中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
专题13 应用文·记叙文
阅读理解是每年中考试题的“重中之重”。此题型的分值为30-40分，约占整套试题总分的45%左右。阅读理解主要考查考生通过阅读短文获取一定信息的能力。近几年的中考试题考查的文体多为记叙文、说明文、应用文等，考查内容比较广泛。
不仅如此，阅读理解的文章在体裁方面也越来越多样化，广告、图表等应用文是近年来中考试题的新体裁；在内容方面，也更加体现了时代性和可读性，题材包括科普、社会、文化、政治、经济等方面。
（一）体裁简析
一、英语阅读文体类型简析 中考英语阅读常见的文体类型有：记叙文、议论文、说明文和应用文。
01、记叙文。 英语记叙文以描写叙述为主，主要描写人物、事件、地点、或过程。特点是，其主题往往潜伏在字里行间，没有直接地表白出来；文章主旨要透过体察所揭示的人物、事件来进行提炼。描写手法大多按时间跨度、空间顺序、上下顺序来展开。阅读记叙文体应采取略读和扫读的方法，快速抓住文中描写的主要内容，从整体上去把握文章的连贯性，进而大体上揣测出作者的写作意图及情感主线。高考阅读就记叙文设题大多以细节理解为主。
02、说明文。
英语说明文的总体结构通常为三部份，说明对象、说明过程和归纳总结。常见的说明方法：
就中考英语说明文的阅读而言，首先要抓住文章说明的要点，也就是要抓住被说明对象的实质性特征；弄清作者从哪个角度、哪个层面开始说明；并明白文章最后的说明结论。中考说明文阅读材料通常介绍最新科技、重大成就、生活时尚、流行现象等。了解说明文的写作手法、说明方法，理清短文结构及段落中心思想是答题关键。
03、议论文。
英语议论文通常为三段式，即“论点、论据、结论”三部份组成。首先借助某一现象引出论点，然后通过一定论据从各个层面上加以推理论证，最后得出结论。议论文体主要考查学生对论点及论据的把握。因此，遇到议论文体时，应采取抓主题句的方法来把握文章主旨，弄清作者的观点。一般来说，作者的论点通常在文章首段被引出，接着是对这一论点的逻辑推理和论证，最后为结论。还应注意的是：在对论点论证的过程中，每一段的首句都是该段的主题句。把握全文论点、弄清论证各段的主题句、理解文章层次、找出中心论点的位置是理解议论文的关键。
04、应用文。
英语应用文属于实用型文体，如书信、通知、日记、广告等。应用文阅读要注意文中具体细节的把握与理解，弄清作者所传达的实际信息及表达的具体内容。阅读时采取速读与精读相结合的方法，力求快速精确地查出试题所设置的关键内容。
（二）解题技巧
掌握中考英语阅读理解题的应试技巧，正确地理解和分析问题，考生应从以下几个方面入手：
一、主旨题
文章段落的首句和末句，一般表达文章的主题和段落的中心思想，其他句子只起补充、说明、解释或引申的作用。因此，首先要搜索目标，找出文章及段落中的主题句，了解了它们的含义，就可以顺着提供的主要线索去捕捉文章的相关信息，从而获得解决问题的答案。最有效的办法是找出主题句。主题句一般具有三个特点：
（1）表述的意思通常是总结性的；
（2）句子结构较简单，多数都不采用长、难句的形式；
（3）段落中其他的句子必定是用来解释、支撑或发展主题句所表述的主题思想的。
二、 推断题
推理是在既有信息的基础上得出合乎文章内容的内涵意义，即某一问题、某一观点没有直接表述，而寓意在文章的字里行间，要求通过文中信息分析推出某种符合作者思想、符合文章逻辑的内涵意义。推断则是指通过对文章进行符合逻辑的综合分析，推出文章未直接陈述的言外之意。推断题推断得正确与否，很大程度上取决于是否能正确把握作者潜隐在字里行间的语气及观点。
（1）事实推断。这种推断常常针对某一个或几个具体细节，是比较简单的推断。进行这种推断，要首先在文章中找出据以推断的有关文字，然后加以分析，尤其要悟出字里行间的意思。
（2）指代推断。确定指代词的含义和指代对象是阅读理解题常见的题目。要确定指代词所指代的对象，关键在于对上下文的正确理解。指代名词的指代词，其单复数形式应与被指代的词一致，因此数的形式可作为识别指代对象的第一个辅助标志。
（3）逻辑推断。这类题目往往是要求根据文章所提供的背景、人物的表情、动作和语言来推断出人物的态度或感受。
（4）对作者的意图和态度的推断。这一类考题大都要求学生就作者对论述对象持什么样的态度做出推断，如作者对所陈述的观点是赞同、反对，还是犹豫不定，对记述或描写的人、物或事件是赞颂、同情、冷漠，还是厌恶。作者的这种思想倾向和感彩不一定直接表述出来，而往往隐含在字里行间。因此，进行这种推断时，我们既要依靠短文的主题思想作为推力的前提，又要注意作者的措辞，尤其是形容词一类的修饰语。总之，只要平时善于积累，并熟练运用上述解题技巧，初中阅读理解题就将不再是难题。
三、 猜测词义题
阅读短文时，常常会遇到一些生词。这时，考生要沉着、冷静，细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完。
通过对全篇短文的理解，就有可能猜测出生词的大意。另外，还可以从含有生词句子的上下文，以及句子和段落之间的关系来判断、理解生词以求获得其真正含义。猜测生词的另一种方法是，根据构词法推测。遇到生词后，可从构词法角度分析判断生词。例如： inexpensive一词，其中词根expensive的含义是“贵的”。前缀in是“不”的意思，因此可以猜测此词词义为“不贵的，便宜的”。总之，猜词题可以用到以下技巧（1）. 根据文中的解释（2）. 使用逗号、破折号和括号等（3）. 根据同位语或根据同等关系（4）. 根据语义的转折关系（5）. 根据因果关系（6）. 根据构词法知识 （7）. 根据常识，上下文逻辑
四、 细节理解题。
细节理解题要求考生对阅读材料中的某一具体事实和细节进行理解。它们大都是根据文章中的具体信息如事实、例证、原因、过程、论述等进行提问的。有些问题可以在文章中直接找到答案，有些则需要我们在理解的基础上将有关内容系统化才能找到，比如计算、排序、是非判断、图形比较等。
做细节理解题时，不必通篇细看原文，而常常可采取“带着问题找答案”的方法.先从问题中抓住关键性词语。然后以此为线索。要快速地辨认和记忆事实或细节，就要恰当地运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的段落、语句.仔细品味，对照比较.确定答案。
有的细节理解题只要直接辨认不要求读者对客观的事实作出解释或判断，只要求从阅读材料中直接获取信息。同时还要求读者记住重要细节，在必要的时候（做判断、推断或结论的时候）能够准确而迅速地将他们回忆起来。
考向一、应用文
宜采用“题干定位法”
应用文阅读材料包含的某一方面的信息非常全面，能满足各种人对信息的需求，但在中考试题中，常常是 就某一点提问，以细节理解题为主，考生完全没有必要从头到尾全部仔细阅读，因为材料中有很多冗余无效信息。做此类题时，宜采用“题干定位法”，即先阅读题干，然后根据问题要求，按照题目顺序依次有 针对性地结合题干关键词到文中定位答案范围，阅读相关部分，快速寻找有效信息，再把原文和选项相比 较。当问题与材料相同的时候，对号入座；如果问题与原文不同，则可以同义替换、归纳事实等。
采用寻读、跳读的方法
要注意 根据所提问题采用寻读、跳读的方法，这样往往可以达到事半功倍的效果。
【2023·武汉】
A
Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old. They belonged to two dinosaurs with long necks and tails.
________________ Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学) from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do digs at archaeological sites (地点) and carefully research their finds. “You never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob.
Students Find Ancient Mural A group of student archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000-year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “The discovery is the most exciting and important find of recent years.”
31. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A. BUSINESS. B. TRAVEL. C. HISTORY. D. ART.
32. Those dinosaur prints were found ________.
A. through a scanner B. by scientists
C. millions of years ago D. during a meal
33. The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A. Come to Our Club B. Dig and Discover the World
C. Find Out Your Hobby D. Study Human Histories
34. Professor Luis finds the mural very valuable mainly because ________.
A. it’s connected to ancient society B. it shows the birth of the mural
C. it’s the world’s earliest wall painting D. it has a very large size
35. All the news above ________.
A. reports new archaeological finds B. tells ancestors’ stories
C. describes the history events D. says hello to the past
【答案】31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】本文主要介绍了三个有关考古的新闻。
31.推理判断题。本文主要介绍了三个有关考古的新闻，故文章可能出现在报纸的历史版面。故选C。
32.细节理解题。根据“A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground”可知四川省一家餐馆的户外院子里，一名食客在地上发现了恐龙脚印。故选D。
33.最佳标题题。通读全段内容可知，本段主要介绍了在挖掘中发现旧遗骸的快乐，故以选项B“挖掘并发现世界”为标题最合适。故选B。
34.细节理解题。根据“The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru”可知这幅30米长的壁画展示了神秘的场景，可以反映出古代秘鲁的生活，所以它非常有价值。故选A。
35.推理判断题。根据“scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old” “it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains”以及“reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru”可知这三个新闻都和考古有关，它们都和过去的事物有关。故选D。
Passage 1
（2023·广州）
My friend keeps copying my look, but I like looking special. What should I do —Ann The important thing is to tell your friend the truth without hurting her feelings. To do that, you can talk to her using kind words and not feeling angry. You can offer her your advice on popular dressing or even suggest wearing clothes that go together. This way you’ll still look like each other, but not twins! My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike Here are some great ways to make your room a bit tidier. Start by picking up things you don’t use or want anymore. You can give them away to those in need. Less things means less mess! Then, try to make it a habit to put away things after you use them. Done with your sports shoes for the day Back where they should be. Finally, set a timer for five minutes each night to clean any mess! I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side. There, a new group of kids will become your friends. They’ll know exactly how you feel and help you. What’s more, going to a summer camp doesn’t mean a terrible summer. You’ll still have fun in the sun with your friends. The only question is, what are you guys going to do together
26. Who might be most interested in reading this passage
A. Young sports lovers. B. Teenagers in need of help.
C. Summer camp planners. D. Kids looking for dressing ideas.
27. What problem does Mike need to solve
A. Having an unwanted holiday plan. B. Failing to manage his time wisely.
C. Not knowing how to tidy his room. D. Unable to get on well with his friends.
28. What advice does the writer give to Jessie
A. Tell your parents how you feel. B. Be ready to help other students.
C. Study harder in the summer camp. D. See the advantage of what you dislike.
【答案】26. B 27. C 28. D
【解析】本文是三个青少年的问题以及作者给出的建议。
26.推理判断题。根据“What should I do —Ann”、“My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike”和“I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie”可知需要帮助的青少年对这篇文章最感兴趣，故选B。
27.细节理解题。根据“My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike”可知Mike不知道如何整理他房间。故选C。
28.细节理解题。根据“We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side.”可知作者建议Jessie要看到事物好的一面，故选D。
Passage 2
（2023·福建）
Books of the Week
※ Laurence in Hopeland — by Wilton Smith Laurence is a boy from Hopeland, a place with magic. He lives with his parents and beloved grandpa. One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth.
※ Gavin Talks to Birds — by Wayae Abel When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds. Now a whole world has opened up to him, but can he use his new abilities to help save the birds’ world
※ Life of Dorothy — by Nelson Arthur After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery. She is now meeting with many strange things, from some sudden accidents to losing her friend’s pet pig. The ups and downs of the story will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
※ The Last of Drumfield — by Gorgeous Morgan It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world. And they have to find a way back.
1. Which book is about looking for Grandpa
A. Laurence in Hopeland. B. Gavin Talks to Birds.
C. Life of Dorothy. D. The Last of Drumfield.
2. Who can talk to birds
A. Laurence. B. Gavin. C. Dorothy. D. Ella.
3. Dorothy gets into trouble after she ________.
A. meets a stranger B. loses her pet pig C. reads a scary story D. laughs at her friend
4. The writer of Life of Dorothy is ________.
A. Wilton Smith B. Wayae Abel C. Nelson Arthur D. Gorgeous Morgan
5. What do we know about Ella
A. She is good at magic. B. She helps save the birds’ world.
C. She lives in a fairytale world. D. She experiences an unusual trip.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了本周书单的四本书。
1.细节理解题。根据“One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth.”可知， Laurence in Hopeland这本书关于寻找爷爷，故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据“When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds.”可知，Gavin可以和鸟说话，故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据“After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery.”可知，在遇到一个陌生人后，Dorothy发现自己在一个充满神秘地方。故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据“Life of Dorothy — by Nelson Arthur”可知，Life of Dorothy这本书的作者是Nelson Arthur，故选C。
5.推理判断题。根据“It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world.”可知，Ella从她姨妈那里得到了一本书，当她和她的好朋友一起读这本书时，她们掉进了书里，被带到一个童话世界。由此可知，经历了一次不寻常的旅行。故选D。
Passage 3
（2023·杭州）
I like going to stores, but how do you know if a store has what you want The great thing about shopping online is saving time! There are so many choices, and it doesn’t take much time to find what you want! (Jake, Sydney, Australia)
The first time I bought something online, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know how they were going to ship it. But it arrived OK. Now the only problem is that I do too much shopping online. And because I don’t have to go out much anymore, I’m not very fit! (Mari, Lima, Peru)
I wanted to buy a new pair of sunglasses, but I was too busy to go to the stores in the city center. So I decided to order them online. They arrived quickly, but they were broken and the case looked used! So I had to go to the store to change them. What a waste of time! (Troy, Jersey City, USA)
I bought a lot of electronics online last year, and everything was a good deal. The problem is that someone stole my credit card (信用卡) information and went shopping. My advice is: Be very careful when you shop online! (Eric, Ottawa, Canada)
I buy all my things online-it’s so cool! I never have to go to the mall or wait in line to pay. And I don’t have to go around to different stores to compare prices. The only problem is that I usually spend too much money! I’m broke! (Nancy, Seattle, USA)
1. How did Mari feel when she first shopped online
A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Worried. D. Interested.
2. What was Troy’s opinion on his online shopping experience
A. It wasted time. B. It saved money. C. It harmed health. D. It provided choices.
3. Who does all the shopping online
A. Jake. B. Mari. C. Eric. D. Nancy.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】本文是五个人分享了自己的网购经历以及对网购的看法。
1.细节理解题根据“The first time I bought something online, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know how they were going to ship it”可知，第一次网购时感到一点担心，故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“So I had to go to the store to change them. What a waste of time”可知，认为浪费时间，故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据“I buy all my things online” “Nancy”可知，Nancy所有的东西都是网购的，故选D。
Passage 4
（2023·江苏苏州）
What was your favorite subject in school History. I really loved studying different time periods, countries and cultures. I still love to read history books; travel when possible; watch the History Channel. —Kristin Singer Art. I was shy and quiet, and I could express my feelings through my artwork. It helped to build my self-confidence. —Blair C. Wilke History/social studies. A great teacher got me thinking about the role that each of us plays in society and how we can change the course of history. —Richard Goldman English. It created a love of books and writing in me. Being able to write beautiful words for others to read is real magic. —Tammy Bond Math. Some of the greatest life lessons I ever learned were in math. And then I decided I’d be a math teacher. —Teri Bench Top Answers Science 25% Math 18% History/social studies 17% English 14% Other (includes music, art, etc.) 26% What your favorite subject says about you Science: You are highly curious. You try to understand things by studying them carefully. You wisely connect ideas or reasons. Art: You are always looking for the bright side, even in the darkest situations, and often see the bigger picture. History: You seem to remember everything. You are wise, humorous and hardworking. Math: You’re well organized, seldom late and very strict. You can tell what things will be like. English: You are creative and open-minded. You love to explore in your own mind.
1. What percent of people in this survey like Science
A. 17%. B. 18%. C. 25%. D. 26%
2. What do Kristin Singer and Richard Goldman have in common
A. They both liked History. B. They did well in social studies.
C. They both enjoyed travelling. D. They showed interest in Math.
3. What does Tammy Bond’s favorite subject say about her
A. She is highly curious and studies things carefully.
B. She is shy and quiet and finds beauty through art.
C. She is strict and san tell what things will be like.
D. She is creative and loves to explore in her mind.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】本文是一篇对喜欢的科目的调查报告。
1.细节理解题。根据表中“Science 25%”可知，25%的人喜欢科学，故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“...I still love to read history books; travel when possible; watch the History Channel...”和“A great teacher got me thinking about the role that each of us plays in society and how we can change the course of history.”可知，他们都喜欢历史，故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据“English. It created a love of books and writing in me. Being able to write beautiful words for others to read is real magic. —Tammy Bond”可知，Tammy Bond最喜欢的科目是英语，又根据“English: You are creative and open-minded. You love to explore in your own mind.”可知，英语学科对她的评价是她富有创造力，喜欢在头脑中探索，故选D 。
Passage 5
（2023·浙江金华）
Nowadays, many wild animals around the world are in danger. Some kinds of them are dying out at an alarming rate (以惊人的速度). Between 150 and 200 species (物种) disappear every day. To make us aware of the serious problem and help save the animals in danger before it’s too late, our English teacher shared two posters with us.
We are losing home! Like many other animals, we live in the trees. However, billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. In this way, a lot of animals’ homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper Elephants mostly live on the plain of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they are facing a serious problem: large numbers are being killed for meat and skin, especially for ivory. They are in danger! Only when we stop buying elephant products can we stop the killing and save them. Let’s say NO to sale!
16. The English teacher shared two posters with his students to ________.
A. record the animals’ poor life B. ask questions about animals
C. introduce two lovely animals D. help protect animals in danger
17. Why does the mother koala bear hold the tree tightly (紧紧地) on the left poster
A. Because she carries a baby on the back. B. Because she needs to look for food.
C. Because she doesn’t want to lose home. D. Because she is afraid of falling down.
18. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A. About 20 species disappear every day. B. Stopping buying helps save elephants.
C. Trees are being cut down to build houses. D. Elephants are killed only for meat and skin.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B
【解析】本文主要介绍为了帮助拯救处于危险中的动物，我们的英语老师与我们分享了两张海报。
16.细节理解题。根据“To make us aware of the serious problem and help save the animals in danger before it’s too late, our English teacher shared two posters with us.”可知为了让我们意识到这个严重的问题，并在为时已晚之前帮助拯救处于危险中的动物，我们的英语老师与我们分享了两张海报。故选D。
17.推理判断题。根据“billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. In this way, a lot of animals’ homes are being destroyed”可知每年有数十亿棵树被砍伐来为人类造纸，许多动物的家园被摧毁了，由此可推知树袋熊妈妈不想失去她的家园，所以她紧紧地抓着树。故选C。
18.细节理解题。根据“Only when we stop buying elephant products can we stop the killing and save them”可知只有当我们停止购买大象产品时，我们才能停止杀戮并拯救它们。故选B。
Passage 6
（2023·辽宁）
World Photography Awards Exhibition Time: Wednesday—Sunday: 11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. January 10, 2023—June 11, 2023 Add: 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition Time: Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. October 2—28, 2023 Add: 9 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire
Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Exhibition Time: February 2023—August 2023 More information will be coming soon. An exhibition of 70-80 of the winning images will go on an international tour.
International Photography Exhibition 163 Time: Thursday—Sunday: 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Until August 21, 2023 Add: The Royal Photographic Society, RPS House, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol A total of 105 works by 57 photographers will be on show.
36. How many exhibitions are mentioned
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
37. Which city should you go if you want to see World Photography Awards
A. Liverpool. B. Cheshire. C. Arnos Vale. D. Bristol.
38. If Alice is free on Wednesday in October, which exhibition is advised to her
A. World Photography Awards.
B. Travel Photographer of the Year.
C. Bird Photographer of the Year 2023.
D. International Photography Exhibition 163.
39. What can we know about Bird Photographer of the Year 2023
A. The cost of the tour. B. The address information.
C. The exact visiting time for visitors. D. The number of images on the tour.
40. Where is the passage probably from
A. A nature magazine. B. A health magazine.
C. A photography magazine. D. A geography magazine.
【答案】36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C
【解析】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍四则关于摄影的活动。
36.细节理解题。根据“World Photography Awards Exhibition”，“Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition”，“Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Exhibition”和“International Photography Exhibition 163”可知，介绍了四则活动，故选D。
37.细节理解题。根据“World Photography Awards Exhibition Add: 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool”可知，如果你想看世界摄影奖，你应该去利物浦。故选A。
38.细节理解题。根据“Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition Time: Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. October 2—28, 2023”可知，如果Alice在10月的周三有空，建议她去年度旅游摄影家展览。故选B。
39.细节理解题。根据“Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Exhibition An exhibition of 70-80 of the winning images will go on an international tour.”可知，2023年度最佳鸟类摄影家作品展有70-80幅获奖作品将在全球巡回展出。故选D。
40.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍四则关于摄影的活动，故选C。
Passage 7
（2023·绍兴）
JOIN A WILD JOURNEY!
Head to a museum near you and find some inspiration!
JOIN in The Wild Escape and help create one big digital (数字的) artwork that’s all about showing how much you care for the nature around us.
This month, you’re invited to take part in The Wild Escape, a new project to inspire creativity around wildlife for pupils aged 7 to 11 years old, to find an animal you like in a local museum and create your own picture.
These pictures will then be uploaded and shown as part of a Wild World one big digital artwork at the end of this month.
Hope you’ll come and take action to care for nature.
Ready for a journey
Here’s how to take part:
◆Head along to your local museum and find one of the many animals waiting for you there.
◆What do you see It could be an animal crouching (蹲伏) in a painting or sitting in a photo! Whatever you find, make sure you have a good, long look at it.
◆Create a picture that imagines your animal coming to life and taking a wild journey to a new world.
◆Now, visit www. art fund. org/firstnews to send your picture to a huge digital artwork.
1. We can learn from the text that The Wild Escape ________.
A. expects pupils to care for nature B. tries to find creative pupils aged 12
C. plans to start a new project next month D. is going to raise money for museums
2 To take part in The Wild Escape, you have to ________.
A. study an animal in the wild B. take a drawing lesson
C. hand in your picture online D. pay a visit to a local zoo
3. What is the text
A. A diary. B. An advertisement. C. A news report. D. A book review.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】本文是一篇应用文，是“狂野之旅”的广告信息。
1.细节理解题。根据“JOIN in The Wild Escape and help create one big digital (数字的) artwork that’s all about showing how much you care for the nature around us.”可知，加入野外逃生，并帮助创建一个大的数字艺术作品，这一切都是关于展示你有多关心我们周围的自然。所以“狂野之旅”希望学生们爱护自然，故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据“...to find an animal you like in a local museum and create your own picture. These pictures will then be uploaded and shown as part of a Wild World one big digital artwork at the end of this month.”可知，在当地的博物馆里找一个你喜欢的动物，然后创作你自己的画。这些照片将被上传，并在本月底作为Wild World的一个大型数字艺术作品的一部分展示。所以要参加“狂野之旅”，你必须在网上提交你的图片，故选C。
4.推理判断题。本文是“狂野之旅”的广告信息，故选B。
Passage 8
（2023·深圳中学一模试题）
Spend your holiday in a smart way with these apps!
Grammarly is great for checking spelling, grammar, punctuation (标点) and other kinds of mistakes. Type your message and then Grammarly will check if there is a mistake. Next, the app will show you how to fix the mistake and why it is wrong. If you want to find some good synonyms (近义词) for your words, Grammarly can also help.
How can we exercise by ourselves safely The app Fitbod can show you how to exercise correctly with clear and easy videos. If you have no equipment (器材), Fitbod can show you how to do simple exercises with just your body. Fitbod can change to meet your needs after each exercise. If some of your muscles (肌肉) are tired, the app will focus on others.
Do you always want to use a calculator to help solve math problems Now there is an app that does even more for you than calculators. This app is called Mathway. It can show you how to solve difficult math problems. Even better, the app can explain each step for solving math problems. This way, you can understand how to solve a math problem.
School, studies, family—we have so many things to do! How can we manage our tasks Watoo can help us! It help us sort out what is important or urgent (紧急的) by using its colorful faces. A big red face means a task is really important. A small, happy yellow face means we can take our time. Let’s use this app to organize your tasks in a fun way.
1. Grammarly can do many things EXCEPT ________.
A. checking spelling mistakes for you B. fixing the mistake on its own
C. finding good synonyms for your words D. checking punctuation mistakes
2. What does the underlined word “others” refer to
A. other apps B. other muscles C. other equipment D. other exercises
3. What makes Mathway better than other calculators
A. It can help solve harder math problems. B. It can calculate at a faster speed.
C. It can explain steps for solving math problems. D. It can show you answers more quickly.
4. According to the last paragraph, which of the following is TRUE
A. It is fun to have so many things to do.
B. A small red face means a task is important.
C. Watoo can help complete our tasks in a fun way.
D. A small happy yellow face means a task is not urgent.
5. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Ways to spend your holiday happily. B. Ways to have fun during your holiday.
C. Apps to spend your holiday smartly. D. Apps to help you learn in a smart way.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C
【解析】本文主要介绍了一些让你以智能的方式度过假期的应用程序。
1.细节理解题。根据“Grammarly is great for checking spelling, grammar, punctuation (标点) and other kinds of mistakes...If you want to find some good synonyms (近义词) for your words, Grammarly can also help.”可知ACD选项都正确，B选项文章没有提及，故选B。
2.推理判断题。根据“Fitbod can change to meet your needs after each exercise. If some of your muscles (肌肉) are tired, the app will focus on others.”可知Fitbod可以在每次运动后根据你的需要进行调整。如果你的某些肌肉疲劳了，应用程序就会关注其他肌肉。所以others指的是其他肌肉，故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据“Even better, the app can explain each step for solving math problems. This way, you can understand how to solve a math problem.”可知它可以解释解决数学问题的步骤使得Mathway比其他计算器更好，故选C。
4.细节理解题。根据“A small, happy yellow face means we can take our time. ”可知一张小而快乐的黄色脸意味着我们可以慢慢来。故选D。
5.主旨大意题。根据“Spend your holiday in a smart way with these apps!”以及全文可知本文主要介绍了一些让你以智能的方式度过假期的应用程序。故选C。
Passage 9
（2023·深圳一模试题）
Six Hours Free Parking
If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipt to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking.
Offer here until November 14.
Win a $1000 CD Collection
Win your choice of $1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz and classical music.
Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21.
Check store for more information.
Buy One, Get One Free
Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.
Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost.
Hurry! Offer ends November 14.
Offer limited to one per customer.
10% Off
Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10% discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas, we have a large quantity of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush!
Offer here until November 14.
Half-price Movie Tickets
Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second tickets for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.
Offer here through December 1, Limit on per customer.
Free Soft Drink
Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best food in the Shopping e in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed!
Free soft drink offer ends November 14.
1. What are these ads for
A. Food you can order for delivery. B. Places to go on vacation.
C. Things on sale in a big store. D. Special offers at a shopping center.
2. Which of the following is true according to the ads
A. Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.
B. One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.
C. At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.
D. After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall
A. Clothes store. B. Book store. C. Music store. D. Toy store.
4. When does the book discount offer end
A. November 14. B. November 21. C. December 1. D. December 21.
5. We can know from this passage ________.
A. there is more than one theater in the center.
B. if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.
C. you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.
D. you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A
【解析】这篇短文是几篇优惠广告。每一篇小短文都有一个标题，我们可以从标题中知道这一篇的主要内容，如六小时免费停车、买一送一、降价10%、半价电影票等。
1.D主旨大意题。浏览每一个广告的小标题，如六小时免费停车、买一送一、降价10%、半价电影票等，我们可以知道这是一些商家打的促销广告。故选D。
2.C细节理解题。根据最后一个广告Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink可知，在Mike’s咖啡馆，花费6美元就可以得到一杯免费的饮料。故C是正确的。根据第一个广告可知，花费100美元，就可以免费停车6小时，但是没有说花50美元就可以免费停车3小时；根据第五个广告可知，买一张电影票后，就可以半价买第二张电影票；根据第二个广告可知买两张CD就可以参加竞赛。故A、B、D均不对。
3.D细节理解题。根据文章可知这些广告中涉及了衣服店、书店和卖CD商店，但是没有提到玩具店，故选D。
4.细节理解题。根据文章中第四个广告中Offer here until November 14.可知，这个优惠是到11月14日，故选A。
5.A细节理解题。根据文章的第五个广告The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.可知，这个电影院只是这个购物中心5个电影院中的一个。故选A。根据第四个广告可知，买书可以优惠10%，而不是半价还少，故B不对；根据第三个广告可知是买衬衫或领带可以再免费得到一个衬衫或领带，没有提到鞋；根据最后一个广告可知，花费6美元就可以得到一杯饮料，而不是10美元。
Passage 10
（2023·江苏扬州）
China has made great achievements in biodiversity protection. Building a national park system is one of the greatest jobs that China has done so far. In October 2021, China’s first five national parks were designated (认定). They are home to nearly 30% of the earth’s key wildlife species (物种) found in China, covering a protected land area of 230,000 square kilometers. This table will inform you of the first five national parks—China’s treasures in nature.
Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Locations: Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces Landscapes: Mountains, hills, and valleys Representative species: Siberian tiger, Amur leopard (豹) Progress: Increasing population of protected animal species from the year of 2015 to 2022 — Siberian tigers: 27→50; Amur leopards: 42→60
Sanjiangyuan National Park Locations: Qinghai Province and Xizang Autonomous Region Landscapes: Glaciers, snow-capped mountains, high-altitude wetlands, deserts, alpine grasslands Representative species: Snow leopard, Tibetan antelope Progress: At present, the vegetation coverage of the grassland in the park has been over 60%, which is nearly 5% higher than that in 2015.
Giant Panda National Park Locations: Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces Landscapes: Mountains, basins Representative species: Giant panda, red panda Progress: It is protecting over 70% of the wild giant panda population in the country. The population of protective animals in the park — Giant pandas 50+; Sichuan takins 1,300+
Wuyishan National Park Locations: Fujian and Jiangxi provinces Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Chinese pangolin, Cabot’s tragopan Progress: Through reasonable development of 10% of its area, the park has holds its biodiversity conservation in 90% of its area under protection.
Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Locations: Hainan Province Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Hainan black crested gibbon Progress: The population of Hainan’s black crested gibbon in the wild — 1970s: 2 groups of 7 individuals (个体); At present: 5 groups of 36 individuals
31. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. When China’s first five national parks were discovered.
B. Some general information of China’s first five national park!
C. What challenges China’s first five national parks are facing.
D. Some actions to protect the wildlife species in these parks.
32. According to the passage, which park has the most types of landscapes
A. Wuyishan National Park. B. Giant Panda National Park.
C. Sanjiangyuan National Park. D. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park.
33. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the progress of the parks
A. B.
C. D.
【答案】31. B 32. C 33. A
【解析】本文是介绍中国首批五大国家公园的一些信息情况。
31.主旨大意题。根据“This table will inform you of the first five national parks—China’s treasures in nature.”以及整个文章的理解可知，主要是介绍中国首批五大国家公园的一些基本信息，故选B。
32.细节理解题。根据“Sanjiangyuan National Park”中的信息“Landscapes: Glaciers, snow-capped mountains, high-altitude wetlands, deserts, alpine grasslands”可知，三江源国家公园有最多种类的地形，故选C。
33.细节理解题。根据“Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park”中的信息“Progress: Increasing population of protected animal species from the year of 2015 to 2022 — Siberian tigers: 27→50; Amur leopards: 42→60”可知，从2015年到2022年，保护动物种群数量不断增加——东北虎：27→50；东北豹：42→60，故选A。
Passage 11
（2023·山东济南）
◎◎◎ Blog
Diana Garcia @dgarcia It’s a mini-project for my course at college. Thanks to all my friends (174 in total) who answered my questions about selfies (自拍). Here’s the result.
Selfies in Numbers
Who’s Taking Selfies Top Situations for Selfies
30% at a party / on a night out 34% on vacation 20% at school 16% in front of the mirror 30% with a friend /a group of friends 52% alone
Changing Selfies Top Reasons for Selfies
I have used an app（应用程序）to... ...change my hair 37% ...add glasses or a silly mustache 32% ...add a filter（滤镜）25% ... change my eye color 6% 1 to remember a happy moment2 because you feel good3 because you look good4 to share information about your life
FUN FACT!! People take TWO selfies a day on average.
21. What is Diana
A. A college student. B. An actress. C. A news reporter. D. A director.
22. How many people answered Diana’s questions
A. 36. B. 52. C. 64. D. 174.
23. Who’s taking the most selfies
A. 18-year-olds. B. 19-year-olds. C. 20-year-olds. D. 21-year-olds.
24. Which app is the least popular for changing selfies
A. An app for adding a filter. B. An app for adding glasses.
C. An app for changing eye color. D. An app for changing hair.
25. What are included in the result
① problems of selfies
② why people take selfies
③ famous people’s selfies
④ where people take selfies
⑤ how often people take selfies
A. ①③⑤ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ②④⑤
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. D
【解析】本文是一篇应用文，是戴安娜关于自拍问题的调研结果。
21.推理判断题。根据“It’s a mini-project for my course at college.”可知，戴安娜是一名大学生，故选A。
22.细节理解题。根据“Thanks to all my friends (174 in total) who answered my questions about selfies (自拍).”可知，一共有174人回答了戴安娜关于自拍的问题，故选D。
23.细节理解题。根据“Age”下面的图片显示可知，19岁的人最爱自拍，故选B。
24.细节理解题。根据“I have used an app（应用程序）to...”下面的“change my eye color 6%”可知，“change my eye color”最不受欢迎，故选C。
25.细节理解题。根据“Top Reasons for Selfies”、“Top Situations for Selfies”和“People take TWO selfies a day on average.”可知，文章提到了自拍的原因、地点和频率，故选D。
Passage 12
（2023·山东滨州）
Children’s games in ancient China
During ancient times, children didn’t have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain them. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. Let’s take a look.
Playing hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to play a trick on him or, more commonly, others hide and one child must try to find them.
Flying kites Kites have quite a long history in China. The earliest kites weren’t made of paper. They were made of wood instead. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. Each has its own style. For example, the bird-shaped kite with long wings is a special kind of the Beijing kite.
Watching shadow plays The most similar thing to watching a film during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. The artists controlled puppets (木偶) behind the screen to make the puppets move like people and tell stories. People liked listening to the music and enjoyed the beautiful puppets.
Kicking stone balls During the Qing Dynasty (1644—1911), kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to keep warm. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.
26. How can hide-and-seek be played
A. One plays and others watch.
B. One must cry and others laugh.
C One tries to find and others hide.
D. One runs and others try to catch.
27. In ancient China, the earliest kites were made of ________.
A. paper B. metal C. plastic D. wood
28. The game that’s like watching a film is ________.
A. kicking atone balls B. flying kites
C. watching shadow plays D. playing hide-and-seek
29. According to the passage, the game of kicking a stone ball was ________.
A. often played in winter B. popular in South China
C. invented in Beijing D. played to keep cool
30. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. Tianjin is famous for the bird-shaped kite with long wings
B. the puppets could move like people with the artists’ controlling
C. kicking a stone ball was a popular game before the Qing Dynasty
D. all the children must cover their eyes while playing hide-and-seek
【答案】26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了中国古代的儿童游戏。
26.细节理解题。根据“others hide and one child must try to find them”可知玩捉迷藏时，其他人躲起来，一个人找。故选C。
27.细节理解题。根据“The earliest kites weren’t made of paper. They were made of wood instead”可知最早的风筝是木头做的。故选D。
28.细节理解题。根据“Watching shadow plays...The most similar thing to watching a film”可知看皮影戏和看电影相似。故选C。
29.细节理解题。根据“kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter”可知踢石头经常在冬天进行。故选A。
30.细节理解题。根据“The artists controlled puppets (木偶) behind the screen to make the puppets move like people and tell stories”可知艺术家们控制着屏幕后面的木偶，让木偶像人一样移动并讲述故事。故选B。
Passage 13
（2023·河南）
Kew Gardens Enjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and different kinds of educational events or interesting activities. Here is some useful information about planning a school visit to Kew Gardens. Educational session (时段) prices You can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational sessions. Students will take part in the educational sessions in groups of 15. Prices are different according to different situations. ● 45-minute session: 35/group ● 90-minute session: 70/group ● Half day (one session): 80/group ●Full day (two sessions): 160/group Health and safety Required teacher-student ratios (比例): ● Key Stage 1: 1:5 ● Key Stage 2: 1:8 ● Key Stage 3: 1:10 ● Key Stage 4: 1:12 If you need help, please contact (联系) the Kew staff members (工作人员). You can also call 0202 332 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999. Timings The Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. Your visit may take three to five hours. The closing time changes throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational sessions, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.
1. How much should a group of 15 students pay for a 90-minute session
A. 35. B. 70. C. 80. D. 160.
2 How many teachers are needed if 40 children (Key Stage 2) visit Kew Gardens
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
3. What should you do if you need help according to the text
A. Call 999 right away. B. Call your parents at once.
C. Turn to your teachers. D. Ask staff members for help.
4. Which of the following is a proper time to take part in the educational sessions
A. 9:30 am. B. 11:30 am. C. 3:30 pm. D. 4:30 pm.
5. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To list the reasons for visiting Kew Gardens.
B. To introduce different plants in Kew Gardens.
C. To compare different activities in Kew Gardens.
D. To give information about visiting Kew Gardens.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D
【解析】本文主要介绍了去邱园参观的相关信息。
1.细节理解题。根据“90-minute session: 70/group”可知90分钟课程一组需要70磅。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“Key Stage 2: 1:8”可知老师和学生的比例是1:8，所以40个孩子需要5名老师。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据“If you need help, please contact (联系) the Kew staff members”可知如果你需要帮助，可以联系工作人员。故选D。
4.细节理解题。根据“We have a fixed schedule for educational sessions, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.”可知教育课程时间是从上午10点半到下午2点半。故选B。
5.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了去邱园参观的相关信息。故选D。
Passage 14
（2023·湖北宜昌）
Come and buy books at our great sale! Here is the information about some new books. You will get 50% off if you buy three or more books together.
Chinese Clothing(￥50)
It’s written by Hua Mei, a professor of a university. It’s about typical Chinese clothing styles in different historical periods. From the book, readers can know traditional Chinese customs have made a big difference in clothing culture.
A Little Bit of Beijing ( 60)
The writers are Li Han and Hu Yan. The book is about the beautiful buildings in Beijing. It’s a great gift for kids who love picture books with colorful houses, cars and flowers.
The Brightest from the Best( 40)
The writers are Hong and Zhang Xiaolong. The book tells us some stories about choices and growth. It records the real lives of eleven young people. They graduated from top universities and went to serve the people in the poor areas in China.
Stories of China( 30)
It’s written in both English and Chinese. All the writers are from China and UK. The folk stories in this book help readers understand Chinese history and culture better.
26. Who wrote Chinese Clothing according to the passage
A. Hua Mei. B. Hu Yan. C. Li Han. D. Wang Hong.
27. Which book is the best gift for kids who like colorful pictures
A. Stories of China. B. Chinese Clothing.
C. A Little Bit of Beijing. D. The Brightest from the Best.
28. What is The Brightest from the Best about
A. The history of clothes. B. The folk stories of China.
C. The beauty of Beijing. D. The real stories of young people.
29. How much will you pay if you buy these four books together
A. 70 yuan. B. 90 yuan. C. 140 yuan. D. 180 yuan.
30. What do you know from the passage
A. An introduction to some books. B. A list of several bookstores.
C. An interview with foreign readers. D. A report on famous writers.
【答案】26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A
【解析】本文介绍了书店促销的四本书。
26.细节理解题。根据“Chinese Clothing(￥50) It’s written by Hua Mei, a professor of a university.”可知《中国服饰》这本书是华梅写的。故选A。
27.细节理解题。根据“ It’s a great gift for kids who love picture books with colorful houses, cars and flowers.”可知《北京一角》这本书适合喜欢图画的孩子们。故选C。
28.细节理解题。根据“The book tells us some stories about choices and growth. It records the real lives of eleven young people.”可知The Brightest from the Best这本书介绍了年轻人的真实故事，记录了选择和成长的故事。故选D。
29.推理判断题。根据“Chinese Clothing(￥50)”、“A Little Bit of Beijing ( 60)”、“The Brightest from the Best( 40)”和“Stories of China( 30)”可知这四本书一共180元，根据“You will get 50% off if you buy three or more books together.”可知买三本以上半价，也就是90元。故选B。
30.主旨大意题。根据“Here is the information about some new books.”可知本文主要是一些书的介绍。故选A。
Passage 15
（2023·武汉一模）
Dreams Become Art A team at Tsinghua University developed a brain-computer interface (交互) system that can “translate” brain signals into drawings. The system is designed to collect the data of brain signals during people’s sleep. Then the system can turn the data into pieces of art that express the theme of the dream. If it’s a nightmare, the system will produce a cooler and darker picture. ___________________ People have to wear face masks due to COVID-19, which makes it more difficult for the hearing impaired (听障人士) to read lips. A team led by the University of Glasgow, UK, designed a new recognition system. The system scans (扫描) the speaker’s face and records lip movements under the mask. It then translates the movements into text. The system can correctly read masked lips up to 80 percent of the time. Making Cyber (网络) Skin A team of researchers from China and Germany recently developed a type of artificial skin. It is based on a kind of nanomesh (纳米网). Also, if the skin is damaged (破坏), its material can heal itself. In the future, the skin could be used to develop robots that are better than existing robots and are not easily damaged over time.
56. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A. HEALTH TREATMENT. B. SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY.
C. RECORDING BREAKING. D. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
57. What can we know about the brain-computer interface system
A. It is developed to improve drawing skills.
B. It can turn personal dreams into exact pictures at once.
C. It is designed to collect the data of brain signals during nightmares.
D. It can help better understand themes of people’s dreams.
58. What would be the best heading for the second piece of news
A. Hurrying to Wear Masks B. Reading My Lips
C. Recording My Movements D. Changing Hearing Conditions
59. Why did the UK team develop the recognition system
A. To prevent the COVID-19 spreading in time.
B. To improve the quality and techniques of face masks.
C. To help the hearing impaired read lips more easily.
D. To completely solve the problem of hearing impairment.
60. It’s clear that the cyber skin ________.
A. is made from human skin which is soft and sensitive
B. will be used to treat patients who need skin healing
C. can be damaged easily and be repaired quickly
D. could be used to make better robots for the future
【答案】56. B 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. D
【解析】本文介绍了三种技术。
56.推理判断题。根据“A team at Tsinghua University developed a brain-computer interface (交互) system that can “translate” brain signals into drawings.”、“A team led by the University of Glasgow, UK, designed a new recognition system.”及“A team of researchers from China and Germany recently developed a type of artificial skin.”可知，本文介绍了三种科学技术，因此在“科学&技术”可以看到这篇新闻。故选B。
57.细节理解题。根据“Then the system can turn the data into pieces of art that express the theme of the dream.”可知，该系统可以将数据转化为表达梦的主题的艺术品。也就是帮助更好地理解人们做的梦的主题。故选D。
58.标题归纳题。根据“The system scans (扫描) the speaker’s face and records lip movements under the mask. It then translates the movements into text.”可知，本段描述的是一种可以读唇语的技术。故选B。
59.细节理解题。根据“People have to wear face masks due to COVID-19, which makes it more difficult for the hearing impaired (听障人士) to read lips.”可知，这项技术是为了让听障人士更容易读唇语。故选C。
60.细节理解题。根据“In the future, the skin could be used to develop robots that are better than existing robots and are not easily damaged over time.”可知，在未来，这种皮肤可以用来开发比现有机器人更好的机器人，并且不会随着时间的推移而损坏。故选D。
考向二、记叙文
解题演练：做记叙文的时候先将事情发生的时间、地点，人物弄清楚。然后了解事件发生经过。也可以带着问题进行阅读。
It happened two years ago. It was Mother’s Day morning. I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the ground. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed(尴尬的) and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very sad about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket a charity group had set up a stand selling fish and chips and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture(姿势).”
By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured(受伤的) woman. As we walked up to her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment(器具). He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “My son was very sad for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
1.What does the writer want to tell us
A. One can never be too careful. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Love begins with a little smile. D. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B. Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.
C. Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman surprised the flower seller.
D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.
3. The underlined word “intimidated” in the passage probably means “___________”.
A. surprised B. pleased C. frightened D. excited
4. Choose the right order of the events given in the story. _________
a. The paramedics arrived and attended the injured woman.
b. We bought a flower for the lady to cheer her up.
c. I did some shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son.
d. My son became very sad about what had happened to the couple.
e. An elderly woman fell over at the entrance.
A. c, e, a, b, d B. a, c, e, d, b C. c, a, e, d, b D. c, e, d, b, a
5 What would be the best title for the passage
A. The Power of Flower B. Mother’s Day
C. An Accidental Injury D. An Embarrassing Moment
解题演练：做记叙文的时候先将事情发生的时间、地点，人物弄清楚。然后了解事件发生经过。也可以带着问题进行阅读。
时间：2年前母亲节. 地点：当地超市。
人物：我和5岁儿子，及后面摔倒的老太和老大爷。
事件发生的过程：有一位老人摔倒了并流了很多血。我儿子给她买了花，结果对方很感激儿子善意的做法。也很开心有人能够关心她。大意掌握后然后再推敲各题。
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A
【解析】
1题。掌握文章大意后。进行合理推理判断。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。由此可见一个小小的善举都可能带来快乐。故选D。
2 B.细节理解题。要将每一个选项进行思考定位到原文中。
如A选项A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson. A、 那老妇人被泰尼森撞倒了。错误。
B选项定位到原文。根据第三段中so we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up.可知对Tenyson的主意获得了他的母亲的支持，故选B。
3. C词义猜测题。根据he said he was just too scared to go up to her可猜出 “intimidated”意思是害怕。故选C。
4.D 排序题。技巧：用排除法。先观察选项:第一个选项只有a c所以先比较a c哪一个在前先发生。
根据第一段的I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson.可知这个故事首先发生的是：我和我五岁大的儿子去当地的超市购物。故c项排在第一。故排除B项。
再比较第二选项：只有a和e。所以比较a和e哪一个先发生。
定位到根据第一段的As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance可知当我们要离开时，一位老人在门口处摔倒了，故e项排在第二，故排除C项。
再比较第三选项：只在AD里面进行比较。看a和d哪个在前发生。
根据By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured(受伤的) woman.可知后来救援人员到来了，故a项排在第三。因此故事发生的正确顺序，应选D。
做排序题用这种排除法方法。可以事半功倍。且准确率很高，
5. A标题归纳题。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。所以最好的题目应该是鲜花的力量，故选A。
细节题解题方略：
第一，你要首先要定位到原文位置，要找到考点，这是第一个要做到的。
第二，要仔细的看原文是怎么说的，原文相关的几句话，要保证看明白，不能光看对应的一句话。
第三，要仔细推敲问题是怎么问的？很多考生是看文章是怎么说的，但是往往忽略题目是怎么问的？提问
方式，提问的重点就显得格外的重要，很多的考生原文看懂了，但是解错了，因为题目没有看，提
问的重点没有看明白。
第四，体会细节题正确答案和干扰项目涉及的基本的特点。简单的说，正确的答案：一、要必须和文章讲
的意思要完全的符合，不能有丝毫的偏差。二、正确的答案必须要回答问题。
排序题方略
排序题是细节题的一种，用排除法。先比较第一选项，在比较第二选项，逐渐排除。请看上面方法。
主旨大意题解题方略
1、先看问题，看是否有和主旨相关的题目， 了解题目类别和提问方式。
2、再看文章首尾和各段开头，找出主题句或 通过浏览全文，抓住关键字眼，把握主旨。
3、以掌握主旨为前提，处理推断作者语气或 意图等其他深层次问题。
4、这类题目需要对文章有整体性的把握， 建议最后做 文章或者某段落的主旨大意——主题句定位法：通过分析篇章结构，找出每一小段的 主题句，然后通过寻找共同点，找出整个 文章的主题句。
最佳标题解题方略
最佳标题—选帽原则：像帽子一样，大小合适才行。 另外，标题要简洁、突出、新颖。标题是 文章的点睛之笔，所以它还要具有醒目的特点，能吸引读者。
主旨大意技术总结：
主旨题不能够从原文中直接找到答案的题，要注意
1、以原文为依据，不参杂个人意见，要客观不要主观。要克服“我认为…怎么样”的观点。
2、答案是比出来的。答案不选对的，只选最好的。
因为，有时候四个答案都是对的。答案不选对的，只选最好的。比答案的原则是：好的 >不知道的；
不知道的 >不对的。
3、注意绝对化的词。
如果答案选项中出现绝对化的词，比如：all，always，never，nothing，every 等等，除非文章当中使用了该类词汇，否则，一般都要排除。
4、答案要避免以点带面，以偏盖全。
尤其是多个选项都有道理，难以挑选正确答案的时候，要注意选择最符合题目要求的一个。
5、“傻瓜”原则。
文章中没有提到的就当时不知道，不要枉自猜测，自作聪明。一切以文章内容为准。
Passage 1
（2023·广州）
Come on, Amy. You must TRY HARDER. Amy told herself silently. She was in her class’ Second-Day-of-School Game with her teammates, whom she only met yesterday. This was her first chance to make new friends, and she was nervous.
So far Amy hadn’t given any useful suggestions—after all, she was totally new to this town. Luckily, no one seemed to care about it. This relaxed her a lot.
Since the Blue Team left the park, they had worked out the first two clues (线索) and had been to the post office. Now they were in front of the cinema.
Henry was reading aloud the third clue: Go to our town founder’s last resting place.
I know THIS ONE! Amy thought, excited.
“To the cemetery (墓地)” Cindy said.
“No, wait!” Amy said. “I’ve read about it. The founder was buried near the library.”
“Wow. I’ve walked by every day,” Tyler said. “Never knew that!”
“Good job! That will save valuable time, ” Cindy smiled at Amy.
“We still need to hurry,” Tyler reminded, pointing to the Yellow Team coming near.
“I know a shortcut!” Henry suggested. “Follow me!” No one moved.
“No, seriously,” Henry said. “You know I’m always running late. I know every shortcut in town.” The others finally agreed.
A few sharp turns, and they were there! This time Amy read the clue aloud: Now go to the place where the football is running around!
“The football stadium!” They called out together and started to run…
Now they’d got the final clue: Look where you’ve been, see where you are. Use your map wisely and you’ll be a star!
Looking closely at the map, everyone thought hard.
“Aha! A star!” Cindy suddenly broke the silence. She quickly took out a pencil.
As they watched her drawing lines on the map, everyone understood.
They began running back to where they started. They were closer and closer, and finally crossed the finish line-just one step behind the Red Team!
“So…close…” Tyler made a face, and they all laughed together.
“Nice job, new girl,” Cindy gave Amy a high-five.
“That was really fun,” said Henry. “I hope we’ll be on the same team soon.”
“Me, too,” Amy agreed, smiling.
1 What does the beginning of the story tell us about Amy
A. She didn’t want to play the game. B. She was a new student in her class.
C. She was a member of the Red Team. D. She didn’t understand the game rules.
2. Why did the team let Henry lead the way at last
A. He ran fastest in the team. B. They didn’t know the way.
C. They trusted his rich experience. D. He was best at playing the game.
3. Where was the finish line of the game
A. In the park. B. Next to the post office.
C. In front of the cinema. D. Outside the library.
4 Why did Amy smile at the end of the story
A. Her team came in first. B. She was accepted as a friend.
C. She no longer felt nervous. D. There would be a game soon.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B
【解析】这篇文章讲述了一个叫Amy的女孩在新学校参加游戏活动，与新认识的队友们一起完成任务，并且成为了好朋友的故事。Amy一开始非常紧张，因为不熟悉城市，无法提供很多有用的建议，但是队友们都没有介意并给予了她支持。在比赛过程中，他们一起寻找线索，完成任务，并且在最后一步比赛中只差一步落败，但是大家笑着庆祝并成为了好朋友。整个过程中，大家相互支持鼓励，体现了团队合作和友谊的精神。
本文以事件发展为线索：
新学期游戏中，新生Amy帮蓝队解谜，在队友鼓励下增加自信。他们解决线索，历经邮局、图书馆到达足球场。最后使用地图找到最终线索，紧随红队到达终点，团队表现让Amy赢得认可和友谊
1.推理判断题。根据“This was her first chance to make new friends, and she was nervous.”以及“So far Amy hadn’t given any useful suggestions—after all, she was totally new to this town.”可推断艾米是班里的新学生。故选B。
2.推理判断题。根据“Henry said. ‘You know I’m always running late. I know every shortcut in town.’ The others finally agreed.”（亨利说。“你知道我总是迟到。我知道城里所有的近路。”其他人最终同意了。）可知团队最后让亨利带路是相信他丰富的经验。故选C。
3.推理判断题。根据“Since the Blue Team left the park, they had worked out the first two clues (线索)”可知最开始的地方是在公园；根据“Look where you’ve been, see where you are. Use your map wisely and you’ll be a star!”（看看你去过哪里，看看你在哪里。明智地使用你的地图，你将成为一个明星！）结合图片可知，走过的路线要形成一个五角星，结合“As they watched her drawing lines on the map, everyone understood.”和“They began running back to where they started.”可知比赛的终点线在公园，故选A。
4.推理判断题。根据“‘So…close…’ Tyler made a face, and they all laughed together.”以及“I hope we’ll be on the same team soon.”可知，艾米在故事的结尾笑了是因为她被当作朋友接受了。故选B。
Passage 2
（2023·湖北武汉）
Bert won a national prize called Young Heroes for his “green” project. This public-spirited young person was now a university student. His love for insects grew deeper and he was protecting them for the future.
_________. When he was around 4 or 5, he always loved to watch different insects, especially beautiful swallowtails(凤蝶). One interesting fact he learned about swallowtails was that their bright colors warned hungry animals that they tasted bad. And it was also fun to watch how they came into being. But the reason he really fell in love with them was that they were very accessible. For example, if you wanted to attract (吸引) swallowtails, you planted some zinnias, a kind of bright flowers.
Bert started a zinnia garden at his house, where he raised a large number of swallowtails over the years. With the worl中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
专题13 应用文·记叙文
阅读理解是每年中考试题的“重中之重”。此题型的分值为30-40分，约占整套试题总分的45%左右。阅读理解主要考查考生通过阅读短文获取一定信息的能力。近几年的中考试题考查的文体多为记叙文、说明文、应用文等，考查内容比较广泛。
不仅如此，阅读理解的文章在体裁方面也越来越多样化，广告、图表等应用文是近年来中考试题的新体裁；在内容方面，也更加体现了时代性和可读性，题材包括科普、社会、文化、政治、经济等方面。
（一）体裁简析
一、英语阅读文体类型简析 中考英语阅读常见的文体类型有：记叙文、议论文、说明文和应用文。
01、记叙文。 英语记叙文以描写叙述为主，主要描写人物、事件、地点、或过程。特点是，其主题往往潜伏在字里行间，没有直接地表白出来；文章主旨要透过体察所揭示的人物、事件来进行提炼。描写手法大多按时间跨度、空间顺序、上下顺序来展开。阅读记叙文体应采取略读和扫读的方法，快速抓住文中描写的主要内容，从整体上去把握文章的连贯性，进而大体上揣测出作者的写作意图及情感主线。高考阅读就记叙文设题大多以细节理解为主。
02、说明文。
英语说明文的总体结构通常为三部份，说明对象、说明过程和归纳总结。常见的说明方法：
就中考英语说明文的阅读而言，首先要抓住文章说明的要点，也就是要抓住被说明对象的实质性特征；弄清作者从哪个角度、哪个层面开始说明；并明白文章最后的说明结论。中考说明文阅读材料通常介绍最新科技、重大成就、生活时尚、流行现象等。了解说明文的写作手法、说明方法，理清短文结构及段落中心思想是答题关键。
03、议论文。
英语议论文通常为三段式，即“论点、论据、结论”三部份组成。首先借助某一现象引出论点，然后通过一定论据从各个层面上加以推理论证，最后得出结论。议论文体主要考查学生对论点及论据的把握。因此，遇到议论文体时，应采取抓主题句的方法来把握文章主旨，弄清作者的观点。一般来说，作者的论点通常在文章首段被引出，接着是对这一论点的逻辑推理和论证，最后为结论。还应注意的是：在对论点论证的过程中，每一段的首句都是该段的主题句。把握全文论点、弄清论证各段的主题句、理解文章层次、找出中心论点的位置是理解议论文的关键。
04、应用文。
英语应用文属于实用型文体，如书信、通知、日记、广告等。应用文阅读要注意文中具体细节的把握与理解，弄清作者所传达的实际信息及表达的具体内容。阅读时采取速读与精读相结合的方法，力求快速精确地查出试题所设置的关键内容。
（二）解题技巧
掌握中考英语阅读理解题的应试技巧，正确地理解和分析问题，考生应从以下几个方面入手：
一、主旨题
文章段落的首句和末句，一般表达文章的主题和段落的中心思想，其他句子只起补充、说明、解释或引申的作用。因此，首先要搜索目标，找出文章及段落中的主题句，了解了它们的含义，就可以顺着提供的主要线索去捕捉文章的相关信息，从而获得解决问题的答案。最有效的办法是找出主题句。主题句一般具有三个特点：
（1）表述的意思通常是总结性的；
（2）句子结构较简单，多数都不采用长、难句的形式；
（3）段落中其他的句子必定是用来解释、支撑或发展主题句所表述的主题思想的。
二、 推断题
推理是在既有信息的基础上得出合乎文章内容的内涵意义，即某一问题、某一观点没有直接表述，而寓意在文章的字里行间，要求通过文中信息分析推出某种符合作者思想、符合文章逻辑的内涵意义。推断则是指通过对文章进行符合逻辑的综合分析，推出文章未直接陈述的言外之意。推断题推断得正确与否，很大程度上取决于是否能正确把握作者潜隐在字里行间的语气及观点。
（1）事实推断。这种推断常常针对某一个或几个具体细节，是比较简单的推断。进行这种推断，要首先在文章中找出据以推断的有关文字，然后加以分析，尤其要悟出字里行间的意思。
（2）指代推断。确定指代词的含义和指代对象是阅读理解题常见的题目。要确定指代词所指代的对象，关键在于对上下文的正确理解。指代名词的指代词，其单复数形式应与被指代的词一致，因此数的形式可作为识别指代对象的第一个辅助标志。
（3）逻辑推断。这类题目往往是要求根据文章所提供的背景、人物的表情、动作和语言来推断出人物的态度或感受。
（4）对作者的意图和态度的推断。这一类考题大都要求学生就作者对论述对象持什么样的态度做出推断，如作者对所陈述的观点是赞同、反对，还是犹豫不定，对记述或描写的人、物或事件是赞颂、同情、冷漠，还是厌恶。作者的这种思想倾向和感彩不一定直接表述出来，而往往隐含在字里行间。因此，进行这种推断时，我们既要依靠短文的主题思想作为推力的前提，又要注意作者的措辞，尤其是形容词一类的修饰语。总之，只要平时善于积累，并熟练运用上述解题技巧，初中阅读理解题就将不再是难题。
三、 猜测词义题
阅读短文时，常常会遇到一些生词。这时，考生要沉着、冷静，细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完。
通过对全篇短文的理解，就有可能猜测出生词的大意。另外，还可以从含有生词句子的上下文，以及句子和段落之间的关系来判断、理解生词以求获得其真正含义。猜测生词的另一种方法是，根据构词法推测。遇到生词后，可从构词法角度分析判断生词。例如： inexpensive一词，其中词根expensive的含义是“贵的”。前缀in是“不”的意思，因此可以猜测此词词义为“不贵的，便宜的”。总之，猜词题可以用到以下技巧（1）. 根据文中的解释（2）. 使用逗号、破折号和括号等（3）. 根据同位语或根据同等关系（4）. 根据语义的转折关系（5）. 根据因果关系（6）. 根据构词法知识 （7）. 根据常识，上下文逻辑
四、 细节理解题。
细节理解题要求考生对阅读材料中的某一具体事实和细节进行理解。它们大都是根据文章中的具体信息如事实、例证、原因、过程、论述等进行提问的。有些问题可以在文章中直接找到答案，有些则需要我们在理解的基础上将有关内容系统化才能找到，比如计算、排序、是非判断、图形比较等。
做细节理解题时，不必通篇细看原文，而常常可采取“带着问题找答案”的方法.先从问题中抓住关键性词语。然后以此为线索。要快速地辨认和记忆事实或细节，就要恰当地运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的段落、语句.仔细品味，对照比较.确定答案。
有的细节理解题只要直接辨认不要求读者对客观的事实作出解释或判断，只要求从阅读材料中直接获取信息。同时还要求读者记住重要细节，在必要的时候（做判断、推断或结论的时候）能够准确而迅速地将他们回忆起来。
考向一、应用文
宜采用“题干定位法”
应用文阅读材料包含的某一方面的信息非常全面，能满足各种人对信息的需求，但在中考试题中，常常是 就某一点提问，以细节理解题为主，考生完全没有必要从头到尾全部仔细阅读，因为材料中有很多冗余无效信息。做此类题时，宜采用“题干定位法”，即先阅读题干，然后根据问题要求，按照题目顺序依次有 针对性地结合题干关键词到文中定位答案范围，阅读相关部分，快速寻找有效信息，再把原文和选项相比 较。当问题与材料相同的时候，对号入座；如果问题与原文不同，则可以同义替换、归纳事实等。
采用寻读、跳读的方法
要注意 根据所提问题采用寻读、跳读的方法，这样往往可以达到事半功倍的效果。
【2023·武汉】
A
Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old. They belonged to two dinosaurs with long necks and tails.
________________ Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学) from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do digs at archaeological sites (地点) and carefully research their finds. “You never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob.
Students Find Ancient Mural A group of student archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000-year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “The discovery is the most exciting and important find of recent years.”
31. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A. BUSINESS. B. TRAVEL. C. HISTORY. D. ART.
32. Those dinosaur prints were found ________.
A. through a scanner B. by scientists
C. millions of years ago D. during a meal
33. The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A. Come to Our Club B. Dig and Discover the World
C. Find Out Your Hobby D. Study Human Histories
34. Professor Luis finds the mural very valuable mainly because ________.
A. it’s connected to ancient society B. it shows the birth of the mural
C. it’s the world’s earliest wall painting D. it has a very large size
35. All the news above ________.
A. reports new archaeological finds B. tells ancestors’ stories
C. describes the history events D. says hello to the past
【答案】31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】本文主要介绍了三个有关考古的新闻。
31.推理判断题。本文主要介绍了三个有关考古的新闻，故文章可能出现在报纸的历史版面。故选C。
32.细节理解题。根据“A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground”可知四川省一家餐馆的户外院子里，一名食客在地上发现了恐龙脚印。故选D。
33.最佳标题题。通读全段内容可知，本段主要介绍了在挖掘中发现旧遗骸的快乐，故以选项B“挖掘并发现世界”为标题最合适。故选B。
34.细节理解题。根据“The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru”可知这幅30米长的壁画展示了神秘的场景，可以反映出古代秘鲁的生活，所以它非常有价值。故选A。
35.推理判断题。根据“scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old” “it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains”以及“reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru”可知这三个新闻都和考古有关，它们都和过去的事物有关。故选D。
Passage 1
（2023·广州）
My friend keeps copying my look, but I like looking special. What should I do —Ann The important thing is to tell your friend the truth without hurting her feelings. To do that, you can talk to her using kind words and not feeling angry. You can offer her your advice on popular dressing or even suggest wearing clothes that go together. This way you’ll still look like each other, but not twins! My room is always messy. No matter what I do, I can’t keep it clean!—Mike Here are some great ways to make your room a bit tidier. Start by picking up things you don’t use or want anymore. You can give them away to those in need. Less things means less mess! Then, try to make it a habit to put away things after you use them. Done with your sports shoes for the day Back where they should be. Finally, set a timer for five minutes each night to clean any mess! I’m sad because I have to go to a summer camp. I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out!—Jessie We’re sorry you’re feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side. There, a new group of kids will become your friends. They’ll know exactly how you feel and help you. What’s more, going to a summer camp doesn’t mean a terrible summer. You’ll still have fun in the sun with your friends. The only question is, what are you guys going to do together
26. Who might be most interested in reading this passage
A. Young sports lovers. B. Teenagers in need of help.
C. Summer camp planners. D. Kids looking for dressing ideas.
27. What problem does Mike need to solve
A. Having an unwanted holiday plan. B. Failing to manage his time wisely.
C. Not knowing how to tidy his room. D. Unable to get on well with his friends.
28. What advice does the writer give to Jessie
A. Tell your parents how you feel. B. Be ready to help other students.
C. Study harder in the summer camp. D. See the advantage of what you dislike.
Passage 2
（2023·福建）
Books of the Week
※ Laurence in Hopeland — by Wilton Smith Laurence is a boy from Hopeland, a place with magic. He lives with his parents and beloved grandpa. One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth.
※ Gavin Talks to Birds — by Wayae Abel When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds. Now a whole world has opened up to him, but can he use his new abilities to help save the birds’ world
※ Life of Dorothy — by Nelson Arthur After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery. She is now meeting with many strange things, from some sudden accidents to losing her friend’s pet pig. The ups and downs of the story will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
※ The Last of Drumfield — by Gorgeous Morgan It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world. And they have to find a way back.
1. Which book is about looking for Grandpa
A. Laurence in Hopeland. B. Gavin Talks to Birds.
C. Life of Dorothy. D. The Last of Drumfield.
2. Who can talk to birds
A. Laurence. B. Gavin. C. Dorothy. D. Ella.
3. Dorothy gets into trouble after she ________.
A. meets a stranger B. loses her pet pig C. reads a scary story D. laughs at her friend
4. The writer of Life of Dorothy is ________.
A. Wilton Smith B. Wayae Abel C. Nelson Arthur D. Gorgeous Morgan
5. What do we know about Ella
A. She is good at magic. B. She helps save the birds’ world.
C. She lives in a fairytale world. D. She experiences an unusual trip.
Passage 3
（2023·杭州）
I like going to stores, but how do you know if a store has what you want The great thing about shopping online is saving time! There are so many choices, and it doesn’t take much time to find what you want! (Jake, Sydney, Australia)
The first time I bought something online, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know how they were going to ship it. But it arrived OK. Now the only problem is that I do too much shopping online. And because I don’t have to go out much anymore, I’m not very fit! (Mari, Lima, Peru)
I wanted to buy a new pair of sunglasses, but I was too busy to go to the stores in the city center. So I decided to order them online. They arrived quickly, but they were broken and the case looked used! So I had to go to the store to change them. What a waste of time! (Troy, Jersey City, USA)
I bought a lot of electronics online last year, and everything was a good deal. The problem is that someone stole my credit card (信用卡) information and went shopping. My advice is: Be very careful when you shop online! (Eric, Ottawa, Canada)
I buy all my things online-it’s so cool! I never have to go to the mall or wait in line to pay. And I don’t have to go around to different stores to compare prices. The only problem is that I usually spend too much money! I’m broke! (Nancy, Seattle, USA)
1. How did Mari feel when she first shopped online
A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Worried. D. Interested.
2. What was Troy’s opinion on his online shopping experience
A. It wasted time. B. It saved money. C. It harmed health. D. It provided choices.
3. Who does all the shopping online
A. Jake. B. Mari. C. Eric. D. Nancy.
Passage 4
（2023·江苏苏州）
What was your favorite subject in school History. I really loved studying different time periods, countries and cultures. I still love to read history books; travel when possible; watch the History Channel. —Kristin Singer Art. I was shy and quiet, and I could express my feelings through my artwork. It helped to build my self-confidence. —Blair C. Wilke History/social studies. A great teacher got me thinking about the role that each of us plays in society and how we can change the course of history. —Richard Goldman English. It created a love of books and writing in me. Being able to write beautiful words for others to read is real magic. —Tammy Bond Math. Some of the greatest life lessons I ever learned were in math. And then I decided I’d be a math teacher. —Teri Bench Top Answers Science 25% Math 18% History/social studies 17% English 14% Other (includes music, art, etc.) 26% What your favorite subject says about you Science: You are highly curious. You try to understand things by studying them carefully. You wisely connect ideas or reasons. Art: You are always looking for the bright side, even in the darkest situations, and often see the bigger picture. History: You seem to remember everything. You are wise, humorous and hardworking. Math: You’re well organized, seldom late and very strict. You can tell what things will be like. English: You are creative and open-minded. You love to explore in your own mind.
1. What percent of people in this survey like Science
A. 17%. B. 18%. C. 25%. D. 26%
2. What do Kristin Singer and Richard Goldman have in common
A. They both liked History. B. They did well in social studies.
C. They both enjoyed travelling. D. They showed interest in Math.
3. What does Tammy Bond’s favorite subject say about her
A. She is highly curious and studies things carefully.
B. She is shy and quiet and finds beauty through art.
C. She is strict and san tell what things will be like.
D. She is creative and loves to explore in her mind.
Passage 5
（2023·浙江金华）
Nowadays, many wild animals around the world are in danger. Some kinds of them are dying out at an alarming rate (以惊人的速度). Between 150 and 200 species (物种) disappear every day. To make us aware of the serious problem and help save the animals in danger before it’s too late, our English teacher shared two posters with us.
We are losing home! Like many other animals, we live in the trees. However, billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. In this way, a lot of animals’ homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper Elephants mostly live on the plain of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they are facing a serious problem: large numbers are being killed for meat and skin, especially for ivory. They are in danger! Only when we stop buying elephant products can we stop the killing and save them. Let’s say NO to sale!
16. The English teacher shared two posters with his students to ________.
A. record the animals’ poor life B. ask questions about animals
C. introduce two lovely animals D. help protect animals in danger
17. Why does the mother koala bear hold the tree tightly (紧紧地) on the left poster
A. Because she carries a baby on the back. B. Because she needs to look for food.
C. Because she doesn’t want to lose home. D. Because she is afraid of falling down.
18. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A. About 20 species disappear every day. B. Stopping buying helps save elephants.
C. Trees are being cut down to build houses. D. Elephants are killed only for meat and skin.
Passage 6
（2023·辽宁）
World Photography Awards Exhibition Time: Wednesday—Sunday: 11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. January 10, 2023—June 11, 2023 Add: 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition Time: Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. October 2—28, 2023 Add: 9 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire
Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Exhibition Time: February 2023—August 2023 More information will be coming soon. An exhibition of 70-80 of the winning images will go on an international tour.
International Photography Exhibition 163 Time: Thursday—Sunday: 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Until August 21, 2023 Add: The Royal Photographic Society, RPS House, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol A total of 105 works by 57 photographers will be on show.
36. How many exhibitions are mentioned
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
37. Which city should you go if you want to see World Photography Awards
A. Liverpool. B. Cheshire. C. Arnos Vale. D. Bristol.
38. If Alice is free on Wednesday in October, which exhibition is advised to her
A. World Photography Awards.
B. Travel Photographer of the Year.
C. Bird Photographer of the Year 2023.
D. International Photography Exhibition 163.
39. What can we know about Bird Photographer of the Year 2023
A. The cost of the tour. B. The address information.
C. The exact visiting time for visitors. D. The number of images on the tour.
40. Where is the passage probably from
A. A nature magazine. B. A health magazine.
C. A photography magazine. D. A geography magazine.
Passage 7
（2023·绍兴）
JOIN A WILD JOURNEY!
Head to a museum near you and find some inspiration!
JOIN in The Wild Escape and help create one big digital (数字的) artwork that’s all about showing how much you care for the nature around us.
This month, you’re invited to take part in The Wild Escape, a new project to inspire creativity around wildlife for pupils aged 7 to 11 years old, to find an animal you like in a local museum and create your own picture.
These pictures will then be uploaded and shown as part of a Wild World one big digital artwork at the end of this month.
Hope you’ll come and take action to care for nature.
Ready for a journey
Here’s how to take part:
◆Head along to your local museum and find one of the many animals waiting for you there.
◆What do you see It could be an animal crouching (蹲伏) in a painting or sitting in a photo! Whatever you find, make sure you have a good, long look at it.
◆Create a picture that imagines your animal coming to life and taking a wild journey to a new world.
◆Now, visit www. art fund. org/firstnews to send your picture to a huge digital artwork.
1. We can learn from the text that The Wild Escape ________.
A. expects pupils to care for nature B. tries to find creative pupils aged 12
C. plans to start a new project next month D. is going to raise money for museums
2 To take part in The Wild Escape, you have to ________.
A. study an animal in the wild B. take a drawing lesson
C. hand in your picture online D. pay a visit to a local zoo
3. What is the text
A. A diary. B. An advertisement. C. A news report. D. A book review.
Passage 8
（2023·深圳中学一模试题）
Spend your holiday in a smart way with these apps!
Grammarly is great for checking spelling, grammar, punctuation (标点) and other kinds of mistakes. Type your message and then Grammarly will check if there is a mistake. Next, the app will show you how to fix the mistake and why it is wrong. If you want to find some good synonyms (近义词) for your words, Grammarly can also help.
How can we exercise by ourselves safely The app Fitbod can show you how to exercise correctly with clear and easy videos. If you have no equipment (器材), Fitbod can show you how to do simple exercises with just your body. Fitbod can change to meet your needs after each exercise. If some of your muscles (肌肉) are tired, the app will focus on others.
Do you always want to use a calculator to help solve math problems Now there is an app that does even more for you than calculators. This app is called Mathway. It can show you how to solve difficult math problems. Even better, the app can explain each step for solving math problems. This way, you can understand how to solve a math problem.
School, studies, family—we have so many things to do! How can we manage our tasks Watoo can help us! It help us sort out what is important or urgent (紧急的) by using its colorful faces. A big red face means a task is really important. A small, happy yellow face means we can take our time. Let’s use this app to organize your tasks in a fun way.
1. Grammarly can do many things EXCEPT ________.
A. checking spelling mistakes for you B. fixing the mistake on its own
C. finding good synonyms for your words D. checking punctuation mistakes
2. What does the underlined word “others” refer to
A. other apps B. other muscles C. other equipment D. other exercises
3. What makes Mathway better than other calculators
A. It can help solve harder math problems. B. It can calculate at a faster speed.
C. It can explain steps for solving math problems. D. It can show you answers more quickly.
4. According to the last paragraph, which of the following is TRUE
A. It is fun to have so many things to do.
B. A small red face means a task is important.
C. Watoo can help complete our tasks in a fun way.
D. A small happy yellow face means a task is not urgent.
5. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Ways to spend your holiday happily. B. Ways to have fun during your holiday.
C. Apps to spend your holiday smartly. D. Apps to help you learn in a smart way.
Passage 9
（2023·深圳一模试题）
Six Hours Free Parking
If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipt to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking.
Offer here until November 14.
Win a $1000 CD Collection
Win your choice of $1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz and classical music.
Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21.
Check store for more information.
Buy One, Get One Free
Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.
Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost.
Hurry! Offer ends November 14.
Offer limited to one per customer.
10% Off
Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10% discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas, we have a large quantity of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush!
Offer here until November 14.
Half-price Movie Tickets
Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second tickets for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.
Offer here through December 1, Limit on per customer.
Free Soft Drink
Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best food in the Shopping e in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed!
Free soft drink offer ends November 14.
1. What are these ads for
A. Food you can order for delivery. B. Places to go on vacation.
C. Things on sale in a big store. D. Special offers at a shopping center.
2. Which of the following is true according to the ads
A. Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.
B. One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.
C. At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.
D. After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall
A. Clothes store. B. Book store. C. Music store. D. Toy store.
4. When does the book discount offer end
A. November 14. B. November 21. C. December 1. D. December 21.
5. We can know from this passage ________.
A. there is more than one theater in the center.
B. if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.
C. you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.
D. you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.
Passage 10
（2023·江苏扬州）
China has made great achievements in biodiversity protection. Building a national park system is one of the greatest jobs that China has done so far. In October 2021, China’s first five national parks were designated (认定). They are home to nearly 30% of the earth’s key wildlife species (物种) found in China, covering a protected land area of 230,000 square kilometers. This table will inform you of the first five national parks—China’s treasures in nature.
Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Locations: Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces Landscapes: Mountains, hills, and valleys Representative species: Siberian tiger, Amur leopard (豹) Progress: Increasing population of protected animal species from the year of 2015 to 2022 — Siberian tigers: 27→50; Amur leopards: 42→60
Sanjiangyuan National Park Locations: Qinghai Province and Xizang Autonomous Region Landscapes: Glaciers, snow-capped mountains, high-altitude wetlands, deserts, alpine grasslands Representative species: Snow leopard, Tibetan antelope Progress: At present, the vegetation coverage of the grassland in the park has been over 60%, which is nearly 5% higher than that in 2015.
Giant Panda National Park Locations: Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces Landscapes: Mountains, basins Representative species: Giant panda, red panda Progress: It is protecting over 70% of the wild giant panda population in the country. The population of protective animals in the park — Giant pandas 50+; Sichuan takins 1,300+
Wuyishan National Park Locations: Fujian and Jiangxi provinces Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Chinese pangolin, Cabot’s tragopan Progress: Through reasonable development of 10% of its area, the park has holds its biodiversity conservation in 90% of its area under protection.
Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Locations: Hainan Province Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Hainan black crested gibbon Progress: The population of Hainan’s black crested gibbon in the wild — 1970s: 2 groups of 7 individuals (个体); At present: 5 groups of 36 individuals
31. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. When China’s first five national parks were discovered.
B. Some general information of China’s first five national park!
C. What challenges China’s first five national parks are facing.
D. Some actions to protect the wildlife species in these parks.
32. According to the passage, which park has the most types of landscapes
A. Wuyishan National Park. B. Giant Panda National Park.
C. Sanjiangyuan National Park. D. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park.
33. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the progress of the parks
A. B.
C. D.
Passage 11
（2023·山东济南）
◎◎◎ Blog
Diana Garcia @dgarcia It’s a mini-project for my course at college. Thanks to all my friends (174 in total) who answered my questions about selfies (自拍). Here’s the result.
Selfies in Numbers
Who’s Taking Selfies Top Situations for Selfies
30% at a party / on a night out 34% on vacation 20% at school 16% in front of the mirror 30% with a friend /a group of friends 52% alone
Changing Selfies Top Reasons for Selfies
I have used an app（应用程序）to... ...change my hair 37% ...add glasses or a silly mustache 32% ...add a filter（滤镜）25% ... change my eye color 6% 1 to remember a happy moment2 because you feel good3 because you look good4 to share information about your life
FUN FACT!! People take TWO selfies a day on average.
21. What is Diana
A. A college student. B. An actress. C. A news reporter. D. A director.
22. How many people answered Diana’s questions
A. 36. B. 52. C. 64. D. 174.
23. Who’s taking the most selfies
A. 18-year-olds. B. 19-year-olds. C. 20-year-olds. D. 21-year-olds.
24. Which app is the least popular for changing selfies
A. An app for adding a filter. B. An app for adding glasses.
C. An app for changing eye color. D. An app for changing hair.
25. What are included in the result
① problems of selfies
② why people take selfies
③ famous people’s selfies
④ where people take selfies
⑤ how often people take selfies
A. ①③⑤ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ②④⑤
Passage 12
（2023·山东滨州）
Children’s games in ancient China
During ancient times, children didn’t have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain them. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. Let’s take a look.
Playing hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to play a trick on him or, more commonly, others hide and one child must try to find them.
Flying kites Kites have quite a long history in China. The earliest kites weren’t made of paper. They were made of wood instead. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. Each has its own style. For example, the bird-shaped kite with long wings is a special kind of the Beijing kite.
Watching shadow plays The most similar thing to watching a film during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. The artists controlled puppets (木偶) behind the screen to make the puppets move like people and tell stories. People liked listening to the music and enjoyed the beautiful puppets.
Kicking stone balls During the Qing Dynasty (1644—1911), kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to keep warm. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.
26. How can hide-and-seek be played
A. One plays and others watch.
B. One must cry and others laugh.
C One tries to find and others hide.
D. One runs and others try to catch.
27. In ancient China, the earliest kites were made of ________.
A. paper B. metal C. plastic D. wood
28. The game that’s like watching a film is ________.
A. kicking atone balls B. flying kites
C. watching shadow plays D. playing hide-and-seek
29. According to the passage, the game of kicking a stone ball was ________.
A. often played in winter B. popular in South China
C. invented in Beijing D. played to keep cool
30. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. Tianjin is famous for the bird-shaped kite with long wings
B. the puppets could move like people with the artists’ controlling
C. kicking a stone ball was a popular game before the Qing Dynasty
D. all the children must cover their eyes while playing hide-and-seek
Passage 13
（2023·河南）
Kew Gardens Enjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and different kinds of educational events or interesting activities. Here is some useful information about planning a school visit to Kew Gardens. Educational session (时段) prices You can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational sessions. Students will take part in the educational sessions in groups of 15. Prices are different according to different situations. ● 45-minute session: 35/group ● 90-minute session: 70/group ● Half day (one session): 80/group ●Full day (two sessions): 160/group Health and safety Required teacher-student ratios (比例): ● Key Stage 1: 1:5 ● Key Stage 2: 1:8 ● Key Stage 3: 1:10 ● Key Stage 4: 1:12 If you need help, please contact (联系) the Kew staff members (工作人员). You can also call 0202 332 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999. Timings The Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. Your visit may take three to five hours. The closing time changes throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational sessions, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.
1. How much should a group of 15 students pay for a 90-minute session
A. 35. B. 70. C. 80. D. 160.
2 How many teachers are needed if 40 children (Key Stage 2) visit Kew Gardens
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
3. What should you do if you need help according to the text
A. Call 999 right away. B. Call your parents at once.
C. Turn to your teachers. D. Ask staff members for help.
4. Which of the following is a proper time to take part in the educational sessions
A. 9:30 am. B. 11:30 am. C. 3:30 pm. D. 4:30 pm.
5. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To list the reasons for visiting Kew Gardens.
B. To introduce different plants in Kew Gardens.
C. To compare different activities in Kew Gardens.
D. To give information about visiting Kew Gardens.
Passage 14
（2023·湖北宜昌）
Come and buy books at our great sale! Here is the information about some new books. You will get 50% off if you buy three or more books together.
Chinese Clothing(￥50)
It’s written by Hua Mei, a professor of a university. It’s about typical Chinese clothing styles in different historical periods. From the book, readers can know traditional Chinese customs have made a big difference in clothing culture.
A Little Bit of Beijing ( 60)
The writers are Li Han and Hu Yan. The book is about the beautiful buildings in Beijing. It’s a great gift for kids who love picture books with colorful houses, cars and flowers.
The Brightest from the Best( 40)
The writers are Hong and Zhang Xiaolong. The book tells us some stories about choices and growth. It records the real lives of eleven young people. They graduated from top universities and went to serve the people in the poor areas in China.
Stories of China( 30)
It’s written in both English and Chinese. All the writers are from China and UK. The folk stories in this book help readers understand Chinese history and culture better.
26. Who wrote Chinese Clothing according to the passage
A. Hua Mei. B. Hu Yan. C. Li Han. D. Wang Hong.
27. Which book is the best gift for kids who like colorful pictures
A. Stories of China. B. Chinese Clothing.
C. A Little Bit of Beijing. D. The Brightest from the Best.
28. What is The Brightest from the Best about
A. The history of clothes. B. The folk stories of China.
C. The beauty of Beijing. D. The real stories of young people.
29. How much will you pay if you buy these four books together
A. 70 yuan. B. 90 yuan. C. 140 yuan. D. 180 yuan.
30. What do you know from the passage
A. An introduction to some books. B. A list of several bookstores.
C. An interview with foreign readers. D. A report on famous writers.
Passage 15
（2023·武汉一模）
Dreams Become Art A team at Tsinghua University developed a brain-computer interface (交互) system that can “translate” brain signals into drawings. The system is designed to collect the data of brain signals during people’s sleep. Then the system can turn the data into pieces of art that express the theme of the dream. If it’s a nightmare, the system will produce a cooler and darker picture. ___________________ People have to wear face masks due to COVID-19, which makes it more difficult for the hearing impaired (听障人士) to read lips. A team led by the University of Glasgow, UK, designed a new recognition system. The system scans (扫描) the speaker’s face and records lip movements under the mask. It then translates the movements into text. The system can correctly read masked lips up to 80 percent of the time. Making Cyber (网络) Skin A team of researchers from China and Germany recently developed a type of artificial skin. It is based on a kind of nanomesh (纳米网). Also, if the skin is damaged (破坏), its material can heal itself. In the future, the skin could be used to develop robots that are better than existing robots and are not easily damaged over time.
56. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A. HEALTH TREATMENT. B. SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY.
C. RECORDING BREAKING. D. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
57. What can we know about the brain-computer interface system
A. It is developed to improve drawing skills.
B. It can turn personal dreams into exact pictures at once.
C. It is designed to collect the data of brain signals during nightmares.
D. It can help better understand themes of people’s dreams.
58. What would be the best heading for the second piece of news
A. Hurrying to Wear Masks B. Reading My Lips
C. Recording My Movements D. Changing Hearing Conditions
59. Why did the UK team develop the recognition system
A. To prevent the COVID-19 spreading in time.
B. To improve the quality and techniques of face masks.
C. To help the hearing impaired read lips more easily.
D. To completely solve the problem of hearing impairment.
60. It’s clear that the cyber skin ________.
A. is made from human skin which is soft and sensitive
B. will be used to treat patients who need skin healing
C. can be damaged easily and be repaired quickly
D. could be used to make better robots for the future
考向二、记叙文
解题演练：做记叙文的时候先将事情发生的时间、地点，人物弄清楚。然后了解事件发生经过。也可以带着问题进行阅读。
It happened two years ago. It was Mother’s Day morning. I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the ground. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed(尴尬的) and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very sad about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket a charity group had set up a stand selling fish and chips and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture(姿势).”
By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured(受伤的) woman. As we walked up to her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment(器具). He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “My son was very sad for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
1.What does the writer want to tell us
A. One can never be too careful. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Love begins with a little smile. D. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B. Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.
C. Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman surprised the flower seller.
D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.
3. The underlined word “intimidated” in the passage probably means “___________”.
A. surprised B. pleased C. frightened D. excited
4. Choose the right order of the events given in the story. _________
a. The paramedics arrived and attended the injured woman.
b. We bought a flower for the lady to cheer her up.
c. I did some shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son.
d. My son became very sad about what had happened to the couple.
e. An elderly woman fell over at the entrance.
A. c, e, a, b, d B. a, c, e, d, b C. c, a, e, d, b D. c, e, d, b, a
5 What would be the best title for the passage
A. The Power of Flower B. Mother’s Day
C. An Accidental Injury D. An Embarrassing Moment
解题演练：做记叙文的时候先将事情发生的时间、地点，人物弄清楚。然后了解事件发生经过。也可以带着问题进行阅读。
时间：2年前母亲节. 地点：当地超市。
人物：我和5岁儿子，及后面摔倒的老太和老大爷。
事件发生的过程：有一位老人摔倒了并流了很多血。我儿子给她买了花，结果对方很感激儿子善意的做法。也很开心有人能够关心她。大意掌握后然后再推敲各题。
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A
【解析】
1题。掌握文章大意后。进行合理推理判断。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。由此可见一个小小的善举都可能带来快乐。故选D。
2 B.细节理解题。要将每一个选项进行思考定位到原文中。
如A选项A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson. A、 那老妇人被泰尼森撞倒了。错误。
B选项定位到原文。根据第三段中so we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up.可知对Tenyson的主意获得了他的母亲的支持，故选B。
3. C词义猜测题。根据he said he was just too scared to go up to her可猜出 “intimidated”意思是害怕。故选C。
4.D 排序题。技巧：用排除法。先观察选项:第一个选项只有a c所以先比较a c哪一个在前先发生。
根据第一段的I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson.可知这个故事首先发生的是：我和我五岁大的儿子去当地的超市购物。故c项排在第一。故排除B项。
再比较第二选项：只有a和e。所以比较a和e哪一个先发生。
定位到根据第一段的As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance可知当我们要离开时，一位老人在门口处摔倒了，故e项排在第二，故排除C项。
再比较第三选项：只在AD里面进行比较。看a和d哪个在前发生。
根据By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured(受伤的) woman.可知后来救援人员到来了，故a项排在第三。因此故事发生的正确顺序，应选D。
做排序题用这种排除法方法。可以事半功倍。且准确率很高，
5. A标题归纳题。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。所以最好的题目应该是鲜花的力量，故选A。
细节题解题方略：
第一，你要首先要定位到原文位置，要找到考点，这是第一个要做到的。
第二，要仔细的看原文是怎么说的，原文相关的几句话，要保证看明白，不能光看对应的一句话。
第三，要仔细推敲问题是怎么问的？很多考生是看文章是怎么说的，但是往往忽略题目是怎么问的？提问
方式，提问的重点就显得格外的重要，很多的考生原文看懂了，但是解错了，因为题目没有看，提
问的重点没有看明白。
第四，体会细节题正确答案和干扰项目涉及的基本的特点。简单的说，正确的答案：一、要必须和文章讲
的意思要完全的符合，不能有丝毫的偏差。二、正确的答案必须要回答问题。
排序题方略
排序题是细节题的一种，用排除法。先比较第一选项，在比较第二选项，逐渐排除。请看上面方法。
主旨大意题解题方略
1、先看问题，看是否有和主旨相关的题目， 了解题目类别和提问方式。
2、再看文章首尾和各段开头，找出主题句或 通过浏览全文，抓住关键字眼，把握主旨。
3、以掌握主旨为前提，处理推断作者语气或 意图等其他深层次问题。
4、这类题目需要对文章有整体性的把握， 建议最后做 文章或者某段落的主旨大意——主题句定位法：通过分析篇章结构，找出每一小段的 主题句，然后通过寻找共同点，找出整个 文章的主题句。
最佳标题解题方略
最佳标题—选帽原则：像帽子一样，大小合适才行。 另外，标题要简洁、突出、新颖。标题是 文章的点睛之笔，所以它还要具有醒目的特点，能吸引读者。
主旨大意技术总结：
主旨题不能够从原文中直接找到答案的题，要注意
1、以原文为依据，不参杂个人意见，要客观不要主观。要克服“我认为…怎么样”的观点。
2、答案是比出来的。答案不选对的，只选最好的。
因为，有时候四个答案都是对的。答案不选对的，只选最好的。比答案的原则是：好的 >不知道的；
不知道的 >不对的。
3、注意绝对化的词。
如果答案选项中出现绝对化的词，比如：all，always，never，nothing，every 等等，除非文章当中使用了该类词汇，否则，一般都要排除。
4、答案要避免以点带面，以偏盖全。
尤其是多个选项都有道理，难以挑选正确答案的时候，要注意选择最符合题目要求的一个。
5、“傻瓜”原则。
文章中没有提到的就当时不知道，不要枉自猜测，自作聪明。一切以文章内容为准。
Passage 1
（2023·广州）
Come on, Amy. You must TRY HARDER. Amy told herself silently. She was in her class’ Second-Day-of-School Game with her teammates, whom she only met yesterday. This was her first chance to make new friends, and she was nervous.
So far Amy hadn’t given any useful suggestions—after all, she was totally new to this town. Luckily, no one seemed to care about it. This relaxed her a lot.
Since the Blue Team left the park, they had worked out the first two clues (线索) and had been to the post office. Now they were in front of the cinema.
Henry was reading aloud the third clue: Go to our town founder’s last resting place.
I know THIS ONE! Amy thought, excited.
“To the cemetery (墓地)” Cindy said.
“No, wait!” Amy said. “I’ve read about it. The founder was buried near the library.”
“Wow. I’ve walked by every day,” Tyler said. “Never knew that!”
“Good job! That will save valuable time, ” Cindy smiled at Amy.
“We still need to hurry,” Tyler reminded, pointing to the Yellow Team coming near.
“I know a shortcut!” Henry suggested. “Follow me!” No one moved.
“No, seriously,” Henry said. “You know I’m always running late. I know every shortcut in town.” The others finally agreed.
A few sharp turns, and they were there! This time Amy read the clue aloud: Now go to the place where the football is running around!
“The football stadium!” They called out together and started to run…
Now they’d got the final clue: Look where you’ve been, see where you are. Use your map wisely and you’ll be a star!
Looking closely at the map, everyone thought hard.
“Aha! A star!” Cindy suddenly broke the silence. She quickly took out a pencil.
As they watched her drawing lines on the map, everyone understood.
They began running back to where they started. They were closer and closer, and finally crossed the finish line-just one step behind the Red Team!
“So…close…” Tyler made a face, and they all laughed together.
“Nice job, new girl,” Cindy gave Amy a high-five.
“That was really fun,” said Henry. “I hope we’ll be on the same team soon.”
“Me, too,” Amy agreed, smiling.
1 What does the beginning of the story tell us about Amy
A. She didn’t want to play the game. B. She was a new student in her class.
C. She was a member of the Red Team. D. She didn’t understand the game rules.
2. Why did the team let Henry lead the way at last
A. He ran fastest in the team. B. They didn’t know the way.
C. They trusted his rich experience. D. He was best at playing the game.
3. Where was the finish line of the game
A. In the park. B. Next to the post office.
C. In front of the cinema. D. Outside the library.
4 Why did Amy smile at the end of the story
A. Her team came in first. B. She was accepted as a friend.
C. She no longer felt nervous. D. There would be a game soon.
Passage 2
（2023·湖北武汉）
Bert won a national prize called Young Heroes for his “green” project. This public-spirited young person was now a university student. His love for insects grew deeper and he was protecting them for the future.
_________. When he was around 4 or 5, he always loved to watch different insects, especially beautiful swallowtails(凤蝶). One interesting fact he learned about swallowtails was that their bright colors warned hungry animals that they tasted bad. And it was also fun to watch how they came into being. But the reason he really fell in love with them was that they were very accessible. For example, if you wanted to attract (吸引) swallowtails, you planted some zinnias, a kind of bright flowers.
Bert started a zinnia garden at his house, where he raised a large number of swallowtails over the years. With the world’s swallowtail population falling, Bert wanted people to realize that if insects like swallowtails disappeared, so would all the others above them on the food chain. To make the fact clear and easy to understand for other students, he also created a zinnia garden at his junior high school.
Part of the joy for Bert was watching the younger students get excited when running after swallowtails. “Whenever a swallowtail lands on them, the young students will soon fall in love with these cute insects. They develop a new appreciation for them,” he said.
Bert put his efforts into the environmental educational project and made it take flight.
1. After Bert was honored with Young Heroes, _________.
A. he often gave speeches in public
B. he set up his “green” project
C. he became interested in swallowtails
D. he went on protecting insects
2. Which of the following can be put in _________
A. Bert saved many swallowtails
B. Bert had a dull childhood
C. Bert found his love early in life
D. Bert made a hard decision
3. The underlined word “accessible” in paragraph 2 means “_________”.
A. dangerous to feed B. easy to get close to
C. hard to raise D. safe to reach
4. The main reason for Bert to create a zinnia garden at school was _________.
A. to watch students have fun
B to make his school more beautiful
C. to stop swallowtails from disappearing
D. to help kids learn about swallowtails
5. What would be the best title for the passage
A. A Bright Flower B. A Flying Project C. A Green Garden D. A Warning Action
Passage 3
（2023·湖北襄樊）
It was at the age of ten that I realized my sister was different. She had autism（自闭症）. She could not look at people in the eye. She would say to herself and repeat the words in a low voice. Although we went to the same primary school, I never, ever said in public that she was my sister.
Just two years ago, my sister and her classmates had to prepare for a performance. She had to perform alone because nobody wanted to perform with her. “I’ll sing,” she told my parents. I was completely shocked. How could she sing in front of the school She would make me embarrassed.
The big day finally arrived. It took her about a whole minute to stammer（结巴说出）her name and class. I could see someone laughing at her, showing no respect（尊重）.
“Why is she taking so long ” people around me asked. How I wished I was somewhere else! Finally, my sister started to sing. She opened her mouth, and I was deeply moved—she sang so beautifully. The hall became quiet. Only her voice could be heard clearly.
I listened carefully to the lyrics that she had written all by herself. I was ashamed（羞愧的）of myself—how could I have doubted my sister’s abilities Although I was embarrassed by her, she didn’t say anything. She had never taken anything that I had done to heart. It was then that I decided to make a change.
1. How did “I” change the attitude（态度）towards my sister The correct order is ________.
①I decided to change myself. ②I was ashamed of myself. ③I was shocked about her decision.
④I never said in public that she was my sister. ⑤I was moved by her singing abilities.
A. ③④②⑤① B. ④③⑤②① C. ④①⑤②③ D. ⑤③①②④
2. What does the story most possibly want to tell us
A. Everyone should be respected. B. Nobody could change the writer’s ideas.
C. The sister had difficulty doing everything. D. The sister was embarrassed after the performance.
3. What’s the best title for the passage
A. A Perfect Sister B. A Wonderful Experience
C. A Lesson from My Sister D. A Sweet Memory in My Heart
Passage 4
（2023·河南）
Plunk! I dropped another pecan (山核桃) into my basket. Then a gentle autumn wind blew some more off the tree. I ran to pick them up. Whew! Pecan picking was hard. My basket was only half full.
I was visiting my grandpa’s farm in Kansas, and Grandpa sent me into the woods to pick up pecans for us to enjoy later. I wasn’t about to let him down.
Then something caught my eye: a squirrel picked up a pecan, climbed up a tree and disappeared into a large hole. A moment later, the squirrel climbed down to the ground to pick another pecan. Once again, he took the pecan back to his secret hiding place inside the hollow (洞) of the tree.
Not so secret anymore, I thought. I ran over to the tree and found the hollow was filled with sweet pecans. They were right there for the taking. This was my chance. Handful by handful, I took all the pecans from the hollow. Now the basket was full!
I was so proud of myself. I couldn’t wait to show Grandpa all of the pecans I’d collected.
“Look, Grandpa,” I shouted, “look at all of the pecans I found!”
Grandpa took a look at my basket. “Well, well, how did you find so many, Jimmy ” I told him how I’d followed the squirrel and taken the pecans from his hiding place. Grandpa congratulated me on finding out something about the squirrel’s habits. Then he did something that surprised me. He handed the basket back to me and put his arm gently around my shoulders.
“That squirrel worked very hard to collect his winter food” he said. “Now that all of his pecans are gone, don’t you think that little squirrel will be very hungry when it gets cold ”
“I didn’t think about that,” I said.
“I know,” Grandpa said. “But a good man should never take advantage of someone else’s hard work, even the squirrel’s.”
Suddenly I felt as hollow as that old tree. The image (形象) of that hungry squirrel wouldn’t leave my mind. There was only one thing I could do.
…
6. Why did the writer go to the woods at the beginning of the story
A. To pick up pecans. B. To catch little animals.
C. To feed the squirrels. D. To look for his grandpa.
7. The writer was proud of himself because ________.
A. he was praised by his grandpa
B. he found out his grandpa’s secret
C. he helped the squirrel in the hollow
D. he filled his basket with so many pecans
8. Which of the following can best describe Grandpa
A. Kind and wise. B. Caring and humorous.
C. Shy and friendly. D. Patient and hard-working.
9. What is the possible ending to the story
A. The writer sent the pecans to his neighbors.
B. The writer put all the pecans back into the hole.
C. The writer hid the pecans in his grandpa’s house.
D. The writer enjoyed all the pecans with his family.
10. What is the best title for the text
A. An unusual tree B. The stolen pecans
C. A smart squirrel D. The magic basket
Passage 5
（2023·浙江绍兴）
One Sunday afternoon in May 2021, waiter Paul Blachut, 24, was busy at work at the FLOSSLANDE restaurant in scenic Augsburg, Germany. From behind the bar, Blachut had a good view of the Lech river below, in which many people were cooling their feet. The water is very cold at this time of year, and it runs quickly.
Among those enjoying the cooling water were a mother and her two teenage daughters. They were playing with an inflatable tube (充气轮胎) by the riverbank, when suddenly the girls lost their footing and fell into the river. It all happened so fast. The girls caught the tube, which their mother was sitting in, pulling her into the river, too. Now all three were being carried away, shouting, “Help! Help!”
Blachut looked up from his busy work when he heard the shouts. Then he found the three women not far away, flapping their arms, trying to catch anything. Without thinking, Blachut ran down to the river and jumped into the cold water. All he wanted to do was rescue (营救) them.
As Blachut got closer to them, he could tell that the mother seemed to be in the most trouble; her head was now out of sight. At once, Blachut went down under the mother, pushing her upward and towards the bank. Then an onlooker (旁观者) got close to grab the woman’s hand, pulling her to the land.
Blachut knew he needed to rescue the two daughters, who were now further down the river. He jumped into the water again and succeeded in getting one out in the same way he did her mother, while the other was saved by another onlooker.
Several onlookers expressed their admiration for Blachut following the accident. “The whole rescue only took two or three minutes,” he said, adding that it was not a big deal. Actually, it was a job very well done.
19. When the three women fell into the water, Blachut was ________.
A. enjoying the beautiful scene B. watching the customers eating
C. working busily in the restaurant D. cooling his feet in the river
20. The underlined word “grab” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. check B. control C. shake D. catch
21. It can be inferred from Blachut’s words that he ________.
A. was proud of saving the women B. thought he just did something normal
C. felt sorry for the accident D. decided to work harder than ever before
22. What’s the best title for the passage
A. A Cold Water rescue B. A Hard-working Man C. An Unlucky Family D. A Highly Paid Job
Passage 6
（2023·苏州）
It was my first day at school. It was also Miss Caroline’s first day to be a teacher.
Miss Caroline began the day by reading us a story about cats Then she started to teach us the alphabet (字母表).
When Miss Caroline discovered that I was literate (有读写能力的), she said, “Tell your father not to teach you any more. It’s best to begin reading and writing with a fresh mind.”
After supper that night, Atticus sat down with the paper and called, “Scout, ready to read ”
I told Atticus I didn’t feel very well and didn’t think I’d go to school any more if it was all right with him.
“You never went to school and you do all right, so I’ll just stay home too. You can teach me like Grandaddy taught you.”
“No, I can’t,” said Atticus. “I have to make a living. Besides, they’d put me in prison if I kept you at home. Now what’s the matter ”
I told him what happened at school. “Miss Caroline said you taught me all wrong, so we can’t ever read any more. Please don’t send me back, please sir.”
“First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of people. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—”
“Sir ”
“—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Atticus continued, “You learned many things today. Miss Caroline learned several things herself. We could not expect her to learn all our ways in one day, and we should understand her when she knew no better.”
“But if I keep on going to school, we can’t ever read any more…”
“That’s really worrying you, isn’t it ”
“Yes, sir.”
When Atticus looked at me, I saw the look on his face that always made me expect something. “Do you know what a compromise (妥协) is ” he asked.
“Breaking the law ”
“No, an agreement. It works this way,” he said. “If you promise me to go to school, we’ll go on reading every night as usual. Is it OK ”
“Yes sir!”
1. What happened to Scout on her first day at school
A. She was not able to read the alphabet.
B. She lost interest in reading and writing.
C. She couldn’t follow Miss Caroline in class.
D. She was asked to stop learning from Atticus.
2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 11 mean
A. To play a small trick on him. B. To walk hand in hand with him.
C. To tell him about your thoughts. D. To think from his point of view.
3. What did Scout agree to do towards the end of the story
A. Go to school. B. Stay at home.
C. Teach herself. D. Make a living.
4. What can we infer from the passage
A. Scout didn’t trust Atticus. B. Scout didn’t like reading.
C. Atticus was a wise father. D. Atticus was mad at Scout.
Passage 7
（2023·杭州）
Remember the delicious pizza that you created For most of us, it takes a long time to learn how to make something tasty, but not for Remmi Smith. Still a teenager, she’s already creating fantastic dishes. She’s also becoming well known for her Italian salad dressing, which is delicious. And with her knowledge of social media (媒体), she’s making sure that everyone knows she’s here!
Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA. She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes has recently come out. From the age of four, Remmi helped in the kitchen by preparing vegetables. By the age of seven, Remmi was a real food lover who could cook complete meals for her family. Remmi began making videos for fun. Her mother videoed her while she was cooking and put the videos online. A local TV station broadcast (播放) them. They then asked Remmi to create another show for them.
That show is mainly about Remmi’s interest, which is getting teenagers to take healthy eating seriously. She believes that when young people make their own food, they care more about what they eat. Remmi works with a company in the USA which shows her videos in school dining halls. About 3.5 million students watch her every day!
Remmi believes that young people can create a healthy meal for their family which doesn’t cost a lot. Her delicious recipes include vegetable paella and strawberry kebabs. In fact, strawberries, which are Remmi’s favorite food, appear in other recipes, including strawberry sandwich!
Her latest idea is a healthy-snack service. For a monthly subscription (订购), you receive snacks, which include fruit sticks and popcorn, and fun cooking activities that help you develop a healthy lifestyle.
1. When could Remmi make complete family meals
A. From the age of four. B. By the age of seven. C. Over the age of nine. D. At the age of sixteen.
2. Why did the local TV station ask Remmi to make another show
A. To create more recipes. B. To encourage healthy eating.
C. To show her media talent. D. To sell her cooking videos.
3 Which was the correct time order of the following events
① Remmi’s book of recipes came out. ② A TV station broadcast Remmi’s videos.
③ Remmi created a show for teenagers. ④ Remmi’s mother put her videos online.
A. ②③④① B. ②④①③ C. ④③②① D. ④②③①
4. Which is the best title for the text
A. An Expert of Social Media B. A Lover of Strawberry Dishes
C. A Young Star of the Kitchen D. A Teenage Star of TV Shows
Passage 8
（2023·绍兴）
One Sunday afternoon in May 2021, waiter Paul Blachut, 24, was busy at work at the FLOSSLANDE restaurant in scenic Augsburg, Germany. From behind the bar, Blachut had a good view of the Lech river below, in which many people were cooling their feet. The water is very cold at this time of year, and it runs quickly.
Among those enjoying the cooling water were a mother and her two teenage daughters. They were playing with an inflatable tube (充气轮胎) by the riverbank, when suddenly the girls lost their footing and fell into the river. It all happened so fast. The girls caught the tube, which their mother was sitting in, pulling her into the river, too. Now all three were being carried away, shouting, “Help! Help!”
Blachut looked up from his busy work when he heard the shouts. Then he found the three women not far away, flapping their arms, trying to catch anything. Without thinking, Blachut ran down to the river and jumped into the cold water. All he wanted to do was rescue (营救) them.
As Blachut got closer to them, he could tell
