2024年初中中考英语专项训练- 阅读理解之说明文（含解析）

2024年初中中考英语专项训练- 阅读理解之说明文
（2023·广东·广州中考真题）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.
1 ．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.
2 ．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
3 ．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.
4 ．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.
（2023·广东广州 · 广州市第二中学校考二模）In the Three-Body Problem books, Trisolarans, a type of alien, can dehydrate (脱水) their bodies. They can then ride out terrible environments and come back to life again
hundreds of years later. Is it possible that humans could be like that as well
Scientists have now made a new discovery by studying water bears. These microscopic organisms can live
without water for decades, according to University of Tokyo biologist Takekazu Kunieda.
When water bears find themselves somewhere without water, they go into a form called a tun. In this form, there are no signs of life, and they can survive pretty much anything. Deep freezing, volcanic fire, the dark space… these
tiny water bears just sleep it off and wake up once it’s safe again, said Science Alert.
But how do these little eight-legged water bears live without water Scientists may be onto the answer now.
“It’s thought that as water leaves a cell (细胞), some kind of protein must help the cell keep its strength to avoid breaking apart,” said Kunieda. Now scientists have found proteins special to water bears. The proteins protect their
cells against dehydration.
Scientists also put those proteins into human cells. They found these proteins can strengthen the human cell so
that it won’t become smaller in size when losing water, said Science Alert.
With experiments using human cells showing successful results, Trisolarans might one day come to be a reality.
5 ．What can Trisolarans do in the Three-Body Problem books
A ．They can live in water for hundreds of years.
B ．They can protect themselves from dehydration.
C ．They can help other dead things come back to life.
D ．They can dehydrate themselves and live in bad environments.
6 ．When there is no water, which of the following about water bears is TRUE
A ．They give up living. B ．They become a tun.
C ．They go to live near volcanic fire. D ．They find a dark space to sleep in.
7 ．What is the key for water bears to live without water
A ．Their special cells. B ．Their way of dehydrating.
C ．The strength of their bodies. D ．A kind of protein in their bodies.
8 ．What is the passage mainly about
A ．How humans can live underwater. B ．What water bears can do for humans.
C ．A scientific finding on water bears. D ．The story of the Three-Body Problem books.
（2023·广东广州 · 广州市第二中学校考二模）Learning to play a musical instrument can be a bit tricky. For one thing, you have to have an instrument first in order to learn it. It can be a bit expensive. Besides, what if you find
out that you don’t really like the instrument after you start learning it
Meng Qi, a 35-year-old Beijinger, is an electronic musician. He wasn’t satisfied with the instruments that he
saw on the market. His interest in musical experiments led him to design and build his own electronic instruments.
His most well-known instrument is perhaps the Wing Pinger. It uses melody and noise to create special sounds
that can’t be made with regular instruments.
“I build for myself first, mostly for experimenting with an instrumental idea. Then when I get bored with the instrument, I might sell it,” he said. He added that his creations are not just musical instruments, but also represent
his way of life and his idea of beauty.
Meng starts building his instruments on a computer. He uses Arduino, a software for electronic prototyping (原 型设计), to design his creations. They look very different from regular musical instruments. They’re made out of
electronic parts that are connected together—kind of like how a computer is built.
“First it can be a prototype in software, testing out ideas, as well as getting to know the range of the sound. Then it can be testing of the technical stuff, like the circuits to use. After that there will be selection of electronic parts till
everything feels right. Then production can begin,” he said.
However, it takes more than technical knowledge to design an electronic instrument. Meng’s experience as a
musician allows him to create instruments that are still playable and musical.
“Playing a lot of instruments can help you both understand and feel the process of playing music,” he said.
9 ．What does the underlined word tricky in the first paragraph probably mean
A ．too expensive to afford B ．difficult to deal with
C ．too heavy to carry with D ．impossible to learn
10 ．Why does Meng build his own instruments
A ．Because regular instruments are too expensive.
B ．Because he wants to make something he could sell.
C ．Because he wants to do experiments with his musical ideas.
D ．Because he wants to learn how to play a musical instrument.
11 ．What are the last two paragraphs mainly about
A ．Technical knowledge is necessary in his designing.B ．Being a musician is helpful to his inventions.
C ．It is important to play a musical instrument. D ．How difficult it is to make a musical instrument.
12 ．Which is the correct order of the following according to the passage
a. Test the circuits in software.
b. Use Arduino to design a prototype.
c. Select the proper electronic parts.
d. The musical instrument is made.
e. Get to know the range of the sound.
A ．b-c-d-a-e B ．b-e-a-c-d C ．d-e-c-a-b D ．d-c-a-b-e
（2023·广东广州 ·广州市玉岩中学校考二模）Do you ever find yourself sitting down to work on a project for your job, study for an important test, or even just get some simple things done, but find yourself almost immediately caught in social media for hours at a time While providing plenty of fun, social media can, unfortunately, stop us
from focusing on business.
Losing focus can be a result of a distracting environment—not preparing yourself mentally for your work, or not having the right systems in place to make sure you stay on task. Luckily, focusing is something we can learn and
practise. There are many simple things you can do right away to start seeing results.
First, prepare by writing out your to do list the night before. If you know you’re going to need to focus for a long period of time the next day, take a few minutes to write down a list of all the tasks that you want to complete. Make sure this list is as specific as possible. For example, instead of simply writing down “study Spanish”, write
down something like “memorize 20 Spanish words” .
Next, make sure you get enough sleep. Poor sleep can make it difficult to complete anything. Your mind doesn’t have the energy it needs for long periods of focus. If you really have to focus on a project even though you’rerunning
on low sleep, try taking 10-minute naps in-between tasks so you can start to get back some of your energy.
Your environment is also important when it comes to helping you focus. More outgoing people may focus well in a coffee shop with other people around. While others may prefer the quiet of their home office. Have a clean workspace. Remove any projects or items that don’t have to do with what you’re immediately working on. Perhaps most importantly: turn off your phone and place it in another room. Like they always say: “Out of sight, out of mind.” Keep working on focusing for extended periods of time, and you’ll eventually work your way up to be able to
focus for quite a long time. Just remember that focusing for too long isn’t always the best idea. Take breaks, stay
healthy, and you’ll find yourself focusing like a doctor in operation.
13 ．How does the writer introduce the topic
A ．By listing numbers. B ．By giving an example.
C ．By drawing graphs. D ．By making comparison.
14 ．Which of the following may help you focus better on your work
A ．Writing down on the list what you have done. B ．Taking a short running in between.
C ．Working in a coffee shop. D ．Put away unnecessary objects.
15 ．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 5
A ．Better late than never. B ．You will be anxious if the thing is not around you.
C ．We can’t live without phones. D ．Thing not seen is easily forgotten.
16 ．What’s the best title for the passage
A ．How to stop losing focus. B ．The dangers of social media.
C ．Keep away from social media. D ．Keep working on focusing.
（2023·广东广州·广州市玉岩中学校考二模）In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday. This means it’s a non-working day in the whole of
Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.
The exact origin（起源）of the holiday is unclear. One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages’ when
great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placedby a priest（神父）on each
ship. Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box. It was locked and kept on board until the ship came home safely. Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a mass of thanks for the success of the sailing. The priest wouldn’t open it to share the contents with the poor until
Christmas.
One more thought is about the “Alms Box” placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers（做礼拜的 人）put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, and that is why that day
became known as Boxing Day.
Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by
donating their time services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need.
Besides, spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.
17 ．If Christmas Day is on a Saturday, Boxing Day will be celebrated on .
A ．December 25th B ．December 26th C ．December 27th D ．December 28th
18 ．How many thoughts of the origin of Boxing Day are mentioned in the passage
A ．One. B ．Two. C ．Three. D ．Four.
19 ．The following activities can keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive EXCEPT .
A ．offering gifts to the poor B ．supporting families in need
C ．spending time with family and shopping D ．giving money to aid Food Banks
20 ．Why did the writer write the passage
A ．To tell what a priest did in the Middle Ages. B ．To compare Boxing Day with Christmas Day.
C ．To call on people to spend more time with their family. D ．To introduce the origins of Boxing Day.
（2023·广东广州 · 广州市真光中学校考二模）These days, teenagers have a lot to deal with, from study pressure and family expectations to concerns about social media and self-image. When pressure takes over, it’s easy
to neglect self-care. Here are some tips for keeping your body and mind healthy.
Set aside some time each day to do pressure-reducing activities.
Meditation (冥想) is a good choice because it increases relaxation and concentration. You could add yoga to it too. Yoga helps reduce physical tension and strengthen the mind-body connection. If meditation and yoga aren’t your cup of tea, then try strength training or running. Such exercises have benefits of improving your physical fitness and
reducing your anxiety.
Find creative ways to direct your thoughts and emotions.
You could draw, paint,dance, play an instrument, or write poetry, to name a few activities—the choice is yours.
But focus on the creative process, which can help you relax, instead of aiming for perfection.
Try to get enough sleep.
Most young adults require eight to nine hours of sleep a night to function at their best. Sleep and wake up at
regular times as well so that your body can follow a regular sleep schedule.
Spend time communicating with others.
Self-care activities that involve socializing are also beneficial for mental and physical health. According to scientists, talking with friends about what’s happening in one’s life gives off chemicals in the brain that help improve health. But socializing doesn’t have to be limited to conversations. You could also play board games, work on group
art projects, or do volunteer work with your friends.
Connect with nature.
Time spent outdoors can help you lift your mood and look at life from a different angle. So go on a hike, ride
your bike, or simply take a walk in the park. Take your eyes off your phone and look at the trees and sky.
Pay attention to your diet.
When it comes to self-care, you should pay special attention to the importance of proper nutrition. A poor diet can leave you feeling weak and unhappy, while a good one energizes you. Try to cut snacks and fast food from your diet, which are typically loaded with salt, sugar, and solid fats. Eat more energy boosting foods like fresh nuts, fruits,
and vegetables.
These self-care steps don’t require a lot of time or effort. However, they will do wonders for improving your
mental and physical health.
21 ．According to scientists, why should teenagers spend time talking with friends
A ．It helps improve the relationship between each other.
B ．It can give off health-improving chemicals in the brain.
C ．It is helpful for lifting mood and looking at life from a different angle.
D ．It has the dual benefits of improving teenagers’ physical fitness.
22 ．Which of the following is NOT considered a beneficial activity for mental and physical health
A ．Cutting down on plastic waste. B ．Going on a hike through a forest.
C ．Doing volunteer work as part of a team. D ．Playing board games with friends.
23 ．What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 7 refer to
A ．A person. B ．Self-care. C ．Diet. D ．Pressure.
24 ．What is the purpose of the article
A ．To show some examples of poor physical and mental health.
B ．To introduce some ways for teens to better take care of themselves.
C ．To prove that the benefits of yoga are mostly experienced by young people.
D ．To offer a choice between activities that help the body and activities that help the mind.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考二模）Are people less happy or more happy the older they get A study found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50. In fact, it found that by the age of 85, people
are happier with their life than they were at 18.
The finding came from a Gallup survey of more than 340,000 adults between the age of 18 and 85 in the United
States.
Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25. Stress
levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.
Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. But the people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties. The survey also found that men and women had similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress
and worry than men did.
The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being
single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.
So why would happiness increase with age One theory is that, as people get older, they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences. The original goal of the study was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep
problems. The survey did find an increase during middle age, especially in women. But except for that, people
reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.
25 ．Old people may be happier probably because .
A ．their children have grown up B ．they don’t have to work every day
C ．they can do whatever they like best D ．they are most likely satisfied with life
26 ．According to the survey, when will adults feel most stressful
A ．In their twenties. B ．In their fifties.
C ．In their seventies. D ．In their eighties.
27 ．What may make Arthur Stone a bit surprised
A ．Women usually live longer than men. B ．Middle-age men mostly are very rich.
C ．Old people usually have a better sleep. D ．Most of old people can’t sleep well at night.
28 ．Which of the following may be the topic of this passage
A ．The difference between men and women. B ．Old people’s feeling of happiness.
C ．The young people and the old people. D ．The connection of sleep and happiness.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考一模）If you are people who really love to read books, you need to know some facts
about them.
Reading a book in some countries is a must especially if this hobby has been in the blood. Do you know that
Noah Webster had to spend 36 years before he could finish his first dictionary
Les Miserables This novel written by Victor Hugo is partly famous for a sentence that is 823 words long. When Hugo asked his editor for his opinion about it, he wrote “ ” in the margin（页边空白处）of the manuscript（手稿）. The editor replied “!” .
Ernest VincentErnest Vincent is the author of a novel called Gatsby, which he wrote in 1939. It is 50,000 words long. What makes it interesting is that the letter “e” never appears in the book. Can you believe it
Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes is a character in a legendary series of stories written by A ．Conan Doyle. Doyle was an eye doctor, but his medical practice did not give him a great salary. He became a writer in order to earn more money, and ended up becoming one of the most famous writers ever.
The Bible In all, about two and a half billion copies of this book have been printed. If all of the copies were placed end
to end, you could ride a motorcycle over them at 55 miles per hour for four months.
Jonathan Swift Swift is the author of Gulliver’s Travels, a novel about a man who visits many strange places. Among these are Lilliput, a country with very small people, and Brobdingnag, a country of giants. In the novel a land with noble talking horses is also described.
29 ．What’s the purpose of the passage
A ．To call on people to read books.
B ．To sell some interesting books.
C ．To teach people how to read books.
D ．To introduce some facts about some books.
30 ．How did the editor feel about the long sentence in Les Miserables
A ．Angry. B ．Disappointed. C ．Surprised. D ．Puzzled.
31 ．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A ．The letter “e” never appears in the book The Bible.
B ．There are talking animals in the book Gulliver’s Travels.
C ．As an eye doctor, Conan Doyle earned a lot of money.
D ．Sherlock Holmes is a famous character in Les Miserables.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考一模）Take your dog for a meal. At more restaurants, including some of the most
fashionable ones, dining with animals is now part of the evening’s menu.
When locals in Key West go out to dinner, a popular place is an open-air restaurant. On entering the restaurant,
they’ll likely see a cat next to a sign that says “Pet the Cat, $1.”
For the owners of the restaurant, serving human guests alongside their pets is a no-brainer. Since they opened
the restaurant, they’ve had a friendly rule towards pets, the one that allows pets into the restaurant in a given week.
Americans more and more depend on restaurants (they eat 4.2 meals out each week), it’s only natural that the family pet is finally getting into the act. Enter “pet-friendly restaurants” into an Internet search engine and many
restaurants come out.
Why do restaurants court pets “Dogs never send their food back,” jokes one owner.
The trend（趋势）doesn’t only belong to common places. Many high-rank restaurants also have followed the trend. And there are some cooks making a special effort to treat those with four legs. Lorie Ann, co-owner and cook at a restaurant named Fish Wagon in Calif, specializing in German and French food, serves a free home-made “doggie
burger” and a few doggie “cookies” to non-human guests.
Even as more restaurants seek to draw pet owners, they are still the exception. Most local health rules make it clear that pets should be prevented from restaurants and suggest that they be kept out of open-air areas. Still, many
officials don’t pay attention to the rules and allow pets to sit outside with their owners.
To make pet owners convenient within the rules, some restaurants allow pets to sit with their owners only when
the animals are “parked” just outside the designated（指定的） dining area.
32 ．Why does it become part of the evening’s menu to take pets for a meal naturally in America
A ．Many restaurants aim to please non-human guests.
B ．People have meals out more often than ever before.
C ．Pet owners want to give their pets better things to eat.
D ．More and more restaurants have friendly rules for pets.
33 ．What does the underlined word “court” mean in Paragraph 5
A ．Try to please. B ．Try to stop. C ．Try to clean. D ．Try to introduce.
34 ．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A ．Restaurants please owners in order to bring more dogs.
B ．Restaurants give more special service to pets than humans.
C ．Restaurants try to balance between the rules and guests’ need.
D ．Health rules don’t have any influence on dining out with pets.
35 ．Which would be the best title for the passage
A ．Pet Meals B ．Petting Cats in Restaurants
C ．Pet Owners D ．Dining out with Your Pets
（2023·广东广州 · 统考二模） More middle and high schools now require students to do certain hours of voluntary work in the community. This is really helpful to the students. They can learn new skills like ways of communicating with other people. At the same time, they will develop responsibilities. Besides, they are likely to do
better in school instead of acting badly. They also get work experience that can be helpful later in life.
However, some people wonder whether it is worthy if students are forced to do so. They say that many teenagers’ timetables are filled with homework and after-school programs, and forcing them to do more activities will make them stressed out. “I have had a full munity work is adding another unpleasant and tiring task to me,” says Peter, a middle school student. Other people say that required community work will lead students to expect to
get something in return, and finally discourage them from volunteering later in life.
But the truth is, if many busy teenagers are given a choice, they would simply avoid doing voluntary work. That’s why required community work is important. In addition, few facts can support that required community work makes young people less interested in future volunteering. In fact, studies show if young people take part in
community work, they are more willing to volunteer in future.
Amy, a high school student, had to do 75 hours of community work. At first, she was worried how she could find that much time. But to her surprise, she not only finished her work sooner than she’d expected, but also learned a lot, and found that she loved volunteering. Amy is now glad that her community work wasn’t done by choice.
“Requiring community work would offer everyone a chance,” she said.
Therefore, ask yourself: Would you volunteer if it isn’t required Could the advantages of volunteering make it worthy of trying Honestly, I believe community work is something that should be encouraged even if it is just a duty
at the beginning.
36 ．How many advantages of community work are mentioned in paragraph 1
A ．3. B ．4. C ．5. D ．6.
37 ．Why are some people against required community work
A ．Because it has a bad effect on students’ study.
B ．Because it causes more pressure on students.
C ．Because students are not skillful enough to do it.
D ．Because students find it hard and get discouraged.
38 ．What can we learn from the example of Amy
A ．Students take part in community work because of love.
B ．Finishing required community work is possible and helpful.
C ．Some students don’t have chances to offer community work.
D ．Required community work may stop students from future volunteering.
39 ．What is the writer’s opinion on community work
A ．He supports doing required community work.
B ．He thinks required community work is not reasonable.
C ．He suggests balancing community work and study.
D ．He advises schools to reduce students’ community work.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考二模）
Playing an important part in serving Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway connects Beijing, Yanqing and Chongli, the three main hosting places together. It shortens the travel time between Beijing and Chongli, from more than three hours to just one hour. Yanqing and Chongli host all ski-related
(相关的) events. During peak seasons, thousands of passengers take the railway every day to ski in Chongli.
If you like, try to experience the hi-tech train and enjoy a travel in style.
Smart operations
Some of the trains along the Beijing-Zhangjiakou railway line are smart enough to drive by themselves! Doors
can also open and close themselves too. Most importantly, the trains can run in temperatures as low as -40℃ .
Live shows on the way
Some carriages have large screens. 5G technology is used to broadcast games live. So you don’t have to worry about missing any of the games during your trip. Media workers can also write news reports based on the live
broadcasts when they are on the train.
No lost bags
A small smart card will be tied to your luggage. Connected to your phone through Bluetooth, it can tell you
where your luggage is. In this way you don’t need to worry about losing your bags!
Safer for babies
Some carriages have beds for babies. Moms no longer need to hold their babies in their arms. Babies can have
a sound sleep during the trip. This will also give other passengers a quieter journey.
40 ．According to paragraph 1 and the map, which of the following is Right
A ．Travelling from Beijing to Chongli takes people 30 minutes.
B ．People can take this railway to go skiing.
C ．People can take the Main Line to Taizicheng.
D ．People can have a train travel at a top speed of 174km per hour.
41 ．What is special about the hi-tech trains
A ．They can drive on their own even in low temperature.
B ．A small card in your phone can help you find your luggage.
C ．Reporters can have a live interview with the sportsmen.
D ．Moms can free themselves from looking after their babies.
42 ．In which part of the newspaper would you probably read the passage
A ．Sports. B ．History. C ．Technology. D ．Lifestyle.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考二模）
This is exactly how Yang’s daily life goes on—common and typical.
At 9 a.m., Yang drives to primary schools and middle schools in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to teach students about Shaanxi kuaiban. Sometimes, he helps students prepare for competitions. His classes run until about 6 p.m.,
and then he returns home to prepare classes for the next day.
Yang has been teaching young people since 2003 after studying quyi in the university in Beijing. Quyi refers to
different kinds of traditional Chinese folk art forms, including storytelling and kuaiban.
“Art education is important for students in China. Just as many students learn to play Western musical instruments like the piano and violin, there are many people learning traditional Chinese folk arts, including Shaanxi
kuaiban, on which I’ll work for my whole life,” he said.
Kuaiban is popular in northern China, including Beijing and Tianjin. It is a traditional Chinese form of telling stories while beating kuaiban, which the art form is named after. Influenced by the art of different areas, kuaiban has developed into many kinds and Shannxi kuaiban is a famous one. According to Yang, Shannxi kuaiban appeared during the late Qing Dynasty and it can be performed by a group of players or only one. With one or two pairs of kuaiban of different sizes in hand, the players use the local language to tell stories, which are usually about heroes. The player tells stories while playing kuaiban, and the watchers can remember the stories in a short time since all the
lines rhyme like poems.
On June 21, 2021, Shaanxi kuaiban was included on the list of national intangible cultural heritage (NICH 国家 非物质文化遗产). Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays
alive in our country.
43 ．Why is today a common day for Yang
A ．Because he teaches students kuaiban as usual. B ．Because his life today is as busy and boring as every day. C ．Because he is preparing for a kuaiban competition today. D ． Because his life of studying quyi was
almost the same.
44 ．What can we learn about Shaanxi kuaiban
①It is named after the local language of Shaanxi.
②Players can play kuaiban alone or in a group.
③Players tell the stories along with playing kuaiban.
④Most of the stories are about local people.
⑤Players tell the stories in rhyme.
A.①③⑤ B.①②③ C.②③④ D.②③⑤
45 ．Which word can best describe Yang
A ．Strict. B ．Easy-going. C ．Creative. D ．Responsible.
46 ．Why does the writer report Yang’s story
A ．To tell us the development of Shaanxi kuaiban. B ．To show that kuaiban players are living a busy life.
C．To spread kuaiban to pass on traditional Chinese art. D．To explain why Shaanxi kuaiban was included in
NICH.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考一模）Parents and teachers know how difficult the teenage years can be. Teens have
always been known to do wild, even dangerous things. This was thought to be because of the “foolishness of youth” . Now, the new technology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more detail. Their
discoveries have led to a new theory of why teens act this way.
A Work in Progress
Recently, scientists discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by the age of 6, they are far from fully developed. Only during youthhood our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great changes, like a computer system being upgraded. Now, scientists have concluded that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses(冲动) with the following rules. But a still-developing
brain can’t do it well. The result is the changeable behavior seen in teenagers.
Pleasure Seekers
The studies say that teens probably take risks and behave badly. Luckily, as a brain scientist points out, the teen
brain encourages such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.
One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward. Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains produce more chemicals that create pleasure than an adult brain does. Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel more excited
about new experiences than adults do.
Research also found that it makes social connections seem especially useful. The brain encourages teens to have
a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make us more successful in life.
Unluckily, this hunt for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means
that teens are more possible, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent, which can help teens leave their
parents’ care and live their own lives successfully.
47 ．What can we know about our brains
A ．They don’t develop until age 25.
B ．They are fully developed by the age of 6.
C ．They grow bigger only during youthhood.
D ．It’s not easy to act on impulse with developed brains.
48 ．How does the teen brain help them prepare for adult life
A ．By making teens keep off new people.
B ．By leading teens to make bad decisions.
C ．By making teens braver to try new things.
D ．By changing the way teens measure pleasure and reward.
49 ．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A .
B .
C .
D .
50 ．What can be the best title of this passage
A ．The teens B ．The teenage brain
C ．The pleasure seekers D ．The work in progress
（2023·广东广州 · 统考一模）When is a dollar worth much more than a dollar When can a mistake make
something worth much more What gets more valuable with age Numismatic experts love to discuss these questions!
When most people consider the value of paper money, they take a quick look at the face value. (The face value
is the value printed on the money itself.) A numismatic expert takes a much closer look!
Becoming a numismatic expert requires attention to details. There are many words, pictures and numbers on each dollar bill. One thing a numismatic expert will consider when looking at paper money is the type of currency (货币). At the top of most U.S. dollars, you will see the words Federal Reserve Note. On a very small number of bills, you may see the words Silver Certificate. Before 1968, a Silver Certificate could be changed for silver. So don’t
spend that bill because it is probably worth more than a dollar.
Next, a numismatic expert is likely to take a look at the serial numbers on the bill. The serial number is printed both on the bottom left and on the upper right of most U.S. dollars. If the serial numbers do not match, the dollar bill is worth much more than a dollar. Bills with certain serial numbers are also likely to be worth more than their face value. For example, a bill with a repeating serial number, such as 5555555 is in high demand. This makes it worth much more than a dollar. A bill with an asterisk (*) before the serial number notes that there was an error before
production of the bill. This asterisk often makes the bill more valuable.
If any of the numbers or pictures on a dollar bill are shifted, not printed exactly where they should be, the value of the bill increases greatly, which makes it have a very high collection value. There is much more to learn about numismatics. If you would like to become a numismatic expert, the first step is to take a closer look at the money
that passes through your hands. Good luck!
51 ．What does the underlined phrase “Numismatic experts” in Paragraph 1 mean
A ．Experts on studying money and currency.
B ．Experts on teaching people to earn money.
C ．Experts on studying numbers and maths.
D ．Experts on designing bills and notes.
52 ．Which of the following dollar bill values most
A ．A bill with clear and beautiful pictures.
B ．A bill with Federal Reserve Note at the top.
C ．A bill with an asterisk before the serial number.
D ．A bill with a certain serial number, like 8650983.
53 ．What does Paragraph 3 tell us
A ．What should be required to become a numismatic expert.
B ．What words,pictures and numbers are on each dollar bill.
C ．The type of currency influences the value of the paper money.
D ．Silver Certificate note is worth more than Federal Reserve note.
54 ．In what kind of magazine can you probably read this article
A ．Geography. B ．Travel. C ．History. D ．Collection.
（2023·广东广州 · 统考一模）
Bicycles have long been used for transportation in China. But recently, cycling has become popular because of
the result of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has made cycling more popular as officials closed some gymnasiums or places for exercise.
Linda Mo could not exercise indoors in May because of the pandemic. So, she started cycling and soon loved the sport. “I realized a racing bicycle was quite different than a regular bike,” she said, adding, “It’s very fast and
exciting ...”
For cyclist Yang Lan, the sport also provides an escape from the daily difficulties of life. “With the pandemic ...
it seems to be the only way for us to run away from the terrible city life ...” she said.
Naturally, the growth in cycling has increased the demand for bicycles. Beijing stores’ sales rose 20 to 30 percent from March to June, compared to the same period last year. Zhou Fuyuan, the founder of Magic Cycling, said China’s bicycle market was a $12 to $15 billion industry in 2021. Research and Markets predict that the sales could reach
$16.5 billion by 2026.
Because of increasing demand and worldwide supply chain problems, people must wait weeks or months to get one. For every Specialized bicycle sold in Beijing at least 10 customers are waiting for their bicycles to arrive, Joanna Lei chose to pay more for bicycle available. She said the money was better spent than on a luxury bag. “What you are investing in is your own body and a very good habit,” she said. Lei added, “I think it is more valuable than clothes
that you wear or handbags that you use.”
People will have more choices for sports and entertainment when the pandemic is over. But Feng says he expects
cycling to remain popular because of China’s growing health concerns and awareness of environmental protection.
“Such a lifestyle is probably healthier and is more beneficial to society,” Yang said. She added, “I think people
now have a good sense of environmental protection and hope to do good for society.”
55 ．Which of the following is NOT the reason why cycling has become popular in China
A ．Because cycling gives people an escape from the daily difficulties of life.
B ．Because officials closed some places for exercise during the pandemic.
C ．Because cycling is more valuable than a luxury bag.
D ．Because people’s health concerns have increased.
56 ．What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 6 refer to
A ．The environment B ．Cycling C ．A good habit D ．A bicycle
57 ．The writer lists lots of numbers in the passage .
A ．to explain why the price of bicycle is rising
B ．to state the growing demand of bicycles in China
C ．to compare bicycles sales before and after the pandemic
D ．to show people’s increasing awareness of environmental protection
58 ．What is the best title of the passage
A ．Cycling is fast and exciting. B ．Cycling is good for our health.
C ．Cycling is beneficial to the society. D ．Cycling has become more popular in China.
参考答案：
1 ．B 2 ．D 3 ．C 4 ．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了过去词典是如何制作的。
1 ．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。
2．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的单词， 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。
3．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。
4 ．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。
5 ．D 6 ．B 7 ．D 8 ．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了关于水熊的科学发现，以及将在水熊身上发现的蛋白质运用
到人类身上，可以增强人体细胞。随着使用人类细胞的实验取得成功，三体人可能有一天会成为现实。
5．细节理解题。根据“Trisolarans, a type of alien, can dehydrate (脱水) their bodies. They can then ride out terrible environments and come back to life again hundreds of years later”可知他们的身体会脱水， 可以安然度过恶劣的
环境。故选 D。
6 ．细节理解题。根据“When water bears find themselves somewhere without water, they go into a form called a
tun.”可知，当水熊发现自己身处没有水的地方时，它们就会变成一种叫做“tun”的形状。故选 B。
7 ．细节理解题。根据“It’s thought that as water leaves a cell, some kind of protein must help the cell keep its strength to avoid breaking apart”及“Now scientists have found proteins special to water bears”可知，关键是水熊
体内的一种蛋白质。故选 D。
8 ．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了关于水熊的科学发现。故选 C。
9 ．B 10 ．C 11 ．B 12 ．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了孟琦是一名电子音乐人，他对音乐实验的兴趣使他设计和制造了
自己的电子乐器。
9．词句猜测题。根据“For one thing, you have to have an instrument first in order to learn it. It can be a bit expensive. Besides, what if you find out that you don’t really like the instrument after you start learning it ”可知， 学习演奏乐
器不容易，选项 B“不容易解决”符合题意，故选 B。
10 ．细节理解题 。根据 “His interest in musical experiments led him to design and build his own electronic
instruments.”可知，他对音乐实验的兴趣使他设计和制造了自己的电子乐器。故选 C。
11 ．主旨大意题。根据后两段可知，设计电子仪器需要的不仅仅是技术知识，孟作为一名音乐家的经验使
他能够创作出仍然可以演奏和演奏的乐器。所以成为一名音乐家有助于孟琦的发明。故选 B。
12 ．细节理解题 。根据 “He uses Arduino, a software for electronic prototyping ( 原 型设计), to design his creations.” 和“First it can be a prototype in software, testing out ideas, as well as getting to know the range of the sound. Then it can be testing of the technical stuff, like the circuits to use. After that there will be selection of electronic parts till everything feels right. Then production can begin,”可知，孟琦先使用 Arduino 设计原型，然 后测试想法，并了解声音的范围，之后，它可以测试技术材料，比如要使用的电路。再之后，将选择电子
零件，直到一切正常。然后可以开始生产。所以正确顺序为 b-e-a-c-d，故选 B。
13 ．B 14 ．D 15 ．D 16 ．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了一些培养专注力的方法。
13 ．推理判断题。根据“Do you ever find yourself sitting down to work on a project for your job, study for an important test, or even just get a simple chore done, but find yourself almost immediately scrolling through social
media for hours at a time ”可知作者在开头举例子引出话题。故选 B。
14 ．细节理解题。根据“Have a clean workspace. Remove any projects or items that don’t have to do with what
you’re immediately working on.”可知把不必要的东西收起来能帮助你集中注意力在工作上。故选 D。
15．句意猜测题。根据“Perhaps most importantly: turn off your phone or other distracting electronics and place them in another room. Like they always say: ‘Out of sight, out of mind.’ ”可知关掉手机或其他电子产品，并放在别处，
是因为看不到的东西容易忘记，从而不受影响。故选 D。
16．标题归纳题。通读全文可知本文主要介绍了一些培养专注力的方法， A 项“如何不让注意力分散”做标题
最合适。故选 A。
17 ．C 18 ．B 19 ．C 20 ．D
【导语】本文介绍了节礼日的起源。
17．推理判断题。根据“In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day”可知， 节礼日是在圣诞节后的一天， 如果节礼日在星期六或星期天时， 下一个星期一是
公共假日，圣诞节是在 12 月 25 日，节礼日就在 12 月 27 日，故选 C。
18．细节理解题。根据“One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages”以及“One more thought is about”可知
一共提到了两种起源。故选 B。
19 ．细节理解题。根据“Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need”可知， 节礼日的传统精神的活动有：援助粮食银行， 给穷人提供礼物， 帮助困难家庭，
故选 C。
20 ．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了节礼日的起源。故选 D。
21 ．B 22 ．A 23 ．C 24 ．B
【导语】本文主要是就青少年如何保持身心健康提供一些方法。
21 ．细节理解题。根据“According to scientists, talking with friends about what’s happening in one’s life gives off
chemicals in the brain that help improve health.”可知， 与朋友谈论生活中发生的事情会让大脑释放出有助于改
善健康的化学物质。故选 B。
22．细节理解题。根据“You could also play board games, work on group art projects, or do volunteer work with your friends.”可知， 玩棋盘游戏， 参与团体艺术项目， 或者和朋友一起做志愿者工作这些社交活动都利于身心健 康，再根据“Time spent outdoors can help you lift your mood and look at life from a different angle. So go on a hike, ride your bike, or simply take a walk in the park.”可知，去户外徒步也有利于身心健康，A 项没有提及，
故选 A。
23 ．词义猜测题。根据“A poor diet can leave you feeling weak and unhappy, while a good one energizes you. ”可 知，糟糕的饮食会让你感到虚弱和不快乐，而良好的 ……会让你精力充沛，由此推测 one 是指代饮食，故
选 C。
24．文章意图题。通读全文可知文章主要是给青少年介绍一些保持身心健康的好方法， B 项更符合文意， 故
选 B。
25 ．D 26 ．A 27 ．C 28 ．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了老年人的幸福感比年轻人更强。
25 ．细节理解题。根据“people are happier with their life than they were at 18”可知，年纪大的人可能对生活更
满意。故选 D。
26 ．细节理解题。根据“His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and
25”可知，在年纪 22-25 之间的成年人的压力指数最高，因此二十多岁的成年人感觉最焦虑。故选 A。
27．细节理解题。根据“The original goal of the study was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep problems. ”和“But except for that, people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.”可知，原本以为随着年龄增长，睡眠问题会越来越多，但结果是，老年人的睡眠通常更好。故选
C。
28 ．主旨大意题。通读本文可知，本文主要介绍了快乐和年龄的关系，结果发现老年人的幸福感更强。故
选 B。
29 ．D 30 ．C 31 ．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了一些关于书的事实。
29．推理判断题。根据“If you are people who really love to read books, you need to know some facts about them.”
及全文可知，本文主要讲述了一些关于书的事实。故选 D。
30 ．推理判断题。根据“This novel written by Victor Hugo is partly famous for a sentence that is 823 words long. When Hugo asked his editor for his opinion about it, he wrote “ ”...The editor replied “!”.”可知，编辑回复的“！ ,
应是对这么长的句子感到吃惊，故选 C。
31 ．细节理解题。根据“In the novel a land with noble talking horses is also described.”可知，《格列佛游记》里
有会说话的动物。故选 B。
32 ．B 33 ．A 34 ．C 35 ．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了随着美国人外出就餐更加频繁，许多餐厅为了吸引顾客也允许顾客带着宠物就餐
的现象。
32 ．细节理解题。根据“Americans more and more depend on restaurants (they eat 4.2 meals out each week), it’s only natural that the family pet is finally getting into the act.”可知， 在美国， 因为人们外出就餐的次数比以往任
何时候都多了，所以带宠物吃饭自然而然地成为晚上菜单的一部分，故选 B。
33 ．词义猜测题。根据“ ‘Dogs never send their food back,’ jokes one owner.”一位主人开玩笑说：“狗从来不会
把食物退回来。 ”，所以餐馆会取悦狗狗，因此单词“court”指的是“奉承，讨好” ，故选 A。
34 ．推理判断题。根据“Even as more restaurants seek to draw pet owners, they are still the exception. Most local health rules make it clear that pets should be prevented from restaurants and suggest that they be kept out of open-air
areas.” 以及下文的理解可知，最后两段主要是介绍餐馆试图在规则和客人的需求之间取得平衡。故选 C。
35 ．最佳标题题。根据“Take your dog for a meal. At more restaurants, including some of the most fashionable ones, dining with animals is now part of the evening’s menu.” 以及整个文章的理解可知， 主要是介绍和宠物出去
吃饭的这一现象越来越常见，故选 D。
36 ．B 37 ．B 38 ．B 39 ．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了中学生在社区做志愿者的情况。
36 ．细节理解题。根据“They can learn new skills like ways of communicating with other people. At the same time, they will develop responsibilities. Besides, they are likely to do better in school instead of acting badly. They also get work experience that can be helpful later in life.(他们可以学习新的技能， 比如与他人交流的方式。与此 同时，他们将发展责任。此外，他们可能在学校做得更好，而不是表现不好。他们还能获得工作经验，这
对以后的生活很有帮助。 )”可知， 一共提到了 4 个优点。故选 B。
37 ．细节理解题 。根据 “They say that many teenagers’ timetables are filled with homework and after-school
programs, and forcing them to do more activities will make them stressed out.”可知， 有些人反对是因为学生会压
力大。故选 B。
38．细节理解题。根据“At first, she was worried how she could find that much time. But to her surprise, she not only finished her work sooner than she’d expected, but also learned a lot, and found that she loved volunteering.”可知，
完成要求的社区工作是可能的，也是很有帮助的。故选 B。
39 ．推理判断题。根据“Honestly, I believe community work is something that should be encouraged”可知， 作者
是支持社区工作的。故选 A。
40 ．B 41 ．A 42 ．C
【导语】本文主要介绍高科技火车里的智能科技。
40 ．细节理解题 。根据 “During peak seasons, thousands of passengers take the railway every day to ski in
Chongli.”可知人们可以乘这条铁路去滑雪。故选 B。
41．细节理解题。根据“Some of the trains along the Beijing-Zhangjiakou railway line are smart enough to drive by themselves! Doors can also open and close themselves too. Most importantly, the trains can run in temperatures as
low as -40℃.”可知高科技列车即使在低温下。它们也能自动驾驶，故选 A。
42．推理判断题。根据“If you like, try to experience the hi-tech train and enjoy a travel in style.”可知本文主要是
和高科技有关，所以可以在报纸的科技部分看到，故选 C。
43 ．A 44 ．D 45 ．D 46 ．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了杨金龙教学生关于陕西快板的故事。
43．细节理解题。根据“At 9 a.m., Yang drives to primary schools and middle schools in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to teach students about Shaanxi kuaiban. ” （早上 9 点， 杨开车到陕西省西安市的小学和中学， 向学生们介绍陕西
快板。）可知是因为他像往常一样教学生快板。故选 A。
44 ．细节理解题。根据“According to Yang, Shannxi kuaiban appeared during the late Qing Dynasty and it can be performed by a group of players or only one. With one or two pairs of kuaiban of different sizes in hand, the players use the local language to tell stories, which are usually about heroes. The player tells stories while playing kuaiban, and the watchers can remember the stories in a short time since all the lines rhyme like poems.”（据杨介绍，陕西 快板出现于晚清时期，可以由一群人表演，也可以只有一个人。表演者手里拿着一两对大小不一的快板，
用当地的语言讲故事，故事通常是关于英雄的。表演者一边玩快板一边讲故事，因为所有的台词都像诗一
样押韵，所以观看者可以在短时间内记住故事。）可知②③⑤符合，故选 D。
45 ．推理判断题。根据“On June 21, 2021, Shaanxi kuaiban was included on the list of national intangible cultural heritage (NICH 国家非物质文化遗产). Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays alive in our country.”可知多亏了像杨这样的艺术家， 这种中国传统的讲故事形式在我们国
家得以传承和延续。所以他是一个很有责任心的人，故选 D。
46 ．推理判断题。根据“On June 21, 2021, Shaanxi kuaiban was included on the list of national intangible cultural heritage (NICH 国家非物质文化遗产). Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays alive in our country.”可推断作者报道杨金龙的故事， 是为了传播快板， 传承中国传统艺术。
故选 C。
47 ．D 48 ．C 49 ．A 50 ．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年的大脑。
47 ．推理判断题。根据“During this time,they go through great changes, like a computer system being upgraded. Now, scientists have concluded that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at
balancing impulses(冲动) with the following rules.”可知发育好的大脑不容易冲动行事。故选 D。
48．细节理解题。根据“The studies say that teens probably take risks and behave badly. Luckily, as a brain scientist points out, the teen brain encourages such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.”可知让青少年勇于
尝试新事物来帮助他们为成年生活做准备。故选 C。
49 ．篇章结构题。本文第一段是总领全文，介绍了科学家的发现引出了一个关于青少年为什么会这样做的 新理论；第二段介绍了青少年的大脑正在进行的工作；第三、四、五和第六段介绍了青少年可能会冒险， 行为不端，青少年的大脑鼓励这种行为，以帮助青少年为成年生活做好准备，可以让他们成功地过上自己
的生活。所以 A 选项符合，故选 A。
50 ．最佳标题题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍了青少年的大脑。故选 B。
51 ．A 52 ．C 53 ．C 54 ．D
【导语】本文介绍了一美元在什么情况下会比面值 1 美元更加值钱，并介绍了如何判断自己手中的钱是否
更值钱的判断方法。
51 ．推理判断题。根据“When most people consider the value of paper money, they take a quick look at the face
value. (The face value is the value printed on the money itself.) A numismatic expert takes a much closer look!”可
知，短语“Numismatic experts”指的是“研究金钱和货币的专家” ，故选 A。
52 ．细节理解题。根据“A bill with an asterisk (*) before the serial number notes that there was an error before production of the bill. This asterisk often makes the bill more valuable.”可知，在序列号前带有星号(*)的票据表
明在票据生产之前存在错误。这个星号通常使钞票更有价值。故选 C。
53 ．段落大意题。根据“There are many words, pictures and numbers on each dollar bill. One thing a numismatic expert will consider when looking at paper money is the type of currency (货币)...”可知，本段主要介绍了货币的
种类会影响纸币的价值。故选 C。
54．推理判断题。根据“If any of the numbers or pictures on a dollar bill are shifted, not printed exactly where they should be, the value of the bill increases greatly, which makes it have a very high collection value.” 以及整个文章
的理解可知，主要是介绍什么样的钱币更有价值，如何判断等，应该是在收藏类的杂志上能看到，故选 D。
55 ．C 56 ．C 57 ．B 58 ．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了越来越多的人选择骑自行车。
55．推理判断题。根据“the sport also provides an escape from the daily difficulties of life”、“The pandemic has made cycling more popular as officials closed some gymnasiums or places for exercise”以及“But Feng says he expects cycling to remain popular because of China’s growing health concerns”可知，只有 C 选项“ 因为骑自行车比一个
奢侈的包更有价值。 ”不是骑车在中国流行的原因。故选 C。
56．词句猜测题。根据“What you are investing in is your own body and a very good habit”可知， it 指代上文的“好
习惯” 。故选 C。
57 ．推理判断题。根据“cycling has become popular”以及“Because of increasing demand”可知， 目的是为了展
现对自行车需求的增长。故选 B。
58 ．最佳标题题。根据首段“Bicycles have long been used for transportation in China. But recently, cycling has become popular because of the result of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” 以及下文的内容可知，整篇
文章围绕着自行车变得流行而展开。故选 D。