江苏省2024年中考英语专项训练：阅读理解【含解析】

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江苏省2024年中考英语专项训练：阅读理解
St. Clare loved Eva so much that he designed and decorated her bedroom with all the pretty things that suited her character most. Childhood, beauty, and peace could be seen everywhere in this lovely rose-colored room.
One night, Eva was sleeping weakly. St. Clare looked at his dear daughter and said in a sad tone, “O, if she could only wake, and speak once more!” “Dear papa,” said the child, with a last effort throwing her arms about his neck. But in a moment, they dropped again.
St. Clare turned away in great pain. “O, Tom, my boy, it is killing me.” He held Tom’s hand and said. Tom had his master’s hands between his own with tears running down his dark cheeks.
After the death of poor Eva, her room was no longer rose-colored and it was covered with white cloth. At the funeral St. Clare lived, walked, and moved as someone who had no more tears. Until the end he saw only one thing—his dead child.
He thought, “My Eva did so many good things in her short life. What can I give for my long years ”
Time passed. St. Clare’s life was empty without Eva, but he started to think of Eva’s words about his slaves. She said that she felt sad for their slaves. She said that they were all good and kind to her. She said that she wished them to be free.
One morning he went into town and started the legal（法律的）steps necessary for Tom’s freedom. The next day he called Tom.
“Well, Tom,” he said, “I’m going to make you free, so pack your things, and get ready to leave for Kentucky soon.” There is a sudden light in Tom’s face.
1．What does the underlined word they refer to in paragraph 2
A．St. Clare and Eva.B．St. Clare and Tom.
C．pretty things. D．Eva’s arms.
2．From the passage we can know that ________.
A．Tom felt amazed by Eva’s death
B．St. Clare was in pain because someone wanted to kill him
C．Tom didn’t want to go to Kentucky
D．St. Clare did not cry because he was too sad
3．Which of the following best described St. Clare
A．Energetic. B．Kind. C．Modest. D．Fair.
4．The last sentence There is a sudden light in Tom’s face implied（暗示）that Tom was ________.
A．pleased B．scared C．relaxed D．worried
Imagine your home is in the center of a big circle. Everything you need is a 10-minute walk away. How convenient!
Recently, a group of architects(建筑师) from South Korea decided to make this a reality. They are planning a city with everything people need—including living areas, offices and entertainment areas—within a 10-minute walk from home.
When explaining why they wanted to build such a city, Ben van Berkel, a leader of company UN Studio, said people’s daily life experience is the most important. The “10-minute city” is so convenient that it won’t take people much time to travel elsewhere. “With time that is saved, more time is created,” Berkel told CNN.
The idea of such a city is not new. In 2016, French-Colombian researcher Carlos Moreno put forward the 15-minute city idea. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more popular. During the pandemic, many people have been forced to spend most of their time at home, with less chance to go out of their communities.
Paloma Ezzet, 16, is an example. She said that before the pandemic, she liked to play soccer or go dancing. But during the pandemic, she had to give them up as no such entertainment areas or facilities(设备) were in her community. “It is gloomy, lonely and inconvenient,” Ezzet complained.
But not everyone likes the idea. Some people say it would further concentrate(集中) wealth in the most convenient areas, resulting in high house prices. So, should people stop considering this idea
Maybe not. As Bobulescu, a French professor, said. “The seeds are there, and they’ll grow little by little.”
5．According to the article, which of the following is TRUE
A．A group of architects from France decided to make “10-minute city” a reality.
B．A group of architects are planning a city with only necessary things people need.
C．Paloma Ezzet couldn’t play soccer during the pandemic.
D．Everyone likes the idea of the “10-minute city”.
6．The second paragraph is written to show ________.
A．why the architects build10-minute cities B．how a “10-minute city” helps people
C．what a “10-minute city” is like D．when a “10-minute city” is built
7．The meaning of the underlined phrase “put forward” is similar to ________.
A．come up with B．look forward to C．carry on with D．agree with
8．What does the writer think about the idea of the “10-minute city” according to the last paragraph
A．Worried. B．Doubtful. C．Questionable. D．Positive.
Characters:“T”-Storyteller Bertie-storyteller’s husband The White Prince-a lion
We never had children of our own—just The White Prince—and I can tell you, he was enough of a family for anyone. He walked freely in the park just as we had planned he would, and ran after the deer and the rabbits whenever he felt like it; but he never did learn how to kill for himself. You can’t teach old lions new tricks. He lived on deer mostly, and slept on a sofa in our living room—I wouldn’t have him inside our bedroom, no matter how often Bertie asked. You know, I have to draw the line somewhere.
Bertie’s leg was never cured. When it was bad, he often needed a stick, or me, or the lion to lean on. It pained him a lot, especially on cold and wet days, and he never slept well. On Sundays the three of us would walk around the park together, and Bertie would sit on the top of Wood Hill with his arm around the lion’s neck and I would fly kites. You know, I’ve always loved kites. And the lion liked to break them into pieces.
The lion never showed any interest in running away, and even if he’d wanted to, the park wall was too high for an old lion to jump over. Wherever Bertie went, he wanted to go too. And if ever Bertie went out in the car, then he'd sit by me in the kitchen, and watch me with those great amber eyes, listening all the while for the sound of Bertie’s car coming up the path to the front of the house.
The lion was getting older. And he became weak in his legs and could see very little. He spent his last days sleeping at Bertie’s feet. When he died, we buried（埋葬）him at the bottom of the hill. Bertie wanted it that way so he could always see the place from the kitchen window. I suggested Bertie plant a tree in case he forgot where the lion was. “I will, but he should get more than a tree.” Bertie said.
Bertie was sad for weeks, months after the lion died. There was nothing I could do to cheer him or even comfort him. He would sit for hours in his room, or go off on long walks by himself. He seemed so sad inside himself, so distant. Try as I did, I could not reach him.
（Adapted from The Butterfly Lion）
9．What did Bertie’s wife mean by saying “I have to draw the line somewhere”
A．She would like the lion to sit by her.
B．She didn’t expect Bertie to keep the lion.
C．She didn’t allow the lion to enter their bedroom.
D．She wanted to stop the lion walking freely in the park.
10．What can be inferred from the story
A．Bertie’s leg was badly hurt by the lion. B．The lion wanted to leave Bertie’s family.
C．Bertie’s wife would plant a tree for the lion. D．Bertie loved the lion more than his wife did.
11．The story is mainly about ________.
A．Bertie and his wife-the owners of the lion
B．tricks that Bertie and his wife taught the lion
C．the habits that the lion formed in Bertie’s family
D．the last days the lion spent with Bertie and his wife
Dear Mrs. Friend, Do you think it is worth buying a good second-hand fridge to replace the one in my house There’s ice everywhere in the fridge all the time. I have checked out all the self-help videos on the Internet, but it didn’t work. It is a very old machine and probably there’s something wrong with it, and age is wasting energy. I am looking for ways to cut my family’s energy bills as much as possible. Looking forward to your valuable advice. Betty
Dear Betty, This is a really interesting question, especially right now, when energy usage is at the front of all our minds. There are a few things you need to work out. First, what is the energy efficiency rating（能效等级）of the fridge in service now and the item you find in the market Level 2 might sound good but it isn’t actually the best. Level 1 saves the most energy for you. Then you’d need to see what the probable costs were for each one. The differences aren’t huge. For example, an average（平均的）Level 2 rated fridge will probably cost 760 a year to run, while a Level 1 one is 380. Half price is a good saving, but if you paid 3800 for a new one, it’d take ten years to break even. Hopefully you’d get something for less, shortening the time taken to repay the costs, and as you say, if the one in your home is not working properly, it could be costing even more. That could be the good reason to take the plunge now. But if your worries about money are how much you have right now, it might be better to hold off and look again if energy prices drop（though it’s likely they will go up even more in July）. Hope my advice’s worth taking. Jean Friend
12．The underlined “item” in Paragraph 2 of the second letter refers to ________.
A．the energy bill B．the second-hand fridge
C．the self-help video D．the fridge in use now
13．Which of the following slogans（广告语）has the similar meaning to “take the plunge” in Paragraph 4
A．Just do it! B．Ask for more! C．Build your dreams! D．Impossible is nothing!
14．What’s Mrs. Friend’s advice for Betty
A．She should buy a second-hand fridge to save money.
B．She should buy a new Level 1 fridge to save energy.
C．She should think twice about buying another fridge.
D．She should try repairing the old fridge in other ways.
My first home was a beautiful meadow with a pond of clear water. There were some large trees near the pond. On one side of the meadow was a field and on the other was the house of our master, Farmer Grey. He was a kind man.
My mother and I had a happy life. She worked during the day. I played with the other young horses and had great fun. At night I lay next to her.
One day, my master sold me to Squire Gordon. He lived with his family in a big house. “You’re a beautiful horse,” he said. “You have a beautiful black coat. I shall call you Black Beauty.”
I learned to carry my master on my back and pull a coach. I leaned to ware reins (缆绳) and a bit in my mouth, I did not like them but all the horses had to wear them.
My master had two horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was very friendly. The other was Ginger. She was not friendly. She bit and kicked people.
Ginger and I palled a coach together. The coachman’s name was John Ginger and I worked very hard. We became friends.
Ginger told me about her life when she was young. She told me, “My master was not kind to me. My reins and bit hurt me. My master did not care.”
Squire Gordon and his men felt sorry for Ginger. They were always kind to her. She stopped biting and kicking people. She became a happy horse.
One day in autumn Squire Gordon went on a long journey, John went with him and I pulled the coach. The weather was rainy and windy. Mr. Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a bridge. I stopped. “Something is wrong.” I thought, I did not want to go on to the bridge. Mr. Gordon and John wanted me to go on to the bridge. I did not move. Just then a man saw us. “Hey! There! Stop!” he cried.
“What is it ” shouted the Squire.
“The bridge is broken in the middle,” he answered. “If you go on to it, you are all going to drown in the river.” “Thank God!” said the Squire. “Thank you, Beauty!” said John. We turned around and went along the road by the river. For a long time no one said anything. Then John said, “Black Beauty saved our lives. He knew the bridge was dangerous.”
When we returned home, the Squire told Mrs. Gordon:
“We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!”
That night I was glad, because I was very tired.
15．What do the underlined words “coach ”and “drown” probably mean in the passage according to the given English-English dictionary entries (词条)
coach 1[C] a person who trains a person or team in sport 2[C] a comfortable bus for carrying passengers over long distances 3[C] a large closed vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses, used to carry passengers
drown 1[V]to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill sb. in this way 2[V] to make sth. very wet; to completely cover sth. in water or another liquid 3[V] to be louder than other sounds so that you cannot hear them
A．1; 2 B．3; 1 C．1; 3 D．3; 3
16．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Black Beauty lived a hard life with mum. B．Ginger was unhappy when she was young.
C．Some horses did not wear reins or bits. D．Mr. Gordon went on a long journey alone.
17．How did Black Beauty save his masters life
A．By fixing the bridge. B．By asking other horses for help.
C．By crossing the bridge. D．By refusing to step onto the bridge.
18．What might happen that night from the passage
A．Black Beauty was sent away from home. B．Mr. Gordon sold Black Beauty to others.
C．Black Beauty got good food and a nice bed. D．Mr. Gordon had Black Beauty do extra work.
I’ve noticed that conversations with my children have started to turn into something that I don’t like. It could be my fault. I don’t always think before l open my mouth.
For example, my kids might call me to tell me about something that’s been bothering them. Then, as soon as they’re finished, I go into mom mode（模式）. I can’t help it. It’s my default setting（默认设置）. I am the queen of unwanted advice. When I get one of my adult kids on the phone, I become an expert on everything and anything which I’m obviously not.
I want to be part of their lives. More importantly, I want to prevent them from making mistakes that seem so obvious to me. But they just want someone to listen.
I’m hardy alone in this. Over lunch the other day, a friend told me that her son rarely listened to anything she said. I know that feeling all too well. But I’m learning that talking to is not the same as talking with.
Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing our wisdom, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn’t accepted the fact that they’re adults with their own thoughts.
They’re not looking for any tips They may not even want an immediate（立刻的）solution to a difficult problem.
What they’re hoping for is a safe place to talk with a person who loves and supports them.
Because of this, I’ve set the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It’s not an easy task for parents like me who think they’re just being helpful. But I’m trying to do it anyway.
19．What made the author see her problem
A．A friend mentioned a similar case. B．Her kids stopped calling her.
C．The nature of her conversations with her kids. D．The way her kids share their worries with her.
20．What can we know about the author’s “mom mode”
A．It is hard for her to stop it. B．Her kids respond（反应）well to it.
C．It makes her happy. D．It’s the best way of communication.
21．Why does giving advice to children cause problems
A．The advice cannot solve the problem. B．Children can’t learn to be independent.
C．Parents can’t understand the problem. D．Parents and kids want different things.
22．What might the author do in the future
A．Become more helpful. B．Try to be a better listener.
C．Be patient when talking. D．Stop giving any advice.
If Confucius（孔夫子）were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy（哲学）. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take adventages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United Sates, at the same time, are racing to lean Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well. Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
23．The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ________.
A．provide some key facts about Confucius B．attract the readers’ interest in the subject
C．show great respect for the ancient thinker D．prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
24．What is the best title for the passage
A．Forgotten Wisdom in America B．Old Thinker with a Big Future
C．Chinese Culture for Westerners D．Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
25．The passage is likely to appear in ________.
A．a biography（自传）B．a history paper
C．a newspaper D．a philosophy textbook
Long long ago, there was a piece of wood. It was not an expensive piece of wood. Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick legs that are put on the fire to make cold rooms warm.
One fine day this piece of wood found itself in the shop of an old carpenter（木匠）. Everyone called him Mastro Cherry, for the tip of his nose was so round and red that it looked like a ripe cherry.
As soon as he saw that piece of wood, Mastro Cherry was filled with joy. Rubbing his hands together happily, he said to himself, “This has come in time. I’m in need of a leg of the table.” But as he was about to give it the first blow, he stood still with arm uplifted, for he had heard a little voice say, “Please be careful! Do not hit me so hard!” Surprising, isn’t it
He tried to find out where that voice had come from and he saw no one! He looked under the bench—no one! He searched the room—no one! He opened the door to look around the street—and still no one!
“Oh, I see!” he then said, laughing and shaking his head. “There may be something wrong with my ears.”
“Well, well—to work once more.” He struck another blow hard on the piece of wood.
“Oh, oh! You hurt me!” cried the same far-away little voice.
Mastro Cherry’s mouth opened wide, eyes turned frightened and his tongue hung down on his chin（下巴）.” Where did that voice come from This piece of wood has learned to cry like a child Here it is—a piece of common firewood, the same as any other. Yet—might someone be hidden in it If so, the worst for him. I’ll fix him!” With these words, he started to knock it. He threw it to the floor, against the walls, and even up to the ceiling.
He listened for the tiny voice to cry. He waited two minutes—nothing; five minutes—nothing; ten minutes—nothing.” Oh, I see,” he said, trying bravely to laugh and touching his hair.” Well, well—to work once more!” So he tried to sing a merry song to get power, and worked on.
“Stop it! Oh, stop it! You tickle my stomach.” This time poor Mastro Cherry fell as if shot. When he opened his eyes, he found himself sitting on the floor.
26．How many times did the piece of wood talk
A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4
27．What does the underlined word “blow” probably mean
A．a hard hit B．air from the mouth C．a quick move D．a musical sound
28．Which is the right order of the story
① Mastro Cherry heard the first voice.
② Mastro Cherry looked for the voice everywhere.
③ Mastro Cherry laughed and sang to encourage himself.
④ Mastro Cherry doubted that someone was hidden in the wood.
⑤ Mastro Cherry found a piece of common firewood in his shop.
A．⑤ ① ② ④ ③ B．① ⑤ ② ④ ③ C．① ⑤ ③ ② ④ D．⑤ ① ② ③ ④
29．How did the man’s feelings change in the whole story
A．bored→surprised→tired B．happy→surprised→frightened
C．angry→frightened→relaxed D．surprised→frightened→angry
30．What might happen to the wood later
A．It will be thrown away. B．It will be put on the fire.
C．It will be used as a leg of a table. D．It will be made into a puppet.
The Internet plays a big part in human life. We use it for work and pleasure. We use it to learn a new language. We find advice on it. We use it to connect with family and friends. We use it to stay in touch with events we care about. The list goes on and on.
As far as the Internet being a part of our lives—well, that train has left the station. There is no going back to an Internet-free life. But can using the Internet too much be bad for our health It might be, say researchers. A new study finds that heavy Internet use may be connected with high blood pressure（压力） in a young group: teenagers.
The study results show that teens who spend at least 14 hours a week online may develop high blood pressure, which makes your heart and blood vessels work too hard. Over time, this extra pressure increases your risk of a heart attack. High blood pressure can also cause other diseases.
The Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan did the study. 335 young people, from 14 to 17 years old, took part in it. 134 of the teens were described as “heavy Internet users”. And researchers found that out of these 134 teens, 26 had high blood pressure. The researchers say the study is the first to connect heavy web use with high blood pressure.
The lead researcher is Andrea Cassidy Bushrow. She said, “Using the Internet is part of our daily life, but it shouldn’t ruin us.” Ms. Cassidy Bushrow adds that it is important for teens to stop to have a rest regularly（定期地） from their computers or smartphones. She also suggests that parents shouldn’t let their children use the Internet for more than two hours a day, five days a week.
31．What does the underlined part “that train has left the station” mean in paragraph 2
A．The train has changed its course.
B．There is something wrong with the station.
C．The train has stopped at the wrong station.
D．Life without the Internet is nowhere to be found.
32．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The harm of high blood pressure. B．Ways to prevent high blood pressure.
C．The advantages of using the Internet. D．The disadvantages of using the Internet.
33．Andrea Cassidy Bushrow would agree that ________.
A．teenagers shouldn’t use the Internet
B．the Internet will ruin human life in the future
C．smartphones are more harmful than computers
D．regular breaks are necessary when using the Internet
34．What can be used as the best title of the text
A．Heavy Internet users are mostly teenagers B．How to prevent teenagers from the Internet
C．Too much Internet use may be bad for teenagers D．Every coin has two sides - so does the Internet
Recently, “college students going to Zibo for barbecue” and “taking a high-speed train to taste Zibo barbecue” have become hot topics on Chinese social media. Zibo barbecue offers an attractive dining experience. People can bake skewers（肉串）themselves on a small stove, wrap them in a thin pancake and then have a good taste. The experience of making “Zibo barbecue” offers a sense of participation and relaxing time for diners.
According to Meituan and Dazhong Dianping, the booking rooms in hotels in Zibo during the five-day May Day holiday is 800 percent higher than that in 2019. The number of passengers arriving and departing through Zibo railway station has reached 50,000 a day, setting a new record in the past three years.
Zibo government has taken the sudden chance to attract more tourists. As early as March 10, it has set up a barbecue association, set up a barbecue festival during the May Day holiday. In order to encourage people to visit the city, Zibo offered a special “barbecue map” and added 21 new barbecue bus lines so that tourists can “get on the bus to rest, get off to eat”.
“This is a chance for more people to get to know Zibo’s warm welcome and business environment, which will attract more investment（投资）and create more jobs. This is what really matters.” Wang Dazhuang, a local people said.
35．What topic about Zibo that has become popular on Chinese social media
A．Taking new bus lines to find jobs in Zibo.
B．Visiting Zibo for its special “barbecue map”.
C．Taking a high-speed train to taste Zibo barbecue.
D．Taking a high-speed train to Zibo for hotpot to relax.
36．Why does the writer want to show us by using some numbers in Paragraph 2
A．Barbecue has become the symbol of Zibo.
B．Not many people went to Zibo until recently.
C．Zibo is often crowded during the May Day holiday.
D．Zibo attracts lots of tourists because of Zibo barbecue.
37．What can you learn from the third paragraph
A．When is the best time to taste Zibo barbecue.
B．How Zibo has tried to develop the city tourism.
C．Why Zibo becomes so popular on the Internet so quickly.
D．Where visitors can taste the most delicious barbecue in Zibo.
参考答案：
1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A
【导语】本文选自著作《汤姆叔叔的小屋》，主要讲述了一位父亲在女儿死后完成女儿心愿的故事。
1．词义猜测题。根据“with a last effort throwing her arms about his neck. But in a moment, they dropped again”可知，Eva太虚弱了，所以想搂着St. Clare的脖子，但一会胳膊就滑了下来，所以此处的they指代前文提到的Eva的胳膊，故选D。
2．推理判断题。根据“St. Clare turned away in great pain. ‘O, Tom, my boy, it is killing me’…At the funeral St. Clare lived, walked, and moved as someone who had no more tears.”可知，Eva死后St. Clare很痛苦，可推知他在Eva葬礼上没有哭的原因是他太悲伤了。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据最后三段可知，St. Clare想起了Eva的话，决定做些什么事情来给Tom自由，由此可见他是善良的。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“I’m going to make you free, so pack your things, and get ready to leave for Kentucky soon”可知，St. Clare让奴隶Tom获得自由，因此可推知Tom内心是高兴的。pleased表示“高兴的”。故选A。
5．C 6．C 7．A 8．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要向我们介绍了“10分钟”城市这个设想以及人们对它的看法。
5．细节理解题。根据“But during the pandemic, she had to give them up as no such entertainment areas or facilities(设备) were in her community.” 可知，在疫情期间，Paloma Ezzet所在社区没有能踢足球的场所，所以她放弃了踢足球。故选C。
6．主旨大意题。根据“They are planning ...including living areas, offices and entertainment areas—within a 10-minute walk from home” 可知，建筑师向我们展示了“10分钟”城市里面的各种区域，因此本段的主旨大意是是介绍“10分钟”城市的样子。故选C。
7．词句猜测题。根据“In 2016, French-Colombian researcher Carlos Moreno put forward the 15-minute city idea”可知，Carlos Moreno提出了15分钟城市的设想，因此画线部分和“come up with”意义相近。故选A。
8．观点态度题。根据“The seeds are there, and they’ll grow little by little(种子就在那里，它们会一点一点地生长)” 可知，作者对这个“10分钟”城市这个设想持有积极的态度。故选D。
9．C 10．D 11．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了一个老夫妇和他们的宠物狮子——白色王子的故事。
9．推理判断题。根据“I wouldn’t have him inside our bedroom, no matter how often Bertie asked. You know, I have to draw the line somewhere.”（我不会让他进我们的卧室，不管伯蒂问了多少次。你知道，我总得有个底线。）可推知，此句的意思是我的底线是不允许狮子进入卧室，故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据“Bertie was sad for weeks, months after the lion died. There was nothing I could do to cheer him or even comfort him. He would sit for hours in his room, or go off on long walks by himself. He seemed so sad inside himself, so distant. Try as I did, I could not reach him.”（狮子死后，伯蒂伤心了好几个星期，好几个月。我无法让他高兴起来，甚至无法安慰他。他会在自己的房间里一坐就是几个小时，或者一个人出去散步。他的内心是那么封闭，那么疏远。尽管我努力了，还是帮不上他。）可推知，伯蒂对狮子的爱胜过妻子对狮子的爱，故选D。
11．主旨大意题。根据“The lion was getting older. And he became weak in his legs and could see very little. He spent his last days sleeping at Bertie’s feet. When he died, we buried（埋葬）him at the bottom of the hill.”（狮子越来越老了。他的双腿发软，几乎什么也看不见。他最后的日子都睡在伯蒂的脚边。他死后，我们把他埋在了山脚下。）及结合全文，可知本文主要介绍了狮子和伯蒂以及他的妻子度过的最后的日子，故选D。
12．B 13．A 14．C
【导语】本文是Betty求助是否可以买一个好的二手冰箱来取代家里的冰箱，对此Jean提出了相应的建议。
12．词义猜测题。根据“what is the energy efficiency rating（能效等级）of the fridge in service now and the item you find in the market ”可知，此处指现在使用的冰箱和你在市场上找到的产品的能效评级分别是多少，所以item指代“the second-hand fridge”，故选B。
13．词句猜测题。根据“if the one in your home is not working properly, it could be costing even more. That could be the good reason to take the plunge now”可知，如果家里的冰箱不能正常工作，它可能会花费更多，那么现在就是要更欢它的好时机，所以take the plunge与“Just do it”有相似的意思，故选A。
14．细节理解题。根据“if the one in your home is not working properly, it could be costing even more…it might be better to hold off and look again if energy prices drop（though it’s likely they will go up even more in July）”可知，建议在购买前要三思，故选C。
15．B 16．B 17．D 18．C
【导语】本文是英国作家Anna Sewell的小说Black Beauty (《黑骏马》) 中的片段，该片段叙述了这匹黑骏马被卖给了新主人，逐渐适应新生活并救了自己新主人的故事。
15．词义猜测题。根据“Ginger and I palled a coach together.”可知，这里的coach应该是“四轮大马车”与“coach：3[C] a large closed vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses, used to carry passengers”相符；根据“‘The bridge is broken in the middle,’ he answered. ‘If you go on to it, you are all going to drown in the river.’”可知，桥中间坏了，如果走上去的话，就会掉进河里，掉进河里就会淹死，所以drown意为“淹死”。与 “drown：1[V]to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill sb. in this way”相符。因此是正确的是3; 1。故选B。
16．细节理解题。根据“Ginger told me about her life when she was young. She told me, ‘My master was not kind to me. My reins and bit hurt me. My master did not care.’”可知，金吉尔年轻时很不快乐。故选B。
17．细节理解题。根据“I stopped. ‘Something is wrong.’ I thought, I did not want to go on to the bridge. Mr. Gordon and John wanted me to go on to the bridge. I did not move.”可知，Black Beauty发现有些不对劲因此拒绝过桥，以此挽救了主人的性命。故选D。
18．推理判断题。根据“We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!”可知，主人对Black Beauty救了他们的命心怀感激，因此它将得到好的食物和床。故选C。
19．A 20．A 21．D 22．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，作者从一名家长的角度出发，说明家长和孩子沟通之间存在的问题，家长在于孩子交流时，要努力充当一个平等的倾听者，这样才能更好的与孩子交流。
19．细节理解题。根据“Over lunch the other day, a friend told me that her son rarely listened to anything she said. I know that feeling all too well. But I’m learning that talking to is not the same as talking with.”可知，作者的一个朋友提到了跟她相同的困境，作者开始注意到了自己的问题。故选A。
20．细节理解题。根据“Then, as soon as they’re finished, I go into mom mode（模式）. I can’t help it.”可知，作者一旦开启了“妈妈模式”，就很难停下来。故选A。
21．细节理解题。根据“Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing our wisdom, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn’t accepted the fact that they’re adults with their own thoughts.”可知，家长认为是在分享自己的智慧，但孩子们认为是父母控制欲很强，他们有自己的想法。所以父母和孩子的想法不同，提建议就会导致问题。故选D。
22．推理判断题。根据“Because of this, I’ve set the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It’s not an easy task for parents like me who think they’re just being helpful. But I’m trying to do it anyway.”可知，作者将会试着做一个更好的倾听者。故选B。
23．B 24．B 25．C
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了外国人对中国文化的兴趣越来越浓，对于孔子的思想也越来越感兴趣的这一社会现象。
23．推理判断题。第一段主要讲述了这样一个假设：如果孔子仍然活着并能庆祝生日的话，将会有很多的蜡烛，他需要一个扇子或很大的风才能吹灭这些蜡烛。这样的假设，是为了吸引读者的注意力，让读者继续读下去。故选B。
24．最佳标题题。通读全文，尤其是最后三段可知，这位老思想家的思想仍然很活跃。今天的中国比以往任何时候都更吸引西方，它需要更多的教师来向西方孔子和中国文化。至少这位老思想家，将不会被西方人遗忘，即使是他的生日。因此选项B“拥有大未来的老思想家”作为标题最为合适。故选B。
25．推理判断题。本文主要讲述了外国人对中国文化的兴趣越来越浓，对于孔子的思想也越来越感兴趣。由此判断出短文很有可能是新闻报道的内容。故选C。
26．C 27．A 28．A 29．B 30．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了老木匠发现了一块木头，当他要做桌腿时，却发现不断有说话声传出来。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段“‘Please be careful! Do not hit me so hard!’ Surprising, isn’t it （“请小心！不要打我那么重！（这让人惊讶，不是吗？）”和第七段“‘Oh, oh! You hurt me!’ cried the same far-away little voice.（“哦，哦！你伤害了我！”）同样遥远的小声音喊道。”以及最后一段“Stop it! Oh, stop it! You tickle my stomach.（住手！“哦，住手！你挠我的肚子。”）可知，这块木头谈话了三次。故选C。
27．词句猜测题。根据“he said to himself, ‘This has come in time. I’m in need of a leg of the table.’ But as he was about to give it the first blow, he stood still with arm uplifted（他对自己说：“这来得及时。我需要一条桌子腿。”但就在他要给它第一……的时候，他举起胳膊站着不动。）”可知，可见木匠要准备把这块木头做成桌子腿，要把这块木头加工了 ，所以此处意思是“狠狠地打击”。故选A。
28．细节排序题。根据第一段“Long long ago, there was a piece of wood. It was not an expensive piece of wood. Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick legs that are put on the fire to make cold rooms warm.（很久以前，有一块木头。它不是一块昂贵的木头。只是一块普通的木柴，是放在火上取暖的粗腿之一。）”可知，⑤排第一；根据第三段“for he had heard a little voice say, ‘Please be careful! Do not hit me so hard!’ Surprising, isn’t it （因为他听到一个小声音说：“请小心！不要打我那么重！”这让人惊讶，不是吗？）”可知，①是第二；根据第四段“He tried to find out where that voice had come from and he saw no one!（他试图找出那个声音是从哪里来的，但他没有看到任何人！）”可知，②是第三；根据第八段“Yet—might someone be hidden in it （可能有人藏在里面？）”可知，④是第四；根据第九段“trying bravely to laugh and touching his hair. ‘Well, well-to work once more!’ So he tried to sing a merry song to get power, and worked on.”可知，马斯特罗·切里笑着唱歌鼓励自己。所以③是第五。所以顺序是⑤ ① ② ④ ③。故选A。
29．细节理解题。根据“As soon as he saw that piece of wood, Mastro Cherry was filled with joy.”可知，马斯特罗 切里一看到那块木头，就欣喜若狂；根据“‘Please be careful! Do not hit me so hard!’ Surprising, isn’t it ”可知，他感到惊讶；根据“This time poor Mastro Cherry fell as if shot. When he opened his eyes, he found himself sitting on the floor.”可知，当木匠听到木头再次说话时，像被电击一般跌倒了，当他睁开眼睛时，发现自己坐在了地板上。这段描写显然说明木匠被木头的说话声吓晕了，所以身体失控跌坐在地。所以可推测可知这个男人的感情变化是首先是高兴，然后是惊讶，最后是害怕。故选B。
30．推理判断题。根据第一段“It was not an expensive piece of wood. Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick legs that are put on the fire to make cold rooms warm.”可知，它不是一块昂贵的木头。只是一块普通的木柴,是放在火上取暖的粗腿之一。但是它竟然能够说话，所以他不会被当成一般的木头被对待，选项D“它将被做成木偶”符合题意。故选D。
31．D 32．A 33．D 34．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了互联网已经成为了人们生活的一部分，但是过渡使用网络可能会引发高血压，建议适度使用电脑或手机。
31．推理判断题。根据“There is no going back to an Internet-free life.”可知，没有人能回到不上网的生活，可推测此处“火车驶离火车站”的含义为“没有互联网的生活无处可寻”。故选D。
32．段落大意题。根据“... may develop high blood pressure, which makes your heart and blood vessels work too hard. Over time, this extra pressure increases your risk of a heart attack. High blood pressure can also cause other diseases.”可知，本段主要讲述患上高血压，会使心脏和血管符合很大，时间久了，会增加你患心脏病发作的风险，且高血压还会引起其他疾病。由此可知，本段主要讲述了高血压的危害。故选A。
33．细节理解题。根据“Ms. Cassidy Bushrow adds that it is important for teens to stop to have a rest regularly（定期地） from their computers or smartphones.”可知，卡西迪·布什罗女士认为对青少年来说，经常用电脑或智能手机停下来休息是很重要的。故选D。
34．最佳标题题。根据“But can using the Internet too much be bad for our health It might be, say researchers.”并结合全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了过渡使用网络对人们的健康有害，并针对青少年群体做了相关研究并证实了这一点。选项C“过度的网络使用可能对青少年有害”为最佳标题。故选C。
35．C 36．D 37．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了“淄博烧烤”让更多人了解淄博并且创造了更多的创业机会。
35．细节理解题。根据第一段“Recently, ‘college students going to Zibo for barbecue’ and ‘taking a high-speed train to taste Zibo barbecue’ have become hot topics on Chinese social media.”可知，“大学生去淄博烧烤”和“坐高铁尝尝淄博烧烤”成为中国社交媒体上的热门话题。故选C。
36．推理判断题。根据“...the booking rooms in hotels in Zibo during the five-day May Day holiday is 800 percent higher than that in 2019. The number of passengers arriving and departing through Zibo railway station has reached 50,000 a day, setting a new record in the past three years.”可知，淄博在五天五一假期期间酒店的预订房间比2019年高出800%。通过淄博火车站进出的旅客人数已经达到了每天5万人，创下了过去三年的新纪录。由此可推知如今淄博的人流量很高，都是为淄博烧烤而来，作者以此来展示“淄博因为淄博烧烤而吸引了很多游客”。故选D。
37．推理判断题。根据“Zibo government has taken the sudden chance to attract more tourists.”并结合全段内容可知，淄博政府抓住这个突然的机会吸引了更多的游客，可推测淄博政府要发展城市旅游，介绍了如何发展淄博的旅游业。故选B。
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