动取得成果时“felt cheerful”（快乐/高兴）。因此变化过程为：Interested → Angry → Cool  → Happy。选项A最符合这一脉络。 4．全文重点不在于单纯介绍珊瑚礁的重要性或游览经历，而是着重描写卡米拉如何从一个观察者转变为行动者，通过自己的努力保护珊瑚礁，因此“A Young Protector of Coral Reefs”（一位年轻的珊瑚礁保护者）是最合适的标题。 主题03 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 (2026·广东省深圳市·二模) Chu Wenwen, a young wildlife protector, introduced how young people in China have made a difference for endangered Mengxin beavers (蒙新河狸). Since she was 2, Chu has been interested in wildlife because her father was a wildlife researcher. With no other children around, beavers and other wild animals became her “best friends”. At 7, Chu got her first camera and began to take pictures of animals. In 2015, she founded a nature photography studio and has taken more than 75,000 videos and photos of wildlife. The next year, she joined a nature protecting organization focusing on beavers. Mengxin beavers can improve the environment by building dams (水坝) that provide new living environments for small animals. Therefore, these beaver dams help increase biodiversity (生物多样性). In 2017, Chu graduated from a university in Beijing. Unlike most of her classmates who chose to stay, she went back to her hometown out of love for nature. Seeing beavers die of food shortage, she launched the beaver canteen (食堂) program in 2018, which attracted over one million people to donate snack money to provide food for beavers. Since then, she has been called “princess beaver” by her followers. Thanks to these young people’s efforts, the number of beavers has increased greatly over the past four years. Also in 2018, Chu’s nature protecting organization got official recognition of the local government. With its help, she started “Beaver Guardian” project which trained local people to save animals from being killed. “I am lucky to live in such a great time when young people can achieve their dreams while the country strongly supports nature protection,” she said. 1．Why did Chu make friends with beavers in her childhood? A．Because beavers were endangered animals. B．Because her father asked her to study beavers. C．Because there were no other children around her. D．Because she was interested in beavers’ footprints. 2．According to Paragraph 3, what do we know about beaver dams? A．They help increase the population of beavers. B．They create new living places for small animals. C．They are mainly built to store food for the winter. D．They are useful to improve water quality in rivers. 3．What can we infer from the success of the beaver canteen program? A．The beaver canteen can make snacks for beavers. B．Online program is a good way to increase popularity. C．The public are willing to support wildlife protection. D．Many working chances are provided by this program. 4．Why did Chu start “Beaver Guardian” project? A．To train local people to save animals. B．To protect beavers from food shortage. C．To attract more people who like beavers. D．To help young people achieve their dreams. 5．What’s the correct order of the following events in Chu’s life? ①Internet users donated money to beaver canteen. ②Chu began to record wildlife through her camera. ③Chu graduated from university and returned to her hometown. ④The local government officially recognized Chu’s organization. A．③②①④ B．②③①④ C．③①②④ D．②④①③ 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了野生动物保护者初雯雯从小热爱野生动物，长大后通过摄影、公益项目等方式保护濒危蒙新河狸，并带动公众参与保护工作的故事。 【详解】81．第二段“With no other children around, beavers and other wild animals became her ‘best friends’.”明确提到她童年身边没有其他孩子，所以和河狸做朋友。 1．第三段提到“Mengxin beavers can improve the environment by building dams that provide new living environments for small animals.”，说明河狸建造的水坝为小动物提供了新的生存环境，这是水坝的直接作用，也间接提升了生物多样性。 2．第四段提到“which attracted over one million people to donate snack money to provide food for beavers”，说明公众愿意捐款支持河狸食堂项目，体现了大众对野生动物保护的支持。 3．第五段提到“she started ‘Beaver Guardian’ project which trained local people to save animals from being killed.”，说明“河狸守护者”项目的目的是培训当地人保护动物，避免它们被杀害。 4．按时间顺序梳理事件：第二段“At 7, Chu got her first camera and began to take pictures of animals.”说明她7岁开始用相机记录野生动物，对应②；第四段“In 2017, Chu graduated from a university in Beijing... she went back to her hometown”介绍她2017年大学毕业返乡，对应③；第四段“she launched the beaver canteen (食堂) program in 2018, which attracted over one million people to donate snack money”介绍2018年河狸食堂项目收到捐款，对应①；最后一段“Also in 2018, Chu’s nature protecting organization got official recognition of the local government.”介绍2018年组织获得官方认可，对应④。所以正确顺序为②③①④。 Passage 2 （2026·重庆市西南大学附属中学九年级中考英语·模拟） In the wild, horses are prey (猎物) for many animals. To survive, they’ve developed a very strong sense of smell. That helps them find danger before other animals attack them. Humans started riding horses more than 4,000 years ago. For a long time, people have believed that horses can “smell” people’s feelings, and riders should relax in order to keep their horses calm too. To check whether this is true, a team of researchers recently did a study. First, the study invited 30 people to watch happy videos with special pads (软垫) under their arms to collect their sweat (汗). Then they watched a scary film while wearing new pads. Next, the researchers separated 43 horses into three groups. They made the horses wear masks to cover their noses and mouths. One group had masks with “happy sweat” pads, one group had “fear sweat” pads, and the third group had unused pads. The team then tested how the horses reacted (反应). The differences were clear. The horses with “fear sweat” pads became scared more easily, and their hearts beat faster. They were also less curious about new objects and less willing to get close to people. The researchers hope the study will help improve horses’ happiness and health, and also keep humans safe. Understanding horses better can help people live more positively with them. 1．Why do horses develop a strong sense of smell? A．To guard their living places. B．To look for more food to eat. C．To protect themselves from attacks. D．To communicate with other animals. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Horses can “smell” people’s feelings. B．Horses are good at hunting in the wild. C．Horses can understand people’s words. D．Humans started riding horses long ago. 3．How did the horses with “fear sweat” pads act? A．They moved quickly and happily. B．They became calmer and friendlier. C．They showed clear signs of being scared. D．They were more willing to get close to people. 4．What’s the benefit of this study? A．It helps train horses to behave well. B．It tells people to avoid dangerous horses. C．It lets people realize more values of horses. D．It helps people and horses get along better. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍马有着灵敏的嗅觉，科学家通过实验发现马能感知人类的情绪气味，该研究有助于人们更好地与马和谐共处。 【详解】90．根据第一段第二、三句“To survive, they've developed a very strong sense of smell. That helps them find danger before other animals attack them.（为了生存，它们发展出了非常敏锐的嗅觉。这有助于它们在其他动物攻击之前发现危险。）”可知，马发展出敏锐嗅觉是为了在被攻击前发现危险，即保护自己免受攻击。 1．根据第二段第二、三句“For a long time, people have believed that horses can"smell"people's feelings... To check whether this is true...（长期以来，人们相信马能“闻”出人的情感……为了验证这是否属实……）”可知，代词“this”指代前文提到的观点，即马能“闻”出人的情感。 2．根据第四段第一、二句“The differences were clear. The horses with"fear sweat"pads became scared more easily, and their hearts beat faster.（差异很明显。带有“恐惧汗水”垫子的马更容易受惊，心跳更快。）”可知，接触“恐惧汗水”的马表现出了明显的恐惧迹象。 3．根据最后一段最后一句“Understanding horses better can help people live more positively with them.（更好地了解马可以帮助人们与它们更积极地相处。）”以及整段提到的改善马的健康和确保人类安全，可知这项研究的好处是帮助人和马更好地相处。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——寓言故事 Passage 1 (2026九下·浙江省温州市瑞安市·二模) We were mice, living in a cold, white lab. On our very first day here, the scientists showed us a picture on a screen. Below the picture there were a few strange black marks. A recorded voice repeated the same sound: “T-R-E-E, tree.” The training went on endlessly. Over the following weeks, we learned more: CAT, DOG, FISH, BIRD and many others. They also showed us the marks in different shapes and sizes. I could remember them all, but I had no idea what they meant. When we were not training, we were locked inside our small cages. We grew tired and scared, and none of us understood why we had to learn these strange marks at all. Then one day, my friend Jenner passed me a secret message. “Look at the sign near the door,” he said. I turned and saw a white card with rows of black marks — just like the ones we had been studying. Suddenly, something became clear. Those marks were not just shapes. They were words. My heart beat fast as I read the whole sign “NO CATS ALLOWED”. At that moment, I understood. Reading was not just training. It was power! Later that night, I studied the words printed on my friend’s cage door: “To open the door, pull the handle forward and move it to the right.” I reached through the cage and did exactly what the sign said. A few seconds later, the door opened. One by one, we all learned how to let ourselves out. The scientists taught us to read. But they never dreamed that reading would one day open the doors of our cages. 1．What did “I” see on the first day? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following is the right order? a. “I” understood the words.                      b. “I” remembered those marks. c. “I” opened the cage door.                      d. “I” got a message from Jenner. A．b-a-c-d B．d-b-c-a C．b-d-a-c D．d-c-a-b 3．How might “I” feel when “I” read the sign “NO CATS ALLOWED”? A．Scared. B．Tired. C．Excited. D．Satisfied. 4．What did “I” learn from the experience? A．Reading was a kind of power. B．Friends should help each other. C．Being free was really wonderful. D．Doing experiments was important. Passage 2 (25-26九·广东深圳南山外国语学校·) One day, when a young king went out to hunt deer, he carelessly became separated from others. Wandering around, the king saw a farmhouse that was surrounded by a garden, and inside the garden was a young woman. The king spoke to her: “Tell me, what plants are you growing here?” “I am raising pumpkins,” she replied, “as you can see.” She had a quick glance at the pile of pumpkins behind her and gave a quick smile to the king. He couldn’t help but smile back. As the king returned to the city, a thought began to grow in his mind. “Perhaps, I might think up a test to see just how smart this young woman might be.” he thought. The king then ordered a soldier to carry a new jar without handles to the young woman’s house. The soldier told the young woman that the jar was from the king and she should put a whole big enough pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top. And the soldier also said that the king wanted the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole. The young woman returned a message to the king that such a task might take a long time. In fact, it was several months before the young woman arrived at the palace. In her hands she held the same jar, and sure enough, a whole pumpkin sat inside it. The king was amazed that he had no idea how she could have brought this about! Here was her answer to the king: She had placed a pumpkin bud (花蕾), which was still connected to a vine (藤蔓) in the ground, inside the jar through its small opening. As time flew, the pumpkin bud grew into a full-sized pumpkin. 1．Why did the king get separated from others? A．Because he followed a young woman. B．Because he went out to hunt carelessly. C．Because he lost his way in the forest. D．Because he wanted to visit a farmhouse. 2．What was the king’s requirement? A．The pumpkin should be cut into pieces. B．It should fit perfectly inside the jar. C．The woman must finish the task in one day. D．The woman should grow a new kind of pumpkin. 3．Which picture below is the jar carried to the woman from the king? A． B． C． D． 4．What does the underlined phrase “brought this about” probably mean? A．Made this happen. B．Threw this away. C．Found this out. D．Took this back. 5．What can we learn from the story? A．Never laugh at others. B．Think smart when facing difficulties. C．Don’t accept strange tasks. D．Growing pumpkins is very easy. Passage 3 (2026·河南省鹤壁市·模拟) One day, a young king went out to hunt deer when he accidentally became separated from his companions. Wandering (漫步) around, the king saw a hut (小屋) surrounded (围绕) by a garden, and a young woman was tending the garden. The king spoke to her, saying, “Tell me, what plants are you growing here?” “I am raising pumpkins as you can see,” the woman replied. She had a quick glance at the pile of pumpkins behind her and gave a quick smile to the king. He couldn’t help but smile back. As the king returned toward the city, an idea began to grow in him. He thought, “Perhaps I might think up a test to see just how smart this young woman might be.” The king then ordered a soldier to carry a new jar (罐子) without handles (把手) to the young woman’s house. The soldier’s orders were to tell the young woman that the jar was from the king, and that she was to put a whole pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top, and that both the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole. The young woman returned a message to the king that such a task might take some time. Indeed, it was several months before the young woman arrived at the palace. In her hands, she held the same jar, and sure enough, an entire pumpkin sat inside it. The king had completely no idea how she could have brought this about! This was her answer to the riddle: She had placed a pumpkin bud (花蕾), which was still connected to a vine (藤蔓) in the ground, inside the jar through its small opening. Over time, the pumpkin bud grew into a full-sized pumpkin. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Which one has a similar meaning to the underlined word “tending”? A．Building. B．Making fun of. C．Taking care of. D．Buying. 2．What was the woman planting in Paragraph 2? A．Carrots. B．Pumpkins. C．Tomatoes. D．Cabbages. 3．What task did the king’s soldier give to the young woman? A．To grow the biggest pumpkin in the land. B．To bring a pumpkin bud to the palace. C．To put a whole pumpkin into a jar with a small opening without breaking. D．To fix a jar without handles. 4．Why did the young woman say the task might take some time? A．Because she wanted to refuse the king’s request. B．Because she needed to find a special jar. C．Because she was afraid to see the king again. D．Because she had to wait for the pumpkin inside the jar to grow. 5．What is the main lesson of the story? A．True wisdom often lies in creative thinking and patience. B．It is important to listen to the king’s orders. C．Gardening needs a lot of skills. D．Kings should not test ordinary people. 主题02 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 (25-26九下·宁夏银川九中教育集团初中部·一模) William used to be a kid who never dared to express his true thoughts. He always agreed with everything his friends said. One day, he and his friends were discussing whether middle school students should bring their phones to school. His friends all thought they should, but William didn’t agree. However, because he didn’t have the courage to speak his mind, he chose to agree with them. But he knew that always going against his own will to agree with others made him feel very uncomfortable. So he told his mom about this. “I just can’t tell people what I really think or want. It’s too difficult for me,” said William. “You can’t or you don’t want to?” Mom asked patiently. “I guess I don’t want to. I’m afraid of being different,” answered William. His mom smiled and handed him a famous book, The Analects of Confucius (《论语》). William knew the book but he didn’t know what his mom meant. However, he started reading the book every night before bed. One day, he read the words, “Gentlemen have harmony but disagree; petty persons (小人) agree but have no peace.” He didn’t understand it, so he asked his mom. “It means gentlemen achieve harmony (和谐), but they don’t just blindly agree with others. They have their own ideas, and they can tell the truth bravely. Petty persons agree easily, but they don’t achieve true harmony in their hearts.” his mom explained. Suddenly, William was inspired and realized that having different ideas was not a bad thing at all. He was very thankful for the book. He decided to be brave enough to express his own thoughts. He did as he said. From then on, he was no longer afraid to speak his mind. To his surprise, he found that the friendship had become even stronger! 1．What did William use to be like? A．He didn’t care about others’ opinions at all. B．He always expressed his true thoughts bravely. C．He often argued with his friends about different ideas. D．He was afraid to express his own ideas and always agreed with others. 2．Which of the following can best describe William’s mom? A．Patient and wise. B．Creative and honest. C．Confident and brave. D．Careful and humorous. 3．What is the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A．君子坦荡荡，小人长戚戚。 B．君子周而不比，小人比而不周。 C．君子和而不同，小人同而不和。 D．君子喻于义，小人喻于利。 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Silence is golden. B．Having different ideas is bad for friendship. C．Following rules is important. D．Expressing true thoughts is necessary. Passage 2 (2026·浙江省台州市·适考) I was travelling alone after a long day of delays (延误) and missed connections. By the time I reached the train station, it was late evening, and most people were just trying to get home. My train wasn’t coming for another hour. My phone battery was almost dead, and I hadn’t eaten since earlier that afternoon. I sat on a cold bench, stared at the departure board (出发信息板), and felt both tired and upset because things didn’t go right on my trip. After a while, an old man sat down a few seats away from me. We exchanged one of those quick, polite nods strangers sometimes give each other. A few minutes later, he got up and walked toward the small café inside the station. When he came back, he handed me a cup of tea. I at once started telling him he didn’t need to do that. He just smiled and said, “Long day?” I laughed a little and said, “Very long.” He sat down again with his own drink, and we talked for a few minutes about trains running late. How strange it was to end up sharing quiet spaces with strangers. When his train arrived before mine, he picked up his bag and stood up. Before leaving, he turned to me and said, “Next time you see someone having a long day, you’ll know what to do.” Then he waved and walked off toward his platform. It was a tiny act, but it made me feel better. I’d been sitting there, feeling upset and tired, and suddenly, the whole day didn’t feel so heavy anymore. I never saw him again, but I still remember that moment. 1．According to the passage, what made the writer feel bad at the beginning? ①The train was delayed.                    ②The phone battery was almost dead. ③The old man sat too close to him.     ④He hadn’t eaten since the afternoon. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．What did the old man bring to the writer? A．A cup of tea. B．Some food. C．A new battery. D．A newspaper. 3．What does the sentence “Next time…you’ll know what to do.” in paragraph 6 mean? A．You shouldn’t talk to strangers during your trips. B．You should take care of your phone while travelling. C．You should remember to buy something for yourself. D．When you see someone in need, you should offer help. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Man’s Train Ticket B．My Unhappy Trip C．A Small Act of Kindness D．A Clever Stranger 主题03 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 (25-26九下·山东临沂郯城县新村银杏产业开发区初级中学等校·期中) Most teens try very hard to look good. They wear beautiful clothes, cool shoes and fashionable sunglasses. They may feel sad because of the smallest pimple (粉刺). I know it because I used to focus only on my appearance. However, now I work hard to see more than just my looks. I’ll explain why. Firstly, if you only focus on how you look, you'll also focus only on the appearance of others. As a result, you’ll become a person who can’t see the truly important characteristics (品质) of others. Some people don't follow the latest fashion trends. If you avoid getting to know them, you’ll miss out on many interesting and valuable relationships in your life. Moreover, if you focus only on your appearance, you’ll miss the chances to improve your abilities. For example, if you spend all your time trying to look fashionable, you won’t have any time to learn new skills or improve your grades at school. Even the most attractive people need to have skills to succeed in life. In addition, focusing only on your looks can make you feel disappointed about yourself. If you don’t worry about a pimple on your face, you’ll be less likely to feel unhappy about yourself. In a word, happy people like to communicate with the world in a positive way. Therefore, feeling happy is more important than looking good. You should work hard at feeling good, not just looking good. I used to focus only on how I looked. However, now I work hard to focus on all the different parts of myself—my appearance, personality, abilities and so on. So I’m a much happier person. If you take my advice, you’ll be a happier person, too. Your first step is to look at yourself without a mirror! 1．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the first paragraph? A．To introduce his opinions on looks. B．To explain how important your look is. C．To let you buy more beautiful things. 2．According to the writer, what might focusing only on your appearance lead to? A．It will encourage you to enjoy the world. B．It will help you see important points in others. C．It will stop you from improving your abilities. 3．What is the text mainly about? A．The importance of focusing on your physical appearance. B．The importance of improving your abilities and skills. C．The importance of seeing all the different parts of yourself. 4．Which is the best structure for the passage? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①/②③④⑤ C．①/②③/④⑤ Passage 2 （2026·河南省平顶山市鲁山县第七教研区·二模） It was a boring Saturday afternoon. Sarah sighed (叹气) as she looked at the homework on her desk. Outside, the autumn wind was blowing, and golden leaves danced past her window. “Why don’t you take a break and help me clear the yard?” Dad suggested. Sarah didn’t want to go outside, but she stepped out anyway. As she brought colorful leaves together, a thought came into her mind. She carefully chose some leaves from a maple, an oak and a birch—a red maple leaf, a golden oak leaf, and some tiny yellow birch leaves. Back inside, she cleared off her desk, got some paper and glue, and began to create a piece of art with the leaves. Time flew by. She lost herself in her work, placing the red maple leaf as a dancer’s skirt, the oak leaf as the crown (顶部) of a tree, and the tiny birch leaves as small birds. She was creating a little autumn world! The following Monday, the art teacher displayed (展示) Sarah’s leaf painting in the school hallway. “Such a creative use of nature!” one teacher said. A student passing by stopped, eyes wide, and asked Sarah how she had made it. Other students crowded around, open-mouthed. As many students liked the idea, the art teacher asked Sarah to show the class how she made the picture. Sarah couldn’t hide her smile. Then she nodded shyly and taught them step by step. The whole class tried their own leaf art, and the classroom was filled with colorful creations. That day Sarah did more than just clear the yard. She discovered a new way of seeing and thinking. She learned that beauty could be found in common things. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Dad ask Sarah to do at the beginning of the story? A．Enjoy the beautiful autumn day. B．Take pictures of the colorful leaves. C．Find something for the art class. D．Help him clear leaves from the yard. 2．What were the birch leaves used as? A．Small birds. B．A yellow hat. C．A dancer’s skirt. D．The crown of a tree. 3．How did Sarah feel when she was asked to show how to make the picture? A．Moved. B．Surprised. C．Proud. D．Relaxed. 4．Which of the following can be put in“ ▲ ”? A．The art teacher noticed Sarah’s leaf painting. B．Sarah’s leaf painting received praise at school. C．The classroom was filled with colorful creations. D．Sarah finished her painting with different leaves. 5．What can we learn about Sarah? A．She was creative and good with her hands. B．She was smart but poor at schoolwork. C．She was shy but always ready to offer help. D．She was kind and easy to get along with. Passage 3 （2026·河南省平顶山市中招学科·二模） Emily loved to draw. She drew her family, her cat, and the flowers in her garden. But she never showed her drawings to anyone. She kept them in a box under her bed. Every time she wanted to share, she felt hesitant (犹豫的). One day, her art teacher, Mr. Garcia, said, “Class, we’re having an art competition. The subject is ‘My Happy Place’. Everyone must join in.” Emily’s heart beat fast. She wanted to join in but was worried. What if people didn’t like her drawing? A small whisper (低语) said, “Just try.” Another voice said, “Don’t be silly.” At home, Emily thought about her happy place—her grandmother’s garden. There were bright flowers, green trees, and a little pond with fish. That place always made her feel safe. She decided to draw it. For three days, Emily worked hard. She used her best colored pencils. She drew every flower carefully. She slowly built up confidence. On Friday, she brought her drawing to school. Her hands shook as she gave it to Mr. Garcia. She looked down, afraid to see his eyes. “You drew this?” Mr. Garcia asked, eyes wide. “Emily, this is beautiful!” Emily’s mouth opened but no words came out. She felt less afraid. The next week, Mr. Garcia declared the winner. “The winner is... Emily!” Emily couldn’t believe it. Her heart jumped with joy. Her drawing was on the wall for everyone to see. Her classmates said, “Great job, Emily!” She smiled and said, “Thank you.” For the first time, she felt proud. From that day on, Emily no longer hid her artworks from others. She realized that sharing the things she loves not only makes herself happy but also helps her connect better with people around her. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did Emily never show her drawings to anyone at the beginning? A．She lost her box of drawings. B．She didn’t like her drawings. C．Her teacher told her not to do that. D．She was afraid others might not like them. 2．Where was Emily’s “happy place”? A．B．C．D． 3．How did Emily feel when she gave her drawing to Mr. Garcia? A．Calm. B．Proud. C．Bored. D．Nervous. 4．What does the underlined word “declared” mean in the text? A．Showed thanks to students. B．Told students something clearly. C．Explained something to students. D．Offered some advice to students. 5．What is the best title for the story? A．A Beautiful Garden B．Mr. Garcia’s Class C．Emily’s Art Competition D．How to Draw Well Passage 4 (2025·山东省滨州市·二模) On the evening of March 21, 2025, a 10-year-old boy from Chiling Village, Lingshui, Hainan, went fishing alone in a small boat. He didn’t know that this trip would turn into a dangerous adventure. After hours in the warm sun, he fell asleep on his small boat. When he woke up, the sky was dark. Suddenly, the wind changed direction, and strong ocean currents (洋流) pushed his boat far from the coast. The boy tried to row back, but the waves were too powerful. His boat drifted (漂流) farther and farther into the open sea. Remembering survival tips, he followed ocean currents and used stars as guides For nearly 16 hours, the boy drifted on the sea. He faced terrible challenges, his skin turned red from the sun, and his clothes were covered in salt from the seawater. What’s worse, he has no food or water. He was tired but calm. Luckily, the next afternoon, a fishing boat near Houhai Bay, Sanya, heard his weak cries for help. The captain and his crew quickly saved him. They gave him bread and milk. After eating out all the food, the boy slowly regained his strength. Later, he told them his unbelievable story-he had drifted over 16 kilometers from his home! The boy’s bravery and survival skills impressed everyone. His story also reminds us of the importance of safety, especially for children. Whether swimming, boating, or doing outdoor activities, we must learn safety rules, master survival skills and have an adult’s supervision (监督). 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By presenting a fact. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By raising a question. 2．What difficulties did the boy experience during his drifting? A．Strong wind. B．Shark attacks. C．Heavy fog. D．Sunburn, thirst, and salt-covered skin. 3．What does the underlined word “regained” probably mean? A．Gave away. B．Got back. C．Looked for. D．Used up. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (① Paragraph 1 ② Paragraph 2, ...) A．B．C． D． 5．What valuable lessons can we get from the story? A．Children should never go fishing. B．Always carry a phone when boating. C．Safety knowledge and adult supervision are necessary. D．The ocean is too dangerous for activities. 主题01 人与社会——文学名著 Passage 1 （2026·山东东营市垦利区初中学业水平·模拟） (Mr. Wormwood sells stolen cars and tries to get more money by cheating others. Matilda, a book lover, hates that.) Scene One One morning, just when Mr. Wormwood was setting off to cheat others again, Matilda walked into his room quietly to get the hat he wore each day to work. She was too short and had to get it with a walking-stick. Holding the hat in one hand and a bottle of superglue in the other, Matilda put some glue very carefully all round the inside rim (边) of the hat. Then she carefully put the hat back. Scene Two That evening, when Mr. Wormwood got home, he cried, “I can’t take my hat off and I have to keep it all day!” “Don’t be silly,” his wife said. “Come here. I’ll take it off for you.” “Ow-w-w! Don’t do that! Let go! You’ve nearly killed me!” he shouted. “What’s the matter?” Matilda was standing at the door with a book in her hand. Mr. Wormwood looked at her doubtfully, but said nothing. “It must be superglue. Haven’t I told you not to touch the dirty thing?” Mrs. Wormwood said. “I haven’t touched it!” Mr. Wormwood shouted. He turned and looked again at Matilda, who looked back at him with large innocent (无辜的) brown eyes. Scene Three Mr. Wormwood had to keep his hat on all through dinner. Later, he discovered that the worst thing about having the hat was not to take a shower in it, but to sleep in it. “I expect it will be loose (松动) by the morning and then it’ll be taken off easily,” Mrs. Wormwood said. Scene Four But the hat wasn’t loose by the morning. So Mrs. Wormwood cut the thing off his head, bit by bit, first the top and then the rim. At breakfast Matilda said to Mr. Wormwood, “You must try to get those bits off your head. They look like little brown insects. And people will think you’ve got lice (虱子).” “Be quiet!” Mr. Wormwood shouted. “Just keep your mouth shut!” All in all, it is a most satisfying exercise. But don’t get your hopes up that it has taught the cheater a good lesson. (Matilda borrows her friend’s parrot (鹦鹉) and...) 1．What did Matilda put inside Mr. Wormwood’s hat? A．Some hair. B．Superglue. C．An insect. D．A stick. 2．According to Scene Two, which word best describes Matilda? A．Calm (冷静的). B．Friendly. C．Mean (恶毒的). D．Creative. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．The couple loved each other very much. B．Mrs. Wormwood really enjoyed cutting hair. C．Matilda would continue to punish the cheater. D．Mr. Wormwood wouldn’t cheat others any more. 4． Each picture above matches one scene. Which scene is missing? A．Scene One. B．Scene Two. C．Scene Three. D．Scene Four. 5．Which best describes the writer’s attitude toward Matilda’s action? A．Worried — Matilda might get hurt. B．Doubtful — Matilda’s plan will fail. C．Critical (批判的) — Matilda should honor her father. D．Approving (满意的) — Matilda’s trick is satisfying. Passage 2 （2026·广东省广宁县部分学校·二模） Reading Report Book: Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson The main idea: The book is mainly about a boy named Jim Hawkins. He finds a treasure map and takes a trip to Treasure Island. He faces dangerous pirates (海盗) led by Long John Silver, experiences exciting adventures (冒险) on the island, and finally successfully finds the hidden treasure with his wisdom and courage. Your favorite character: My favorite character is Jim Hawkins. He always stays calm in danger. When the pirates take control of the ship, he rows a boat and gets close to the ship quietly, then uses a small knife to secretly cut the ship’s ropes to stop their plans, and later fights against the pirates bravely. His growth from a common boy to a brave explorer is very encouraging. Your ideas about the book: I deeply love this book. It is full of exciting adventures and interesting stories. It teaches us that courage and wisdom are the most valuable treasures in life. Also, the character of Long John Silver is complex (复杂的) and interesting, making the story full of surprises. I think it is a wonderful adventure story and worth reading again and again. Recommendation (推荐) star rating (等级): I give: ★★★★★ (5 stars = Great; 4 stars = Very good; 3 stars = OK; 2 stars = Bad; 1 star = Terrible) Reviewed by: Sarah 1．Who is the author of the book mentioned in this reading report? A．Sarah. B．Jim Hawkins. C．Long John Silver. D．Robert Louis Stevenson. 2．Which words best describe Jim according to the passage? A．Smart and interesting. B．Complex and quiet. C．Brave and clever. D．Dangerous and honest. 3．What items does Jim use according to the story? A．①②④ B．②③④ C．①③⑤ D．②④⑤ 4．What does the book teach us? A．Treasure is the most important thing in life. B．Courage and wisdom are really valuable. C．Only brave people can go on adventures. D．It’s easy to fight against dangerous pirates. 5．What best describes Sarah’s opinion of the book? A．It is full of surprises and worth reading. B．It is a little long and difficult to understand. C．It is only suitable for young children to read. D．It has many exciting moments but a sad ending. Passage 3 (2025·吉林省长春市·二模) ①The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. He uses simple language to talk about the deeper meanings of life. After reading the book, I always think about our personal values and staying strong when facing life’s challenges. ②The book is about an old fisherman in Cuba named Santiago. He catches a huge fish after 84 days of nothing. The fish pulls his boat on the sea for two days and two nights. Then, suddenly, the old man meets a shark. They fight to the death, but the big fish is still eaten by the shark. ③The old man goes home with only the bones of the fish. What moved me the most is how Santiago fights with the shark. When fighting against the shark, the old man has many heartfelt conversations with himself. These conversations show how he encourages himself to overcome all the difficulties. ④Although Santiago could not protect the fish at last, I think he tries his best to protect his pride. Faced with a long period of failure and being alone, he does not choose to give up, but believes in himself and challenges the sea. ⑤The story shows us that even if we fail, our hard work still matters. Santiago never gives up. His love for life and his excitement for new adventures (冒险经历) give us hope. Like Santiago, we all face challenges in life. If we remain brave, hopeful and unafraid of failure, we can find our meaning in life. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．Where does the old fisherman Santiago come from? A．Cuba. B．The US. C．Russia. D．Australia. 2．How long did the fish pull Santiago’s boat on the sea? A．For 84 days. B．For one day. C．For two days and two nights. D．For a long period of time. 3．What can we get from the conversations the old man has with himself when fighting the shark? A．He likes to talk a lot. B．He is very afraid of the shark. C．He regrets going fishing alone. D．He has a strong will to overcome difficulties. 4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1  ②= Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 5．What is the main message of the story? A．Fishing is a dangerous job. B．Sharks are very unfriendly. C．We should give up when we fail. D．We should be brave and never give up in the face of challenges. 主题02 人与社会——著名人物 Passage 1 (2026·山东省济南市市·二模) Evan Kail, a native of Minnesota, USA, has become widely known for his courage to protect historical truth and his deep friendship with China and its people. On March 15, 2026, he announced that he would settle down in Tianjin, China. This decision has drawn wide attention and is seen as a warm example of friendly exchanges between the two countries. Evan first caught the world’s eye in 2022. As a pawnshop (当铺) owner in Minnesota, he received a valuable old photo album with over 30 original pictures. These pictures clearly recorded the cruel facts of the Japanese army’s invasion (入侵) of China during World War Ⅱ. Although some people offered him a lot of money for the album and even threatened (威胁) him online, he refused all of them without hesitation. He believed that historical truth should be remembered by everyone and must not be used for money. Evan’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, including 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, giving him a strong sense of belonging. Evan’s decision to live in China shows that individual kindness can cross national borders and protect historical justice (正义). As a foreigner who truly understands and respects China, he helps more people around the world see a real, open, and friendly China. 1．Where is Evan Kail from? A．America. B．Japan. C．China. D．Germany. 2．What made Evan Kail first become known to the world? A．He decided to settle down in Tianjin, China. B．He visited over 40 cities during his first trip to China. C．He got a photo album about Japan’s invasion of China. D．He was invited to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2025. 3．Why did Evan Kail refuse to sell the old photo album? A．He hoped to become famous on the Internet. B．He was worried about the safety of his family. C．He believed historical truth should not be traded. D．He wanted to keep the album for his own collection. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph of the text? A．Evan Kail was tired of living in his hometown. B．Evan Kail only cares about Chinese history and culture. C．Evan Kail’s decision to live in China surprised his family. D．Evan Kail’s efforts let more foreigners know China better. 5．Which of the following best describes Evan Kail? A．Proud and cold. B．Brave and honest. C．Creative but shy. D．Young but boring. Passage 2 (25-26九·四川成都崇州·模拟) Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves are world-famous. They hold a large number of old artworks. The caves (洞穴) are full of beautiful wall paintings. However, over the years, they have been in danger because of sand, bad weather and human activities. Thanks to the hard work of Fan Jinshi and her team, we can still enjoy these priceless cultural treasures today. Fan began working in Dunhuang after she graduated from Peking University. Her job was to study and protect the art. One day, when she was comparing old photos with new ones, she made a surprising discovery. Some caves were completely different, and some old paintings were gone. “Will this happen to all the paintings?” she wondered. Fan made a decision: she had to save them. Fan’s team did everything they could. They controlled the number of visitors, put doors on the caves, and tried to keep the temperature inside right. However, Fan soon realized that they could only slow down the damage (破坏). They could not stop it completely. In such a terrible natural environment, these caves simply wouldn’t last forever. It was sad, but Fan did not give up. Her team continued to search for new ways to protect the art. Finally, they decided to use computers to make digital copies of the paintings. This was the start of the “Digital Dunhuang” project. After years of hard work, it went online in 2016. Now, people around the world can enjoy the special art without leaving their homes. Fan has spent her life researching and protecting this important part of China’s history: “The longer I stay here, the deeper my love grows for Dunhuang,” Fan said. That is exactly why people call her “the daughter of Dunhuang”. 1．What problem did Fan Jinshi find when studying the caves? A．Some caves were closed to visitors. B．Some photos were difficult to compare. C．Some artworks had changed or disappeared. 2．What action did Fan take after her discovery? A．She decided to repair all the caves at once. B．She chose to begin protecting the paintings. C．She tried to move the artworks to a safer place. 3．What did Fan and her team do at first? A．They copied the paintings with computers. B．They rebuilt damaged caves in new places. C．They limited visits and improved conditions inside. 4．Why did Fan’s team start the digital project? A．The damage could not be fully stopped. B．Visitors wanted to see the caves online. C．Computers made the work much easier. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Fan Jinshi and Dunhuang B．A Look at China’s Old Caves C．A New Way to Visit Dunhuang Passage 3 （2026·新疆乌鲁木齐市经开区·二模） A historic moment recently arrived for the Chinese motorsport industry. ZXMoto got two victories at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship. It was the first time a Chinese brand (品牌) had beaten many famous global brands in this world-class competition. Several international media described the amazing result as a “historic milestone.” Behind this great success is the founder, Zhang Xue. Although his early life was full of hardships, his crazy passion (激情) for racing kept him going. When talking about the sudden success, Zhang noted that the result went far beyond their expectations. He had made all his efforts to design top machines, treating the winning motorcycles as a wonderful part of his own racing dream. The amazing victory was also driven by French rider Valentin Debise, who rode the ZXMoto 820RR-RS. Debise mentioned that he was deeply moved by Zhang’s true love for racing rather than just business. He also pointed out that the Chinese bike performed perfectly from the very beginning during the races. By turning movie stories into reality, Zhang’s journey shows that Chinese industry can create world-class products, encouraging more teenagers to bravely follow their dreams. 1．What does the underlined word “milestone” mean? A．A difficult challenge. B．An important turning point. C．A common achievement. D．A small improvement. 2．What kept Zhang Xue going through hard times? A．The help from his friends. B．His crazy love for racing. C．The sudden success in Portugal. D．The big money from moto race. 3．According to the passage, why did Debise choose ZXMoto? A．The Chinese bikes were fully tested. B．He cared just about moto business. C．He was moved by Zhang’s true love for racing. D．It was Debise’s racing dream. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The rules of the Superbike World Championship. B．Zhang Xue’s story and ZXMoto’s historic victory. C．How to design world-class motorcycles. D．The development of Chinese motorcycle industry. Passage 4 (2026·河南省平顶山市·二模) 素材改编自 Oxford Discover Camila is a nature lover. Her father helped manage the ocean parks of the country. One day, Camila’s father invited her to visit one of the parks—Glover’s Reef—with him. Camila agreed happily. On the way, Camila’s father told her that Glover’s Reef was famous for its beautiful coral reefs (珊瑚礁). “Coral reefs are an important part of our ocean, because they are home to hundreds of kinds of animals and plants,” he said. “They also keep our coasts safe from powerful waves (海浪), and scientists can find new medicines from plants and animals that live there.” The next morning, Camila and her father entered the blue waters of the park. She watched many kinds of fish and fantastic plants among the colorful coral reefs. It was the most interesting experience in her life. As they left the water, Camila and her father heard a loud noise. They turned and saw a large speedboat filled with tourists racing toward the coral reef area. “They’ll harm the fish and coral reefs!” shouted Camila. Her father looked worried and shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do,” said her father. Camila watched the boat continue and then speed away. She was angry and upset. At lunch, Camila was very quiet. When she finished eating, she turned to her father. “I’m going to do something for our planet’s coral reefs,” she said. “We need to help them.” When she got home, Camila posted a petition on the Internet. It read, “Governments of the world, please help the ocean’s coral reefs. Keep our coral reefs safe and healthy for everyone.” In three weeks, 20,000 people from 38 countries signed Camila’s letter. Within one year, three countries passed laws to protect their coral reefs. Camila and her father felt cheerful that her voice had made a difference. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why are coral reefs important according to Camila’s father? ①They can keep our coasts safe from powerful waves. ②Scientists can get new medicines from sea life there. ③They are good places for tourists to have fun and visit. ④They are home to many kinds of animals and plants. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．Why did Camila’s father say “There’s nothing we can do”? A．Because he didn’t care about the fish or the coral reefs. B．Because he was afraid of the people on the speedboat. C．Because he felt powerless to stop the speedboat at that time. D．Because he thought the boat wouldn’t hurt the fish or the coral reefs. 3．What does the underlined word “petition” probably mean? A．A short message. B．A personal story. C．A news report. D．A letter asking for help. 4．How did Camila’s feelings change in the text? A．Interested→angry→cool→happy. B．Pleased→afraid→sad→worried. C．Nervous→happy→angry→afraid. D．Happy→angry→interested→sad. 5．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．A Visit to Glover’s Reef B．A Young Protector of Coral Reefs C．The Importance of Coral Reefs D．The Ways to Protect Coral Reefs 主题03 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 (2026·广东省深圳市·二模) Chu Wenwen, a young wildlife protector, introduced how young people in China have made a difference for endangered Mengxin beavers (蒙新河狸). Since she was 2, Chu has been interested in wildlife because her father was a wildlife researcher. With no other children around, beavers and other wild animals became her “best friends”. At 7, Chu got her first camera and began to take pictures of animals. In 2015, she founded a nature photography studio and has taken more than 75,000 videos and photos of wildlife. The next year, she joined a nature protecting organization focusing on beavers. Mengxin beavers can improve the environment by building dams (水坝) that provide new living environments for small animals. Therefore, these beaver dams help increase biodiversity (生物多样性). In 2017, Chu graduated from a university in Beijing. Unlike most of her classmates who chose to stay, she went back to her hometown out of love for nature. Seeing beavers die of food shortage, she launched the beaver canteen (食堂) program in 2018, which attracted over one million people to donate snack money to provide food for beavers. Since then, she has been called “princess beaver” by her followers. Thanks to these young people’s efforts, the number of beavers has increased greatly over the past four years. Also in 2018, Chu’s nature protecting organization got official recognition of the local government. With its help, she started “Beaver Guardian” project which trained local people to save animals from being killed. “I am lucky to live in such a great time when young people can achieve their dreams while the country strongly supports nature protection,” she said. 1．Why did Chu make friends with beavers in her childhood? A．Because beavers were endangered animals. B．Because her father asked her to study beavers. C．Because there were no other children around her. D．Because she was interested in beavers’ footprints. 2．According to Paragraph 3, what do we know about beaver dams? A．They help increase the population of beavers. B．They create new living places for small animals. C．They are mainly built to store food for the winter. D．They are useful to improve water quality in rivers. 3．What can we infer from the success of the beaver canteen program? A．The beaver canteen can make snacks for beavers. B．Online program is a good way to increase popularity. C．The public are willing to support wildlife protection. D．Many working chances are provided by this program. 4．Why did Chu start “Beaver Guardian” project? A．To train local people to save animals. B．To protect beavers from food shortage. C．To attract more people who like beavers. D．To help young people achieve their dreams. 5．What’s the correct order of the following events in Chu’s life? ①Internet users donated money to beaver canteen. ②Chu began to record wildlife through her camera. ③Chu graduated from university and returned to her hometown. ④The local government officially recognized Chu’s organization. A．③②①④ B．②③①④ C．③①②④ D．②④①③ Passage 2 （2026·重庆市西南大学附属中学九年级中考英语·模拟） In the wild, horses are prey (猎物) for many animals. To survive, they’ve developed a very strong sense of smell. That helps them find danger before other animals attack them. Humans started riding horses more than 4,000 years ago. For a long time, people have believed that horses can “smell” people’s feelings, and riders should relax in order to keep their horses calm too. To check whether this is true, a team of researchers recently did a study. First, the study invited 30 people to watch happy videos with special pads (软垫) under their arms to collect their sweat (汗). Then they watched a scary film while wearing new pads. Next, the researchers separated 43 horses into three groups. They made the horses wear masks to cover their noses and mouths. One group had masks with “happy sweat” pads, one group had “fear sweat” pads, and the third group had unused pads. The team then tested how the horses reacted (反应). The differences were clear. The horses with “fear sweat” pads became scared more easily, and their hearts beat faster. They were also less curious about new objects and less willing to get close to people. The researchers hope the study will help improve horses’ happiness and health, and also keep humans safe. Understanding horses better can help people live more positively with them. 1．Why do horses develop a strong sense of smell? A．To guard their living places. B．To look for more food to eat. C．To protect themselves from attacks. D．To communicate with other animals. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Horses can “smell” people’s feelings. B．Horses are good at hunting in the wild. C．Horses can understand people’s words. D．Humans started riding horses long ago. 3．How did the horses with “fear sweat” pads act? A．They moved quickly and happily. B．They became calmer and friendlier. C．They showed clear signs of being scared. D．They were more willing to get close to people. 4．What’s the benefit of this study? A．It helps train horses to behave well. B．It tells people to avoid dangerous horses. C．It lets people realize more values of horses. 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