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专题20
运-20护送志愿军烈士回国
【原文·外刊阅读】
J-20 fighter jets to escort Y-20 returning CPV martyrs home from S.Korea
（文章来源：Global Times）
Making 2023 the 10th consecutive year that the remains of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs have been returned from South Korea, 25 more martyrs and their possessions will be repatriated to China this week by Y-20 large transport aircraft escorted by J-20 stealth fighter jets. Representatives from the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions will be invited to attend this year's burial ceremony, aiming to further strengthen patriotic education and foster a sense of national unity.
The Chinese Air Force's Y-20 took off on Tuesday to pick up the 10th batch of national heroes who fought bravely in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53).
Upon returning on Thursday, two J-20 stealth fighter jets will escort the Y-20 after the latter enters Chinese airspace, according to China Central Television. With "double 20s" flying high in the sky, Chinese are paying a unique tribute and heartfelt remembrance to the martyrs.
A burial ceremony will take place on Friday at the Cemetery for Martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
As of last year, China has welcomed back from South Korea the remains of 913 CPV martyrs who died in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea for nine consecutive years, said Li Jingxian, a senior official at the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. More will continue to be transferred back to their homeland as they are discovered, he noted.
China has made special arrangements this year upon the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Representatives from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions as well as Taiwan island will also attend the ceremony with an aim to further strengthen patriotic education and unite national sentiments.
The possessions of the martyrs have all been carefully managed after measurement, photography and registration. Electronic archives have been established and assigned to specific personnel for proper safekeeping.
Meanwhile, the martyrs' items are being displayed in various exhibitions, depicting the arduous journey of the war and promoting the unyielding spirit of the CPV.
"In recent years, we have been analyzing the habits, hobbies, and stories behind the martyrs' belongings while organizing them, with the aim to recreate the original battlefield and depict the living conditions and war scenes of CPV soldiers," Li said.
Elaborating on family tracing for the martyrs, Li noted that relevant efforts have been launched since 2020. Currently, the DNA identification of all the 913 remains has been completed across the nine batches. By combining the relics, history, and the DNA results, active efforts are being made to find their relatives and reunite them with their families.
China and Russia sent delegations to North Korea in July to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
Warning today's turbulent world shares similarities with the world when the Cold War began, experts said countries including the US and its allies should learn from the lessons of history to safeguard the hard-won peace together rather than adding to the existing tensions with more military acts and provocation.
【原创·阅读理解】
1. What is the significance of the repatriation mentioned in the article
A. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of China's victory in the Korean War.
B. To return the remains of CPV martyrs from South Korea for the 10th consecutive year.
C. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
D. To honor the fallen soldiers in the recent conflict.
【答案】B
【解析】文章明确提到，此次运回中国的是中国人民志愿军烈士的遗骸，这是连续第十年从韩国运回，因此选项B是正确的。
2. What unique tribute do Chinese people pay during the return of the martyrs' remains
A. Lighting candles in remembrance.
B. Flying "double 20s" high in the sky.
C. Holding a national mourning day.
D.Observing a minute of silence.
【答案】B
【解析】 文章中提到，在运回遗骸的过程中，两架J-20隐形战机将在进入中国领空后护送Y-20，而“双20”则是指这两架J-20隐形战机，因此选项B是正确的。
3. What is the main objective of displaying the martyrs' items in various exhibitions
A. To generate revenue for the families of the martyrs.
B. To promote war memorabilia collection.
C. To educate the public about the history of the CPV.
D. To commemorate the victory of the Korean War.
【答案】C
【解析】文章中提到，展览烈士的物品是为了“描绘志愿军战士的原始战场，展示志愿军士兵的生活条件和战争场面”，因此选项C是正确的。
4. What efforts have been made regarding family tracing for the martyrs
A. The relics have been auctioned to fund the efforts.
B. DNA identification of remains has been completed for all the batches.
C. Families have been financially compensated.
D. Efforts started in 2010.
【答案】B
【解析】文章中提到，自2020年以来，已完成了对九批遗骸的DNA鉴定，因此选项B是正确的。
【精选·名校好题】
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（2023·佛山一中联考）Professional rock climber Emily Harrington has made history after successfully free climbing Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan on 4 November 2020.
Harrington, 34, became the fourth person — and the first woman — to ever scale the 3,000-foot El Capitan without the help of a rope or other equipment. “The people before me who have achieved this are kind of like some of my heroes in rock climbing,” she said, “so it feels pretty special to join that group.”
But Harrington’s climb was not without injury — at one point, she slid and was left with a serious wound on her forehead that required her to take a break. “I took a fall and I couldn’t get my feet out and my head actually hit the wall,” she recalled, “I got this wound on my forehead. I rested a little bit longer, bandaged (包扎) it up, and then tried again,” Harrington said, adding that although she “kind of didn’t really want to try again,” she powered through because “ I felt like I should try again.”
After 21 hours and 13 minutes, Harrington scaled all of El Capitan, achieving a feat (壮举) she failed to finish twice last year. “That was my life dream. I achieved it,” she said.
Harrington said she’s hopeful that her journey has inspired others. “I hope that as a result of my story more people will get to experience climbing, or at least try.”
Harrington previously scaled Mt. Qomolangma, the tallest mountain in the world. As a former member of the USA climbing team, Harrington has competed in five U.S. sport climbing championships and two North American championships.
1．What does the underlined word “scale” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Remove. B．Mount. C．Measure. D．Weigh.
2．What does the writer want to impress on the readers in Paragraph 4
A．The risk of the climbing. B．Harrington’s determination.
C．The meaning of failure. D．Harrington’s expert skills.
3．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Harrington’s achievements.
B．US sport climbing events.
C．The climbing team’s arrangements.
D．The secret to Harrington’s success.
4．Where is this passage probably taken from
A．A travel journal. B．A story book.
C．A news report. D．A science magazine.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了职业攀岩者Emily Harrington成功自由攀登了约塞米蒂国家公园的酋长岩，她创造了历史。
1．词义猜测题。根据第一段“Professional rock climber Emily Harrington has made history after successfully free climbing Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan on 4 November 2020.(职业攀岩者Emily Harington在2020年11月4日成功自由攀岩登顶约塞米蒂国家公园的酋长岩后，创造了历史。)”可知，Harrington成功登顶了酋长岩，从而可推断“Harington...to ever scale the 3,000-foot El Capitan…”中的词汇scale应为climb(攀爬)的同义或近义词，选项B“攀登”与之意义相同。故选B项。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段“After 21 hours and 13 minutes, Harrington scaled all of El Capitan, achieving a feat (壮举) she failed to finish twice last year. (经过21小时13分钟的努力，Harrington完成了整个酋长岩的攀登，实现了她去年两次未能完成的壮举。)”可知，经历了两次失败后，Harrington不气馁，一定要完成这项壮举，最终成功，从而可见她的决心。故选B项。
3．段落大意题。根据最后一段“Harington previously scaled Mt. Qomolangma, the tallest mountain in the world. As a former member of the USA climbing team, Harrington has competed in five U.S. sport climbing championships and two North American championships.(Harrington之前曾攀登过世界上最高的山，珠穆朗玛峰。作为美国登山队的前成员，Harrington参加过五次美国攀岩运动锦标赛和两次北美锦标赛。)”可知，本段主要介绍 Harrington的攀岩成就。故选A项。
4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Professional rock climber Emily Harrington has made history after successfully free climbing Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan on 4 November 2020.(职业攀岩者Emily Harington在2020年11月4日成功自由攀岩登顶约塞米蒂国家公园的酋长岩后，创造了历史。)”可知，本文主要讲述了Emily Harrington成功攀登酋长岩的这件事，文章内容包括时间、地点、人物，事情的起因、经过和结果等一系列事实，从而推断文章来自新闻报道。故选C项。
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（2023·重庆巴蜀中学联考）In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.
With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village’s edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.
As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters.With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way.Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph.With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.
With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.
5．What does the underlined word“beckoned”in paragraph 2 mean
A．Cast doubt on her honesty.
B．Signaled for her to come closer.
C．Brought back her old memories.
D．Sounded a gentle warning to her.
6．Which word best describes Eliza’s journey presented in paragraph 3
A．Eventful. B．Dull. C．Predictable. D．Relaxing.
7．How did Eliza feel about her upcoming adventure in the mountains
A．Cautious and fearful. B．Relieved and contented.
C．Hesitant and doubtful. D．Confident and enthusiastic.
8．From which book might the text have been taken
A．Amusing Melodies from Mountain Peaks.
B．The Village Diaries: Everyday Life of Eliza.
C．Inspirational Stories of Courageous Journeys.
D．A Girl’s Imaginary Adventure Beyond the Forest.
【答案】5．B 6．A 7．D 8．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是了一个名叫Eliza的女孩的一次精彩的旅程，通过这次旅程使她意识到，结束也是开始的道理。
5．词义猜测题。根据划线单词后的“In response, she followed a trail into its depths.(作为回应，她沿着一条小径进入了它的深处。)”可知，Eliza向村庄深处的森林走去，这是她对上文动作的回应，由此可知，划线单词的意思与某种举动相关，导致下文中小女孩对此做出回应，沿着小路进入它的深处，所以该单词的意思与“示意其走近”符合语境。故选B项。
6．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters.(随着时间的流逝，Eliza遇到了一条潺潺的小溪，河水上有一座桥。)”可知，Eliza 先是看到一条小溪， 根据下文中的“Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way. Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear.(过了一半，桥发出呻吟声，眼看就要坍塌了。Eliza跌跌撞撞地走到另一边，心跳加速，她的心因恐惧而剧烈跳动。)”可知，Eliza 走到一半的时候，桥要坍塌，她因恐惧而心跳加快，结合下文中的“She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed(摇曳)in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.(她继续往森林深处走，在那里她偶然发现了一片隐蔽的沼泽。茂盛的草和野花在微风中摇曳，邀请她去休息。)”可知，Eliza继续前行，又发现了一篇隐匿的沼泽地，综上信息可知，Eliza在森林中的旅途险象环生，充满意外，所以eventful意为“多事故的”最能概括第二段的内容。故选 A项。
7．推理判断题。根据尾段中的“With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams.(凭借着坚定的精神和对无限可能性的承诺，Eliza将目光投向了最高峰，她知道山上蕴藏着秘密、挑战和奇迹，超出了她最疯狂的梦想。)”可知，Eliza凭着坚定的精神，将目光投向了最高峰，准备去山里继续探险，由此可知，Eliza是一个意志力坚定的人，结合下文中的“The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.(整个世界展现在她面前，她准备好拥抱她伟大冒险的每一刻。)”可知，Eliza准备去拥抱伟大冒险的每一刻，由此可知，Eliza对即将到来的山区冒险自信且有热情。故选D项。
8．推理判断题。根据首段中的“In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.(在连绵起伏的群山之间的一个村庄里，一个名叫Eliza的年轻女孩一直渴望冒险。她常常凝视着远方的群山，山峰神秘莫测。一个阳光明媚的早晨，她决定是时候踏上自己的旅程了。)”可知，一个村庄的小女孩Eliza一直渴望着冒险，这天清晨，他决定踏上自己的旅程，结合下文中她旅途中的经历和遭遇以及尾段中的“The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure. (整个世界展现在她面前，她准备好拥抱她伟大冒险的每一刻。)”可知，Eliza决定拥抱伟大冒险的每一刻，综合以上信息可知，本文描写的是Eliza在森林里的冒险经历，所以本文的应出自于与冒险旅行相关的书籍，《勇敢旅程的励志故事》的题目与本文的内容吻合，所以本文应出自于该本书。故选C项。高中英语时文阅读外刊精选精练
专题20
运-20护送志愿军烈士回国
【原文·外刊阅读】
J-20 fighter jets to escort Y-20 returning CPV martyrs home from S.Korea
（文章来源：Global Times）
Making 2023 the 10th consecutive year that the remains of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs have been returned from South Korea, 25 more martyrs and their possessions will be repatriated to China this week by Y-20 large transport aircraft escorted by J-20 stealth fighter jets. Representatives from the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions will be invited to attend this year's burial ceremony, aiming to further strengthen patriotic education and foster a sense of national unity.
The Chinese Air Force's Y-20 took off on Tuesday to pick up the 10th batch of national heroes who fought bravely in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53).
Upon returning on Thursday, two J-20 stealth fighter jets will escort the Y-20 after the latter enters Chinese airspace, according to China Central Television. With "double 20s" flying high in the sky, Chinese are paying a unique tribute and heartfelt remembrance to the martyrs.
A burial ceremony will take place on Friday at the Cemetery for Martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
As of last year, China has welcomed back from South Korea the remains of 913 CPV martyrs who died in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea for nine consecutive years, said Li Jingxian, a senior official at the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. More will continue to be transferred back to their homeland as they are discovered, he noted.
China has made special arrangements this year upon the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Representatives from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions as well as Taiwan island will also attend the ceremony with an aim to further strengthen patriotic education and unite national sentiments.
The possessions of the martyrs have all been carefully managed after measurement, photography and registration. Electronic archives have been established and assigned to specific personnel for proper safekeeping.
Meanwhile, the martyrs' items are being displayed in various exhibitions, depicting the arduous journey of the war and promoting the unyielding spirit of the CPV.
"In recent years, we have been analyzing the habits, hobbies, and stories behind the martyrs' belongings while organizing them, with the aim to recreate the original battlefield and depict the living conditions and war scenes of CPV soldiers," Li said.
Elaborating on family tracing for the martyrs, Li noted that relevant efforts have been launched since 2020. Currently, the DNA identification of all the 913 remains has been completed across the nine batches. By combining the relics, history, and the DNA results, active efforts are being made to find their relatives and reunite them with their families.
China and Russia sent delegations to North Korea in July to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
Warning today's turbulent world shares similarities with the world when the Cold War began, experts said countries including the US and its allies should learn from the lessons of history to safeguard the hard-won peace together rather than adding to the existing tensions with more military acts and provocation.
【原创·阅读理解】
1. What is the significance of the repatriation mentioned in the article
A. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of China's victory in the Korean War.
B. To return the remains of CPV martyrs from South Korea for the 10th consecutive year.
C. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
D. To honor the fallen soldiers in the recent conflict.
2. What unique tribute do Chinese people pay during the return of the martyrs' remains
A. Lighting candles in remembrance.
B. Flying "double 20s" high in the sky.
C. Holding a national mourning day.
D.Observing a minute of silence.
3. What is the main objective of displaying the martyrs' items in various exhibitions
A. To generate revenue for the families of the martyrs.
B. To promote war memorabilia collection.
C. To educate the public about the history of the CPV.
D. To commemorate the victory of the Korean War.
4. What efforts have been made regarding family tracing for the martyrs
A. The relics have been auctioned to fund the efforts.
B. DNA identification of remains has been completed for all the batches.
C. Families have been financially compensated.
D. Efforts started in 2010.
【精选·名校好题】
Ⅰ
（2023·佛山一中联考）Professional rock climber Emily Harrington has made history after successfully free climbing Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan on 4 November 2020.
Harrington, 34, became the fourth person — and the first woman — to ever scale the 3,000-foot El Capitan without the help of a rope or other equipment. “The people before me who have achieved this are kind of like some of my heroes in rock climbing,” she said, “so it feels pretty special to join that group.”
But Harrington’s climb was not without injury — at one point, she slid and was left with a serious wound on her forehead that required her to take a break. “I took a fall and I couldn’t get my feet out and my head actually hit the wall,” she recalled, “I got this wound on my forehead. I rested a little bit longer, bandaged (包扎) it up, and then tried again,” Harrington said, adding that although she “kind of didn’t really want to try again,” she powered through because “ I felt like I should try again.”
After 21 hours and 13 minutes, Harrington scaled all of El Capitan, achieving a feat (壮举) she failed to finish twice last year. “That was my life dream. I achieved it,” she said.
Harrington said she’s hopeful that her journey has inspired others. “I hope that as a result of my story more people will get to experience climbing, or at least try.”
Harrington previously scaled Mt. Qomolangma, the tallest mountain in the world. As a former member of the USA climbing team, Harrington has competed in five U.S. sport climbing championships and two North American championships.
1．What does the underlined word “scale” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Remove. B．Mount. C．Measure. D．Weigh.
2．What does the writer want to impress on the readers in Paragraph 4
A．The risk of the climbing. B．Harrington’s determination.
C．The meaning of failure. D．Harrington’s expert skills.
3．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Harrington’s achievements.
B．US sport climbing events.
C．The climbing team’s arrangements.
D．The secret to Harrington’s success.
4．Where is this passage probably taken from
A．A travel journal. B．A story book.
C．A news report. D．A science magazine.
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（2023·重庆巴蜀中学联考）In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.
With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village’s edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.
As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters.With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way.Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph.With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.
With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.
5．What does the underlined word“beckoned”in paragraph 2 mean
A．Cast doubt on her honesty.
B．Signaled for her to come closer.
C．Brought back her old memories.
D．Sounded a gentle warning to her.
6．Which word best describes Eliza’s journey presented in paragraph 3
A．Eventful. B．Dull. C．Predictable. D．Relaxing.
7．How did Eliza feel about her upcoming adventure in the mountains
A．Cautious and fearful. B．Relieved and contented.
C．Hesitant and doubtful. D．Confident and enthusiastic.
8．From which book might the text have been taken
A．Amusing Melodies from Mountain Peaks.
B．The Village Diaries: Everyday Life of Eliza.
C．Inspirational Stories of Courageous Journeys.
D．A Girl’s Imaginary Adventure Beyond the Forest.
