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专题14 说明文与议论文
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。
考向三、说明文
说明文是对客观事物的性状、特点、功能和用途等作科学解说的。它既不像记叙文那样重在情节的叙述和描写，也不像议论文那样，重在阐明主张和论点论据；说明文是通过解说事物、阐明事理，说明文是中考英语阅读理解题中的重点，难点之一。说明文具有与自己特点相适应的说明方法，因此说明文结构复杂，专业术语多，易于拉开考生分数档次，对于考生来说说明文抽象度高，解题难度大。因此考生要掌握说明文的命题特点，叙述方式，以冷静的心态阅读原文，重点突破长句结构特点和逻辑关系，以便对其做出准确的语意理解。
（2023·广州）
People believe that every word has its correct meaning(s). When we are not sure, we usually check online, or turn to our teachers or dictionaries. But do you know how dictionaries were made in the past
Dictionary writers first read the important books of the period or the subject that the dictionary was about. As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected. For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected. This task could last for years. As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). When this was done, there would be several hundred cards for each single word.
Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word. Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.
So, the writing of a dictionary was not a task of inventing meanings of words, but a task of recording their meanings. The writer of a dictionary was a historian, not a law maker.
As time develops, the way of producing dictionaries has greatly changed. Nowadays, we can use online dictionaries too. When choosing our words in speaking or writing, we can be guided by the dictionary. However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.
37. Why did dictionary writers read important books
A. To know more about the period. B. To collect words and their uses.
C. To understand different subjects. D. To learn to use interesting words.
38. Which shows the correct steps of how dictionaries were made in the past
A. ①-③-④-② B. ①-②-④-③ C. ③-④-②-① D. ③-①-④-②
39. What can we learn from the passage about dictionary writing in the past
A. It should be done by historians. B. It was a task of inventing and recording.
C. It was long-time hard work. D. It had to use the law-making rules.
40. What does the writer advise us to do when we choose words in communication
A. Be open to the new uses of words. B. Follow the dictionary strictly.
C. Use online dictionaries instead. D. Try to create new words.
【答案】37. B 38. D 39. C 40. A
【解析】本文主要介绍了过去词典是如何制作的。
37.推理判断题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected.”（当他们阅读时，他们把必要的信息抄写在卡片上：有趣的单词，常见的单词——包括日常使用和不常用的单词，以及使用这些单词的句子。也就是说，这些单词以及每个单词的用法都被收集了起来。）可推知词典编纂者要读重要的书籍是为了收集单词及其用法，故选B。
38.细节理解题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words-both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used.”、“As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). ”、“Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word.”、“Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.”可知，过去制作字典首先把有趣单词，日常使用和不寻常使用的常见单词，以及使用它们的句子记在卡片上；然后收集卡片时，按字母顺序（A-Z）排列；其次筛选卡片，根据词典编纂者认为的单词的常用用法将卡片分开；最后是按照硬性规定写下了定义，每个定义都必须来自他面前某张卡片上的一个例子。所以正确的步骤是③-①-④-②。故选D。
39.推理判断题。根据“For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected.”（对于一本真正的大字典来说，收集了数百万张这样的卡片。）可知过去编纂词典是一项长期艰苦的工作。故选C。
40.细节理解题。根据“However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.”可知作者建议大家在使用词典时不能被它所控制，因为新的情况、新的经历、新的发明和新的感受总是在推动我们对旧词赋予新的用途，也就是接受词汇的新用法。故选A。
Passage 1
（2023·武汉）
When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old, he imagined himself riding alongside a beam (束) of light. He used this picture in mind to help him when working out the “theory of relativity(相对论)”. “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” said Einstein.
Daydreaming, called “thought experiments” by Einstein, can make you have wild imaginings, like flying around in space. It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas, memories and experiences that aren’t happening right now. It means thinking ahead to a holiday or remembering how much you enjoyed a birthday party. According to China’s health authorities(权威机构), daydreaming for a while each day can improve your health and creativity.
Disappearing into a daydream lets your mind escape when things are difficult. It helps you deal with worries and fears. For example, imagining how you’re going to speak up in class is like practicing the scene in your head, which can make you feel calmer. Daydreaming also inspires creativity and lets you find new worlds where there are no limits (限制) to what you can do or who you are. Guo Qiang, an expert in thoughts and feelings, thinks we should all make time to daydream. “Thinking for pleasure can be a powerful tool to shape our feelings,” he said.
However, try not to let your mind be absent when you need to focus (聚焦) in class or cross the road. Instead, find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth. Guo suggests you can start by focusing on a happy memory or imagining a future success, like scoring a goal in the World Cup.
To encourage creativity, think about interesting ideas and see where your mind takes you. Research shows that people often come up with more solutions to problems after they’ve taken a break. So next time you’re stuck with homework, stop for a moment and see where your daydreams take you.
41. Which writing skill is used in paragraph 1
A. Giving an example. B. Raising a question. C. Listing numbers. D. Comparing facts.
42. Daydreaming can make people _________.
A. fly around B. walk slowly C. think freely D. be absent-minded
43. Guo Qiang first suggests _________.
A. escaping from the hard time B. looking for new worlds
C. finding time to imagine D. focusing on success
44. What is mentioned in paragraph 4
A. The steps to daydream. B. The things to daydream of.
C. The reasons for daydreaming. D. The meanings of daydreaming.
45. Daydreaming is talked about _________.
A. to remind people to have a mind break B. to suggest living at the moment
C. to find solutions to homework problems D. to show a science research result
Passage 2
（2023·湖北襄樊）
When September comes, the new term begins. Parents are all excited because their kids are going back to school. There’s nothing better than this. Looking back at the online-class period, what woke up the parents every morning was not their alarms, but their kids’ coming online classes. Cooking meals, signing-in(登陆) learning apps and handing in homework pictures were daily activities for parents to get everything ready for kids. At the same time, the parents had to pay full attention to their kids because there’s no difference between giving a kid an electronic product and ▲ .
What a coincidence! In ancient times, the new term started around White Dew(白露) in September, too. People used to have “four big ceremonies in life” which included the ceremony of “starting school, becoming an adult , getting married and burial”. The ceremony of starting school was a big thing. It showed everyone’s best wishes for a kid.
Not every kid could go to school. Most of them had to work. But if you were a boy, your father could send you to school. Luckily, beginning in the Han Dynasty, the school fees(费用) were paid by the emperor. Boys studied very hard. They went to school every day, with no weekends, from about 6: 00 a. m. to about 4:00 p. m. The school prepared them for the government tests, and whoever scored high in the tests could get a good job. There weren’t any math or science lessons. The students learned how to read, write, and paint pictures.
Education has played an important role in the development of China’s society. Nowadays, China has provided nine year free education for each child, and all the kids have a fair chance to enter school.
27. According to Paragraph 1, parents probably felt ________ during the online-class period.
A. happy B. tired C. relaxed D. excited
28. Which of the following stories can be the best choice for “ ▲ ”
A. helping Yu Gong move the mountains
B. giving Sima Guang a stone to break the vat(缸)
C. asking Kong Rong to give away the bigger pears
D. sending the Monkey King to guard the Peach Garden(蟠桃园)
29. What does the underlined word “coincidence” mean in Paragraph 2
A. 精彩 B. 特殊 C. 差异 D. 巧合
30. What can we learn from the passage
A. All the kids went to school in ancient China.
B. Kids needed to learn all the subjects in ancient times.
C. Education is taken seriously from ancient China till now.
D. Ancient people had a ceremony of starting school for girls.
Passage 3
（2023·湖北荆门）
When Xiong Chuanfa, 34, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, thinking he is a magician.
Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines（吹糖人） for twenty years. Blowing sugar figurines is a Chinese traditional folk art with a history of over 600 years and has been listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）.
Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to star this magic show.
He heats the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes—a rabbit, a monkey, and even Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
However busy he is, he often spares time to drop by colleges to make young people know more about the folk art. Many college students have been drawn（吸引） to the art. Simon, a foreign student, he found it difficult to make it. Thanks to Xiong’s help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape.
Simon was deeply moved after learning about the art. “I just can’t believe the traditional folk art can be kept so well here. I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world,” he said.
This art has been passed down for four generations （代） in Xiong’s family. His 6-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child.
“We will pass on the intangible heritage,” said Xiong.
8. From the passage we can learn that Xiong Chuanfa began blowing sugar figurines at the age of ________.
A. 6 B. 14 C. 20 D. 34
9. Which of the following can be the possible reason for Xiong Chuanfa to visit colleges
A. To help young people learn drawing skills.
B. To sell his sugar figurines.
C. To draw young people closer to the folk art.
D. To show his magic skills.
10. According to the passage, we can infer （推断） that Simon will most probably ________.
A. learn more about Chinese culture
B. offer Xiong a helping hand in class
C. stay in China to blow sugar figurines
D. blow perfect sugar figurines next time
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage？
A. Xiong and His Folk Art of Sweet Blow
B. The History of Blowing Sugar Figurines
C. Xiong’s Family and Sugar Figurine Skills
D. A Guide and the Intangible Heritages
Passage 4
（2023·湖北宜昌）
Zhi Nong was born in a small town in Yunnan Province. When he was young, he moved to Kunming with his mother. Feeling like a caged (笼中的) bird in big city, he was bored with the busy and noisy city life and looked forward to nature.
His chance soon came. In 1983, he helped shoot a documentary about birds. That experience led him to learn photography and take photos of flying birds.
In the 1980s, the Internet was not that popular in China and cameras were expensive. He managed to borrow a camera and threw himself into studying how to use it. During that time, the library became his favorite place where he first read some magazines about nature. It opened a door for him to connect with nature.
In 1992, a research program was organized to protect a type of unusual monkeys which only live in China. Usually the home of these monkeys has half-a-year-long winters. It created great challenges for Zhi Nong’s work, but he never drew back. “I didn’t see the monkeys in the wild until I went into the mountains the third time,” said Zhi Nong. He went into the snow mountains six times just to get valuable photographs of the monkeys.
Three years later, his works won international prizes. People around the world began to pay attention to the protection of wild animals in China. And he is the first Chinese winner of the world Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
In order to call up tons of people to protect wildlife with cameras, he started “China Wildlife Photography Training Camp”. He hopes that more young people will join in for the nature protection.
31. What can we learn about Zhi Nong from Paragraph 1
A. He felt like a free bird B. He was satisfied with the city life.
C. He was born in Kunming. D. He would like to live in the nature.
32. Which is the right order of Zhi Nong’s experience
a. He won some prizes in the world.
b. He joined in shooting a documentary.
c. He took some pictures of monkeys.
d. He set up a camp to train photographers.
A a-b-c-d B. b-c-a-d C. c-a-d-b D. d-a-b-c
33. What do the underlined words “drew back” mean in Paragraph 4
A. Gave up. B. Grew up. C. Set out. D. Put on.
34. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A diary. B. A survey. C. A magazine. D. a guidebook.
35. What is the best title of the passage
A. A Photographer’s Way of Protecting Nature
B. A Door between Magazines and Nature
C. Difficulties of Taking Wildlife Photos
D. World Attention to Animal Protection
Passage 5
（2023·江苏连云港）
Many of us have seen rainbows in the sky once the sun starts shining again after it rains. For us to see a rainbow, the conditions need to be just right. We need some water drops in the air, like rain or even fog, and we need the sun to be behind us and quite low to the ground. This is because a rainbow is created by light passing through water drops.
The light that comes from the sun seems white to us. But the white light we see is made up of a mix of different colors. When the light goes through a raindrop, these colors can separate out. Each of the colors in the rainbow has a different “wavelength” (波长). Raindrops look like little balls. When light hits one of these little balls of water, the light can change direction. We call this “refraction” (折射). Each of the different wavelengths is refracted differently. If the light hits the raindrop at the right place, the refraction separates the wavelengths out into their different colors.
We are taught there are seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. But this isn’t exactly true. Blue and green are next to each other in the rainbow, which is why we can see turquoise (a mix of blue and green). Brown is a mix of red and green. But they aren’t next to each other in the rainbow, so we don’t see them mix to make brown.
We would never see black and white in a rainbow. Black is what we see when there’s no light at all. On the other hand, white is a mix of all the colors together. When light is refracted by raindrops, it separates the white light out, meaning it is no longer white.
37. We can see a rainbow under the right conditions because ________.
A. the raindrops are like little balls B. the light goes through raindrops
C. the sunshine seems to be colorful D. the weather is foggy after it rains
38. According to the passage, what can we know about the colors in the rainbow
A. They can become brown or black. B. There are only seven colors in all.
C. They mix to make the white light. D. Their own places can be changed.
39. Which part of a magazine may this passage be taken from
A. Science. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Fashion.
40. What’s the best title for the passage
A. How are the colors received in the rainbow
B. When can the colors turn blue in the rainbow
C. Which colors aren’t covered with light in the rainbow
D. Why can’t we find white, black and brown in the rainbow
Passage 6
（2023·江苏宿迁）
Family is very important for everyone, no matter where you are from. So in both East and West, people have festivals to celebrate family reunions(团聚). These festivals include the Mid-Autumn Festival in China and Thanksgiving Day in the US. How are they celebrated and what are the differences Let’s take a look.
Sharing the moonlight
The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important traditional festival in China after the Spring Festival. It’s on the 15th day of the eighth month of Chinese lunar calendar. In ancient China, the day was considered as a harvest festival since fruits, vegetables and grain(谷物) had been collected from the fields. All the family got together and had a big dinner. They ate a special festival food-moon cakes and enjoyed the full moon.
On that day, the moon is full. The full moon is a symbol for family reunions which mean tuanyuan in Chinese. Now people also celebrate the festival by getting together and having a big dinner.
When it gets dark, people look up at the full moon, eating moon cakes and missing friends and relatives who are far from home. “We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful moonlight, even though miles apart!” wrote Su Shi, a famous Song Dynasty poet.
Showing thanks
Thanksgiving Day is one of the biggest holidays in the US. It’s on the fourth Thursday of November. People visit their friends and relatives to remind themselves that they are lucky to have happiness, health and family and also to have a roof over their heads.
In 1621, about 100 English people took a ship, the Mayflower, and arrived in the northeastern US. The winter there was very cold and life was hard. As the American Indians helped them a lot, the English people asked them to have a big meal with then in order to express their thanks. The celebration lasted for three days.
Today, people usually have a family meal on Thanksgiving Day. They enjoy delicious food such as pumpkin scorn and a big, golden turkey.
There are other traditions on the day. For example, the turkey has a V-shaped bone in the breast. It’s called a wishbone. After roasting(烤), two persons each take one end of the bone. They make a wish and then pull it. If one gets the larger part of the bone, he or she will get good luck.
The most important part of Thanksgiving Day is to say “thanks”— this is the spirit of the holiday. People also like to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV.
38. Why did people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient China
A. Because people could eat moon cakes.
B. Because people enjoyed the full moon.
C. Because people could get together with relatives.
D. Because people had a good harvest from the fields.
39 What does the underlined part “to have a roof over their heads” in the passage probably mean
A. To have somewhere to live. B. To have food to eat.
C. To have friends to talk to. D. To have clothes to wear.
40. What is the spirit of Thanksgiving Day
A. To pull the bone. B. To play American football.
C. To say “thanks”. D. To watch the Parade.
41. What’s the main idea of the passage
A The background to the two festivals. B. The introduction to the two festivals.
C. The activities of the two festivals. D. The customs of the two festivals.
Passage 7
（2023·江苏扬州）
What would happen if you tried to blow a soap (肥皂) bubble in below-freezing weather Would it freeze and fall to the ground Would you have to hit it with a stone to break it These questions came into my mind one cold winter day. It was too cold to play in the snow, but it was a perfect time to experiment with blowing frozen bubbles.
To blow frozen bubbles, I had to wait until the air outside was very cold. For this activity, that meant 10 degrees below 0 Fahrenheit or colder. I didn’t have the bubble things that come in a bottle, so I used dish-washing soap. Adding a drop of glycerin made the soap work even better. I chose a place out of the wind, and blew bubbles the same way I always do. I watched to see what would happen. Here’s what I learned.
If the temperature is low enough, the skin of the bubble frosts (结霜) over, becoming cloudy instead of clear. And what about those rainbow swirls (漩涡状物体) that you see in soap bubbles The rainbow colors stay even (均匀的) when the bubbles frost, but they don’t spin anymore. The bubbles still float in the air. They don’t fall to the ground any faster than they would on a warm summer day.
When these frozen bubbles break, they don’t turn into tiny drops of soap as summer bubbles do. They turn into shiny rainbow pieces and fly slowly to the ground. Sometimes a frozen bubble will roll across the snow without breaking. If it breaks, it may leave a strong bubble skin on the ground. Leave the bubble alone and it may stay there for a long time.
Sometimes I could catch a bubble and hold it until the heat of my hand made it pop.
I learned one other thing about blowing frozen bubbles. It’s so much fun. I want to try it again next year!
34. How does the writer begin the passage
A. By comparing two types of bubbles.
B. By describing the freezing cold weather.
C. By asking some questions about the subject.
D. By presenting the tools needed to do the experiment.
35. What is this passage mainly about
A. Making soap that can work even better.
B. Making bubbles that will stay longer.
C. Inventing a new kind of soap that makes clearer bubbles.
D. Finding out what happens to bubbles in freezing temperatures.
36. According to the passage, what will happen if you blow frozen soap bubbles
A. Cold enough, the skin of the bubbles will stay clear.
B. When the bubbles frost, the rainbow colors will spin faster.
C. A frozen bubble may roll across the snow without breaking.
D. When these frozen bubbles break, they turn into tiny drops of soap.
37. What is the best title for the passage
A. A science club B. Broken bubbles
C. A happy child D. Frozen bubbles
Passage 8
（2023·江苏扬州）
The scientific method is used for simple experiments that students may do in the classroom or very difficult experiments that scientists are doing all over the world. It is a way of thinking that helps you to avoid drawing incorrect conclusions.
There are usually four steps in the scientific method, including observation (观察), hypothesis (假设), experiment, and conclusion. The steps may not always be completed in the same order, but the first step is usually observation and asking a question about your observation. For example, you had a sick stomach, and ate a candy bar. An hour later, you observed that you felt much better. Here, you can ask a question, such as, “What makes a sick stomach feel better ”
The second step is to state a possible answer to the question, or a hypothesis, such as “” A good hypothesis includes three things: The explanation for the observations, it is able to be tested, and it will usually predict new outcomes or conclusions.
The third step is the experiment, to test the hypothesis. An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support the hypothesis. The hypothesis will then be true or false.
The final step is to think about what happened when you tested the hypothesis and draw a conclusion. The conclusion will either clearly support the hypothesis or it will not. If the results support the hypothesis, a conclusion can be written and you can share it with the rest of the world. If it does not support the hypothesis, you may choose to change the hypothesis or write a new one based on what was learned during the experiment.
42. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the passage
A. How do the four basic steps in the scientific method work
B. What makes a good hypothesis based on the observation
C. The conclusion will always clearly support the hypothesis.
D. Learning the scientific method may help students succeed in science.
43. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 3
A. A candy bar makes a sick stomach feel better.
B. It was the medicine you took an hour earlier that made you feel better.
C. Eat a candy bar again, and see what happens to your sick stomach.
D. Ask people if eating a candy bar has made a sick stomach feel better.
44. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)
A. The hypothesis. B. The conclusion.
C. The question. D. The observation.
45. Which of the following sentences about the experiment is TRUE
A. An experiment is a test to always support the hypothesis.
B. An experiment does not have to be part of the scientific method.
C. An experiment is a test to either challenge or support a hypothesis.
D. An experiment is only used when scientists are trying to prove a hypothesis.
Passage 9
（2023·广州）
Cyclocross is cross-country bicycle racing. Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles (障碍). When racers reach them, they can ride over them, or pick up their bikes and run.
To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body. This makes room for your right foot to hit the ground next to your left foot. As your right foot nears the ground, take your left foot away from the bike. Put both feet on the ground and start running!
As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles. As your feet hit the ground, you reach down and catch the bottom of your bike. Lift up carefully and keep the bike on your right shoulder while you run. Sometimes you may lift your bike. You catch the top of your bike. Then you lift the bike high enough to get over the obstacles and carefully put the bike on the ground.
After you have carried your bike across an obstacle, you will need to remount. As soon as your bike is on the ground, push off with your left leg, swing your right leg over the bike seat, and move into riding position. Remounting can be the hardest skill of cyclocross. You can learn by watching someone who remounts well.
Cyclocross is a great way to stay active and have fun. However, it can be dangerous. Make sure that you are well prepared. Then, you will just need to go!
8. What can we learn about cyclocross from the text
A. It’s a no-obstacle bike race. B. It’s a cross-city bike race.
C. It’s a challenging bike race. D. It’s a dangerous running race.
9. What does the underlined word “dismount” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Pick up a bike. B. Get off a bike. C. Get back on a bike. D. Practice riding a bike.
10. Why does a racer have to shoulder a bike in a race
A. To jump over obstacles. B. To take care of the bike.
C. To make room for others. D. To hit the ground harder.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The skills of cyclocross racing. B. The history of cyclocross racing.
C. The records of cyclocross racing. D. The popularity of cyclocross racing.
Passage 10
（2023·浙江嘉兴）
What time is it The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth
Scientists are now thinking of creating a lunar(月球的) time zone. They believe it would be better for astronauts to communicate by using Moon Time, as they travel to, from, and across the Moon. At the moment, astronauts are using time zones of their own countries. But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling.
________ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon, clocks run a bit faster there. After 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is about 24 hours between two sunsets. While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth, or for the Moon to have its own special zone, which would have much longer days.
Scientists must consider other problems too. For example, who should be responsible for keeping the time zone going And how can it be made practical for astronauts to use
There are more countries planning Moon trips in the future. The idea of creating a time zone on the Moon would make these easier. And if a lunar time zone is set up, scientists could create time zones for other planets like Mars.
23. Scientists think that a lunar time zone can ________.
A. keep the Moon clean B. keep astronauts healthy
C. make the Moon trips safer D. make space travel faster
24. Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3
A. Setting up a lunar time zone is not easy.
B. Setting up a special time zone is important.
C. Scientists are holding different opinions.
D. Scientists need to do a lot of experiments.
25. If the Moon has its own special time zone, a full day of it can be about ________ on Earth.
A. 56 microseconds B. 24 hours C. two weeks D. 29.5 days
26. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To give information about space travel. B. To introduce the idea of Moon Time.
C. To describe an experience of time travel. D. To share news about landing on Mars.
Passage 11
（2023·浙江绍兴）
Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you How do you feel after playing with friends And what would you say is your favourite family memory These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health Week. It improves mental health by building healthy social connections.
Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health. Humans’ need for connection is different from person to person, but what’s important is not how many relationships you have, but how good your relationships are.
Then how to connect with others “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements of Place2Be, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Being kind, listening to others and trying new experiences are all good tools.
Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change—some become stronger, while others stop. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Childline or Shout. They can help, whether you’re looking to form new connections or repair a strained (紧张) relationship that is important to you.
23. The writer uses three questions in the beginning to ________.
A. express worries about humans B. lead into the topic “social connections”
C. introduce health problems D. interest readers in family memory
24. Paragraph 2 is mainly about the ________ of connecting with others.
A. ways B. popularity C. importance D. rules
25. Clements may agree that ________.
A. it is better to connect with pets than people
B. using words is the best way to build connections
C. people should only communicate with others face to face
D talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person
26. The passage is most probably written for ________.
A. teachers B. parents C. children D. doctors
Passage 12
（2023·浙江宁波）
Plants are more than just pretty to look at. They give us fruits, vegetables and food we eat. Some plants even provide materials for medicine or building things. But do you know that plants can do something even more amazing They can make our homes, schools and workplaces much healthier.
We spend a large part of our day indoors. Unluckily, the air inside buildings can often be full of chemicals（化学物质）from many things around us. This poor air quality（质量）can make us feel sick, causing sore eyes and throats, and even making it hard for us to breathe. When the air inside buildings gets really bad, people even call them “sick buildings”.
The good news is that plants are like nature’s little superheroes. They have a magic power fighting against bad air. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live. They can also add moisture to the air if it’s too dry, making it more comfortable for us to breathe.
________ Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called “bio-home” for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a “sick building” any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell.
So you see, plants are fantastic! They are not only beautiful to look at, but they also provide us with food, help create materials and play an important role in our health. They make our indoor environments cleaner and healthier, making us feel better. Next time you see a plant, remember all the amazing things it can do for us!
27. Which of the following is one way for plants to improve the air inside buildings
A. They breathe out carbon dioxide. B. They produce oxygen.
C. They give out harmful chemicals. D. They make the air dry.
28. Which can be the best to fill in the blank ________ in Paragraph 4
A. But the most amazing thing plants can do is to clean the air.
B. But one interesting thing plants can do is to build things.
C. But plants can provide what humans need to eat.
D. But plants can be used to make medicine for humans.
29. How does the writer support his opinion about plants improving air quality
A. By telling personal experiences. B. By providing numbers and forms.
C. By questioning famous scientists. D. By using scientific experiments.
30. What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A. Plants are important for providing food. B. Plants make people look much better.
C. Plants are good for indoor environments. D. Plants make it easier to build houses.
Passage 13
（2023·北京）
Do you know that over 1/3 of all food produced in the world goes to waste According to the United Nations (UN), every year around the world, about one billion (十亿) tons of food is wasted. At the same time, there are nearly one billion people who go hungry. Simply 1/4 of the food wasted is enough to keep them out of hunger. In addition, the wasted food produces over three billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which speeds up climate (气候) change. What can we do to solve this food waste problem
One effective solution is balancing food production with demand (需求). In hotels and other similar places, special instruments should be used so that cooking specialists just prepare and cook food as it is ordered.
Another effective solution is starting programs to reduce (减少) food waste. Stores and buyers can try their best to be creative in food waste reduction. For example, stores can provide customers with instructions telling them how to make full use of food. Buyers can try not fixing their eyes only on food of the best quality (质量). Sometimes, the food of non-top quality is also good enough to eat, or can be bought and then used to make delicious dishes.
One of the hardest solutions to achieve is for each and every one to buy and prepare food with a plan of their own so that less food is wasted. Challenging as it is, the use of meal plans in preparing food can play an important role in ending food waste in the family.
Food recycling is one of the known solutions. Efforts are now already in progress. Food that is not safe for humans to eat is recycled into other products such as animal feeds and clothing. Yet, there is still a long way to go and much for improvement in this area.
In a word, food waste has been one of the biggest problems in the world that have influenced us greatly. Many solutions have been found and many more are yet to be worked out. If each of us can put in more efforts, food waste is sure to be reduced for the good of our future.
27. According to the passage, what is a possible result of food waste
A. The problem of worldwide hunger. B. A big increase in food production.
C The speed-up of climate change. D. A sudden drop in population.
28. What can we learn from the passage
A. Food recycling has been hugely successful. B. Buyers should give up non-top quality food.
C. Stores should train people to make delicious dishes. D. Meal plans in the family are hard to put into practice.
29. What is the passage mainly about
A. Benefits of reducing food waste. B. Solutions to the food waste problem.
C. The importance of fighting food waste. D. The attitude to the food waste problem.
Passage 14
（2023·四川重庆）
Diagram(图表) or Survey Result
①AI (artificial intelligence人工智能) and machine learning refer to the ability of machines to learn and act intelligently. It means they can make decisions, finish tasks, and even tell the possible future results based on what they learn from data(数据).
②AI and machine learning already play a bigger role in everyday life than you might imagine. Health care, banking, video games, every search on the Internet you make..., all are driven by AI.
③AI is going to change almost every field of modern life. Stephen Hawking said, “Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history.” And Hawking added at once, “Unluckily, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.”
④ ▲ , especially when you consider some countries are racing to develop AI-enabled autonomous weapons(人工智能自主武器). It is also going to change and take the place of many human jobs. The same worries also come from the public. According to the survey result from Centre for the Governance of AI, 91% of the people (tend to and totally) agree that “AI is a technology that requires careful management” in Europe.
⑤But rather than agreeing with an idea of a helpless future where all human jobs are given over to robots, some people believe AI will make on working lives better. It will improve the work of humans, and new jobs will appear to take the place of the old ones.
⑥What’s more, machines become more intelligent and they are able to finish more human tasks. Things which only belong to humans lie creativity and critical(批判性的) thinking, will become even more valuable in the future.
⑦Like it or not, AI is here. Maybe changing ourselves and managing it well are the best way out. Just as Benjamin Franklin once said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
36. Which paragraph does the diagram mainly support
A. ② B. ③ C. ④ D. ⑤
37. Which sentence can be put in the ▲
A. As we know, there are possible huge risks for society and human life
B. Also, you can find AI serving our daily life in every possible field
C. Without doubt, AI is a fantastic technology to lead us into the future
D. Humans ate surely more creative and better at many things than AI
38. What’s the purpose of writing the passage
A. To warn us that AI will take humans’ place.
B. To show us that there are a lot of uses of AI.
C. To tell us that many people are worried about AI.
D. To suggest we prepare for the changes brought by AI.
39. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage
A. B. C. D.
Passage 15
（2023·四川重庆B卷）
① Green is the color of nature and the symbol of life. For thousands of years, humans have followed the laws of nature to live in harmony (和谐) with nature.
② That has been seen in ancient Chinese houses. Ancient Chinese often built their homes at the foot of the mountain with a river running nearby. The mountains could stop the cold wind from the north and the river provided water for life. Most houses were also built facing south or west so that the rooms were able to get enough sunshine in winter and keep cool in summer.
③ In modern times, humans didn’t follow the laws of nature during fast development. Luckily, it’s never too late to make changes.
④ Green development is the goal of all countries. On April 23, 2016, China signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, giving a strong push to the international efforts against global (全球的) warming.
⑤ Also in China, the government added green development to the country’s work plans. From 1999 to the end of 2018, by carrying out Mother River Protection Operation, China raised 600 million yuan to build over 5,700 green projects. Through international cooperation (合作), over 98.32 million trees were planted across China.
⑥ Denmark is a leading country in wind and solar technologies. This year Denmark has started the “Power-to-X” plan, providing about 1.25 billion kroner (about 1.27 billion yuan) for projects producing hydrogen (氢气).
⑦ Builders across the world are also playing a role in green development. In Chicago, pressed newspaper, recycled glass and plastic are used on buildings. In Bali, the green school is made from bamboo. The school gets its electricity (电) from solar panels (太阳能电池板), water power and a generator that burns farm waste.
⑧ Following the laws of nature is the only way out. A small move in one country may influence the global community as a whole. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for now and future.
36. What do we know about the ancient Chinese houses
A. They were built on the mountains. B. They were built far from rivers.
C. They were built facing south or west. D. They were built to get enough wind.
37. How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 7
A. By explaining the results. B. By raising questions.
C. By comparing differences. D. By giving examples.
38. Which of the following would the writer agree with
A. Everyone is part of the green development.
B. Green buildings are the future of the world.
C. Green development is just protecting nature.
D. The future of humans depends on technology.
39. Which is the best structure of this passage
A. B. C. D.
考向四 议论文
议论文往往有观点，有事实，逻辑性强，命题往往从事实的有关细节及文章的主旨或作者的表达意图等方面着手，考查我们的思维能力和判断能力。所以考生要培养根据上下文猜词的能力，或者说根据情境能揣测作者的意图。议论文的阅读同其他体裁文章的阅读理解一样，可以有主旨大意、细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测等几种出题方式。
一、重视文章标题，找准全文主题句，把握文章主旨。议论文特别注意主题句，往往有总说和分说的关系，主题句往往出现在第一句或最后归纳总结句中。
二、细读文章，注意文章细节理解。与前面做题相同。
三、理解整体语篇，掌握作者意图。议论文一定有作者的观点，要正确把握。
（2023·杭州）
We all enjoy being part of a group—there’s no better work than teamwork, right Actually, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s a much better fit for me, and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our jobs harder rather than easier.
Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There’s often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person, whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork bine (结合) several challenging personality types, and it’s even harder.
Not having enough time together can also make teamwork challenging. For example, I was once on a team where we never had enough time to meet as a group. To successfully work as a team, you need time together—and lots of it.
A final reason teamwork is difficult is because there’s often no training on how to work on a team. You can’t just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren’t just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train.
Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn’t work, I don’t have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don’t have anyone to share it with to see if it really is a great idea. Don’t get me wrong—I still like my team of one and enjoy making all of the important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that’s useful information—because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM.
12. Why did the writer choose to work from home on his own
A. To keep himself busier. B. To keep himself healthier.
C. To make his job easier. D. To make his team harder.
13. Which of the following makes teamwork difficult
A. Strong personality. B. Lots of teamwork time. C. Challenging ideas. D. Clear team roles.
14. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. WE TEAM has hardly any advantages. B. ME TEAM needs a lot of IT engineers.
C. ME TEAM has no challenges for the writer. D. WE TEAM may be the writer’s choice one day.
15. What is the purpose of the text
A. To show the advantages of teamwork. B. To tell the importance of teamwork.
C. To introduce the influence of teamwork. D. To explain the difficulties of teamwork.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】本文主要解释了团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。
12.细节理解题。根据“Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own.”可知，作者选择自己在家工作是因为团队合作太难了，他想让工作更简单。故选C。
13.细节理解题。根据“Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult.”可知，成员的个性会使团队合作变得困难。故选A。
14.细节理解题。根据“because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM.”可知，“大家的团队”也许有一天会成为作者的选择。故选D。
15.主旨大意题。根据主旨句“Teamwork can be hard… and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our jobs harder rather than easier.”可知，本文的目的是为了解释团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。故选D。
Passage 1
（2023·广州）
Computer scientist Mary has an idea for a new robot to help her work with children. How should it look The robot should have arms to be able to lift things. And if it is going to communicate with people, it will also need a face. Scientists believe that giving a robot a face can make it seem more friendly. Humans would also like to pay more attention to robots with faces. But what kind
For Mary, she wants to make sure that her new robot doesn’t look too much like a human. She wants people to just treat it as a machine-person. If it looks more like a human than a machine, she thinks users might find it a bit creepy and feel afraid. Mary also believes that robot faces don’t need to look a lot like ours. Her research shows that we can enjoy communicating with robots whether or not they look like humans, because our brains are able to look for faces. Just put two circles on top of a robot’s body, and we will see a face.
Dave feels differently. He believes that although at first we might be afraid when seeing a robot with a lifelike face, we may soon get used to it. If robots are going to work closely with humans, they should look as much like us as possible. After all, faces are an important part of the way we communicate.
To make his robots look as much like real people as possible, Dave invented a special skin (皮肤) for their faces. With this skin, robots can show human-like expressions and appear to be angry, sad, happy or surprised. Dave’s robots are also programmed to copy expressions. How Just imagine his robot is looking at you. The cameras in its eyes send pictures of your face to its central computer!
33. Why do scientists think a robot needs a face
A. It will become more beautiful. B. It can do better in lifting things.
C. It will pay more attention to children. D. It can better communicate with people.
34. What does the underlined word “creepy” mean in paragraph 2
A. Uncomfortable to look at. B. Impossible to touch.
C. Boring to talk to. D. Difficult to understand.
35. Which of the following would Dave most probably agree with
A. People should treat robots as humans.
B. Robots need to express their own feelings.
C. Robots shouldn't look too much like humans.
D. People can easily accept robots with a human face.
36. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To explain the reasons why robots should have faces.
B. To suggest what humans can do with robots with faces.
C. To share ideas on what kind of faces robots should have.
D. To show how scientists invent robots with different faces.
Passage 2
（2023·江苏苏州）
Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep per night. However, in adolescence (青春期) changes to the body’s sleep cycle make it difficult for teens to fall asleep early. Many cannot fall asleep until 10:30 p.m. or even later and most of them will feel sleepy if they have to get up too early.
Scientists recommend that both middle and high schools begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Later school start times support the natural needs of teenagers and increase their sleeping time.
Here are some other benefits of later school start times:
More time for a healthy breakfast
When running late in the mornings, students are likely to go without breakfast. With an empty stomach, one finds it difficult to focus (集中) in class. When they are always in a hurry, students may form unhealthy eating habits.
With extra time before going to school, students can eat a well-balanced breakfast and focus more on learning.
Fewer behavioral (行为) problems
Teens experience mood changes as a common result of this special period of life. Less sleep may cause worries, stress and unhappiness.
When they get enough sleep, students are calm and peaceful and their moods do not change suddenly. They’re less likely to feel worried, unhappy or get angry. For parents, children with more sleep are easier to live with.
Better performance (表现) in study
Sleep loss hurts attention, memory and brain development. Students with less sleep have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to have lower grades. Students with enough sleep can be more energetic during the day and more willing to learn. They are also less likely to fall asleep in class and more able to understand what they learn.
In conclusion, starting school later helps students get a better night’s sleep. It improves their chances of eating, behaving and performing better.
18. According to the passage, what may cause teenagers to stay up
A. Their low grades. B. Their empty stomachs.
C. Their body’s sleep cycle. D. Their heavy homework.
19. How can sleep loss influence students’ study
A. It gives them much energy. B. It does harm to the brain.
C. It saves more time for study. D. It improves their memory.
20. What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage
A. To explain reasons for students’ stress.
B. To describe bad habits caused by sleep loss.
C. To discuss scientists’ research on healthy food.
D. To introduce benefits of later school start times.
21. In which part of the website can you probably find this passage
A. Education. B. Fashion. C. Sports. D. Technology.
Passage 3
（2023·江苏镇江）
Bicycles have long been a kind of transport in China. In the past, only a small group of people thought cycling a sport. Now more and more people discover the joy of it.
________ Riders share their favourite routes and health tips about cycling on some apps like Xiaohongshu or Sina Weibo. On Xiaohongshu, there are more than 2.5 million posts (帖子) about cycling, and on Weibo, the topic about cycling has been viewed more than 700 million times. A bicycle company says the sales in one of its stores rose 20% to 30%, compared to the same period a year earlier. Cycling activities are also welcomed. According to the Chinese Cycling Association, at least 20 million people have joined in the sport.
People turn to cycling as more people care about their health and their demand for outdoor exercise becomes stronger. For people who have begun cycling, the sport seems to provide a good way to run away from the busy city life. It also gives them a stronger sense of being part of the natural environment. Though the sport cycling sometimes costs a lot, many cyclists think spending money on their own bodies is more valuable than on other items. More people take part in cycling as cities in China are also planning to build more cycle-only lanes (车道). Several years ago, Beijing started building the city’s first cycle-only lane. Since its opening, the lane has seen a larger daily traffic flow. Such lanes are also being built in some other cities.
29. Which of the following sentences is the most suitable for the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2
A. Cycling has a long history. B. Cycling becomes a hot topic.
C. Cycling costs a lot of money. D. Cycling brings several advantages.
30. The underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A. need B. plan C. design D. talent
31. What’s the purpose of this passage
A. It advises cities to build cycling lanes.
B. It shows the sales of cycling are going up.
C. It introduces cycling is becoming popular.
D. It recommends good cycling routes to people.
Passage 4
（2023·浙江嘉兴）
Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can’t reach, or don’t really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it’s time to stop and move on Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on.
Quitting doesn’t have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
27. The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.
A we should never give up B. we should get away from trouble
C. it’s all right to stop and quit D. it’s difficult to win Olympic medals
28. According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________.
A. learn about perseverance B. have enough money to spend
C. live a busier and fuller life D. feel more confident in ourselves
29. By saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3, Eric Bean means that ________.
A. it’s not good to stick at things we don’t like
B. we should think twice before quitting an activity
C. we don’t have to take exams to show our true abilities
D. it’s wiser to pick up a new hobby than to keep the old one
30. Which could be the best title for the passage
A. Knowing When to Stop B. Working Hard to Move on
C. Learning How to Grow up D. Starting Early to Make Changes
Passage 5
（2023·浙江宁波）
①Have you ever thought about what’s more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes（极端）to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy.
②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets（日常饮食）that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live
③Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls. Some even wear tight（紧的）clothes that influence blood circulation（循环）making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health
④Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money
⑤So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let’s eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person.
23. Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage
A. Because中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
专题14 说明文与议论文
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。
考向三、说明文
说明文是对客观事物的性状、特点、功能和用途等作科学解说的。它既不像记叙文那样重在情节的叙述和描写，也不像议论文那样，重在阐明主张和论点论据；说明文是通过解说事物、阐明事理，说明文是中考英语阅读理解题中的重点，难点之一。说明文具有与自己特点相适应的说明方法，因此说明文结构复杂，专业术语多，易于拉开考生分数档次，对于考生来说说明文抽象度高，解题难度大。因此考生要掌握说明文的命题特点，叙述方式，以冷静的心态阅读原文，重点突破长句结构特点和逻辑关系，以便对其做出准确的语意理解。
（2023·广州）
People believe that every word has its correct meaning(s). When we are not sure, we usually check online, or turn to our teachers or dictionaries. But do you know how dictionaries were made in the past
Dictionary writers first read the important books of the period or the subject that the dictionary was about. As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected. For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected. This task could last for years. As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). When this was done, there would be several hundred cards for each single word.
Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word. Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.
So, the writing of a dictionary was not a task of inventing meanings of words, but a task of recording their meanings. The writer of a dictionary was a historian, not a law maker.
As time develops, the way of producing dictionaries has greatly changed. Nowadays, we can use online dictionaries too. When choosing our words in speaking or writing, we can be guided by the dictionary. However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.
37. Why did dictionary writers read important books
A. To know more about the period. B. To collect words and their uses.
C. To understand different subjects. D. To learn to use interesting words.
38. Which shows the correct steps of how dictionaries were made in the past
A. ①-③-④-② B. ①-②-④-③ C. ③-④-②-① D. ③-①-④-②
39. What can we learn from the passage about dictionary writing in the past
A. It should be done by historians. B. It was a task of inventing and recording.
C. It was long-time hard work. D. It had to use the law-making rules.
40. What does the writer advise us to do when we choose words in communication
A. Be open to the new uses of words. B. Follow the dictionary strictly.
C. Use online dictionaries instead. D. Try to create new words.
【答案】37. B 38. D 39. C 40. A
【解析】本文主要介绍了过去词典是如何制作的。
37.推理判断题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected.”（当他们阅读时，他们把必要的信息抄写在卡片上：有趣的单词，常见的单词——包括日常使用和不常用的单词，以及使用这些单词的句子。也就是说，这些单词以及每个单词的用法都被收集了起来。）可推知词典编纂者要读重要的书籍是为了收集单词及其用法，故选B。
38.细节理解题。根据“As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words-both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used.”、“As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). ”、“Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word.”、“Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.”可知，过去制作字典首先把有趣单词，日常使用和不寻常使用的常见单词，以及使用它们的句子记在卡片上；然后收集卡片时，按字母顺序（A-Z）排列；其次筛选卡片，根据词典编纂者认为的单词的常用用法将卡片分开；最后是按照硬性规定写下了定义，每个定义都必须来自他面前某张卡片上的一个例子。所以正确的步骤是③-①-④-②。故选D。
39.推理判断题。根据“For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected.”（对于一本真正的大字典来说，收集了数百万张这样的卡片。）可知过去编纂词典是一项长期艰苦的工作。故选C。
40.细节理解题。根据“However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.”可知作者建议大家在使用词典时不能被它所控制，因为新的情况、新的经历、新的发明和新的感受总是在推动我们对旧词赋予新的用途，也就是接受词汇的新用法。故选A。
Passage 1
（2023·武汉）
When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old, he imagined himself riding alongside a beam (束) of light. He used this picture in mind to help him when working out the “theory of relativity(相对论)”. “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” said Einstein.
Daydreaming, called “thought experiments” by Einstein, can make you have wild imaginings, like flying around in space. It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas, memories and experiences that aren’t happening right now. It means thinking ahead to a holiday or remembering how much you enjoyed a birthday party. According to China’s health authorities(权威机构), daydreaming for a while each day can improve your health and creativity.
Disappearing into a daydream lets your mind escape when things are difficult. It helps you deal with worries and fears. For example, imagining how you’re going to speak up in class is like practicing the scene in your head, which can make you feel calmer. Daydreaming also inspires creativity and lets you find new worlds where there are no limits (限制) to what you can do or who you are. Guo Qiang, an expert in thoughts and feelings, thinks we should all make time to daydream. “Thinking for pleasure can be a powerful tool to shape our feelings,” he said.
However, try not to let your mind be absent when you need to focus (聚焦) in class or cross the road. Instead, find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth. Guo suggests you can start by focusing on a happy memory or imagining a future success, like scoring a goal in the World Cup.
To encourage creativity, think about interesting ideas and see where your mind takes you. Research shows that people often come up with more solutions to problems after they’ve taken a break. So next time you’re stuck with homework, stop for a moment and see where your daydreams take you.
41. Which writing skill is used in paragraph 1
A. Giving an example. B. Raising a question. C. Listing numbers. D. Comparing facts.
42. Daydreaming can make people _________.
A. fly around B. walk slowly C. think freely D. be absent-minded
43. Guo Qiang first suggests _________.
A. escaping from the hard time B. looking for new worlds
C. finding time to imagine D. focusing on success
44. What is mentioned in paragraph 4
A. The steps to daydream. B. The things to daydream of.
C. The reasons for daydreaming. D. The meanings of daydreaming.
45. Daydreaming is talked about _________.
A. to remind people to have a mind break B. to suggest living at the moment
C. to find solutions to homework problems D. to show a science research result
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. A
【解析】本文主要介绍了白日梦的好处，并提醒人们要让大脑休息一下。
41.推理判断题。根据“When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old...”可知开头通过爱因斯坦的例子引出了本文的话题。故选A。
42.细节理解题。根据“can make you have wild imaginings, like flying around in space”可知白日梦可以让你产生天马行空的想象，自由地思考。故选C。
43.细节理解题。根据“thinks we should all make time to daydream”可知他建议要找点时间去做白日梦。故选C。
44.细节理解题。根据“Guo suggests you can start by focusing on a happy memory or imagining a future success, like scoring a goal in the World Cup”可知此处提到了可以白日做梦的事情。故选B。
45.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了白日梦的好处，并提醒人们要让大脑休息一下。故选A。
Passage 2
（2023·湖北襄樊）
When September comes, the new term begins. Parents are all excited because their kids are going back to school. There’s nothing better than this. Looking back at the online-class period, what woke up the parents every morning was not their alarms, but their kids’ coming online classes. Cooking meals, signing-in(登陆) learning apps and handing in homework pictures were daily activities for parents to get everything ready for kids. At the same time, the parents had to pay full attention to their kids because there’s no difference between giving a kid an electronic product and ▲ .
What a coincidence! In ancient times, the new term started around White Dew(白露) in September, too. People used to have “four big ceremonies in life” which included the ceremony of “starting school, becoming an adult , getting married and burial”. The ceremony of starting school was a big thing. It showed everyone’s best wishes for a kid.
Not every kid could go to school. Most of them had to work. But if you were a boy, your father could send you to school. Luckily, beginning in the Han Dynasty, the school fees(费用) were paid by the emperor. Boys studied very hard. They went to school every day, with no weekends, from about 6: 00 a. m. to about 4:00 p. m. The school prepared them for the government tests, and whoever scored high in the tests could get a good job. There weren’t any math or science lessons. The students learned how to read, write, and paint pictures.
Education has played an important role in the development of China’s society. Nowadays, China has provided nine year free education for each child, and all the kids have a fair chance to enter school.
27. According to Paragraph 1, parents probably felt ________ during the online-class period.
A. happy B. tired C. relaxed D. excited
28. Which of the following stories can be the best choice for “ ▲ ”
A. helping Yu Gong move the mountains
B. giving Sima Guang a stone to break the vat(缸)
C. asking Kong Rong to give away the bigger pears
D. sending the Monkey King to guard the Peach Garden(蟠桃园)
29. What does the underlined word “coincidence” mean in Paragraph 2
A. 精彩 B. 特殊 C. 差异 D. 巧合
30. What can we learn from the passage
A. All the kids went to school in ancient China.
B. Kids needed to learn all the subjects in ancient times.
C. Education is taken seriously from ancient China till now.
D. Ancient people had a ceremony of starting school for girls.
【答案】27. B 28. D 29. D 30. C
【解析】本文主要介绍了中国现代和古代开学都在九月，而且教育历来备受重视。
27.推理判断题。根据“Parents are all excited because their kids are going back to school. There’s nothing better than this. Looking back at the online-class period, what woke up the parents every morning was not their alarms, but their kids’ coming online classes”（父母们都很兴奋，因为他们的孩子要回学校了。没有比这更好的了。回顾网课时期，每天早上叫醒父母的不是他们的闹钟，而是他们孩子即将到来的网课）可推知家长们在孩子网课期间很累，故选B。
28.推理判断题。根据“At the same time, the parents had to pay full attention to their kids because there’s no difference between giving a kid an electronic product and ”可知在网课期间父母必须充分关注他们的孩子，因为孩子手握电子产品，一不注意就会玩电子产品。所以D选项“派美猴王去看守蟠桃园”符合，因为美猴王看守蟠桃园一定会偷吃桃子。故选D。
29.词义猜测题。根据第一段“When September comes, the new term begins.”可知现代学生开学时间是在九月，而古代学生的开学也是从九月的白露开始，所以这很巧，可推测coincidence意为“巧合”。故选D。
30.细节理解题。根据“Education has played an important role in the development of China’s society. Nowadays, China has provided nine year free education for each child, and all the kids have a fair chance to enter school.”和“The ceremony of starting school was a big thing. It showed everyone’s best wishes for a kid.”可知从古代中国到现在，教育一直受到重视。故选C。
Passage 3
（2023·湖北荆门）
When Xiong Chuanfa, 34, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, thinking he is a magician.
Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines（吹糖人） for twenty years. Blowing sugar figurines is a Chinese traditional folk art with a history of over 600 years and has been listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）.
Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to star this magic show.
He heats the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes—a rabbit, a monkey, and even Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
However busy he is, he often spares time to drop by colleges to make young people know more about the folk art. Many college students have been drawn（吸引） to the art. Simon, a foreign student, he found it difficult to make it. Thanks to Xiong’s help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape.
Simon was deeply moved after learning about the art. “I just can’t believe the traditional folk art can be kept so well here. I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world,” he said.
This art has been passed down for four generations （代） in Xiong’s family. His 6-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child.
“We will pass on the intangible heritage,” said Xiong.
8. From the passage we can learn that Xiong Chuanfa began blowing sugar figurines at the age of ________.
A. 6 B. 14 C. 20 D. 34
9. Which of the following can be the possible reason for Xiong Chuanfa to visit colleges
A. To help young people learn drawing skills.
B. To sell his sugar figurines.
C. To draw young people closer to the folk art.
D. To show his magic skills.
10. According to the passage, we can infer （推断） that Simon will most probably ________.
A. learn more about Chinese culture
B. offer Xiong a helping hand in class
C. stay in China to blow sugar figurines
D. blow perfect sugar figurines next time
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage？
A. Xiong and His Folk Art of Sweet Blow
B. The History of Blowing Sugar Figurines
C. Xiong’s Family and Sugar Figurine Skills
D. A Guide and the Intangible Heritages
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A
【解析】本文介绍了吹糖人这种传统艺术，讲述了熊传发吹糖人的过程。
8.推理判断题。根据“When Xiong Chuanfa, 34”和“Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines（吹糖人） for twenty years. ”可知熊传发今年34岁，他吹糖人已经20年了，所以他14岁开始吹糖人，故选B。
9.细节理解题。根据“However busy he is, he often spares time to drop by colleges to make young people know more about the folk art. Many college students have been drawn（吸引） to the art.”可知熊传发抽出时间来参观大学，是为了让年轻人更多地了解民间艺术。故选C。
10.推理判断题。根据“I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world”可知他认为传统文化应该广为传播，所以他最可能要更多了解中国文化，故选A。
11.最佳标题题。本文介绍了吹糖人这种传统艺术，讲述了熊传发吹糖人的过程，所以A选项符合，故选A。
Passage 4
（2023·湖北宜昌）
Zhi Nong was born in a small town in Yunnan Province. When he was young, he moved to Kunming with his mother. Feeling like a caged (笼中的) bird in big city, he was bored with the busy and noisy city life and looked forward to nature.
His chance soon came. In 1983, he helped shoot a documentary about birds. That experience led him to learn photography and take photos of flying birds.
In the 1980s, the Internet was not that popular in China and cameras were expensive. He managed to borrow a camera and threw himself into studying how to use it. During that time, the library became his favorite place where he first read some magazines about nature. It opened a door for him to connect with nature.
In 1992, a research program was organized to protect a type of unusual monkeys which only live in China. Usually the home of these monkeys has half-a-year-long winters. It created great challenges for Zhi Nong’s work, but he never drew back. “I didn’t see the monkeys in the wild until I went into the mountains the third time,” said Zhi Nong. He went into the snow mountains six times just to get valuable photographs of the monkeys.
Three years later, his works won international prizes. People around the world began to pay attention to the protection of wild animals in China. And he is the first Chinese winner of the world Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
In order to call up tons of people to protect wildlife with cameras, he started “China Wildlife Photography Training Camp”. He hopes that more young people will join in for the nature protection.
31. What can we learn about Zhi Nong from Paragraph 1
A. He felt like a free bird B. He was satisfied with the city life.
C. He was born in Kunming. D. He would like to live in the nature.
32. Which is the right order of Zhi Nong’s experience
a. He won some prizes in the world.
b. He joined in shooting a documentary.
c. He took some pictures of monkeys.
d. He set up a camp to train photographers.
A a-b-c-d B. b-c-a-d C. c-a-d-b D. d-a-b-c
33. What do the underlined words “drew back” mean in Paragraph 4
A. Gave up. B. Grew up. C. Set out. D. Put on.
34. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A diary. B. A survey. C. A magazine. D. a guidebook.
35. What is the best title of the passage
A. A Photographer’s Way of Protecting Nature
B. A Door between Magazines and Nature
C. Difficulties of Taking Wildlife Photos
D. World Attention to Animal Protection
【答案】31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】本文介绍志农野生动物拍照经历，呼吁人们保护自然。
31.推理判断题。根据“Feeling like a caged (笼中的) bird in big city, he was bored with the busy and noisy city life and looked forward to nature.”可知志农对繁忙吵闹的城市生活厌倦了，期待自然。故选D。
32.细节理解题。根据“His chance soon came. In 1983, he helped shoot a documentary about birds. ”可知1983年他拍摄鸟类纪录片，根据“In 1992, a research program was organized to protect a type of unusual monkeys which only live in China.”可知1992年拍摄的猴子，根据“Three years later, his works won international prizes.”可知三年后，也就是1995年，获得国际大奖，根据“In order to call up tons of people to protect wildlife with cameras, he started ‘China Wildlife Photography Training Camp’.”可知得奖之后建立的中国野生动物摄影训练营，因此正确顺序是b-c-a-d。故选B。
33.词义推断题。根据“I didn’t see the monkeys in the wild until I went into the mountains the third time,”可知面对困难没有退缩，与give up同义。故选A。
34.推理判断题。本文是人物故事，最有可能出现在杂志上。故选C。
35.最佳标题。根据“ He hopes that more young people will join in for the nature protection.”和全文可知本文介绍了摄影人保护自然的故事。故选A。
Passage 5
（2023·江苏连云港）
Many of us have seen rainbows in the sky once the sun starts shining again after it rains. For us to see a rainbow, the conditions need to be just right. We need some water drops in the air, like rain or even fog, and we need the sun to be behind us and quite low to the ground. This is because a rainbow is created by light passing through water drops.
The light that comes from the sun seems white to us. But the white light we see is made up of a mix of different colors. When the light goes through a raindrop, these colors can separate out. Each of the colors in the rainbow has a different “wavelength” (波长). Raindrops look like little balls. When light hits one of these little balls of water, the light can change direction. We call this “refraction” (折射). Each of the different wavelengths is refracted differently. If the light hits the raindrop at the right place, the refraction separates the wavelengths out into their different colors.
We are taught there are seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. But this isn’t exactly true. Blue and green are next to each other in the rainbow, which is why we can see turquoise (a mix of blue and green). Brown is a mix of red and green. But they aren’t next to each other in the rainbow, so we don’t see them mix to make brown.
We would never see black and white in a rainbow. Black is what we see when there’s no light at all. On the other hand, white is a mix of all the colors together. When light is refracted by raindrops, it separates the white light out, meaning it is no longer white.
37. We can see a rainbow under the right conditions because ________.
A. the raindrops are like little balls B. the light goes through raindrops
C. the sunshine seems to be colorful D. the weather is foggy after it rains
38. According to the passage, what can we know about the colors in the rainbow
A. They can become brown or black. B. There are only seven colors in all.
C. They mix to make the white light. D. Their own places can be changed.
39. Which part of a magazine may this passage be taken from
A. Science. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Fashion.
40. What’s the best title for the passage
A. How are the colors received in the rainbow
B. When can the colors turn blue in the rainbow
C. Which colors aren’t covered with light in the rainbow
D. Why can’t we find white, black and brown in the rainbow
【答案】37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
【解析】本文主要介绍了彩虹的形成以及对彩虹颜色知识的科普。
37.细节理解题。根据“This is because a rainbow is created by light passing through water drops.”可知因为光线穿过了雨滴，在合适的条件下，我们可以看到彩虹。故选B。
38.细节理解题。根据“When light is refracted by raindrops, it separates the white light out, meaning it is no longer white.”（当光线被雨滴折射时，它将白光分离出来，这意味着它不再是白色的。）可知彩虹的颜色混合在一起发出白光，故选C。
39.推理判断题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍了彩虹的形成以及对彩虹颜色知识的科普，所以文章应该来自杂志的科学部分，故选A。
40.最佳标题题。根据“We are taught there are seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. But this isn’t exactly true...But they aren’t next to each other in the rainbow, so we don’t see them mix to make brown.”和“We would never see black and white in a rainbow. ”可知，我们被教导有七种颜色：红、橙、黄、绿、蓝、靛和紫，但是我们在彩虹中看不见白色，黑色和棕色，所以D选项符合，故选D。
Passage 6
（2023·江苏宿迁）
Family is very important for everyone, no matter where you are from. So in both East and West, people have festivals to celebrate family reunions(团聚). These festivals include the Mid-Autumn Festival in China and Thanksgiving Day in the US. How are they celebrated and what are the differences Let’s take a look.
Sharing the moonlight
The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important traditional festival in China after the Spring Festival. It’s on the 15th day of the eighth month of Chinese lunar calendar. In ancient China, the day was considered as a harvest festival since fruits, vegetables and grain(谷物) had been collected from the fields. All the family got together and had a big dinner. They ate a special festival food-moon cakes and enjoyed the full moon.
On that day, the moon is full. The full moon is a symbol for family reunions which mean tuanyuan in Chinese. Now people also celebrate the festival by getting together and having a big dinner.
When it gets dark, people look up at the full moon, eating moon cakes and missing friends and relatives who are far from home. “We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful moonlight, even though miles apart!” wrote Su Shi, a famous Song Dynasty poet.
Showing thanks
Thanksgiving Day is one of the biggest holidays in the US. It’s on the fourth Thursday of November. People visit their friends and relatives to remind themselves that they are lucky to have happiness, health and family and also to have a roof over their heads.
In 1621, about 100 English people took a ship, the Mayflower, and arrived in the northeastern US. The winter there was very cold and life was hard. As the American Indians helped them a lot, the English people asked them to have a big meal with then in order to express their thanks. The celebration lasted for three days.
Today, people usually have a family meal on Thanksgiving Day. They enjoy delicious food such as pumpkin scorn and a big, golden turkey.
There are other traditions on the day. For example, the turkey has a V-shaped bone in the breast. It’s called a wishbone. After roasting(烤), two persons each take one end of the bone. They make a wish and then pull it. If one gets the larger part of the bone, he or she will get good luck.
The most important part of Thanksgiving Day is to say “thanks”— this is the spirit of the holiday. People also like to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV.
38. Why did people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient China
A. Because people could eat moon cakes.
B. Because people enjoyed the full moon.
C. Because people could get together with relatives.
D. Because people had a good harvest from the fields.
39 What does the underlined part “to have a roof over their heads” in the passage probably mean
A. To have somewhere to live. B. To have food to eat.
C. To have friends to talk to. D. To have clothes to wear.
40. What is the spirit of Thanksgiving Day
A. To pull the bone. B. To play American football.
C. To say “thanks”. D. To watch the Parade.
41. What’s the main idea of the passage
A The background to the two festivals. B. The introduction to the two festivals.
C. The activities of the two festivals. D. The customs of the two festivals.
【答案】38. D 39. A 40. C 41. B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍中国和美国庆祝家庭团聚的两个节日——中秋节和感恩节。
38.细节理解题。根据“In ancient China, the day was considered as a harvest festival since fruits, vegetables and grain(谷物) had been collected from the fields.”可知，在中国古代，这一天被认为是丰收的节日，因为水果、蔬菜和谷物已经从田地里收集起来了。故选D。
39.词句猜测题。分析“People visit their friends and relatives to remind themselves that they are lucky to have happiness, health and family and also to have a roof over their heads.”可知，人们拜访他们的朋友和亲戚来提醒自己，他们是幸运的，拥有幸福，健康和家庭，也有一个屋顶在他们的头上。“have a roof over their heads”的意思是“有地方住”，故选A。
40.细节理解题。根据“The most important part of Thanksgiving Day is to say ‘thanks’— this is the spirit of the holiday.”可知，感恩节最重要的部分是说“谢谢”——这是这个节日的精神。故选C。
41.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍中国和美国庆祝家庭团聚的两个节日——中秋节和感恩节，故选B。
Passage 7
（2023·江苏扬州）
What would happen if you tried to blow a soap (肥皂) bubble in below-freezing weather Would it freeze and fall to the ground Would you have to hit it with a stone to break it These questions came into my mind one cold winter day. It was too cold to play in the snow, but it was a perfect time to experiment with blowing frozen bubbles.
To blow frozen bubbles, I had to wait until the air outside was very cold. For this activity, that meant 10 degrees below 0 Fahrenheit or colder. I didn’t have the bubble things that come in a bottle, so I used dish-washing soap. Adding a drop of glycerin made the soap work even better. I chose a place out of the wind, and blew bubbles the same way I always do. I watched to see what would happen. Here’s what I learned.
If the temperature is low enough, the skin of the bubble frosts (结霜) over, becoming cloudy instead of clear. And what about those rainbow swirls (漩涡状物体) that you see in soap bubbles The rainbow colors stay even (均匀的) when the bubbles frost, but they don’t spin anymore. The bubbles still float in the air. They don’t fall to the ground any faster than they would on a warm summer day.
When these frozen bubbles break, they don’t turn into tiny drops of soap as summer bubbles do. They turn into shiny rainbow pieces and fly slowly to the ground. Sometimes a frozen bubble will roll across the snow without breaking. If it breaks, it may leave a strong bubble skin on the ground. Leave the bubble alone and it may stay there for a long time.
Sometimes I could catch a bubble and hold it until the heat of my hand made it pop.
I learned one other thing about blowing frozen bubbles. It’s so much fun. I want to try it again next year!
34. How does the writer begin the passage
A. By comparing two types of bubbles.
B. By describing the freezing cold weather.
C. By asking some questions about the subject.
D. By presenting the tools needed to do the experiment.
35. What is this passage mainly about
A. Making soap that can work even better.
B. Making bubbles that will stay longer.
C. Inventing a new kind of soap that makes clearer bubbles.
D. Finding out what happens to bubbles in freezing temperatures.
36. According to the passage, what will happen if you blow frozen soap bubbles
A. Cold enough, the skin of the bubbles will stay clear.
B. When the bubbles frost, the rainbow colors will spin faster.
C. A frozen bubble may roll across the snow without breaking.
D. When these frozen bubbles break, they turn into tiny drops of soap.
37. What is the best title for the passage
A. A science club B. Broken bubbles
C. A happy child D. Frozen bubbles
【答案】34. C 35. D 36. C 37. D
【解析】本文主要介绍作者为了查明在低于冰点的天气里吹肥皂泡会发生什么而做了一个实验。
34.细节理解题。根据“What would happen if you tried to blow a soap (肥皂) bubble in below-freezing weather...”可知作者通过几个问题引出文章的话题。故选C。
35.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了作者为了查明在低于冰点的天气里吹肥皂泡会发生什么，作者做了一个实验。故选D。
36.细节理解题。根据“Sometimes a frozen bubble will roll across the snow without breaking”可知冰冻的气泡会在雪地上滚动而不破裂。故选C。
37.最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了作者为了查明在低于冰点的天气里吹肥皂泡会发生什么，作者做了一个实验，故文章以“冻结的气泡”为标题最合适。故选D。
Passage 8
（2023·江苏扬州）
The scientific method is used for simple experiments that students may do in the classroom or very difficult experiments that scientists are doing all over the world. It is a way of thinking that helps you to avoid drawing incorrect conclusions.
There are usually four steps in the scientific method, including observation (观察), hypothesis (假设), experiment, and conclusion. The steps may not always be completed in the same order, but the first step is usually observation and asking a question about your observation. For example, you had a sick stomach, and ate a candy bar. An hour later, you observed that you felt much better. Here, you can ask a question, such as, “What makes a sick stomach feel better ”
The second step is to state a possible answer to the question, or a hypothesis, such as “” A good hypothesis includes three things: The explanation for the observations, it is able to be tested, and it will usually predict new outcomes or conclusions.
The third step is the experiment, to test the hypothesis. An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support the hypothesis. The hypothesis will then be true or false.
The final step is to think about what happened when you tested the hypothesis and draw a conclusion. The conclusion will either clearly support the hypothesis or it will not. If the results support the hypothesis, a conclusion can be written and you can share it with the rest of the world. If it does not support the hypothesis, you may choose to change the hypothesis or write a new one based on what was learned during the experiment.
42. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the passage
A. How do the four basic steps in the scientific method work
B. What makes a good hypothesis based on the observation
C. The conclusion will always clearly support the hypothesis.
D. Learning the scientific method may help students succeed in science.
43. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 3
A. A candy bar makes a sick stomach feel better.
B. It was the medicine you took an hour earlier that made you feel better.
C. Eat a candy bar again, and see what happens to your sick stomach.
D. Ask people if eating a candy bar has made a sick stomach feel better.
44. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)
A. The hypothesis. B. The conclusion.
C. The question. D. The observation.
45. Which of the following sentences about the experiment is TRUE
A. An experiment is a test to always support the hypothesis.
B. An experiment does not have to be part of the scientific method.
C. An experiment is a test to either challenge or support a hypothesis.
D. An experiment is only used when scientists are trying to prove a hypothesis.
【答案】42. A 43. A 44. B 45. C
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了基本科学方法包括四个步骤：观察、假设、实验和结论。
42.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了基本科学方法包括四个步骤：观察、假设、实验和结论。选项A“科学方法的四个基本步骤是如何工作的？”最能表达出文章主旨。故选A。
43.推理判断题。根据“A good hypothesis includes three things: The explanation for the observations, it is able to be tested, and it will usually predict new outcomes or conclusions.（一个好的假设包括三件事：对观察结果的解释，它能够被检验，它通常会预测新的结果或结论。）”可知A选项“一块糖能让恶心的胃感觉好一点。”是一个好的假设，是一个解释，且能够被检验。故选A。
44.词句猜测题。根据“The conclusion will either clearly support the hypothesis or it will not.”可知此处“it”指代前面的“The conclusion”，表示“结论要么明确地支持假设，要么结论不支持假设”。故选B。
45.细节理解题。根据“An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support the hypothesis.”可知实验是一种挑战或支持假设的测试。故选C。
Passage 9
（2023·广州）
Cyclocross is cross-country bicycle racing. Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles (障碍). When racers reach them, they can ride over them, or pick up their bikes and run.
To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body. This makes room for your right foot to hit the ground next to your left foot. As your right foot nears the ground, take your left foot away from the bike. Put both feet on the ground and start running!
As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles. As your feet hit the ground, you reach down and catch the bottom of your bike. Lift up carefully and keep the bike on your right shoulder while you run. Sometimes you may lift your bike. You catch the top of your bike. Then you lift the bike high enough to get over the obstacles and carefully put the bike on the ground.
After you have carried your bike across an obstacle, you will need to remount. As soon as your bike is on the ground, push off with your left leg, swing your right leg over the bike seat, and move into riding position. Remounting can be the hardest skill of cyclocross. You can learn by watching someone who remounts well.
Cyclocross is a great way to stay active and have fun. However, it can be dangerous. Make sure that you are well prepared. Then, you will just need to go!
8. What can we learn about cyclocross from the text
A. It’s a no-obstacle bike race. B. It’s a cross-city bike race.
C. It’s a challenging bike race. D. It’s a dangerous running race.
9. What does the underlined word “dismount” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Pick up a bike. B. Get off a bike. C. Get back on a bike. D. Practice riding a bike.
10. Why does a racer have to shoulder a bike in a race
A. To jump over obstacles. B. To take care of the bike.
C. To make room for others. D. To hit the ground harder.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The skills of cyclocross racing. B. The history of cyclocross racing.
C. The records of cyclocross racing. D. The popularity of cyclocross racing.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A
【解析】本文主要介绍了越野自行车比赛的情况，以及成为一名顶级赛车手所要具备的技能。
8.细节理解题。根据“Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles”可知，这是一个有挑战性的比赛，故选C。
9.词义猜测题。根据“To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body…”可知，要成为一名顶级赛车手，速度必须要快，而且要做到在不减速的情况下从自行车上下来，所以划线单词是指“get off a bike”，故选B。
10.细节理解题。根据“As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some obstacles.”可知，扛着自行车是为了跳过一些障碍，故选A。
11.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了越野自行车比赛的情况，以及成为一名顶级赛车手所要具备的技能，故选A。
Passage 10
（2023·浙江嘉兴）
What time is it The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth
Scientists are now thinking of creating a lunar(月球的) time zone. They believe it would be better for astronauts to communicate by using Moon Time, as they travel to, from, and across the Moon. At the moment, astronauts are using time zones of their own countries. But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling.
________ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon, clocks run a bit faster there. After 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is about 24 hours between two sunsets. While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth, or for the Moon to have its own special zone, which would have much longer days.
Scientists must consider other problems too. For example, who should be responsible for keeping the time zone going And how can it be made practical for astronauts to use
There are more countries planning Moon trips in the future. The idea of creating a time zone on the Moon would make these easier. And if a lunar time zone is set up, scientists could create time zones for other planets like Mars.
23. Scientists think that a lunar time zone can ________.
A. keep the Moon clean B. keep astronauts healthy
C. make the Moon trips safer D. make space travel faster
24. Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3
A. Setting up a lunar time zone is not easy.
B. Setting up a special time zone is important.
C. Scientists are holding different opinions.
D. Scientists need to do a lot of experiments.
25. If the Moon has its own special time zone, a full day of it can be about ________ on Earth.
A. 56 microseconds B. 24 hours C. two weeks D. 29.5 days
26. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To give information about space travel. B. To introduce the idea of Moon Time.
C. To describe an experience of time travel. D. To share news about landing on Mars.
【答案】23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了科学家们正在考虑建立一个月球时区。
23.细节理解题。根据“But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling.”可知，计时方式的差异可能会导致安全问题，因此建立月球时区可以使得月球之行更安全，故选 C。
24.推理判断题。根据第二段“ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes.”可知，重力影响时间快慢，因此建立月球时区并不容易。故选A。
25.细节理解题。根据“While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days.”可知，而在月球上，它接近709小时，大约是29.5个地球日。故选D。
26.推理判断题。根据全文内容和“What time is it The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth’s time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren’t anywhere on Earth ”可知，本文主要探讨了建立月球时区。故选B。
Passage 11
（2023·浙江绍兴）
Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you How do you feel after playing with friends And what would you say is your favourite family memory These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health Week. It improves mental health by building healthy social connections.
Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health. Humans’ need for connection is different from person to person, but what’s important is not how many relationships you have, but how good your relationships are.
Then how to connect with others “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements of Place2Be, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Being kind, listening to others and trying new experiences are all good tools.
Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change—some become stronger, while others stop. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Childline or Shout. They can help, whether you’re looking to form new connections or repair a strained (紧张) relationship that is important to you.
23. The writer uses three questions in the beginning to ________.
A. express worries about humans B. lead into the topic “social connections”
C. introduce health problems D. interest readers in family memory
24. Paragraph 2 is mainly about the ________ of connecting with others.
A. ways B. popularity C. importance D. rules
25. Clements may agree that ________.
A. it is better to connect with pets than people
B. using words is the best way to build connections
C. people should only communicate with others face to face
D talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person
26. The passage is most probably written for ________.
A. teachers B. parents C. children D. doctors
【答案】23. B 24. C 25. D 26. C
【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍健康的社会关系来改善心理健康。
23.推理判断题。根据“Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you How do you feel after playing with friends And what would you say is your favourite family memory These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people.”可知，作者用问题得出共同点：它们都是关于与人交往的；结合“It improves mental health by building healthy social connections.”可知，是为了引出“社会关系”这一话题，故选B。
24.段落大意题。分析“Healthy connections give people energy and support we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live along life. Research suggests being lonely can slowly harm your health.”可知，介绍了健康的人际关系和社会关系的好处，以及孤独的坏处。所以本段主要介绍的是与他人联系的重要性，故选C。
25.推理判断题。根据“She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words.”和“Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. Keep in mind that connections change-some become stronger, while others stop.”可知，她建议花时间通过行动和语言来建立更多的联系，每个人都有孤独的时候，会拒绝和别人说话，但是与人联系会产生改变。由此可知，克莱门茨可能会同意与他人交谈对孤独的人有帮助这一看法。故选D。
26.推理判断题。根据“You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates.”可知，你可以亲自或在线与你的朋友、父母、老师或同学联系。由此推知，本文是写给孩子们的，故选C。
Passage 12
（2023·浙江宁波）
Plants are more than just pretty to look at. They give us fruits, vegetables and food we eat. Some plants even provide materials for medicine or building things. But do you know that plants can do something even more amazing They can make our homes, schools and workplaces much healthier.
We spend a large part of our day indoors. Unluckily, the air inside buildings can often be full of chemicals（化学物质）from many things around us. This poor air quality（质量）can make us feel sick, causing sore eyes and throats, and even making it hard for us to breathe. When the air inside buildings gets really bad, people even call them “sick buildings”.
The good news is that plants are like nature’s little superheroes. They have a magic power fighting against bad air. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live. They can also add moisture to the air if it’s too dry, making it more comfortable for us to breathe.
________ Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called “bio-home” for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a “sick building” any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell.
So you see, plants are fantastic! They are not only beautiful to look at, but they also provide us with food, help create materials and play an important role in our health. They make our indoor environments cleaner and healthier, making us feel better. Next time you see a plant, remember all the amazing things it can do for us!
27. Which of the following is one way for plants to improve the air inside buildings
A. They breathe out carbon dioxide. B. They produce oxygen.
C. They give out harmful chemicals. D. They make the air dry.
28. Which can be the best to fill in the blank ________ in Paragraph 4
A. But the most amazing thing plants can do is to clean the air.
B. But one interesting thing plants can do is to build things.
C. But plants can provide what humans need to eat.
D. But plants can be used to make medicine for humans.
29. How does the writer support his opinion about plants improving air quality
A. By telling personal experiences. B. By providing numbers and forms.
C. By questioning famous scientists. D. By using scientific experiments.
30. What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A. Plants are important for providing food. B. Plants make people look much better.
C. Plants are good for indoor environments. D. Plants make it easier to build houses.
【答案】27 B 28. A 29. D 30. C
【解析】本文介绍了植物在室内环境中发挥的重要作用。
27.细节理解题。根据“Plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathe out oxygen (O2) which we humans need to live.”可知室内环境中充满了化学物质，但是植物可以呼出人们需要的氧气。故选B。
28.推理判断题。根据“Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe.”可知植物能够吸收有害化学物质，使我们周围的空气呼吸更安全。选项A“但植物能做的最神奇的事情是清洁空气。”符合语境。故选A。
29.细节理解题。根据“Scientists have discovered that plants have the ability to take in harmful chemicals, making the air around us safer to breathe. They set up a completely closed building called ‘bio-home’ for experiments. Before they added plants, the air inside was full of chemicals and people found it hard to breathe. But after they added plants, the air got much cleaner and it became easier to breathe. To make the air inside even better, the scientists used different kinds of plants. After a while, the building wasn’t a ‘sick building’ any more. People could go inside without feeling unwell.”可知作者通过讲述科学家做的实验，来说明植物改善空气质量。故选D。
30.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了植物在室内环境中发挥的重要作用。故选C。
Passage 13
（2023·北京）
Do you know that over 1/3 of all food produced in the world goes to waste According to the United Nations (UN), every year around the world, about one billion (十亿) tons of food is wasted. At the same time, there are nearly one billion people who go hungry. Simply 1/4 of the food wasted is enough to keep them out of hunger. In addition, the wasted food produces over three billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which speeds up climate (气候) change. What can we do to solve this food waste problem
One effective solution is balancing food production with demand (需求). In hotels and other similar places, special instruments should be used so that cooking specialists just prepare and cook food as it is ordered.
Another effective solution is starting programs to reduce (减少) food waste. Stores and buyers can try their best to be creative in food waste reduction. For example, stores can provide customers with instructions telling them how to make full use of food. Buyers can try not fixing their eyes only on food of the best quality (质量). Sometimes, the food of non-top quality is also good enough to eat, or can be bought and then used to make delicious dishes.
One of the hardest solutions to achieve is for each and every one to buy and prepare food with a plan of their own so that less food is wasted. Challenging as it is, the use of meal plans in preparing food can play an important role in ending food waste in the family.
Food recycling is one of the known solutions. Efforts are now already in progress. Food that is not safe for humans to eat is recycled into other products such as animal feeds and clothing. Yet, there is still a long way to go and much for improvement in this area.
In a word, food waste has been one of the biggest problems in the world that have influenced us greatly. Many solutions have been found and many more are yet to be worked out. If each of us can put in more efforts, food waste is sure to be reduced for the good of our future.
27. According to the passage, what is a possible result of food waste
A. The problem of worldwide hunger. B. A big increase in food production.
C The speed-up of climate change. D. A sudden drop in population.
28. What can we learn from the passage
A. Food recycling has been hugely successful. B. Buyers should give up non-top quality food.
C. Stores should train people to make delicious dishes. D. Meal plans in the family are hard to put into practice.
29. What is the passage mainly about
A. Benefits of reducing food waste. B. Solutions to the food waste problem.
C. The importance of fighting food waste. D. The attitude to the food waste problem.
【答案】27. C 28. D 29. B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了食物浪费的现状以及四个解决食物浪费问题的方法，并得出结论：如果我们每个人都做出努力，食物浪费问题一定会有所改善。
27.细节理解题。根据“In addition, the wasted food produces over three billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which speeds up climate change.”可知食物浪费可能造成的一个结果是气候变化的加速。故选C。
28.细节理解题。根据“One of the hardest solutions to achieve is for each and every one to buy and prepare food with a plan of their own so that less food is wasted.”可知家庭的膳食计划很难付诸实施。故选D。
29.主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“What can we do to solve this food waste problem ”以及通读全文可知主要介绍了四种解决食物浪费问题的方法。故选B。
Passage 14
（2023·四川重庆）
Diagram(图表) or Survey Result
①AI (artificial intelligence人工智能) and machine learning refer to the ability of machines to learn and act intelligently. It means they can make decisions, finish tasks, and even tell the possible future results based on what they learn from data(数据).
②AI and machine learning already play a bigger role in everyday life than you might imagine. Health care, banking, video games, every search on the Internet you make..., all are driven by AI.
③AI is going to change almost every field of modern life. Stephen Hawking said, “Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history.” And Hawking added at once, “Unluckily, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.”
④ ▲ , especially when you consider some countries are racing to develop AI-enabled autonomous weapons(人工智能自主武器). It is also going to change and take the place of many human jobs. The same worries also come from the public. According to the survey result from Centre for the Governance of AI, 91% of the people (tend to and totally) agree that “AI is a technology that requires careful management” in Europe.
⑤But rather than agreeing with an idea of a helpless future where all human jobs are given over to robots, some people believe AI will make on working lives better. It will improve the work of humans, and new jobs will appear to take the place of the old ones.
⑥What’s more, machines become more intelligent and they are able to finish more human tasks. Things which only belong to humans lie creativity and critical(批判性的) thinking, will become even more valuable in the future.
⑦Like it or not, AI is here. Maybe changing ourselves and managing it well are the best way out. Just as Benjamin Franklin once said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
36. Which paragraph does the diagram mainly support
A. ② B. ③ C. ④ D. ⑤
37. Which sentence can be put in the ▲
A. As we know, there are possible huge risks for society and human life
B. Also, you can find AI serving our daily life in every possible field
C. Without doubt, AI is a fantastic technology to lead us into the future
D. Humans ate surely more creative and better at many things than AI
38. What’s the purpose of writing the passage
A. To warn us that AI will take humans’ place.
B. To show us that there are a lot of uses of AI.
C. To tell us that many people are worried about AI.
D. To suggest we prepare for the changes brought by AI.
39. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage
A. B. C. D.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. D
【解析】本文主要介绍了人工智能在生活中的用处以及人们的担心，建议为人工智能带来的变化做好准备。
36.推理判断题。根据第四段“According to the survey result from Centre for the Governance of AI, 91% of the people (tend to and totally) agree that ‘AI is a technology that requires careful management’ in Europe.”可知根据人工智能治理中心的调查结果，91%的人（倾向于并且完全）同意欧洲“人工智能是一种需要谨慎管理的技术”，故图表支持第四段的内容。故选C。
37.推理判断题。根据“especially when you consider some countries are racing to develop AI-enabled autonomous weapons”以及“The same worries also come from the public”可知当你考虑到一些国家正在竞相开发人工智能自主武器时，人类可能会面临危险，选项A“正如我们所知，社会和人类生活可能面临巨大风险”放于此处。故选A。
38.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了人工智能在生活中的用处以及人们的担心，建议为人工智能带来的变化做好准备。故选D。
39.篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出了人工智能的话题；第二段介绍了人工智能在生活中的运用；第三段和第四段表明人工智能是一种需要谨慎管理的技术；第五段和第六段介绍了一些人支持人工智能的原因；第七段进行总结。故选项D符合文章的结构。故选D。
Passage 15
（2023·四川重庆B卷）
① Green is the color of nature and the symbol of life. For thousands of years, humans have followed the laws of nature to live in harmony (和谐) with nature.
② That has been seen in ancient Chinese houses. Ancient Chinese often built their homes at the foot of the mountain with a river running nearby. The mountains could stop the cold wind from the north and the river provided water for life. Most houses were also built facing south or west so that the rooms were able to get enough sunshine in winter and keep cool in summer.
③ In modern times, humans didn’t follow the laws of nature during fast development. Luckily, it’s never too late to make changes.
④ Green development is the goal of all countries. On April 23, 2016, China signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, giving a strong push to the international efforts against global (全球的) warming.
⑤ Also in China, the government added green development to the country’s work plans. From 1999 to the end of 2018, by carrying out Mother River Protection Operation, China raised 600 million yuan to build over 5,700 green projects. Through international cooperation (合作), over 98.32 million trees were planted across China.
⑥ Denmark is a leading country in wind and solar technologies. This year Denmark has started the “Power-to-X” plan, providing about 1.25 billion kroner (about 1.27 billion yuan) for projects producing hydrogen (氢气).
⑦ Builders across the world are also playing a role in green development. In Chicago, pressed newspaper, recycled glass and plastic are used on buildings. In Bali, the green school is made from bamboo. The school gets its electricity (电) from solar panels (太阳能电池板), water power and a generator that burns farm waste.
⑧ Following the laws of nature is the only way out. A small move in one country may influence the global community as a whole. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for now and future.
36. What do we know about the ancient Chinese houses
A. They were built on the mountains. B. They were built far from rivers.
C. They were built facing south or west. D. They were built to get enough wind.
37. How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 7
A. By explaining the results. B. By raising questions.
C. By comparing differences. D. By giving examples.
38. Which of the following would the writer agree with
A. Everyone is part of the green development.
B. Green buildings are the future of the world.
C. Green development is just protecting nature.
D. The future of humans depends on technology.
39. Which is the best structure of this passage
A. B. C. D.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. C
【解析】本文介绍绿色是自然的颜色，也是生命的象征。人类遵循自然规律，与自然和谐相处。
36．细节理解题。根据“Most houses were also built facing south or west”可知，大多数房屋也朝南或朝西建造，故选C。
37.推理判断题。分析第七段内容可知，作者通过举例说明世界各地的建筑商也在绿色发展中发挥着作用。故选D。
38.推理判断题。根据“A small move in one country may influence the global community as a whole. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for now and future.”可知，一个国家的一个小举动可能会影响整个国际社会。让我们携起手来，为现在和未来创造一个更美好的世界。由此可知，作者认为人人都是绿色发展的一份子。故选A。
39.篇章结构题。分析文章内容可知，第①段总述，引出下文；第②、③段并列，分别介绍中国古代的房屋和现代人类的快速发展；第④⑤⑥段介绍现代人类的快速发展中各国的绿色发展，第⑦段介绍现代人类的快速发展中丹麦在风能和太阳能技术；第⑧段总结全文。故选C。
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