专题09 阅读理解（说明文） 【期末复习】-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册基础知识专项讲练（新教材人教版）

专题09 阅读理解（说明文） (期末复习） 一、人与社会---发明与创造 （一） Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first robot, GEAIR, which can finish the whole plant breeding (育种) process. It is widely known that hybrid breeding helps the new plants get the best qualities. As we see, Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice has fed a large number of Chinese people. But hybrid breeding traditionally needs workers repeatedly to do cross-pollination (异花授粉) in a short time. It takes a lot of time and energy. GEAIR solves the problem. The robot uses AI visual (视觉的) recognition and positioning technology when moving among crops by itself. After finding flowers, it depends on robotic arms to perform cross-pollination exactly. Because of thick leaves and small flowers, traditional computer algorithms (算法) cannot easily notice them in real time. To solve this, the research team, led by Xu Cao, trained a new model using 12,800 pictures of flowers. This allows GEAIR to pollinate a flower in 15 seconds, at a cost much lower than a worker’s yearly pay. What’s more, researchers first used gene editing (基因编辑) to redesign the structure of crop flowers for rapidly creating new flowers which are friendly to hybrid seed production by robot. This is part of their crop-robot co-design idea. Its application in bean breeding has been put into practice. Based on biotechnology, powered by AI and operated by robots, the achievement symbolizes China has taken the lead in increasing the crop production. Reviewers of the book Cell praised the robot, expecting this exciting and innovative invention will prove its value across different crops in the future. 1．What is the main problem of traditional hybrid breeding? A．It takes less time. B．It costs little money. C．It requires more energy. D．It needs special weather. 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The cost of AI. B．The number of pictures. C．The function of the robotic arms. D．The working process of GEAIR robot. 3．What is the “crop-robot co-design” idea? A．It trains farmers to use robots. B．It replaces farmers with robots. C．It makes robots plant more seeds alone. D．It redesigns crops to help robots work better. 4．What does the underlined word “innovative” in the last paragraph mean? A．Creative. B．Cheap. C．Rapid. D．Traditional. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．AI: A Breeding Helper B．GEAIR: A Robotic Breeder C．Gene Editing in Plant Breeding D．The Difficulties in Plant Breeding （二） Drones (无人机), also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), were not always the common tools we see today. Their history is closely connected to military (军事的) use. It is believed that the first drones were developed in the early 20th century for military training. A big step forward happened during World War I when the first drones that could be controlled remotely (远程地) were tested. However, ________, so it’s difficult to produce. The real change began in the 21st century with improvements in technology. Smaller and cheaper sensors (传感器) and GPS systems were invented. This made it possible to produce consumer drones. In 2006, a company called DJI, which was founded in Shenzhen, China, started to develop easy-to-fly drones for the public. These drones were equipped with cameras and could take amazing photos and videos from the sky. Soon, drones were no longer just for the military. They became popular with photographers, farmers, and even delivery (配送) services. Today, drones are widely used around the world. Guangdong Province, especially Shenzhen, is considered a global center for drone making and improving. Drones are used for many purposes. It is clear that this invention has now changed many parts of our work and life. As technology continues to develop, who knows what new uses for drones will be invented in the future. 1．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 1? A．drones were popular at that time B．these early drones were very expensive C．people discuss the cost of modern drones D．people introduce a famous drone company 2．According to Paragraph 2, what helped companies make drones for the public? A．The needs of the military. B．The support from the government. C．The improvements in some technologies. D．The invention of the first camera. 3．What does the underlined word “equipped” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Recalled. B．Provided. C．Nodded. D．Avoided. 4．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．Drones were very common in the early 20th century. B．DJI was the first company to invent military drones. C．The development of drones in Shenzhen is mentioned to show its local importance. D．Drones are only useful for taking photos and making videos nowadays. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Military Use of Early Drones B．How DJI Became a Famous Company C．The Development and Popularization of Drones D．Drones’ Popular Uses in Guangdong Province （三） The smart water bottle is a new invention designed to help people drink enough water every day. It was created by a team of engineers who noticed that many people forget to drink water regularly, which is bad for their health. This bottle looks like a normal water bottle, but it has a small screen on the surface and a sensor (传感器) inside. The sensor can measure how much water you have drunk, and the screen shows the amount (量) of water you need to drink that day. It also sends messages to your phone via Bluetooth when you haven’t drunk water for a long time. The idea for the smart water bottle came from Sarah, the leader of the engineering team. She once forgot to drink water for a whole day while working and felt very tired. After that, she decided to invent a product to solve this problem. It took the team six months to develop the first prototype (雏形), and they made many changes to make it more user-friendly. Now, the smart water bottle is popular among students and office workers. Some schools have even started to use them for students, as it helps kids develop a good habit of drinking water. The team is also planning to add more functions, like measuring the water quality and reminding (提醒) users to change the water regularly. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why was the smart water bottle invented? A．To make people drink more juice. B．To help people drink enough water every day. C．To replace normal water bottles in schools. D．To measure the quality of drinking water. 2．What does the sensor inside the smart water bottle do? A．Sends messages to the phone via Bluetooth. B．Shows the amount of water needed on the screen. C．Measures how much water people have drunk. D．Changes the water quality of the bottle. 3．Who came up with the idea for the smart water bottle? A．A group of office workers. B．A health expert. C．Students from a middle school. D．Sarah, the leader of the engineering team. 4．How long did it take the team to develop the first prototype? A．Half a year. B．One year. C．One year and a half. D．Two years. 5．Which of the following is TRUE about the smart water bottle? A．It has no screen on its surface. B．It is only popular among old people. C．The team plans to add more functions to it. D．It can change the water quality by itself. （四） On January 17, 2025, workers of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge（花江峡谷大桥）in Guizhou Province lifted the last steel piece, weighing 215 tons, into position. This completed the bridge’s main structure (结构) and brought it closer to its planned opening later this year. Construction (建造) of the bridge began in 2022. It runs 1,420 meters across the Beipan River and stands 625 meters above the river — almost as tall as Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building. When finished, it will become the world’s tallest bridge. There are a great number of mountains in Guizhou, which makes bridges essential for local transportation. This new bridge will shorten the travel time across the canyon from one hour to just two minutes. “This bridge will help nearby cities develop faster,” said a local officer. Building such a bridge was not easy. Its main structure uses about 22,000 tons of steel — about three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower’s main structure. Workers faced many challenges, including strong winds and changing weather. To overcome these difficulties, the team used a smart crane (起重机) system developed in China. “With the help of the BeiDou system, the crane can easily lift things to exact positions,” explained Li Zhao, chief engineer of the project. “This reduced the number of workers needed from eight to four.” The team also used new technology to find possible problems and make sure all parts fit perfectly. Expressing his joy, Li said, “Watching the bridge grow day by day and finally stand tall above the canyon gives me a strong sense of achievement.” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．The bridge. B．The province. C．The main structure. D．The last steel piece. 2．What information is mentioned in the second paragraph? ① The weight of the last steel piece.    ② The start time of the construction. ③ The length of the bridge.        ④ The height of the bridge. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 3．The underlined word “essential” probably means “______”. A．crowded B．dangerous C．important D．unnecessary 4．Why is the Eiffel Tower mentioned in the fourth paragraph? A．To describe the bridge’s shape. B．To show the bridge’s huge size. C．To tell why the bridge is made of steel. D．To explain why the bridge is expensive. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．New Technology Makes Bridge Construction Easier B．World’s Tallest Bridge Is One Step Closer to Opening C．Chinese Engineers lead Bridge Construction D．Bridge Under Construction Faces Challenges 二、人与自然---太空探索 （一） Is there intelligent (有智力的) life on other planets? For years, scientists said “no” or “we don’t know”. But today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers (天文学家). They believe intelligent life exists (存在) somewhere in the universe. They also think we will soon contact these beings (人；生物). Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets? The first reason is time. Scientists believe the universe is about 12 billion years old. “This is long enough for other planets to have intelligent life,” say Shostak and Barnett. The second reason is size—the universe is huge. “Tools like the Hubble Telescope (哈勃望远镜) have shown that there are at least 100 billion galaxies,” says Shostak. “And our galaxy, the Milky Way, has at least 100 billion stars. Some planets going around these stars might be similar to the Earth.” In the past, it was hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now, powerful telescopes (高倍望远镜) allow scientists to discover smaller planets—the size of Mars or the Earth—in other solar systems. These planets might have intelligent life. Have beings from space already visited the Earth? “Probably not,” says Shostak. “It’s a long way away. However, intelligent beings may contact us in other ways, such as radio signals (信号). In fact, they may be trying to communicate with us now, but we don’t have the right tools to receive their messages. However, this is changing. By 2025, we could make contact with other life forms in our universe and we might help each other.” 1．Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are ________. A．astronomers B．Farmers C．singers D．drivers 2．What is the best title for Paragraph 2? A．The Age and Size of the Earth B．Our Galaxy: The Milky Way C．Why Intelligent Life Might Exist D．The Earth: The Only Planet with Intelligent Life 3．Why was it hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe in the past? A．Because there were not any smaller planets. B．Because there were not any powerful telescopes. C．Because the astronomers were not interested in them. D．Because the Milky Way didn’t exist at that time. 4．Why haven’t beings from space visited us yet according to Shostak? A．Because they’re afraid of us. B．Because it’s a long way away. C．Because they don’t want to see us. D．Because they don’t know how to use radio signals. 5．What does the underlined phrase “life forms” in the last paragraph mean? A．Messages. B．Tools. C．Intelligent beings. D．Radio signals. （二） Amazing Space “Curiosity”, NASA’s Mars rover, recently took the world by surprise. It took a picture of a small “flower” while it was exploring the surface of Mars. Clearly, it’s not an actual flower. But it could be a rock that had been created a long time ago. Back then, the Red Planet possibly had water on its surface. The effort of the rover could help answer the question of whether life ever existed (存在) on Mars and understand when Mars might have been most suitable to host life. Scientists are feeling psyched about these findings because they provide information about the planet’s past environment. Saturn’s amazing rings, which are made of ice and rocks, won’t last forever. Scientists say that they are slowly breaking apart and will totally disappear in about 300 million years. They say the rings now may be 10~100 million years old. According to The Atlantic, a popular American magazine, 10 tons of “ring matter” fall into Saturn every second. They all get pulled by Saturn’s gravity (引力). Studying these rings helps scientists learn how planets form and change over time. It reminds us that even amazing things in space don’t last forever. Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune also have ring systems. Saturn has the largest rings. Though the others’ rings aren’t as easy to see, they may have had bigger rings in the past. 1．What can we know about the small “flower”? A．It was shot by accident. B．It is a “flower-like” plant. C．It helps us better understand Mars. D．It proves there were life on Mars. 2．What does the underlined word “psyched” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Lucky. B．Doubtful. C．Excited. D．Discouraged. 3．How does the writer present the result of the disappearance of Saturn’s rings? A．By offering numbers. B．By asking scientists. C．By giving examples. D．By making comparisons. 4．Which is described as having the largest ring system? A．Jupiter. B．Uranus. C．Neptune. D．Saturn. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To compare Mars with Saturn. B．To show the new discoveries of space. C．To introduce the changes of the two planets. D．To encourage us to protect our home planet. （三） In October 2017, astronomers in Hawaii saw a strange object. The object was named 'Oumuamua. It means “visitor from afar” in Hawaiian. It was long and thin—like a cucumber. It entered the inner solar system in August 2017. When it passed the sun, it reached a top speed of 315, 800 km/h. It is more than 250 times the speed of sound. By studying its speed and direction, scientists realized that 'Oumuamua possibly came from a star system 25 light years from our sun—a 600, 000-year journey. Most scientists think it was just a rock. However, others—such as Abraham Loeb—have suggested it could be a piece of alien technology. So 'Oumuamua is still a mystery. Do you know crop circles? Many years ago, a farmer in UK found something very strange. Someone or maybe something has made unusual shapes in his field by pushing down his crops. The shapes can only be seen from the sky. These are called crop circles. Some people think that aliens make crop circles when they land their spaceships. However, it seems clear that they are made by people. The technology to make them is simple—just a rope and different sizes of wood to make thick or thin lines. A crop circle is made by pushing crops down, leaving empty spaces in the field. Some people make crop circles so others will believe in aliens. Other people make them just for fun. Whatever the reason, crop circles continue to draw attention. Jupiter (木星) is the largest planet in the solar system. It is so big that 1, 300 Earths could fit inside it. It also has a huge number of moons. So far, 79 moons have been found. Among them, one moon is especially interesting to scientists—Europa. It was discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. It is smaller than Earth’s moon, but it looks very different. Scientists think there might be life because its surface is covered in ice. And under the ice, there is a salty water ocean. The salty ocean water on Europa would be very cold, but scientists have found life in similar conditions on Earth. Future missions (任务) to Europa are being planned. But for now, the icy moon’s secrets remain a mystery. 1．Who found 'Oumuamua? A．Galileo Galilei. B．A farmer in UK. C．Visitor from afar. D．Astronomers in Hawaii. 2．Why do some people make crop circles? ① To study the planet.         ② To just have fun. ③ To grow better crops.         ④ To make others believe in aliens. A．①③ B．②④ C．②③ D．③④ 3．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “moon” means _________. A．月亮 B．卫星 C．银河 D．流星 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Earth’s moon is smaller than Europa. B．Sound traveled 250 times faster than 'Oumuamua. C．The shapes of crop circles can only be seen from the sky. D．Scientists have found life in Europa because its surface is covered in ice. 5．What are similarities among 'Oumuamua, crop circles and Europa? A．They are something very old. B．They are something expensive. C．They are something dangerous. D．They are something not yet understood. （四） People have always been very interested in space, but space can also be dangerous, with big rocks called asteroids (小行星) moving around. Recently, a small asteroid named “2024YR4” has caught lots of attention. On February 7th, 2025, it was reported that the asteroid has a 23% chance of hitting the earth in 2032. To keep our earth safe, Chinese scientists are working hard together. Discovered in December, 2024, “2024YR4” is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide. Although it’s very far away, over 48 million kilometers, Chinese scientists are watching it closely. They want to find more details (细节). ________. Chinese scientists plan to make use of special telescopes (望远镜). These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe (观察) the asteroid clearly, giving them more information to think about ways to stop it if it’s coming too close. To find out the asteroid’s path, China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity (重力) on it. China is working on ways to change the asteroid’s path. They have ideas like sending a spaceship to hit it softly or using a spaceship’s pull to slowly change its direction. China’s big plan shows how much it cares about protecting our planet. The scientists believe that if an asteroid does come too close, they can react in a calm and prepared way. 1．Which of the following is the closest in size to “2024YR4”? A．A car. B．A basketball. C．The sun. D．A football field. 2．Which of the following can be put in “________”? A．China is playing a big role in this effort. B．Many countries have given up researching the asteroid. C．Scientists have already found a perfect way to stop the asteroid. D．The asteroid will surely miss the earth in 2032. 3．Why do scientists use special telescopes? A．To observe the asteroid clearly. B．To take pictures of space. C．To study the sun’s activity. D．To explore the solar system. 4．What can super computers be used to learn about the asteroid? a. how big it is    b. how it is formed    c. how fast it moves d. how other planets’ gravity pulls it    e. how it looks in shape A．abcd B．bcde C．abde D．acde 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Discovery of Asteroid 2024YR4 B．China’s Plan to Keep Earth Safe from an Asteroid C．How Scientists Watch Asteroids D．The Amazing Journey to Space 三、人与社会---音乐 （一） Most people enjoy listening to music. But when you ask your classmates what they like listening to, you are likely to get many different answers. Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us? Researchers set out to answer these questions. They surveyed 350,000 people from 50 different countries. Then, they detected some connections between musical tastes and personality. Outgoing people preferred music with a fast rhythm (节奏), such as rap. Country music lovers were shown to be more responsible. The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither. Instead, they preferred loud and powerful music. The researchers also said that climate might influence people’s musical tastes and personality. People in warmer climate preferred rhythmic music. They were more outgoing. This might be a result of longer daylight hours and warmer evenings. They encouraged people to join in social activities. Of course, we might not divide people simply by their musical tastes. The study just showed us that people from different cultures are more similar than we think. “People are divided by languages and cultures,” said Dr. David Greenberg, “But if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.” 1．How does the writer develop Paragraph 1? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By telling the truth. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The researchers. B．Outgoing people. C．Worried people. D．Music lovers. 3．Who might be interested in loud music? A．A lively basketball player from South Africa. B．An outgoing businessman from Switzerland. C．A worried mother from North China. D．A patient clerk from Colombia. 4．Why can music be considered as a powerful bridge for all people? A．Because people from different countries build a bridge to music. B．Because people from different cultures have different tastes of music. C．Because people with different personalities prefer the same taste of music. D．Because music is a good way of communication between people with similar personality. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．The ways to be an outgoing person. B．A study about different kinds of music. C．A survey about how to show your feelings. D．The musical tastes between different people. （二） We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classical (古典的) music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way. Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax. The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things. 1．According to the text, scientists believe that music can ________. A．influence the way people behave B．help us to develop good habits C．develop our interest in money D．make us energetic. 2．Western classical music is often considered to be ________. A．a sign of being slower B．something about manners C．a sign of enticement D．a sign of being richer 3．Which type of music below can make people eat faster? A．Light music. B．Rock music. C．Sweet music. D．Country music 4．The habit of listening to music can make a student ________. A．worry about studies B．care about manners C．more active D．more excited 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Music and Behavior B．Good and Bad Music C．Types of Music D．The use of music. （三） Music is beauty in sounds. Why not make your own music with the help of AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) can do many different things. From controlling the lights in our homes to helping us order pizzas, it seems there aren’t many more uses for AI than we already have. However, can AI make music like human beings? Thanks to a team of Swiss scientists, AI may soon be able to come up with music especially for us. Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the “Deep Artificial composer” (DAC), which can create original music all by itself. Florian Colombo, an EPFL scientist who helped create the DAC, said that AI could produce complete melodies (旋律), with a beginning and an end. At present, the DAC is only able to produce several pieces of traditional Irish folk music, but it’s hoped that it will be able to create songs based on any type of music in the end. To “teach” the DAC, the scientists trained it to “listen” to over 2,000 different folk songs. Based on this input (输入), the AI taught itself how to compose music, from getting the pitch (音高) and timing right, to choosing the right notes. This process is still in its early stages, with the DAC still not producing perfect results, but Colombo told AFP that the AI’s music is still “quite pleasant to listen to.” While the idea sounds very hopeful, we shouldn’t expect the DAC to replace real-life composers any time soon. According to Colombo, the system was designed to produce only simple melodies. So far, it can only create songs based on a single instrument. Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them. His exciting new ideas came from Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart. It’s said that he used to throw dice (掷骰子) to help him pick which notes to use when making new music. “A good composer with creative ideas will never be replaced by an algorithm.” Colombo told AFP. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By sharing different ideas on AI. B．By explaining the meaning of AI. C．By showing the development of AI. D．By presenting the advantages of AI. 2．Why does Colombo mention Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart? A．To express his respect for Mozart. B．To present his achievement on AI music. C．To praise Mozart’s contribution to music. D．To explain his purpose in creating the DAC． 3．What can we learn about the DAC from the passage? A．The DAC was refused by some composers. B．The DAC can’t be used instead of real-life composers. C．Music creation has to depend on the DAC． D．Scientists are amazed at music made by the DAC． 4．Which can be a suitable title for the passage? A．AI is Changing Music Creation B．AI Composers VS Human Composers C．How AI Replaces Human Composers D．Colombo Helped Create the DAC （四） When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said it sounded like “a lot of noise”. At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as “beautiful”. As it turns out, my father is not alone. As I’ve grown older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Why do many old people just dislike new music? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar (熟悉的) we are with something, the more likely (可能的) we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to music and discussing it with our friends. The songs and artists that are popular during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, working and raising a family take up most of our time. Instead of discovering new music, we listen to old favorites that connect us to a simpler time. Studies show that by the time they turn 33 years old, most people have completely stopped exploring new music. But I think there is another explanation for why older people don’t like new music. Most popular music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music began as youthful rebellions (叛逆) against out-of-date ways of doing things. They naturally attract younger audiences. Do your parents hate the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know that there is nothing wrong with that. 1．When the writer was a teenager, his parents described the music he liked as ________. A．beautiful B．noisy C．common D．out-of-date 2．As the writer grows older, he realizes that ________. A．only his father dislikes new music B．many old people dislike new music C．many young people also dislike new music D．today’s music has become worse and worse 3．Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference偏爱, Level of familiarity熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 4．Punk and heavy metal are two different ________ according to the article. A．kinds of young people B．forms of materials C．types of music D．ways of doing things 5．According to the article, many old people dislike new music because ________. ①new music is too terrible to listen to ②old people want to be different from young people ③new music is not specially written for old people ④old people have formed their own musical tastes A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 四、人与社会---体育竞技 （一） When the 15th National Games started in Guangzhou, its official mascots (吉祥物), “Xiyangyang” and “Lerongrong”, soon became stars on the Internet. They even got the nickname “Dawan Chickens”. This lovely name made the mascots loved by people all over the country. The mascots are designed from Chinese white dolphins. These are rare animals that live in the Pearl River Estuary (珠江口) near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. There are three-colored waves on their heads. The colors stand for Guangdong’s kapok (木棉花) red, Hong Kong’s bauhinia (紫荆花) purple and Macao’s lotus (莲花) green. This shows the unity of the three places. But their round bodies and lively poses made people think of Guangdong’s famous chicken dishes. Since chicken is very important in Cantonese food, this funny nickname came into being. Liu Pingyun, the head of the design team, was happy with this public understanding. He hoped to let more people know the mascots’ meaning. The mascots are also popular because of their energetic shows. Students from local martial arts (武术) schools dress up as them. They practiced for months to put on flexible acts, like spinning and dancing. Their lively interactions made them loved by people online. Outside the sports fields, products with their images are very popular. Many of these products were sold out quickly. Besides being cute, the “Dawan Chickens” have deep cultural meanings. They stand for the Greater Bay Area’s marine (海洋的) culture and the sports spirit of athletes. The combination (联合) of the official design ideas and the public’s creativity makes the Games more fun. It also shows our cultural confidence. As these loved mascots keep attracting people both online and offline, they have become a nice bridge that connects sports, culture and people’s excitement. 1．What are the mascots of the 15th National Games designed from? A．Chickens. B．White dolphins. C．Pearl River Estuary. D．Kapoks, bauhinias and lotuses. 2．What do the three-colored waves on the mascots’ heads show? A．The marine culture of the Pearl River Estuary. B．The unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. C．The three most popular flowers in the Greater Bay Area. D．The three colors are the traditional colors of Chinese sports events. 3．What can we know about the mascots’ performances? A．The shows are easy to put on without much practice. B．The lively acts help the mascots gain more popularity. C．The performances only include spinning and dancing. D．The performers are martial arts students from other cities. 4．Which of the following are the reasons for the mascots’ popularity? ①Their lovely and funny nickname. ②Their high price and limited production quantity. ③Their cute appearance and deep cultural meanings. ④Their energetic shows performed by martial arts students. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The different products of the National Games mascots. B．The design process of the 15th National Games mascots. C．How the mascots became popular and their cultural meaning. D．Why people created the nickname “Dawan Chickens” for the mascots. （二） The 15th National Games of China opened on November 9 and came to a successful close on the evening of November 21, 2025. It was an important moment in the country’s sports history. This big sports event was held together by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It was the first time three regions (地区) worked together to organize the Games. The opening show was held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center in Guangzhou. Its main idea was “Dreaming Together, Creating the Future”. ▲. They mixed traditional Chinese culture with modern technology, like dragon dances and digital light shows. A round water stage became the most important part, standing for the oneness of the three host regions. The team used new lighting and picture-showing technologies to create a wonderful feeling that interested people all over the world. Protecting the environment was a key point in preparing for the Games. Instead of building new places, the organizers repaired and made existing (现存的) stadiums and gyms better. More than 90% of the competition places were existing buildings that were made better. The athletes’ living area also used ways that were good for the environment, and it used clean energy sources. Another new idea was the torch(火炬) design. The fire came from special ice that can burn, which was found in the deep sea. It was the first time in sports history. The torch itself was light in weight and made from old materials that were used again. The Games themselves were a huge success. They had 34 big sports with 419 single events. What was special this time was that 19 cities in the three regions were host cities. This was the largest number ever in the Games’ history. This also let more people see and feel the excitement of the Games. During the Games, athletes set amazing new records, including 8 world records, 5 world youth records, and 13 Asian records. The 15th National Games showed not only athletes’ very good sports skills but also China’s promise to take care of the environment and for different areas to cooperate. 1．How long did the 15th National Games of China last? A．9 days. B．12 days. C．13 days. D．21 days. 2．Which sentence can be put in the “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．The show had amazing technological performances. B．The show was wonderful. C．It meant that we fought for the future together. D．It was pretty creative. 3．What did the organizers do to protect the environment? A．Built many new stadiums and gyms. B．Used clean energy in the athletes’ living area. C．Burned the torch in the deep sea. D．Made the torch with high-technology materials. 4．How does the writer support his opinion in Paragraph 4? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By telling the differences. D．By listing numbers. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Let’s dream together and create the future. B．The opening show was the most important part of the Games. C．The 15th National Games were special and successful. D．Protecting the environment was a key point in China. （三） Do you know about the eSports (电竞) game? It appeared in America in 1986. It was a game between two children on TV at that time. Then in 1998, a show about a popular video game appeared on TV in the Republic of Korea (韩国). The eSports game first became an official event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. It set up 7 major eSports events with 7 gold medals. However, the eSports game wasn’t popular with people before. Not everyone agreed that it was a kind of sport. They didn’t think it needed any physical power like other sports. Some people even thought it was a computer game. But it’s hard to be an excellent eSports player. First, it needs strong mental power (脑力). It can’t bring much fun to people. What’s more, the only thing the players do every day is practicing. Usually an eSports player has to spend over ten hours a day practicing on the computer. Since China’s national team won first place in the eSports game in 2018, the eSports game has developed fast in China. According to a study, 38% of the young Chinese people under 26 years old want to work as eSports players. They think the work is very fun and exciting. As time flies, it has become common in China. Hangzhou has built a large eSports town. There’s an eSports park, an eSports school, an eSports-themed hotel and a training center. At the same time, more and more colleges have added eSports to their curriculums. More students from these colleges will work for eSports in the future. Now eSports games are official sports in many countries. One day we might even see eSports games at the Olympic Games. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．When did the eSports game officially become an Asian Games event? A．In 1986. B．In 1998. C．In 2018. D．In 2023. 2．What does a man need to be an excellent eSports player? A．Enough interest and talents. B．Mental power and enough money. C．Mental power and lots of practice. D．Enough practice and a strong body. 3．What does the underlined word “curriculums” in the third paragraph mean? A．Scores. B．Courses. C．Abilities. D．Calendars. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the last two paragraphs? A．Shanghai will be the center of China’s eSports games. B．The eSports games will soon appear at the Olympic Games. C．The eSports games have become increasingly popular in China. D．Half of the young Chinese people want to be eSports players. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To provide more information about eSports games. B．To introduce Hangzhou Asian Games’ eSports games. C．To tell us how to become an excellent eSports player. D．To describe the difficulties of developing eSports games. （四） Rongjiang is a small county (县) in Guizhou Province. It may be hard to believe, but there are 14 standard football fields in the county, and they are free for the public. In Rongjiang, people’s love for football started in the 1940s. Around that time, Guangxi University students moved to Rongjiang and introduced football to the area. The university students played football, basketball and table tennis inside the school walls while the locals watched from the outside. Then the love for football spread into the local communities in the 1990s. Here in Rongjiang, people have a football night every Saturday. And in the summer of 2023, Cun Chao, or the Village Super League, took China by storm. The Village Super League attracted (吸引) 20 teams, and the games lasted from June to July. The players came from different ethnic groups (民族). They were shop owners, policemen, drivers, and students—people from all walks of life. On the night of July 3rd, almost 50,000 people came to watch the competition and share their love for the sport. It was not only a great event for local people in Rongjiang, but also a grand gathering (盛会) for football lovers in China. 1．When did football start to get popular in the local communities of Rongjiang? A．In the 1940s. B．In the 1990s. C．About 2 years ago. D．About 10 years ago. 2．What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 1? A．The long history of Rongjiang. B．The communities in Rongjiang. C．The development of football in Rongjiang. D．The traditions of the football in Rongjiang. 3．What does the underlined part “people from all walks of life” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．People of different ages. B．People of different jobs. C．People of different places. D．People of different ethnic groups. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are 14 standard football fields in Rongjiang. B．In Rongjiang, people’s love for football started in the 1990s. C．In Rongjiang, people have a football night every day. D．Cun Chao was only a great event for local people in Rongjiang. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Love for Football in China B．The Football Fever in Rongjiang C．Cun Chao: A Challenge for Football Fans D．Rongjiang: A Place for the Summer Vacation / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题09 阅读理解（说明文） (期末复习） 一、人与社会---发明与创造 （一） Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first robot, GEAIR, which can finish the whole plant breeding (育种) process. It is widely known that hybrid breeding helps the new plants get the best qualities. As we see, Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice has fed a large number of Chinese people. But hybrid breeding traditionally needs workers repeatedly to do cross-pollination (异花授粉) in a short time. It takes a lot of time and energy. GEAIR solves the problem. The robot uses AI visual (视觉的) recognition and positioning technology when moving among crops by itself. After finding flowers, it depends on robotic arms to perform cross-pollination exactly. Because of thick leaves and small flowers, traditional computer algorithms (算法) cannot easily notice them in real time. To solve this, the research team, led by Xu Cao, trained a new model using 12,800 pictures of flowers. This allows GEAIR to pollinate a flower in 15 seconds, at a cost much lower than a worker’s yearly pay. What’s more, researchers first used gene editing (基因编辑) to redesign the structure of crop flowers for rapidly creating new flowers which are friendly to hybrid seed production by robot. This is part of their crop-robot co-design idea. Its application in bean breeding has been put into practice. Based on biotechnology, powered by AI and operated by robots, the achievement symbolizes China has taken the lead in increasing the crop production. Reviewers of the book Cell praised the robot, expecting this exciting and innovative invention will prove its value across different crops in the future. 1．What is the main problem of traditional hybrid breeding? A．It takes less time. B．It costs little money. C．It requires more energy. D．It needs special weather. 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The cost of AI. B．The number of pictures. C．The function of the robotic arms. D．The working process of GEAIR robot. 3．What is the “crop-robot co-design” idea? A．It trains farmers to use robots. B．It replaces farmers with robots. C．It makes robots plant more seeds alone. D．It redesigns crops to help robots work better. 4．What does the underlined word “innovative” in the last paragraph mean? A．Creative. B．Cheap. C．Rapid. D．Traditional. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．AI: A Breeding Helper B．GEAIR: A Robotic Breeder C．Gene Editing in Plant Breeding D．The Difficulties in Plant Breeding 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍中国科学家研发出全球首台全流程植物育种机器人GEAIR，介绍了传统杂交育种的弊端、该机器人的工作原理与优势、作物-机器人协同设计理念，以及这项科研成果的重大意义与行业评价。 1．第二段末尾：“It takes a lot of time and energy”明确提到传统杂交育种需要工人短期内反复完成异花授粉工作，对应选项It requires more energy，其余选项均与原文表意相反或无依据。 2．第三段依次介绍GEAIR机器人依靠AI视觉识别定位技术自主巡田、识别花朵、机械臂精准授粉，以及团队优化算法、提升授粉效率、降低成本的相关内容，整体围绕GEAIR机器人的工作流程展开，其余选项均为段落细节，并非段落主旨。 3．第四段指出研究团队利用基因编辑“redesign the structure of crop flowers”，培育适配机器人制种的新型作物，这正是crop-robot co-design（作物-机器人协同设计）的核心，即优化作物结构、适配机器人作业，帮助机器人更好工作。 4．最后一段修饰invention的innovative结合后文exciting（令人振奋的）、future value（未来价值）可知，该词表褒义，意为创新的、有创意的，与Creative同义，其余词义均不匹配。 5．全文核心主体为育种机器人GEAIR，文章围绕其研发背景、工作原理、创新设计、应用价值展开，GEAIR: A Robotic Breeder最贴合全文主旨，其余选项仅为文章局部内容，无法概括全文。 （二） Drones (无人机), also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), were not always the common tools we see today. Their history is closely connected to military (军事的) use. It is believed that the first drones were developed in the early 20th century for military training. A big step forward happened during World War I when the first drones that could be controlled remotely (远程地) were tested. However, ________, so it’s difficult to produce. The real change began in the 21st century with improvements in technology. Smaller and cheaper sensors (传感器) and GPS systems were invented. This made it possible to produce consumer drones. In 2006, a company called DJI, which was founded in Shenzhen, China, started to develop easy-to-fly drones for the public. These drones were equipped with cameras and could take amazing photos and videos from the sky. Soon, drones were no longer just for the military. They became popular with photographers, farmers, and even delivery (配送) services. Today, drones are widely used around the world. Guangdong Province, especially Shenzhen, is considered a global center for drone making and improving. Drones are used for many purposes. It is clear that this invention has now changed many parts of our work and life. As technology continues to develop, who knows what new uses for drones will be invented in the future. 1．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 1? A．drones were popular at that time B．these early drones were very expensive C．people discuss the cost of modern drones D．people introduce a famous drone company 2．According to Paragraph 2, what helped companies make drones for the public? A．The needs of the military. B．The support from the government. C．The improvements in some technologies. D．The invention of the first camera. 3．What does the underlined word “equipped” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Recalled. B．Provided. C．Nodded. D．Avoided. 4．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．Drones were very common in the early 20th century. B．DJI was the first company to invent military drones. C．The development of drones in Shenzhen is mentioned to show its local importance. D．Drones are only useful for taking photos and making videos nowadays. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Military Use of Early Drones B．How DJI Became a Famous Company C．The Development and Popularization of Drones D．Drones’ Popular Uses in Guangdong Province 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了无人机从早期军事用途到21世纪民用化的发展历程，以及当今无人机的广泛应用和未来前景。 1．第一段前文提到早期无人机研发成功，但空后说“很难生产”，因此空处应填入“these early drones were very expensive”，表示“这些早期无人机非常昂贵”，和后半句构成因果逻辑，因为成本高所以难以量产。 2．由第二段“The real change began in the 21st century with improvements in technology. Smaller and cheaper sensors and GPS systems were invented. This made it possible to produce consumer drones”可知，技术的进步使公司能够生产面向公众的无人机。 3．结合第二段语境，前文提到DJI公司开始开发面向公众的、易于操控的无人机。接着说“These drones were equipped with cameras”，后文又说“could take amazing photos and videos from the sky”（可以从空中拍摄令人惊叹的照片和视频），这进一步说明相机是无人机上“附带/安装”的设备。“be equipped with”是固定搭配，意为“配备有/装有”，和B选项“提供、配备”最吻合。 4．由第三段“Guangdong Province, especially Shenzhen, is considered a global center for drone making and improving”可知，文中提到深圳是为了说明其作为无人机制造和改良中心的重要性。 5．全文按照时间线介绍了无人机从早期军事用途的雏形，到技术进步后走向民用、普及到各行各业的发展历程，C选项“无人机的发展与普及”适合作标题。 （三） The smart water bottle is a new invention designed to help people drink enough water every day. It was created by a team of engineers who noticed that many people forget to drink water regularly, which is bad for their health. This bottle looks like a normal water bottle, but it has a small screen on the surface and a sensor (传感器) inside. The sensor can measure how much water you have drunk, and the screen shows the amount (量) of water you need to drink that day. It also sends messages to your phone via Bluetooth when you haven’t drunk water for a long time. The idea for the smart water bottle came from Sarah, the leader of the engineering team. She once forgot to drink water for a whole day while working and felt very tired. After that, she decided to invent a product to solve this problem. It took the team six months to develop the first prototype (雏形), and they made many changes to make it more user-friendly. Now, the smart water bottle is popular among students and office workers. Some schools have even started to use them for students, as it helps kids develop a good habit of drinking water. The team is also planning to add more functions, like measuring the water quality and reminding (提醒) users to change the water regularly. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why was the smart water bottle invented? A．To make people drink more juice. B．To help people drink enough water every day. C．To replace normal water bottles in schools. D．To measure the quality of drinking water. 2．What does the sensor inside the smart water bottle do? A．Sends messages to the phone via Bluetooth. B．Shows the amount of water needed on the screen. C．Measures how much water people have drunk. D．Changes the water quality of the bottle. 3．Who came up with the idea for the smart water bottle? A．A group of office workers. B．A health expert. C．Students from a middle school. D．Sarah, the leader of the engineering team. 4．How long did it take the team to develop the first prototype? A．Half a year. B．One year. C．One year and a half. D．Two years. 5．Which of the following is TRUE about the smart water bottle? A．It has no screen on its surface. B．It is only popular among old people. C．The team plans to add more functions to it. D．It can change the water quality by itself. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C 【解析】本文介绍了一款由工程师团队研发、初衷源于团队负责人自身忘喝水经历的智能水杯，它搭载屏幕与传感器，可监测饮水量并蓝牙提醒补水，如今深受学生和上班族喜爱，研发团队还计划为它增添水质检测等新功能。 1．根据文章第一段“The smart water bottle is a new invention designed to help people drink enough water every day.”可知，发明智能水瓶的目的是帮助人们每天喝足够的水。 2．根据文章第二段“The sensor can measure how much water you have drunk..”可知，瓶内传感器的作用是测量人们已经喝了多少水。 3．根据文章第三段“The idea for the smart water bottle came from Sarah, the leader of the engineering team.”可知，这个创意来自工程团队的负责人Sarah。 4．根据文章第三段“It took the team six months to develop the first prototype...”可知，团队花费了六个月开发第一个雏形，六个月即半年。 5．根据文章最后一段最后一句“The team is also planning to add more functions...”可知，团队计划为其增加更多功能， （四） On January 17, 2025, workers of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge（花江峡谷大桥）in Guizhou Province lifted the last steel piece, weighing 215 tons, into position. This completed the bridge’s main structure (结构) and brought it closer to its planned opening later this year. Construction (建造) of the bridge began in 2022. It runs 1,420 meters across the Beipan River and stands 625 meters above the river — almost as tall as Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building. When finished, it will become the world’s tallest bridge. There are a great number of mountains in Guizhou, which makes bridges essential for local transportation. This new bridge will shorten the travel time across the canyon from one hour to just two minutes. “This bridge will help nearby cities develop faster,” said a local officer. Building such a bridge was not easy. Its main structure uses about 22,000 tons of steel — about three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower’s main structure. Workers faced many challenges, including strong winds and changing weather. To overcome these difficulties, the team used a smart crane (起重机) system developed in China. “With the help of the BeiDou system, the crane can easily lift things to exact positions,” explained Li Zhao, chief engineer of the project. “This reduced the number of workers needed from eight to four.” The team also used new technology to find possible problems and make sure all parts fit perfectly. Expressing his joy, Li said, “Watching the bridge grow day by day and finally stand tall above the canyon gives me a strong sense of achievement.” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．The bridge. B．The province. C．The main structure. D．The last steel piece. 2．What information is mentioned in the second paragraph? ① The weight of the last steel piece.    ② The start time of the construction. ③ The length of the bridge.        ④ The height of the bridge. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 3．The underlined word “essential” probably means “______”. A．crowded B．dangerous C．important D．unnecessary 4．Why is the Eiffel Tower mentioned in the fourth paragraph? A．To describe the bridge’s shape. B．To show the bridge’s huge size. C．To tell why the bridge is made of steel. D．To explain why the bridge is expensive. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．New Technology Makes Bridge Construction Easier B．World’s Tallest Bridge Is One Step Closer to Opening C．Chinese Engineers lead Bridge Construction D．Bridge Under Construction Faces Challenges 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．B 【解析】本文讲述了贵州花江峡谷大桥于2025年1月17日合龙，建成后将成为世界最高桥。大桥将峡谷两岸通行时间从1小时缩短至2分钟，助力当地发展。建设中运用北斗智能起重机等国产技术，克服了恶劣天气等挑战。    1．第一段最后一句“This completed the bridge’s main structure and brought it closer to its planned opening...”表明，这句话的意思是“这完成了大桥的主体结构，并使它更接近计划于今年晚些时候的开放”。即将开放的是大桥，因此代词“it”指代的是“The bridge”。 2．第二段中的句子“Construction...began in 2022”提到了建造开始时间（②）；“runs 1,420 meters”提到了桥梁长度（③）；“stands 625 meters”提到了桥梁高度（④）。而①最后一块钢梁的重量是在第一段提到的。因此第二段包含的信息是②③④。 3．第三段中的句子“There are a great number of mountains in Guizhou, which makes bridges essential for local transportation.”及后文提到桥梁能大幅缩短通行时间表明，桥梁是“必不可少的/重要的”。essential意为“必不可少的”，与important意思相近。 4．第四段中的句子“Its main structure uses about 22,000 tons of steel—about three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower’s main structure.”表明，作者将大桥用钢量与埃菲尔铁塔进行对比，是为了通过熟悉的地标建筑来突显大桥主体结构的巨大规模和用钢量之多。 5．通读全文可知，文章主要报道了花江峡谷大桥主体结构完工，将成为世界最高桥梁，并且离计划通车更近一步的消息。选项B“世界最高桥梁离通车更近一步”最能概括文章的中心内容。 二、人与自然---太空探索 （一） Is there intelligent (有智力的) life on other planets? For years, scientists said “no” or “we don’t know”. But today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers (天文学家). They believe intelligent life exists (存在) somewhere in the universe. They also think we will soon contact these beings (人；生物). Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets? The first reason is time. Scientists believe the universe is about 12 billion years old. “This is long enough for other planets to have intelligent life,” say Shostak and Barnett. The second reason is size—the universe is huge. “Tools like the Hubble Telescope (哈勃望远镜) have shown that there are at least 100 billion galaxies,” says Shostak. “And our galaxy, the Milky Way, has at least 100 billion stars. Some planets going around these stars might be similar to the Earth.” In the past, it was hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now, powerful telescopes (高倍望远镜) allow scientists to discover smaller planets—the size of Mars or the Earth—in other solar systems. These planets might have intelligent life. Have beings from space already visited the Earth? “Probably not,” says Shostak. “It’s a long way away. However, intelligent beings may contact us in other ways, such as radio signals (信号). In fact, they may be trying to communicate with us now, but we don’t have the right tools to receive their messages. However, this is changing. By 2025, we could make contact with other life forms in our universe and we might help each other.” 1．Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are ________. A．astronomers B．Farmers C．singers D．drivers 2．What is the best title for Paragraph 2? A．The Age and Size of the Earth B．Our Galaxy: The Milky Way C．Why Intelligent Life Might Exist D．The Earth: The Only Planet with Intelligent Life 3．Why was it hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe in the past? A．Because there were not any smaller planets. B．Because there were not any powerful telescopes. C．Because the astronomers were not interested in them. D．Because the Milky Way didn’t exist at that time. 4．Why haven’t beings from space visited us yet according to Shostak? A．Because they’re afraid of us. B．Because it’s a long way away. C．Because they don’t want to see us. D．Because they don’t know how to use radio signals. 5．What does the underlined phrase “life forms” in the last paragraph mean? A．Messages. B．Tools. C．Intelligent beings. D．Radio signals. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 【解析】本文围绕宇宙其他星球是否存在智慧生命展开，介绍两位天文学家认为存在外星智慧生命的两点依据、如今观测设备的进步，还探讨了外星生命暂未到访地球的原因以及未来人类和外星智慧生物取得联系的可能性。 1．根据第一段“Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers (天文学家).”，可知二人的身份是天文学家。 2．第二段首句“Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets?”为段落中心句，本段分别从宇宙的时间、宇宙的规模两个角度解释外星可能存在智慧生命的原因，C选项“Why Intelligent Life Might Exist”贴合段落主旨。 3．根据第三段“In the past, it was hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now, powerful telescopes (高倍望远镜) allow scientists to discover smaller planets”，可知过去难以搜寻外星智慧生命痕迹是因为没有高倍望远镜。 4．根据第四段“Have beings from space already visited the Earth? ‘Probably not,’ says Shostak. ‘It’s a long way away…’’，Shostak认为外星生物没来地球是因为路途十分遥远。 5．前文一直在讨论intelligent beings（智慧生物），划线短语life forms指代前文提到的外星智慧生命体，等同于intelligent beings，对应选项C。 （二） Amazing Space “Curiosity”, NASA’s Mars rover, recently took the world by surprise. It took a picture of a small “flower” while it was exploring the surface of Mars. Clearly, it’s not an actual flower. But it could be a rock that had been created a long time ago. Back then, the Red Planet possibly had water on its surface. The effort of the rover could help answer the question of whether life ever existed (存在) on Mars and understand when Mars might have been most suitable to host life. Scientists are feeling psyched about these findings because they provide information about the planet’s past environment. Saturn’s amazing rings, which are made of ice and rocks, won’t last forever. Scientists say that they are slowly breaking apart and will totally disappear in about 300 million years. They say the rings now may be 10~100 million years old. According to The Atlantic, a popular American magazine, 10 tons of “ring matter” fall into Saturn every second. They all get pulled by Saturn’s gravity (引力). Studying these rings helps scientists learn how planets form and change over time. It reminds us that even amazing things in space don’t last forever. Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune also have ring systems. Saturn has the largest rings. Though the others’ rings aren’t as easy to see, they may have had bigger rings in the past. 1．What can we know about the small “flower”? A．It was shot by accident. B．It is a “flower-like” plant. C．It helps us better understand Mars. D．It proves there were life on Mars. 2．What does the underlined word “psyched” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Lucky. B．Doubtful. C．Excited. D．Discouraged. 3．How does the writer present the result of the disappearance of Saturn’s rings? A．By offering numbers. B．By asking scientists. C．By giving examples. D．By making comparisons. 4．Which is described as having the largest ring system? A．Jupiter. B．Uranus. C．Neptune. D．Saturn. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To compare Mars with Saturn. B．To show the new discoveries of space. C．To introduce the changes of the two planets. D．To encourage us to protect our home planet. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了NASA火星探测器发现类“花”岩石、土星环将消失及行星环系统等太空新发现，帮助人们了解行星的过去与变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“The effort of the rover could help answer the question of whether life ever existed on Mars and understand when Mars might have been most suitable to host life”可知，这朵形似“花”的岩石能帮助人类更深入了解火星，故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“because they provide information about the planet’s past environment”可知，发现提供了火星过去环境的信息，科学家应是“兴奋的”，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“will totally disappear in about 300 million years”“10~100 million years old”“10 tons of ‘ring matter’ fall into Saturn every second”可知，作者通过列数字呈现结果，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Saturn has the largest rings.”可知，土星有最大的行星环系统，故选D。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕“好奇号”在火星的新发现、土星环的研究新结论展开可知，文章核心目的是展示太空领域的各类新发现，故选B。 （三） In October 2017, astronomers in Hawaii saw a strange object. The object was named 'Oumuamua. It means “visitor from afar” in Hawaiian. It was long and thin—like a cucumber. It entered the inner solar system in August 2017. When it passed the sun, it reached a top speed of 315, 800 km/h. It is more than 250 times the speed of sound. By studying its speed and direction, scientists realized that 'Oumuamua possibly came from a star system 25 light years from our sun—a 600, 000-year journey. Most scientists think it was just a rock. However, others—such as Abraham Loeb—have suggested it could be a piece of alien technology. So 'Oumuamua is still a mystery. Do you know crop circles? Many years ago, a farmer in UK found something very strange. Someone or maybe something has made unusual shapes in his field by pushing down his crops. The shapes can only be seen from the sky. These are called crop circles. Some people think that aliens make crop circles when they land their spaceships. However, it seems clear that they are made by people. The technology to make them is simple—just a rope and different sizes of wood to make thick or thin lines. A crop circle is made by pushing crops down, leaving empty spaces in the field. Some people make crop circles so others will believe in aliens. Other people make them just for fun. Whatever the reason, crop circles continue to draw attention. Jupiter (木星) is the largest planet in the solar system. It is so big that 1, 300 Earths could fit inside it. It also has a huge number of moons. So far, 79 moons have been found. Among them, one moon is especially interesting to scientists—Europa. It was discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. It is smaller than Earth’s moon, but it looks very different. Scientists think there might be life because its surface is covered in ice. And under the ice, there is a salty water ocean. The salty ocean water on Europa would be very cold, but scientists have found life in similar conditions on Earth. Future missions (任务) to Europa are being planned. But for now, the icy moon’s secrets remain a mystery. 1．Who found 'Oumuamua? A．Galileo Galilei. B．A farmer in UK. C．Visitor from afar. D．Astronomers in Hawaii. 2．Why do some people make crop circles? ① To study the planet.         ② To just have fun. ③ To grow better crops.         ④ To make others believe in aliens. A．①③ B．②④ C．②③ D．③④ 3．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “moon” means _________. A．月亮 B．卫星 C．银河 D．流星 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Earth’s moon is smaller than Europa. B．Sound traveled 250 times faster than 'Oumuamua. C．The shapes of crop circles can only be seen from the sky. D．Scientists have found life in Europa because its surface is covered in ice. 5．What are similarities among 'Oumuamua, crop circles and Europa? A．They are something very old. B．They are something expensive. C．They are something dangerous. D．They are something not yet understood. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了三个神秘事物：“Oumuamua”、麦田怪圈和木星的卫星欧罗巴，它们各自具有独特的特点和未解之谜。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In October 2017, astronomers in Hawaii saw a strange object. The object was named 'Oumuamua.”可知，是夏威夷的天文学家发现了“Oumuamua”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some people make crop circles so others will believe in aliens. Other people make them just for fun.”可知，有些人制作麦田怪圈是为了让别人相信外星人的存在，还有些人制作它们只是为了好玩。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“It also has a huge number of moons. So far, 79 moons have been found. Among them, one moon is especially interesting to scientists — Europa.”可知，木星有很多卫星，到目前为止，已经发现了79颗，其中一颗对科学家来说特别有趣——欧罗巴，所以moon在这里指的是“卫星”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The shapes can only be seen from the sky. These are called crop circles.”可知，麦田怪圈的形状只能从天空中看到。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“So 'Oumuamua is still a mystery.”，第二段中“Whatever the reason, crop circles continue to draw attention.”和第三段中“But for now, the icy moon’s secrets remain a mystery.”可知，“Oumuamua”、麦田怪圈和欧罗巴都是尚未被完全理解的事物，它们都带有神秘色彩。故选D。 （四） People have always been very interested in space, but space can also be dangerous, with big rocks called asteroids (小行星) moving around. Recently, a small asteroid named “2024YR4” has caught lots of attention. On February 7th, 2025, it was reported that the asteroid has a 23% chance of hitting the earth in 2032. To keep our earth safe, Chinese scientists are working hard together. Discovered in December, 2024, “2024YR4” is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide. Although it’s very far away, over 48 million kilometers, Chinese scientists are watching it closely. They want to find more details (细节). ________. Chinese scientists plan to make use of special telescopes (望远镜). These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe (观察) the asteroid clearly, giving them more information to think about ways to stop it if it’s coming too close. To find out the asteroid’s path, China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity (重力) on it. China is working on ways to change the asteroid’s path. They have ideas like sending a spaceship to hit it softly or using a spaceship’s pull to slowly change its direction. China’s big plan shows how much it cares about protecting our planet. The scientists believe that if an asteroid does come too close, they can react in a calm and prepared way. 1．Which of the following is the closest in size to “2024YR4”? A．A car. B．A basketball. C．The sun. D．A football field. 2．Which of the following can be put in “________”? A．China is playing a big role in this effort. B．Many countries have given up researching the asteroid. C．Scientists have already found a perfect way to stop the asteroid. D．The asteroid will surely miss the earth in 2032. 3．Why do scientists use special telescopes? A．To observe the asteroid clearly. B．To take pictures of space. C．To study the sun’s activity. D．To explore the solar system. 4．What can super computers be used to learn about the asteroid? a. how big it is    b. how it is formed    c. how fast it moves d. how other planets’ gravity pulls it    e. how it looks in shape A．abcd B．bcde C．abde D．acde 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Discovery of Asteroid 2024YR4 B．China’s Plan to Keep Earth Safe from an Asteroid C．How Scientists Watch Asteroids D．The Amazing Journey to Space 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．B 【解析】本文主要讲了小行星“2024YR4”可能在2032年撞击地球，中国科学家正密切观测并制定应对计划以保护地球的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Discovered in December, 2024, ‘2024YR4’ is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide.”可知，这颗小行星的宽度在40到100米之间，与一个足球场的大小最接近。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据空后内容“Chinese scientists plan to make use of special telescopes...”可知，这一段开始介绍中国科学家在应对这颗小行星上的具体行动，因此此处是引出中国在其中扮演的重要角色。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe the asteroid clearly...”可知，使用特殊望远镜是为了清晰地观测这颗小行星。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“To find out the asteroid’s path, China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity on it.”可知，超级计算机可以用来了解小行星的大小（a）、形状（e）、速度（c）以及其他行星引力对它的影响（d）。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。全文围绕中国科学家为保护地球免受小行星“2024YR4”威胁所做的计划和行动展开，因此最适合的标题是“China’s Plan to Keep Earth Safe from an Asteroid”。故选B。 三、人与社会---音乐 （一） Most people enjoy listening to music. But when you ask your classmates what they like listening to, you are likely to get many different answers. Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us? Researchers set out to answer these questions. They surveyed 350,000 people from 50 different countries. Then, they detected some connections between musical tastes and personality. Outgoing people preferred music with a fast rhythm (节奏), such as rap. Country music lovers were shown to be more responsible. The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither. Instead, they preferred loud and powerful music. The researchers also said that climate might influence people’s musical tastes and personality. People in warmer climate preferred rhythmic music. They were more outgoing. This might be a result of longer daylight hours and warmer evenings. They encouraged people to join in social activities. Of course, we might not divide people simply by their musical tastes. The study just showed us that people from different cultures are more similar than we think. “People are divided by languages and cultures,” said Dr. David Greenberg, “But if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.” 1．How does the writer develop Paragraph 1? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By telling the truth. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The researchers. B．Outgoing people. C．Worried people. D．Music lovers. 3．Who might be interested in loud music? A．A lively basketball player from South Africa. B．An outgoing businessman from Switzerland. C．A worried mother from North China. D．A patient clerk from Colombia. 4．Why can music be considered as a powerful bridge for all people? A．Because people from different countries build a bridge to music. B．Because people from different cultures have different tastes of music. C．Because people with different personalities prefer the same taste of music. D．Because music is a good way of communication between people with similar personality. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．The ways to be an outgoing person. B．A study about different kinds of music. C．A survey about how to show your feelings. D．The musical tastes between different people. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．D 【解析】本文是一篇科普说明文。文章主要通过一项大规模调查，探讨了音乐品味与个性、气候之间的关系，并指出音乐可以作为连接不同文化背景但性格相似的人们的桥梁。 1．第一段通过一连串问题“Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us?”引入话题。 2．第二段中提到“The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither.”，这里的“they”指代“worried people” (焦虑的人们)。 3．第二段提到焦虑的人喜欢“loud and powerful music”，选项中C“一位来自中国北方的焦虑母亲”符合这一描述。 4．最后一段中提到“if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.”，说明音乐是相似性格的人之间的沟通桥梁。 5．全文围绕“不同人的音乐品味及其与性格的关系”展开，选项D正确。A“成为外向者的方法”；B“关于不同种类音乐的研究”；C“关于如何表达感受的调查”，均不准确。 （二） We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classical (古典的) music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way. Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax. The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things. 1．According to the text, scientists believe that music can ________. A．influence the way people behave B．help us to develop good habits C．develop our interest in money D．make us energetic. 2．Western classical music is often considered to be ________. A．a sign of being slower B．something about manners C．a sign of enticement D．a sign of being richer 3．Which type of music below can make people eat faster? A．Light music. B．Rock music. C．Sweet music. D．Country music 4．The habit of listening to music can make a student ________. A．worry about studies B．care about manners C．more active D．more excited 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Music and Behavior B．Good and Bad Music C．Types of Music D．The use of music. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【解析】本文介绍了音乐在日常生活中的普遍存在，以及科学家认为音乐对人们的行为、消费习惯、进食速度和学习状态产生的影响。 1．第二段开头提到“Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave.”，说明科学家认为音乐能够影响人们的行为方式。 2．第二段中提到“They think that the sound of western classical music makes people feel richer.”，说明西方古典音乐常被视为财富或富裕的象征。 3．第三段中提到“loud, fast music makes people eat faster”，在四个选项中，摇滚音乐最符合“响亮、快节奏”的特点，能让人吃得更快。 4．第四段中提到“They say that music helps students to be more active.”，说明听音乐的习惯可以让学生变得更活跃。 5．全文围绕音乐对行为、消费、进食和学习等方面的影响展开，因此“音乐与行为”最适合作为标题。 （三） Music is beauty in sounds. Why not make your own music with the help of AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) can do many different things. From controlling the lights in our homes to helping us order pizzas, it seems there aren’t many more uses for AI than we already have. However, can AI make music like human beings? Thanks to a team of Swiss scientists, AI may soon be able to come up with music especially for us. Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the “Deep Artificial composer” (DAC), which can create original music all by itself. Florian Colombo, an EPFL scientist who helped create the DAC, said that AI could produce complete melodies (旋律), with a beginning and an end. At present, the DAC is only able to produce several pieces of traditional Irish folk music, but it’s hoped that it will be able to create songs based on any type of music in the end. To “teach” the DAC, the scientists trained it to “listen” to over 2,000 different folk songs. Based on this input (输入), the AI taught itself how to compose music, from getting the pitch (音高) and timing right, to choosing the right notes. This process is still in its early stages, with the DAC still not producing perfect results, but Colombo told AFP that the AI’s music is still “quite pleasant to listen to.” While the idea sounds very hopeful, we shouldn’t expect the DAC to replace real-life composers any time soon. According to Colombo, the system was designed to produce only simple melodies. So far, it can only create songs based on a single instrument. Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them. His exciting new ideas came from Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart. It’s said that he used to throw dice (掷骰子) to help him pick which notes to use when making new music. “A good composer with creative ideas will never be replaced by an algorithm.” Colombo told AFP. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By sharing different ideas on AI. B．By explaining the meaning of AI. C．By showing the development of AI. D．By presenting the advantages of AI. 2．Why does Colombo mention Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart? A．To express his respect for Mozart. B．To present his achievement on AI music. C．To praise Mozart’s contribution to music. D．To explain his purpose in creating the DAC． 3．What can we learn about the DAC from the passage? A．The DAC was refused by some composers. B．The DAC can’t be used instead of real-life composers. C．Music creation has to depend on the DAC． D．Scientists are amazed at music made by the DAC． 4．Which can be a suitable title for the passage? A．AI is Changing Music Creation B．AI Composers VS Human Composers C．How AI Replaces Human Composers D．Colombo Helped Create the DAC 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了瑞士科学家开发的“深度人工作曲家”（DAC）算法，该算法能够自主创作音乐，虽然目前只能创作简单的爱尔兰民间音乐，但未来有望基于任何类型的音乐进行创作，同时强调AI不会取代人类作曲家。 1．第一段以“Music is beauty in sounds. Why not make your own music with the help of AI?”开篇，接着第二段列举AI的多种用途（控制灯光、帮忙订披萨等），引出AI能否像人类一样创作音乐的问题。因此作者通过分享AI的不同用途来引入话题。 2．倒数第二段指出：“Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them. His exciting new ideas came from Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart.”，说明Colombo提到莫扎特是为了解释他创建DAC的目的——莫扎特曾用掷骰子的方式帮助选择音符，这启发了Colombo。 3．倒数第三段指出：“we shouldn’t expect the DAC to replace real-life composers any time soon.”，说明DAC无法取代现实生活中的作曲家，B项正确。 4．全文围绕AI（DAC）如何自主创作音乐展开，介绍了DAC的工作原理、当前局限性和未来前景，因此“AI is Changing Music Creation”（AI正在改变音乐创作）最能概括文章主旨。 （四） When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said it sounded like “a lot of noise”. At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as “beautiful”. As it turns out, my father is not alone. As I’ve grown older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Why do many old people just dislike new music? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar (熟悉的) we are with something, the more likely (可能的) we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to music and discussing it with our friends. The songs and artists that are popular during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, working and raising a family take up most of our time. Instead of discovering new music, we listen to old favorites that connect us to a simpler time. Studies show that by the time they turn 33 years old, most people have completely stopped exploring new music. But I think there is another explanation for why older people don’t like new music. Most popular music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music began as youthful rebellions (叛逆) against out-of-date ways of doing things. They naturally attract younger audiences. Do your parents hate the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know that there is nothing wrong with that. 1．When the writer was a teenager, his parents described the music he liked as ________. A．beautiful B．noisy C．common D．out-of-date 2．As the writer grows older, he realizes that ________. A．only his father dislikes new music B．many old people dislike new music C．many young people also dislike new music D．today’s music has become worse and worse 3．Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference偏爱, Level of familiarity熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 4．Punk and heavy metal are two different ________ according to the article. A．kinds of young people B．forms of materials C．types of music D．ways of doing things 5．According to the article, many old people dislike new music because ________. ①new music is too terrible to listen to ②old people want to be different from young people ③new music is not specially written for old people ④old people have formed their own musical tastes A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C 【解析】本文以作者青少年时期父母不喜欢他所爱的音乐为例，探讨了许多老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因，主要包括曝光效应和新音乐多为年轻人创作这两点，并说明这一现象是正常的。 1．细节理解题。根据“When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said it sounded like ‘a lot of noise’.”可知，作者青少年时期，父母认为他喜欢的音乐听起来很吵。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“As I’ve grown older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, ‘Today’s music is terrible.’ Why do many old people just dislike new music?”可知，随着作者长大，他意识到很多老年人都不喜欢新音乐。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar (熟悉的) we are with something, the more likely (可能的) we are to prefer it.”可知，曝光效应指的是我们对某事物越熟悉，就越有可能偏爱它，即偏爱度会随着熟悉度的提升而提高，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music began as youthful rebellions (叛逆) against out-of-date ways of doing things.”可知，朋克和重金属是两种不同类型的音乐。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar (熟悉的) we are with something, the more likely (可能的) we are to prefer it.”可知，老年人已经形成了自己的音乐品味；再根据“Most popular music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people.”可知，新音乐并不是专门为老年人创作的，这两点都是老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因，对应③④。故选C。 四、人与社会---体育竞技 （一） When the 15th National Games started in Guangzhou, its official mascots (吉祥物), “Xiyangyang” and “Lerongrong”, soon became stars on the Internet. They even got the nickname “Dawan Chickens”. This lovely name made the mascots loved by people all over the country. The mascots are designed from Chinese white dolphins. These are rare animals that live in the Pearl River Estuary (珠江口) near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. There are three-colored waves on their heads. The colors stand for Guangdong’s kapok (木棉花) red, Hong Kong’s bauhinia (紫荆花) purple and Macao’s lotus (莲花) green. This shows the unity of the three places. But their round bodies and lively poses made people think of Guangdong’s famous chicken dishes. Since chicken is very important in Cantonese food, this funny nickname came into being. Liu Pingyun, the head of the design team, was happy with this public understanding. He hoped to let more people know the mascots’ meaning. The mascots are also popular because of their energetic shows. Students from local martial arts (武术) schools dress up as them. They practiced for months to put on flexible acts, like spinning and dancing. Their lively interactions made them loved by people online. Outside the sports fields, products with their images are very popular. Many of these products were sold out quickly. Besides being cute, the “Dawan Chickens” have deep cultural meanings. They stand for the Greater Bay Area’s marine (海洋的) culture and the sports spirit of athletes. The combination (联合) of the official design ideas and the public’s creativity makes the Games more fun. It also shows our cultural confidence. As these loved mascots keep attracting people both online and offline, they have become a nice bridge that connects sports, culture and people’s excitement. 1．What are the mascots of the 15th National Games designed from? A．Chickens. B．White dolphins. C．Pearl River Estuary. D．Kapoks, bauhinias and lotuses. 2．What do the three-colored waves on the mascots’ heads show? A．The marine culture of the Pearl River Estuary. B．The unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. C．The three most popular flowers in the Greater Bay Area. D．The three colors are the traditional colors of Chinese sports events. 3．What can we know about the mascots’ performances? A．The shows are easy to put on without much practice. B．The lively acts help the mascots gain more popularity. C．The performances only include spinning and dancing. D．The performers are martial arts students from other cities. 4．Which of the following are the reasons for the mascots’ popularity? ①Their lovely and funny nickname. ②Their high price and limited production quantity. ③Their cute appearance and deep cultural meanings. ④Their energetic shows performed by martial arts students. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The different products of the National Games mascots. B．The design process of the 15th National Games mascots. C．How the mascots became popular and their cultural meaning. D．Why people created the nickname “Dawan Chickens” for the mascots. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【解析】本文主要讲了第十五届全国运动会吉祥物“喜洋洋”和“乐融融”的设计灵感、外观寓意、走红原因以及它们承载的文化内涵与价值。 1．细节理解题。根据“The mascots are designed from Chinese white dolphins.”可知，吉祥物的设计灵感来自白海豚。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“There are three-colored waves on their heads. The colors stand for Guangdong’s kapok (木棉花) red, Hong Kong’s bauhinia (紫荆花) purple and Macao’s lotus (莲花) green. This shows the unity of the three places.”可知，三色波浪代表广东、香港、澳门三地的团结。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Their lively interactions made them loved by people online.”可知，活泼的表演帮助吉祥物获得更多人气。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“They even got the nickname ‘Dawan Chickens’. This lovely name made the mascots loved by people all over the country.”、“The mascots are also popular because of their energetic shows. Students from local martial arts (武术) schools dress up as them.”及“Besides being cute, the ‘Dawan Chickens’ have deep cultural meanings.”可知，吉祥物受欢迎的原因包括：可爱有趣的昵称、武术学生充满活力的表演及可爱的外观和深厚的文化内涵。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。本文整体围绕吉祥物展开，既介绍了它们走红的原因（昵称、表演、可爱外观等），又阐述了其承载的文化意义，因此“吉祥物如何走红及其文化内涵”最能概括全文主旨。故选C。 （二） The 15th National Games of China opened on November 9 and came to a successful close on the evening of November 21, 2025. It was an important moment in the country’s sports history. This big sports event was held together by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It was the first time three regions (地区) worked together to organize the Games. The opening show was held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center in Guangzhou. Its main idea was “Dreaming Together, Creating the Future”. ▲. They mixed traditional Chinese culture with modern technology, like dragon dances and digital light shows. A round water stage became the most important part, standing for the oneness of the three host regions. The team used new lighting and picture-showing technologies to create a wonderful feeling that interested people all over the world. Protecting the environment was a key point in preparing for the Games. Instead of building new places, the organizers repaired and made existing (现存的) stadiums and gyms better. More than 90% of the competition places were existing buildings that were made better. The athletes’ living area also used ways that were good for the environment, and it used clean energy sources. Another new idea was the torch(火炬) design. The fire came from special ice that can burn, which was found in the deep sea. It was the first time in sports history. The torch itself was light in weight and made from old materials that were used again. The Games themselves were a huge success. They had 34 big sports with 419 single events. What was special this time was that 19 cities in the three regions were host cities. This was the largest number ever in the Games’ history. This also let more people see and feel the excitement of the Games. During the Games, athletes set amazing new records, including 8 world records, 5 world youth records, and 13 Asian records. The 15th National Games showed not only athletes’ very good sports skills but also China’s promise to take care of the environment and for different areas to cooperate. 1．How long did the 15th National Games of China last? A．9 days. B．12 days. C．13 days. D．21 days. 2．Which sentence can be put in the “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．The show had amazing technological performances. B．The show was wonderful. C．It meant that we fought for the future together. D．It was pretty creative. 3．What did the organizers do to protect the environment? A．Built many new stadiums and gyms. B．Used clean energy in the athletes’ living area. C．Burned the torch in the deep sea. D．Made the torch with high-technology materials. 4．How does the writer support his opinion in Paragraph 4? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By telling the differences. D．By listing numbers. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Let’s dream together and create the future. B．The opening show was the most important part of the Games. C．The 15th National Games were special and successful. D．Protecting the environment was a key point in China. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 【解析】本文介绍了第十五届中国全运会的举办时间、开幕式、环保措施、赛事规模以及所取得的成就，展现了全运会的特色与成功。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The 15th National Games of China opened on November 9 and came to a successful close on the evening of November 21, 2025.”可知，第十五届中国全运会于11月9日开幕，11月21日晚闭幕，共持续13天。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They mixed traditional Chinese culture with modern technology, like dragon dances and digital light shows.”可知，开幕式将中国传统文化与现代科技相结合，如舞龙和数字灯光秀。由此可推断，此处应填入与科技表演相关的句子。A选项“这场演出有令人惊叹的科技表演”符合语境。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The athletes’ living area also used ways that were good for the environment, and it used clean energy sources.”可知，运动员居住区也采用了环保的方式，并使用了清洁能源。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“They had 34 big sports with 419 single events...During the Games, Athletes set amazing new records, including 8 world records, 5 world youth records, and 13 Asian records.”可知，作者通过列举数字来支持自己的观点，如赛事数量、参赛项目数量以及运动员创造的新纪录等。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“The 15th National Games showed not only athletes’ very good sports skills but also China’s promise to take care of the environment and for different areas to cooperate.”可知，第十五届全运会不仅展示了运动员出色的体育技能，还展示了中国对环境保护的承诺以及不同地区之间的合作。结合全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了第十五届全运会的特色与成功。故选C。 （三） Do you know about the eSports (电竞) game? It appeared in America in 1986. It was a game between two children on TV at that time. Then in 1998, a show about a popular video game appeared on TV in the Republic of Korea (韩国). The eSports game first became an official event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. It set up 7 major eSports events with 7 gold medals. However, the eSports game wasn’t popular with people before. Not everyone agreed that it was a kind of sport. They didn’t think it needed any physical power like other sports. Some people even thought it was a computer game. But it’s hard to be an excellent eSports player. First, it needs strong mental power (脑力). It can’t bring much fun to people. What’s more, the only thing the players do every day is practicing. Usually an eSports player has to spend over ten hours a day practicing on the computer. Since China’s national team won first place in the eSports game in 2018, the eSports game has developed fast in China. According to a study, 38% of the young Chinese people under 26 years old want to work as eSports players. They think the work is very fun and exciting. As time flies, it has become common in China. Hangzhou has built a large eSports town. There’s an eSports park, an eSports school, an eSports-themed hotel and a training center. At the same time, more and more colleges have added eSports to their curriculums. More students from these colleges will work for eSports in the future. Now eSports games are official sports in many countries. One day we might even see eSports games at the Olympic Games. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．When did the eSports game officially become an Asian Games event? A．In 1986. B．In 1998. C．In 2018. D．In 2023. 2．What does a man need to be an excellent eSports player? A．Enough interest and talents. B．Mental power and enough money. C．Mental power and lots of practice. D．Enough practice and a strong body. 3．What does the underlined word “curriculums” in the third paragraph mean? A．Scores. B．Courses. C．Abilities. D．Calendars. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the last two paragraphs? A．Shanghai will be the center of China’s eSports games. B．The eSports games will soon appear at the Olympic Games. C．The eSports games have become increasingly popular in China. D．Half of the young Chinese people want to be eSports players. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To provide more information about eSports games. B．To introduce Hangzhou Asian Games’ eSports games. C．To tell us how to become an excellent eSports player. D．To describe the difficulties of developing eSports games. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了电子竞技游戏的发展历程、成为优秀电竞选手所需的条件以及在中国的发展现状，表明电子竞技游戏在许多国家已成为官方体育项目，未来有望出现在奥运会上。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The eSports game first became an official event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.”可知，电子竞技游戏在2023年正式成为亚运会项目。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But it’s hard to be an excellent eSports player. First, it needs strong mental power (脑力). ... What’s more, the only thing the players do every day is practicing.”可知，要成为优秀的电竞选手，需要强大的脑力和大量的练习。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“At the same time, more and more colleges have added eSports to their curriculums. More students from these colleges will work for eSports in the future.”可知，越来越多的大学将电子竞技加入到他们的课程中，未来会有更多这些大学的学生为电子竞技工作，所以“curriculums”意思是“课程”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Since China’s national team won first place in the eSports game in 2018, the eSports game has developed fast in China. According to a study, 38% of the young Chinese people under 26 years old want to work as eSports players. They think the work is very fun and exciting. As time flies, it has become common in China.”可知，自2018年中国国家队在电子竞技比赛中获得第一名后，电子竞技在中国发展迅速，越来越多的年轻人想成为电竞选手，它在中国变得很普遍，由此可推断出电子竞技在中国越来越受欢迎。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章介绍了电子竞技游戏的起源、成为亚运会项目的时间、成为优秀电竞选手的条件以及在中国的发展情况等，目的是提供更多关于电子竞技游戏的信息。故选A。 （四） Rongjiang is a small county (县) in Guizhou Province. It may be hard to believe, but there are 14 standard football fields in the county, and they are free for the public. In Rongjiang, people’s love for football started in the 1940s. Around that time, Guangxi University students moved to Rongjiang and introduced football to the area. The university students played football, basketball and table tennis inside the school walls while the locals watched from the outside. Then the love for football spread into the local communities in the 1990s. Here in Rongjiang, people have a football night every Saturday. And in the summer of 2023, Cun Chao, or the Village Super League, took China by storm. The Village Super League attracted (吸引) 20 teams, and the games lasted from June to July. The players came from different ethnic groups (民族). They were shop owners, policemen, drivers, and students—people from all walks of life. On the night of July 3rd, almost 50,000 people came to watch the competition and share their love for the sport. It was not only a great event for local people in Rongjiang, but also a grand gathering (盛会) for football lovers in China. 1．When did football start to get popular in the local communities of Rongjiang? A．In the 1940s. B．In the 1990s. C．About 2 years ago. D．About 10 years ago. 2．What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 1? A．The long history of Rongjiang. B．The communities in Rongjiang. C．The development of football in Rongjiang. D．The traditions of the football in Rongjiang. 3．What does the underlined part “people from all walks of life” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．People of different ages. B．People of different jobs. C．People of different places. D．People of different ethnic groups. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are 14 standard football fields in Rongjiang. B．In Rongjiang, people’s love for football started in the 1990s. C．In Rongjiang, people have a football night every day. D．Cun Chao was only a great event for local people in Rongjiang. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Love for Football in China B．The Football Fever in Rongjiang C．Cun Chao: A Challenge for Football Fans D．Rongjiang: A Place for the Summer Vacation 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【解析】本文主要讲了贵州的一个小县城榕江的足球热。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Then the love for football spread into the local communities in the 1990s.”可知，在20世纪90年代，足球在榕江当地流行起来。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“In Rongjiang, people’s love for football started in the 1940s. ... Then the love for football spread into the local communities in the 1990s. ... And in the summer of 2023, Cun Chao, or the Village Super League, took China by storm.”可知，本段主要介绍榕江足球的发展。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“They were shop owners, policemen, drivers, and students—people from all walks of life .”可知，来自各行各业的人，有店主、警察、司机及学生等，所以划线部分的含义是“各行各业的人”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“It may be hard to believe, but there are 14 standard football fields in the county, and they are free for the public.”可知，A选项“ 榕江有14个标准足球场。”这一陈述正确。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了榕江的足球热。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $