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2024年中考英语专题课件
第二部分 重点题型
第12讲 阅读理解七选五
(A)(2023·陕西中考)
Farmyard Robots Can Cut Down Chemical Pollution.
1.___ Many of them use chemicals to kill weeds (杂草). The
trouble is, these weedkillers also kill wildlife, pollute rivers and are bad
for the fields. 2.___. This kind of robot can cut weedkiller use by 90%.
The robot is really smart because it only kills weeds but not crops
(庄稼).
G
A
3.___
Several cameras are built into the robot. The cameras facing the
ground take photos to help the robot “see” the plants it passes.
The robot compares each photo to a library of plant photos to
decide on which plants are weeds.
Robot arms move into position to give a small dose (剂量) of
weedkiller on the weeds.
The robot is energy-friendly. 4.___.
E
B
How the robot will develop
The scientists do not want to just stop at the achievement they have
made. 5.___. The improved model of robots will exactly discover weeds
and dig them out instead of weedkillers.
Robots could be programmed to leave some harmless weeds in the
fields to support wildlife living there.
D
A. But scientists have created a farmyard robot
B. It is powered by the energy from the sun
C. Where the robot is used
D. They're working on the new designs to improve the model
E. How the robot works
F. Why do farmers choose the robot to work in their fields
G. How do farmers usually kill weeds in the fields
(B)
Every year in the U.S., there are
about 500 tornadoes, a natural disaster
(灾害;灾难), from Texas through
Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and into
South Dakota. 1.___.
G
The “tornado season” is usually in spring, but the people in Tornado
Alley are always ready for them and they always listen to the news.
When the warnings come, 2. ___. They find somewhere safe to stay. At
home, the best place is the basement, a room that is used to store things
under the level of the ground. If there is no basement a room without
windows like the bathroom is also a safe place.
A
“3. ___ so that we can get ready and won't feel afraid when there's
a tornado,” says Tiffany Taylor, a high school student from Texas.
“There's no basement at my school, so we usually go to the hallways on
the lowest floors. Of course, we never sit near the windows.”
After the tornado, people first check to see if it is safe to go out
and then they check the buildings and the area for damage (破坏). 4.
___!
D
B
In China, we are not so often troubled by tornadoes, but we do
have disasters like earthquakes, or an unexpected fire. It is important to
know how to keep us safe when a disaster happens. Remember: in order
to stay safe in natural disasters, 5. ___. For example, we'd better keep
disaster plans in mind and practice often.
F
A. people follow their disaster plans
B. And usually there is a lot of damage
C. This is because there are a lot of tornadoes
D. At school, we often have practice
E. people run out of their homes with fear
F. we should get well prepared
G. That's why this area is called “Tornado Alley”
(C)
Penguins are a kind of large birds that live in Antarctica(南极洲).
They spend a lot of their lives in water in order to get food.
Laying the Egg
For many months each year, penguins live near the sea in large
groups. However, in May, the weather gets colder and ice covers large
areas of ocean. Each group moves many kilometers from the water. 1.___
Then all the hungry mothers must walk back to the ocean to find food.
C
The fathers put their eggs on top of their feet, under a special piece of
skin called the brood pouch.
Sharing the Work
For two months, the fathers keep the eggs safe and warm. They do
this through some of the coldest weather conditions on Earth. By July, it
is winter in Antarctica. Most animals leave for warmer places. 2.___ In
this time, without food, a father penguin can lose almost half of his
body weight.
E
New Life
3.___The mother penguin returns just in time to see her baby out.
The baby is then moved to her brood pouch. This can be difficult. If the
baby falls, it can freeze (冻僵)quickly, so the parents must be very
careful. Once this is done, the father can go back to the ocean to find
food.
D
4.___
Over the next few months, penguin parents take turns going to the
ocean for food. They each make the trip several times, bringing back
food for the young. The young grows quickly and is always hungry.
Into the Water
By December, winter is ending. The young is five months old and
can live on its own. Soon it enters the water for the first time. It will
swim and eat until next April, and then return here. 5.___
A
F
A. Growing Up
B. Hungry Birds
C. There, each mother lays just one egg.
D. By August, the babies begin to come out!
E. However, the father penguins still stay there.
F. After a few more years, it will start its own family, too.
G. Yet, the fathers and mothers would not leave the place.
(D)
Why Live Near the River
Imagine pioneers travelling west in the 1800s. In those days, it was
hard to find running water and shops to buy things. As time went by,
most pioneers had to make their homes near a river so that they could
get water easily.
How did rivers help people live in the past
Back in the pioneer days, people grew their own food, caught their
own fish, and collected their own water. 1.___ People also used rivers as
roads, travelling on boats. Traders shipped goods (货物) to people
from other areas.
D
2.___
When building many factories right next to rivers for the water's
power to make machines work, some people choose to live near a river
for working. They use the river to ship large goods, and some of them
work at these factories where power factories provide electricity to homes
and businesses. 3.___
A
F
Who wouldn't want to live near a river
Some people are nervous about living near rivers because rivers can
cause floods (洪水). Every once in a while, floodwaters rise higher
than a house, ruining (泡坏) many things in the house. 4.___ Such
waste causes water to smell bad and pollutes the crops (庄稼) we eat.
Water and crops in polluted areas can make people very sick.
C
How do people decide where to live
5.___ Rivers can provide jobs and fun activities in a beautiful place.
However, those living by rivers should be willing to accept possible
problems as well.
G
A. Why do people live near rivers now
B. Why did people want to live near a river
C. Some factories put their waste into rivers.
D. Staying close to a river was easy to get water for living.
E. Some factories stop waste water from running into rivers.
F. People who carry goods onto ships live near the river, too.
G. People should think over the possible risks before deciding where to
live.
(E)
Have you ever drunk “the first cup of milk tea in autumn” Milk
tea is enjoyed by most young people. There are so many milk tea shops
around every street. 1.___ such as bubble milk tea (珍珠奶茶), house
milk tea (招牌奶茶) and iced milk tea. But it is also a good idea to
make a cup of milk tea by hand at home. Today DIY (Do It Yourself)
is very popular with young people. On the one hand, it can give people
real experience in doing something and they can express their own ideas
by DIY. 2.___
G
D
It's time to make iced milk tea.
→First, prepare things you need, they are milk, black tea, sugar or
honey, and some ice.
→Then, boil the black tea until the water turns light brown. 3.___
Add 1/4 or 1/2 cup of ice, it will melt (溶解) and bring the tea
down to a room temperature.
→Next, pour the milk into the tea, and mix them up.
→After that, add sugar or honey to adjust (调整) the taste. 4.___
C
E
→Generally, milk tea is cooled in a fridge. 5.___
→Finally, add something else you like.
Now, enjoy the delicious milk tea with your friends or family, we
know that everything is better when shared.
B
A. Don't forget to add a teaspoon of honey.
B. If you want to drink iced tea without waiting, you'll need to add
more ice.
C. The color of light brown means the tea is ready.
D. On the other hand, they can enjoy the happiness from it and get the
sense of success.
E. Try not to add too much.
F. It's difficult for us to make a cup of milk tea.
G. People have different choices depending on their tastes,
(F)(2023·云南中考)
Reading is a lifelong journey. Put yourself into a world of books
and get lost in another world—but where do you start 1.___
◆ Ask a librarian (图书管理员).
The best people to throw your questions are librarians! 2.___ If you
tell a librarian what you've read before and what you liked or disliked
about it, they will suggest some possible books for you to try.
F
B
◆ Make a change.
3.___ You may get used to reading history books or you just take
an interest in science fictions. What about the books about culture You'll
never know until you try. Give a new style a chance and you may enter
a whole new world of reading.
E
◆ Read reviews.
Book reviews can help you decide if a book is for you. There are
usually short reviews on the covers of books. 4.___ Some websites
provide book suggestions from writers, parents and teachers. Some
people's opinions about the books are very interesting. Their ideas may
help you get a right pick.
C
◆ 5.___
Reading something comfortable might be your first choice. But why
not challenge yourself to read something more complicated (复杂的)
It is a good way of pushing yourself to improve your reading skills.
A
A. Challenge yourself.
B. They are cool book brains.
C. You can also read reviews online.
D. Let me tell you how to write book reviews.
E. Changing into a new style of book is not easy.
F. Here are some suggestions to pick a great book.
G. Developing good reading habits takes a long time.
(G)(2023·枣庄中考)
Maybe you want to exercise more or start going to bed earlier in
the coming year. 1.___
·Make a detailed(详细的)plan.
If your New Year's plan is to exercise five days each week, a plan
like “I'll exercise on weekdays” would not be clear. A detailed plan like
“I'll exercise at school on weekdays during my lunch break” would be
better. 2.___
D
G
·Make it fun.
If it's not fun to exercise or study, you won't keep it easily. 3.___ If
you can only drink your favourite juice during study hours, you'll look
forward to studying.
· 4.___
Tell a few friends about your goals so you'll feel a deep sense of
shame if they check back later and find out you haven't followed through.
F
B
·Give yourself more chances.
You planned to get to bed early every night, but one Friday you
stayed up late. 5.___ But giving yourself one or two more chances can
help you get better results.
E
A. Make more friends.
B. Get a little help from your friends.
C. Maybe you're going to take up a hobby like painting.
D. Here is some advice that can help you keep your goals.
E. After that, you may want to give up the early-to-bed plan.
F. But if you get fun from your exercise or study, you'll keep longer.
G. All in all, you should give all the facts or information about
something in your plan.
(H)
5 Healthy Habits That Are Easy to Add to Your Day
If you feel like you don't have enough time for daily self-care, you
aren't alone. Many people consider their busy work as an excuse to have
healthier lifestyles. But what if you only need five minutes Believe it or
not, there are quick, practical activities you can do in five minutes or
less to make an active influence on your health. 1.___.
E
Focus on your breath
Want to reduce stress and improve your health at once Simply
spend a few minutes taking long, deep breaths in and out of your nose.
In as little as 90 seconds, deep breathing lowers blood pressure and
reduces heart rate, according to research.
Move your body
Being sitting still for a long time is not only harmful to your body
but also your mind, increasing your risk of death. Moving your body for
even five minutes at a time can make a difference. In fact, a 2020 study
found that just 11 minutes of exercise every day, increases your lifetime.
2.___. As long as you keep your body in movement, the kind of
exercise doesn't matter.
C
Connect with a friend
3.___. It's always better to meet up with a friend or loved one in
person, and it can stop loneliness which is connected with heart illness
and early death. You can talk with them by asking how their days are
going and volunteering information about your own days.
D
4.___
Have you ever been watching TV and wanted a snack but didn't
want to take the time to wash the fresh fruit in your fridge, so you
caught a bag of chips instead I know I have. Convenience is an
important reason for making healthy choices, so taking five minutes to
prepare fresh foods for snacking can be helpful.
A
Take a quick walk
5.___. And a newer research has found that even a little walking
helps. So just one five-minute walk around your neighborhood or inside
your office building can improve your health.
Unlike other ways for better health, such as giving up chocolate
forever, the five-minute activities listed above are more practical. Keep
practicing and they can become healthy habits.
F
A. Prepare healthy snacks
B. Dance to your favorite songs
C. How you move your body is up to you
D. Take five minutes to feel seen and heard each day
E. Below are the five science-backed, health-improving activities
F. Research has shown that 10,000 steps a day can lower your risk of
early death
G. Don't eat while watching TV
(I)(2023·宜宾中考改编)
Our Low-carbon (低碳) Life
More and more people in Beijing would like to take part in the
environmental protection. It is playing a key role in improving Beijing's
air quality. 1.___
Before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the government started a
“No Car Day” activity. 2.___ The purpose of the activity is to reduce the
capital's air pollution.
B
E
So far, people in Beijing have stopped using their cars for about
940,000 days together. Almost 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions
(碳排放) have been prevented. 3.___
What's more, a mini program began in Beijing in 2021 through
WeChat. 4.___ It can record our own personal carbon dioxide emissions.
A
D
If a person uses the mini program, he or she can win credits
(信用积分) by living a low-carbon lifestyle. 5.___ The credits can be
exchanged for subway tickets and are also used to pay for the cost of
using shared bikes.
It is strongly suggested that humans shoulder the responsibility to
protect our environment. Protecting environment is protecting ourselves.
F
A. As a result, air quality in Beijing has improved greatly.
B. It is also good for Beijing's low-carbon transition (转型).
C. A low-carbon lifestyle is a kind way to get on with others.
D. The program is about personal carbon dioxide emissions.
E. The activity asked people to stop driving one day every month.
F. The lifestyle includes taking public transportation and riding shared
bikes.
G. They called on people to walk to work instead of driving cars.