2024年中考英语（阅读理解A篇（图文类））题型突破 （湖北专用）（含解析）

阅读理解A篇（图文类） 56篇
（2024·湖北宜昌·三模）
Dog in WheelchairThe cute dog was born without two front legs. She had to get around by jumping on her back legs. Luckily, a high school team used a 3D printer to build a wheelchair for her. She is able to move around freely.
Neil, the SealHello, I’m Neil, a two-year-old seal (海豹). I love to travel around the land and enjoy taking a short sleep on the hot street and playing with traffic cones (交通锥). Sometimes I get myself into trouble, but many caring people kindly lead me to the safer grass.
Art Is EverywhereLook! A standing goose (雁) is turning its head back to catch a fish. Can you guess what this work of art was once used for It was a lamp from the Han Dynasty. There were also other lamps in the shapes of sheep and other animals.
1．In which picture can we see the lamp in the shape of an animal
A． B． C． D．
2．Why is the dog in the wheelchair
A．To have fun. B．To move around freely.
C．To look for her legs. D．To use a 3D printer.
3．It’s clear that ________.
A．the dog can build a wheelchair
B．the sheep jumps on her back legs
C．the lamp was made by using a 3D printer
D．the seal is loved by many people
4．What do these materials have in common
A．They are all works of art. B．They can be seen everywhere.
C．They have something to do with animals. D．They all like to play on the land.
5．Where is the passage probably from
A．A newspaper. B．A sports magazine.
C．A history book. D．A movie poster.
（2024·湖北·三模）
He Ye Is a She! Panda lovers were shocked to learn on Wednesday in an online video that He Ye, one of their beloved pandas, was actually a she. Tan Jintao, a keeper well-known as Grandpa Tan among panda lovers, said in the video, “Come here, He Ye and Hua Hua. Did you two sisters eat bamboo well when I was on a business trip for two days ” “We can’t exactly judge a panda’s sex until it turns at least three.” The zoo said.
_______ A zoo in Kunming in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province said on Friday that they would relocate (重新安置) the two cats out of the Monkey Mountain enclosure (圈地), in reply to public argument caused by a video that showed monkeys treating the homeless cats terribly. Kunming Zoo made sure the cats would be carefully checked up, and their conditions would be disclosed to the public timely.
Can penguins admire art like you Recently, three penguins from the Kansas City Zoo in the US became visitors to the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and their behavior suggested that good taste in art might not be a human quality alone. The penguins seemed to have a special love for Monet and Caravaggio, as the three spent a longer time in front of the two painters’ works
compared to those by other artists. According to the zoo manager, the penguins would usually not leave the zoo. But the keepers found them in low spirits because of the long term lockdown.
6．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．ALL ABOUT CHINA B．ALL ABOUT ZOO
C．ANIMAL & SOCIETY D．ART &CULTURE
7．We can infer that He Ye ______.
A．was considered as she before B．eats more bamboo than Hua Hua
C．made a two-day business trip D．might be three years old this year
8．The best heading for the second news would be ______.
A．Monkeys’ New Home B．Two Cats’ Conditions
C．Kunming Zoo’s Decision D．Monkey Mountain’s Reply
9．Why might the three penguins pay a visit to the museum
A．To lift up their spirits. B．To admire art like people.
C．To suggest a good taste. D．To pick out better works.
10．What do the three pieces of news above have in common
A．They introduce animals to people. B．They discover something new for people.
C．They call for respect for animals. D．They show people’s attention to animals.
（2024·湖北荆州·二模）
Have you ever heard of Aido It can change your house into a smart home in a very short time and can control house lighting, air conditioning, doors, washing machines and much more. With smart devices
(装置) controlled by Aido, your life will be more convenient. Now you can try these devices at the small home show in our community science center from March 10th to March 25th. Here in the center we have many fun activities. Children can also try our cleaning robot Dreamy. It is a cute robot with a round head, two big eyes and two long legs. It’s like a big toy. Your children will love it. Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m.—17:00 p.m, from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. Visitors: People of all ages are welcome. Children under 12 should come along with their parents. No pets are allowed. Food &Drinks: No outside food or drinks. Visitors can buy food and drinks in the center. Tickets: Please call 323-6587 to book a ticket. Kindly note that you can also book tickets on our website or in BUY-All app.
11．What can the smart devices in Paragraph 1 mainly do
A．Wash clothes. B．Make you smart.
C．Control everything. D．Help with housework.
12．What does Dreamy look like
A． B． C． D．
13．When can a visitor enter the science center
A．On Monday morning. B．On Sunday evening.
C．On Monday afternoon. D．On Tuesday afternoon.
14．Who can be allowed to visit the center
A．A man with a cat. B．An 8-year-old boy alone.
C．A man with his 3-year-old son. D．A girl with food from outside.
15．A visitor can book a ticket in the following ways EXCEPT ________.
A．buying in an app B．sending an e-mail
C．making a phone call D．visiting the website
（2024·湖北武汉·二模）
Dancing with the song of heroes With the worldwide celebration of the Chinese New Year. Yingge Dance from southeast China has once again received widespread attention. It is based on the story of the heroes of Liangshan who attacked the Damingfu during the Song Dynasty. Yingge Dance is often performed during traditional Chinese festivals. The exaggerated (夸张的) makeup and brightly colored costumes transform the performers into the ancient heroes. ___________________ As the popularity of traditional Hanfu clothing rises, more people are taking the opportunity to make it widely known. Among them is Yang Ting, who opened a Hanfu dressing and makeup store in Xi’an. Since its opening in March 2023, her store has become a hit, attracting hundreds of visitors daily, both locals and tourists, young and old. They come to dress up in ancient Hanfu clothing and have their makeup done. Blowing sugar into art pieces Sugar-figure blowing, the traditional art, is said to have a history of more than 600 years. Firstly, the sugar-figure craftsman (工匠) heats the sugar to the proper temperature and then makes the sugar into different shapes by pulling, blowing and more. The craftsmen walk around the streets, showing their magical skills to children and adults.
16．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．BUSINESS. B．CULTURE. C．FOO D．D．PEOPLE.
17．What is needed to perform Yingge Dance
A．Beautiful stage. B．Sweet music. C．Particular look. D．Attractive lighting.
18．The best heading for the second piece of news would be __________.
A．Having fun in Xi’an B．Enjoying the beauty of Hanfu
C．Opening more Hanfu stores D．Leaming different dressing styles
19．Which of the following can best describe picture 3
A．The girl is trying hard to blow the sugar. B．The girl is showing beautiful sugar-figure pieces.
C．The girl is having a taste of the sugar. D．The girl is experiencing pulling the sugar.
20．What can we infer from those traditional arts
A．They are welcome among foreigners. B．They are used to celebrate festivals.
C．They are difficult to pass down. D．They are getting more attention.
（2024·湖北武汉·二模）
The Rise of Digital HumansAs we all know, AI humans now can be like real people. They can do real people’s voices and moves and even copy their personalities (性格). Digital humans today appear in many ways. They can be idols (偶像), vloggers (视频博主), reporters, and more. For example, China Daily has its own digital reporter, Yuanxi. She can speak English and covers the wonderful world of Chinese culture. She can process (处理) data fast. This can help the newsroom work faster. In February 2022, Chinese tech company Baidu showed its first digital idol Xi Jiajia. She can change her makeup and how she dresses, and even do livestreams! During China Fashion Week in September 2022, Xi Jiajia became famous in an online virtual fashion show (虚拟时装秀) . _________________ The first copyright case (版权案件) about AI-created images in China had its first result from the Beijing Internet Court (北京互联网法院). A man surnamed Li is a Chinese social media Xiaohongshu account (账户) owner. He used an AI image
generator in February to make a picture. And then, he posted the picture on Xiaohongshu. However, a lady surnamed Liu used the picture in March and cut off the Xiaohongshu watermark (水印) in her post in Baijiahao, a blog-style platform under Baidu. The court found that this was an act of infringement (侵权) and said the lady must make a public apology and pay 500 yuan to Li. The court decided that the AI-generated picture had “originality (独创性)” and that such pictures should be known as works and protected by copyright law (法律). The court said that Li made the setting of the AI model based on his needs. The image was produced based on his ideas and showed his own expression. So, Li is the creator of the image and owns its copyright. Exploring AI at iFLYTEK In November, our school went to iFLYTEK for a study tour to get a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). The teacher first introduced some common knowledge and real-world uses of AI. For example, AlphaGo beat the Go world champion while ChatGPT passed the Chinese Medical Practitioner License Examination (中医师执业资格考试) with high scores. After visiting, we came to believe that AI may be able to do things that humans can not. Then we experienced iFLYTEK’s Starfire model. To test its functionality (功能), we suggested a Chinese writing topic about happiness that we had been thinking about for a long time. At first, Starfire gave us a common response so we weren’t happy with it. One student said, “This article has no standout (出色的) features. I think it should include some character descriptions .” After many suggestions and revisions (修改), the AI’s final essay won our applause (掌声) .
21．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．CUSTOM. B．TECHNOLOGY. C．NATURE. D．LITERATURE.
22．According to the news above, which of the following companies or media (媒体) are using AI technology
A．China Daily, Baidu company and Xiaohongshu.
B．China Daily, Xiaohongshu and Baijiahao
C．China Daily, Baijiahao and iFLYTEK.
D．China Daily, Baidu company and iFLYTEK.
23．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Images
B．A Copyright Case between Xiaohongshu and Baijiahao
C．Baijiahao User Must Pay for AI Image
D．Xiaohongshu Image Owner Sucs (起诉) Baidu User
24．Which of the following can best describe Picture 1
A．The lady can process data fast.
B．The lady is a vlogger who offers a guide to traveling online.
C．The lady is a digital reporter from China Daily.
D．The lady became famous in an online virtual fashion show.
25．What is the main theme of the three articles above
A．How digital humans are used in some areas.
B．We should protect the copyright of AI-generated work.
C．The companies with AI technology are helpful to people.
D．The influence of AI in different fields.
（2024·湖北黄石·二模）Just as the aged people need our care and love, the industrial heritage sites (工业遗址) are also expected to be filled with energy through protection and development. The following are some typical examples.
The 798 Art Zone, Beijing 798
Built in the 1950s as No 718 Joint Factory, it was gradually deserted in the 1990s as production slowed down. In 2006, Beijing local government turned the factory into a cultural and art zone. Now the art zone holds about 200 galleries (展览馆), art centers as well as fashionable shops, cafes, and restaurants, which also earns it a place on the to-do list of many tourists.
Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi
Jingdezhen City is known as China’s porcelain capital (瓷都). It has made good use of old ceramics (陶瓷) factories and built a place named Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue. Nearly 15,000 Chinese and foreign makers have come to set up their own businesses there.
Tempelhof Airport, Germany
Opened in 1923, Tempelhof Airport was one of the first airports in Berlin. It closed down in 2008 and was remade into a public park in 2010. Today, it has a long cycling and jogging trail (路), a large BBQ area, a dog-walking field and a big picnic area for all visitors.
26．Which picture shows the Tempelhof Airport, Germany
A． B． C． D．
27．Why do Chinese and foreign makers come to Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue
A．To improve production. B．To do business.
C．To create a park. D．To get inspiration.
28．What do the three industrial heritage sites have in common
A．They are all about art. B．They were closed in the 20th century.
C．They were industrial buildings. D．They are all famous in China.
29．What’s the purpose of writing the passage
A．To advise readers to experience. B．To share stories behind buildings.
C．To introduce new use of old buildings. D．To show some important buildings.
30．Where is the passage probably from
A．A newspaper. B．A travel guide. C．An art magazine. D．A storybook.
（2024·湖北武汉·二模）
Designing and Engineering Bridges How do engineers design and build bridges In this program, you will learn about different types of bridges, including common bridges like the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and suspension bridges (悬索桥) like the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. Then, design, build and test models of bridges as you take part in the engineering process.
__________________________ What tools and skills do doctors use to diagnose (诊断) and treat illnesses Scientists have developed many kinds of inventions to help people with health problem. In this program, you will get your knowledge of body systems (系统), explore (探索) how some of these body systems may break down, and experience how scientists and engineers work to solve these problems. Solar Energy and Electrical Engineering Have you ever wondered what the future of energy looks like In this program, you will explore exciting solar (太阳的) energy apps while designing and building solar-powered tools to solve real-world challenges. Learn electrical knowledge, get into the developing design process, and hear from electrical engineers about their creative work.
31．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．CULTURE B．FASHION. C．SCIENCE. D．BUSINESS.
32．In Engineering Bridges program, you can _________.
A．win more prizes B．learn about some special bridges
C．make all kinds of models D．build bridges with engineers
33．The best heading of the second piece of news would be _________.
A．Body Systems and Medical Inventions B．You can be a Good Doctor
C．How to Make Your Body Strong D．Know Body Systems and Know Your Future
34．Which of the following can best describe picture 3
A．Students are learning something. B．Students are sunning themselves outside.
C．Students are singing happily. D．Students are using energy to produce electricity.
35．What can we infer from those programs
A．They require much skills and talents. B．They explore only unknown area.
C．They solve problems from engineers. D．They provide hands-on (动手的) experiences.
（2024·湖北十堰·二模）①Sichuan Cuisine (菜肴) is the most popular of the four. Mapo tofu and gongbao chicken are two of the most famous Sichuan-style dishes.The cooking style has borrowed from other styles to keep up with its popularity. People often say, “The best food in the world is in China and the best food in China is in Sichuan.”
②Shandong Cuisine, with its long history and many different cooking methods, represents (代表) the cuisine of northern China. It has two styles:Jinan and east Shandong. The Jinan style is famous for its soup,while the east Shandong style depends greatly on seafood.
③Guangdong Cuisine has developed in an area where the climate is warm, so food can quickly go bad. For this reason, Guangdong Cuisine pays much attention to the freshness of the ingredients (原料). Guangdong Cuisine is also the best-known style of Chinese food abroad.
④Huaiyang Cuisine refers to the style of cooking popular in Jiangsu,where people prefer a light taste. It is special because of the way the ingredients are cut, and it also needs the ingredients in season.
36．What has Sichuan Cuisine done in order to keep up with its popularity
A．Borrowed from other cooking styles. B．Kept its hot taste.
C．Kept its light taste. D．Became the best food in China.
37．Which dish may be the Jinan style famous for
A． B． C． D．
38．Why is Huaiyang Cuisine special
A．For its hot taste. B．For its long history.
C．For its light taste. D．For its seasonal ingredients.
39．What do the four pieces of materials have in common
A．They are all about the history of Chinese food. B．They are all about healthy living habits,
C．They are all about delicious Chinese cuisine. D．They are all about how to cook dinners.
40．Where is the passage probably from
A．An instruction. B．A magazine. C．A novel. D．A diary.
（2024·湖北随州·一模）People in ancient China worked long hours each day. To relax, they invented many games. Here are some of them.
Chuiwan was one of the ball games in ancient China, which was very popular in the Song Dynasty. “Chui” means hit” and “wan” means “ball”. This sport was similar to golf. On a large field, the players were divided into two groups. Usually there were 2 to 10 people in each group. Everyone had three chances to hit the ball into holes with a stick. Only when three hits into the hole were achieved did the player win the point. chuiwan (捶丸)
First recorded 2, 000 years ago, cuju is known as the earliest form of football. The ball was made of leather (皮革) on the outside and filled with rice bran (米糠) inside. As a fun and relaxing game, cuju was used in the army to train soldiers. Its rules were similar to the rules of football. Each team usually had 12 or 16 players. No hands were allowed. Only feet and head could be used. The ball should be hit into the opposite goal. cuju (蹴鞠)
In the Western Zhou Dynasty, archery was an important part of education for gentlemen. At the age of 15, they began learning archery. The most famous competition was Grand Archery. It was held by the emperor. The competitors bowed before shooting and drank together after it. archery (射箭)
41．What sport was chuiwan similar to
A． B． C． D．
42．Why was cuju used in the army
A．To develop the sport. B．To choose talented soldiers.
C．To give soldiers some training. D．To build a professional team.
43．Which of the following is TRUE about archery in the Western Zhou Dynasty
A．It was part of education.
B．It was invented by the emperor.
C．Grand Archery was organized by gentlemen.
D．All the competitors would have a drink before shooting.
44．What do the three sports have in common
A．They are all from the West.
B．They all have a long history.
C．They are all sports for emperors.
D．They must be learned from an early age.
45．In which section of a website can we read this passage
A．Travel. B．Business. C．Culture. D．Life.
（2024·湖北武汉·二模）
Run with the pancakes Every year in February, people in different places around the UK hold pancake races to celebrate Pancake Day. They have to flip (翻转) the pancake while they run. The races came from a funny story. In 1445, a woman was cooking and was late for a party. She ran to the party with a pancake in a pan. Traditionally, it is a race for housewives only. However, there are not many rules now as it was. _____________________
The British hold a competition on Cooper’s Hill in the small English village of Brockworth every year. Hundreds of people run quickly down a 180-meter course down the hill to catch a rolling (滚动的) cheese. Because the hill was so steep (陡峭的) that many competitors fell off the mountain like cheese and broke their bones, local medicals are ready. The person who catches the cheese first wins the game. Fight with tomatoes On the last Wednesday of each August, people in Spain have a big tomato fight festival. The streets of the Eastern Spanish town of Bunol were the perfect examples of “painting the town red”, as thousands of people throw each other with tomatoes. The beginning of the festival dates back to 1945. The festival continues to draw large crowds today.
46．In which section can we read the news
A．HISTORY B．CULTURE C．SPORT D．COOKING
47．Which of the following can best describe picture 1
A．Women cook the pancake happily. B．People hold a pancake in their hands.
C．People flip the pancakes. D．No men can join in the game.
48．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Run after the cheese B．Roll a cheese
C．Save the cheese D．Don’t run on the slope
49．Tomato Fight Festival is ________.
A．a serious fight B．an art show C．a big dinner D．a fun activity
50．What can we infer from those festivals
A．They are all dangerous but fun. B．They may be a big waste of food.
C．They are popular games or activities. D．There will be a big prize for the winner.
（23-24九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）
Chinese Online Novels ShineRecently, 16 Chinese online novels have been added to the collection of the British Library. Covering themes of science fiction, history, reality and fantasy, these works are considered the classics of Chinese online Literature from the past 20 years. The library usually selects works based on their popularity or by considering an item’s value. Readers can check the information about the 16 books on the library’s website, and borrow printed copies. _______________ Organized by the International Confucian Association, a new book series Ancient Classics Light up the World (Dian Liang Shi Jie Cong Shu) was launched in Beijing on Monday. President Xi Jinping mentioned 15 important inspirations we could gain from traditional Chinese culture, that could help solve problems modern people face. Famous scholars have been invited to compile (编写) these books. They chose words from ancient classics related to wisdom, and then they analyzed (分析) and explained them, so that readers can better understand the modern values of them. Desert Library Offers Oasis (绿洲) of Knowledge On the southeast edge of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region (回民自治区) sits a new desert library, awakening the lonely land with an oasis of knowledge for book lovers, tourists, and architects. Being able to shelve 40,000 books, newspapers, and magazines, the library is part of
an ambitious desert culture and tourism project. This is the first modern library ever built in the desert in China, and it started serving the public last month, winning widespread praises for its modern design and various functions.
51．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．CULTURE. B．BUSINESS. C．SPORTS. D．ECONOMY
52．16 Chinese online novels have been added to the collection maybe not because ____________.
A．they enjoy great popularity B．readers can borrow printed copies
C．they are of value D．they are classic online literature
53．What would be the best heading for the second piece of news
A．15 Inspirations Famous to the World B．Ancient Works Inspire Modern Life
C．A New Book Series Light Up the World D．How to Solve Problems We Met
54．It’s clear that the library in Ningxia Hui autonomous region ____________.
A．has 40,000 book shelves B．is the first desert library
C．was open to public last month D．is on the southwest edge of the Tengger Desert
55．We can infer from the news that ____________.
A．these Chinese online novels were written in the past 20 years
B．scholars chose words related to wisdom from modern Chinese classics
C．Ancient Classics Light up the World includes 15 inspirations in all
D．people speak highly of the new desert library
（2024·湖北咸宁·二模）Compass
The earliest compass was invented during the Warring States period. It looked like a spoon on a plate, on which 24 directions were marked. Due to magnetism (磁力) its handle (柄) would point south.
Seismograph
In Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Heng invented it to report earthquakes. When a quake took place, the ball inside the dragon mouth would drop into the mouth of the toad (蟾蜍) right under it. It was so smartly designed that only one dragon mouth would open while the rest seven remained shut.
Chinese Chime Bells
As a symbol of power, they were used for important ceremonies, starting 3500 years ago. The bells were
played by mallets (木槌) and created the sounds of seven musical scales (音阶), much like the piano. The most famous set unearthed from Duke Zeng’s tomb in Hubei Province.
56．In which picture can we see the compass
A． B． C． D．
57．How could the seismograph report earthquakes according to the passage
A．The dragons would talk clearly. B．The ball would drop into the mouth of toad.
C．The spoon would point it out. D．It included 8 dragons and 8 toads.
58．From the passage, it’s clear that ________.
A．the compass was the best invention B．chime bells were only found in Hubei Province
C．the compass served as a spoon at ceremonies D．the bells were used to play music
59．What do all these inventions have in common
A．They were necessary in people’s daily life. B．They are still widely used every day.
C．They were big and tall instruments. D．They reflect ancient Chinese wisdom.
60．Where is the passage probably from
A．A novel. B．A magazine. C．A storybook. D．A movie poster.
（2024·湖北黄冈·二模）China, a country with a rich cultural heritage (遗产), has kinds of traditional musical instruments. These instruments reflect the special beauty and wise of the Chinese people.
One of the most symbolic instruments is the guzheng, a plucked (弹) string (弦) instrument with a long history. It has 21 strings and produces a sweet and emotional sound, often used to express deep feelings. Another famous instrument is the erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument that has a special sorrowful tone (风格), often connected with traditional Chinese folk music.
The dizi, a bamboo flute, is another popular instrument. Its sweet and pure sound adds charm to many
traditional pieces. The pipa, a four-stringed plucked instrument with a pear-shaped body, is known for its bright and lively tone.
The traditional Chinese musical instruments have made a great difference to Chinese culture. They not only reflect the unique aesthetics (独特的美学) and wisdom of the Chinese people, but also serve as important carriers (载体) of historical and cultural traditions. Through them, the world gets to appreciate the charm and depth of Chinese culture.
61．Which of the instruments is not mentioned in the passage
A． B． C． D．
62．How many strings does the guzheng have
A．2. B．5. C．4. D．21.
63．It is clear that ________ is not a string instrument.
A．the guzheng B．the erhu C．the pipa D．the dizi
64．What do these four instruments have in common
A．They only express sad feelings. B．They all have a pear-shaped body.
C．They can play Chinese folk music. D．They have sorrowful tone.
65．Where is the passage probably from
A．A storybook. B．A novel. C．A movie poster. D．A magazine.
（2024·湖北·一模）Numbers are not just numbers. They have cultural meanings. Let’s see some of the lucky and unlucky numbers across the world.
The number 3 People in Sweden think all good things come in threes. For example, there are three kinds of medals in a game.People in South Korea and Italy think the same way. But people in Japan and Vietnam have a different idea. They don’t like taking photos when there are only 3 people. They think death will come for the person in the middle. The number 8 It is a lucky number in most countries.This number is very welcome among Chinese people because it has the similar pronunciation to “Fa”. The Beijing Summer Olympics started at 08：08 pm on August 8th, 2008. Eight is also a lucky number in Japan. But it’s different in Bulgaria. People there think it can bring them bad luck.
The number 9 In China, it’s a lucky number. It has the same pronunciation as “Jiu”, meaning everlasting (永恒的). In Norway, it’s a lucky number, too. There are many stories about it. But people in Japan don’t like it. Why Because when they say it in Japanese, it’s just like another word “Ku” . The number 13 How about the number 13 It’s an unlucky number in many countries, like Norway, Sweden and the UK.Lots of bad things happened on the 13th in history. However, in Italy, 13 is a lucky number. People think 13 can help them live a happy life.
66．Which countries think of the number three as a lucky number
A．Japan and Vietnam.
B．South Korea and Japan.
C．Vietnam and Sweden.
D．South Korea and Sweden.
67．Why did the Beijing Summer Olympics start at that time
A．Because the Games would be successful with 8.
B．Because that time had the meaning of eternity.
C．Because the Games could bring more wealth.
D．Because the number 8 would make the Games longer.
68．How does the writer start the text about the number 13
A．By telling a joke.
B．By telling a story.
C．By playing a trick.
D．By asking a question.
69．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Jane in Italy loves taking photos of three people.
B．Peter in Bulgaria is very happy to have eight balls.
C．Bella in Japan is glad to collect nine model planes.
D．John in Sweden would like to have a party on June 13.
70．In which part of a magazine can we find this article
A．History.
B．Travel.
C．Culture.
D．Technology.
（2024·湖北宜昌·一模）Children’s games in ancient China
During ancient times, children didn’t have smart phones, iPads or computers to entertain them. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. Let’s take a look.
Playing hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to play a trick on him or more commonly, others hide and one child must try to find them.
Setting off firecrackers (鞭炮) Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast named Nian in ancient China, and people burnt bamboo joints (竹节) to make them blast (爆炸) to drive away the beast. After gunpowder which is one of the four ancient Chinese inventions was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joints. Nowadays, firecrackers are still set off during Spring Festival.
Watching shadow plays The most similar thing to watching a film during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. The artists controlled puppets (木偶) behind the screen to make the puppets move like people and tell stories. People liked listening to the music and enjoyed the beautiful puppets.
Kicking stone balls During the Qing Dynasty (1644—1911), kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to keep warm. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.
71．How can hide-and-seek be played
A．One hides and others try to find. B．One covers a child’s eyes and others run.
C．One tries to find and others hide. D．One runs and others try to catch.
72．__________ has something to do with the four ancient Chinese inventions.
A．Hide-and-seek B．Firecrackers C．Shadow plays D．Stone balls
73．According to the passage, the game of kicking a stone ball was __________.
A．often played with hands. B．popular in the 18th century in southern China.
C．has the longest history of the four games. D．played to get the body warm.
74．From the passage we can learn that __________.
A．people burnt bamboo joints to welcome the beast.
B．the puppets could move like people with the artists’ controlling.
C．kicking a stone ball was a popular game before the Qing Dynasty.
D．all the children must cover their eyes while playing hide-and-seek.
75．Where is the passage probably from
A．A travel guide. B．A news website.
C．A culture magazine. D．A science report.
（2024·湖北荆州·一模）
#1 ________ Want to have a good sleep Or want to enjoy yourself in a room with a big window Then, it is your choice! Tel: 01826 387263 E-mail: info@woodhotel.co.uk Website: www.woodshotel.co.uk Opening time: Coffee shop: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Movie hall: 11:00 a.m.—midnight #2 ________ There are many animals you can feed. I’m sure you can enjoy your holiday here! Tel: 01687 396842 Opening time: 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. E-mail: sales@happyfarm.co.uk Website: www.happyfarm.co.uk Price: $5 adult $4 child $15 family
#3 ________ Come and see the beauty of art. There is something for everyone—including popular drawings and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: $4.00 Opening time: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Tel: 01887 396822 Website: www.artmuseum.co.uk
76．When can you go to the Movie hall of #1
A．At 8:00 a.m. B．At 9:00 a.m. C．At 10:00 a.m. D．At 2:00 p.m.
77．How much should two families pay for a visit to #2
A．$30. B．$18. C．$15. D．$9.
78．What can you buy at #3
A．Cute pencils. B．Funny cards. C．Interesting CDs. D．Beautiful notebooks.
79．What is the proper title for #1, #2 and #3
a. Happy Farm b. Woods Hotel c. The Art Museum
A．a-b-c B．a-c-b C．b-a-c D．c-a-b
80．Where is the text most probably from
A．A science book. B．A guide book. C．A picture book. D．A history book.
（2024·湖北襄阳·一模）
哈尔滨冰雪大世界 Harbin Ice-Snow World (HISW) It has been known as the most popular winter attraction. Here you can see all kinds of ice and snow objects. Experiencing the cold is so exciting.Open time: 3:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. on weekdays 10:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. at weekendsTickets: Adult: 130 yuan. Children under 1.2 meters are free.
Qingdao Polar Ocean World (QPOW) There are 36 exhibition halls here. You can enjoy all kinds of animals’ shows and get to know more sea animals.Call 0532-85909999 to book tickets one day ahead. Tickets: Adult: 210 yuan. Children:160 yuan. Police, firefighter and the old above 60 are free of charge.
北京野生动物园BEIJING WILDLIFE Beijing Wildlife Park (BWP) There are over 10,000 wild animals for people to visit and for kids to learn more about wildlife. Many animals live outside cages (笼子) in nature. You can take
PARK a caged car to see these animals close-up and even feed them, which can be a lot of fun. Never put your body out of the caged car. It is dangerous. Tickets: Adult: 160 yuan Children under 1.2 meters are free.
81．We can spend ________ hours playing in HISW on weekends.
A．8 B．11 C．13 D．15
82．What can we see in QPOW
A． B． C． D．
83．Why must we stay in the caged car when we visit in BWP
A．To feed more animals. B．To learn more about wildlife.
C．To keep us more safety. D．To have funnier in it.
84．Who can go to both HISW and BWP for free
A．A 1-meter-high child. B．People over 60 years old.
C．Staffs who work in police station. D．A father with his little son.
85．The passage most probably comes from a(n) ________.
A．animal postcard B．sports website C．school textbook D．travel magazine
（2024·湖北武汉·一模）
Stuck at home with nothing to watch Curious about China, but don’t know where to begin Well, we’ve got you covered with this brand-new video series exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press play.
Dazu Rock Carvings One of China’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites is hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Chongqing. Here, tens of thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu Rock Carvings—considered one of the finest examples of China’s cave art, exhibiting the most sophisticated craftsmanship (复杂的工艺) of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancient, mystical stories. The Carving of Bamboo The art of bamboo sculpture originated in the Ming dynasty. Today, the art lives on, appreciated for its historical value and elegance. Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, in the Xiong’an New Area, a group of skilled artists are keeping this art alive. This kind of art requires focus, precision and elbow grease. Watch the video and feast your eyes on the bamboo masterpieces. Peach-stone Carving In the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, craftsmen create art on the tiny core of the peaches. While most people think nothing of peach stones and just throw them away, they are source of inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using tiny tools, they chip away at the cores to create intricate designs, extremely detailed and delicate. These peach-stone carvings are often worn as jewelry, symbolizing fortune in China.
86．In which section of the newspapers can we read the news
A．TECHNOLOGY B．FOUND C．CULTURE D．DEVELOPMENT
87．It’s clear that ________.
A．The Rock Carvings are in the southwest of Chongqing.
B．The Rock Carvings show the easiest art.
C．The Rock Carvings are made of one thousand stones.
D．The Rock Carvings are the only one which are deemed to the best example of the carve art.
88．Peach-stone Carving can translate to ________.
A．核雕 B．竹雕 C．大足石刻 D．木雕
89．According to the texts above, which words can describe the craftsman
①hardworking ②rich ③careful ④creative ⑤mean ⑥lazy
A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②④⑥ D．③④⑤
90．Which opinion below is NOT TRUE
A．The art of bamboo sculpture appeared in the Ming dynasty.
B．The peach-stone carvings stand for good luck.
C．The feature of Dazu Rock Carvings is mysterious tales.
D．All the news above have something to do with craftsmanship.
（2024·湖北武汉·一模）
Peking OperaPeking Opera is considered the quintessence (国粹) of China, but actually, its language is not the dialect (方言) of Beijing. In 1790, the “Four Great Anhui Troupes” traveled to Beijing, the capital of the Qing Dynasty, to perform for the Imperial Court (朝廷). They created Peking Opera by mixing their local opera with the others in Hubei, Shaanxi and Zhejiang. The basic skills include singing, speaking, dancing and acrobatic fighting. In general, the roles on the stage are divided into four: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Exaggerated (夸张的) makeup helps to build different characters.
Huangmei OperaHuangmei Opera, which originated (in Huangmei County, Hubei Province and developed in Anqing, Anhui Province, is one of China’s five major operas. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), it was first sung by women when they were picking tea. Known as the Tea Picking Tune, the opera has gone through several stages including one-man shows, three role playlets, sanda qichang (three performers playing
percussion music while seven sing) and orchestral music accompaniment (伴奏). The costumes show strong Han characteristics, but heavy facial makeup is seldom used.
Yue OperaYue Opera, known as the second national opera, originated in the late 19th century in Shengzhou of Zhejiang Province, developed in Shanghai and spread throughout the world. There were only male performers when it was created, but with the development of both the opera and people’s mind, female performers are increasing. Its performance is characterized by beautiful singing with lyrical expressions. Due to the gentle characteristic, the opera is a perfect way to show love stories. Yue Opera uses soft and natural makeup, and the beautifying and painting methods make the characters look more lively.
91．In which SECTION of a website can we read the material
A．CULTURE. B．ON SCREEN. C．BUSINESS. D．FASHION.
92．The “Four Great Anhui Troupes” went to Beijing to ________.
A．master the basic skills of Peking Opera B．improve their local opera
C．perform for the Imperial Court D．draw inspiration from other operas
93．It’s clear that Huangmei Opera ________.
A．originated in Anqing, Anhui Province
B．has a history of about six hundred years
C．is presented mainly in two styles
D．grew from the Tea Picking Tune
94．Yue Opera is a perfect way to show love stories mainly because ________.
A．it’s skillful in singing gently while expressing feelings
B．soft and natural makeup helps make the characters look lively
C．there’s an increase in the number of female performers
D．it’s the second most popular opera in China
95．What can we learn from the material
A．Yue Opera was only welcome in Zhejiang and Shanghai.
B．Peking Opera has four main kinds of roles and skills.
C．Both Peking Opera and Huangmei Opera use heavy facial makeup.
D．Men are more expert at performing Yue Opera than women.
（2024·湖北武汉·一模）
Joining in the hokey cokey To bring the history of the town to life, hokey cokey becomes part of Dorchester’s Heritage Open Day event. That day, the roads are closed to traffic and lots of free activities are held. As part of the fun, everyone is invited to come dancing in the streets. Look! Hundreds of people put their arms and legs in, then out, then shake them all around. _________________ Flamenco is a type of art that includes poetry, singing, guitar playing and dancing with hand clapping and lightning-fast footwork. It has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years. The Flamenco Law which has been passed by the government aims to protect flamenco from being changed by recording what it is and making it part of the school curriculum (课程). Enjoying the moves Highland dancing is probably the most famous type of Scottish dancing. It is fun and quick traditional dancing. It is often done to bagpipe (风笛) music and performed at events such as Highland competitions. It’s performed by young and old dancers. Men and women dance together.
96．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．PEOPLE. B．BUILDING. C．FOOD． D．CUSTOM.
97．What is needed for a large hokey cokey dance on Dorchester’s Heritage Open Day
A．Controlled traffic. B．Closed business. C．Long holidays. D．Free activities.
98．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Obeying the law B．Teaching singing and dancing
C．Protecting flamenco D．Developing the flamenco style
99．Which of the following can best describe picture 3
A．People jump high. B．People dance in evening dress.
C．People walk hand in hand. D．People play the bagpipes.
100．What can we infer from those dances
A．They must be performed at competitions. B．They might have lived through years.
C．They can stand for English culture. D．They should be prevented from changing.
（2024·湖北恩施·一模）
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101．Who might be most interested in reading this passage
A．Young sports lovers. B．Teenagers in need of help.
C．Summer camp planners. D．Kids fond of reading.
102．How much did Pet Companies cost before
A．$12.50. B．$15. C．$30. D．$39.95.
103．Which book can tell you something about the South Pole
A．Rocket to Space. B．Pet Companies. C．Icy Journey. D．Handiwork Make.
104．Which of the following is True according to the passage
A．Pet Companies tells the prices of dogs and cats.
B．Rocket to Space is about astronauts’ life in space.
C．Icy Journey is the most expensive of the four books.
D．Handiwork Make can teach you how to do housework.
105．Where is the passage probably from
A．A newspaper. B．A novel. C．A storybook. D．A report.
（23-24八年级上·河南安阳·期末）
The World for Teenagers
Question in January: What activities do you have after class
Laura from Australia I often use old clothes that people don’t wear any more to make bags. I opened (开设) a small shop on my street two years ago. I mainly sell the bags online. Many customers think the bags are fantastic. Now I plan to write a new book about new ways to use old clothes.
Linlin from China Museums often teach me a lot. I went to many museums, such as the ones in Beijing and Zhengzhou. But the Hangzhou National Tea Museum is my favorite. I knew about the history of tea in this museum. I watched the tea art performances. They showed how to make a good cup of tea with beautiful tea sets.
Kelly from Canada I often cook Chinese food at home. My favorite is Yunnan Rice Noodles. To make the
food, we need to have rice noodles, chicken soup, chicken, lettuce and eggs. My parents often cook Chinese food, too. Gongbao chicken is their favorite.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
106．Teenagers from ________ countries answered the question.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
107．Laura often ________ according to the passage.
A．visits museums B．buys the fantastic bags online
C．makes Yunnan Rice Noodles D．uses old clothes to make bags
108．You can ask Linlin about ________ if you are interested in tea.
A．the history of tea B．how to make tea sets
C．the museum in Beijing D．something about Canada
109．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Only Kelly cook Chinese food at home.
B．Kelly likes Yunnan Rice Noodles best.
C．Linlin learns nothing from the museums.
D．Laura’s bags are not popular with her customers.
110．From the passage, we can find that all these teenagers often ________.
A．share the housework at home B．like Chinese food very much
C．have after-class activities D．use old things to make something new
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）“Where’s Papa going with that axe (斧子) ” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.
“To the pig house,” replied Mrs. Arable. “Some pigs were born last night.”
“I don’t see why he needs an ax,” continued Fern.
“Well,” said her mother, “one of the pigs is very small and weak, so your father has decided to do away with it.”
“Do away with it ” shouted Fern. “You mean kill it Just because it’s smaller than the others ”
Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. Fern’s shoes were wet by the time she caught up with her father.
“Please don’t kill it!” she sobbed (哭诉). “__★__ “
“Fern,” he said softly, “you will have to learn to control yourself.”
“Control myself ” shouted Fern. “This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself.”
“Fern,” said Mr. Arable, “I know more about raising pigs than you do. A weak pig makes trouble. Now run along!”
“The pig couldn’t decide whether it was born small, could it If I’d been very small at birth, would you have killed me ” said Fern.
Mr. Arable smiled. “Certainly not.” he said. “All right. You go back to the house and I will bring the pig when I come in. I’ll let you keep it. Then you’ll see what a weak pig can be.”
When Mr. Amble returned to the house half an hour later, he carried a box under his arm. He set it down at Fern’s chair. He set it down at Fern’s chair. When Fern came down the stairs, she saw the box. Then she opened it. There, inside, looking up at her, was the new-born pig.
“Look at it!” she said, “it’s absolutely perfect.”
(Adapted from Charlotte’s Web)
111．Why did Mr. Arable decide to kill the pig
A．Because it caused him a lot of trouble. B．Because his wife asked him to do so.
C．Because it was very small and weak. D．Because there were too many pigs.
112．Which of the following can be put in the “__★__”
A．It’s stupid. B．It’s unfair. C．It’s strange. D．It’s dangerous.
113．What is the correct order according to the passage
a. Mrs. Arable told Fern about the pig. b. Fern saw the newborn pig in the box.
c. Fern stopped her father from killing the pig. d. Fern ran outdoors to catch up with her father.
e. Mr. Arable returned to the house with the pig.
A．a-d-c-e-b B．b-a-d-c-e C．c-b-a-d-e D．d-e-a-b-c
114．What is the most important in Fern’s eyes
A．Friendship B．Safety. C．Love. D．Life.
115．What would probably happen to the pig according to the passage
A．It would be killed. B．It would be treated kindly.
C．It would be kept in the pig house. D．It would bring the family good luck.
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）The 24 solar terms (二十四节气) were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world. Rain Water, the second solar term, signals (预示) the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. Spring is in the air and it’s a great time to go hiking. Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.
Spring bamboo shoots
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. It’s said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying the spring bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
The cold spell
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual. During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm.
Visits to in-laws (岳父母)
One of the main customs during Rain Water is husbands’ visiting their in-laws and giving gifts. A typical gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters—the feet of pigs. This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
Nutritious (有营养的) porridge
The wet weather during Rain Water is considered harmful to people’s health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish (滋养) the body. People in some places have porridge cooked with dihuang to resist cold and wet weather. It is also good for people with problems like headaches.
116．Who is probably interested in the passage
A．A woman who has just got married. B．A student who likes reading books.
C．A foreigner who is studying in China. D．A cook who wants to create new dishes.
117．What is not advised during Rain Water
A．Going on an outing. B．Enjoying bamboo shoots.
C．Having nutritious porridge. D．Taking off the thick coats early.
118．Which part is a trotter according to the passage
A．A B．B C．C D．D
119．What does the underlined word “resist” mean in English
A．Shut. B．Prevent. C．Mark. D．Fit.
120．What’s the best title for the passage
A．Things you should know about Rain Water B．Ways to keep healthy during Rain Water
C．Food that is popular during Rain Water D．Traditional customs during Rain Water
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处人最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Bamboo is a wonderful plant for many people around the world. 121 People make tables, clothes, medicine, and musical instruments with it. Pandas eat bamboo every day, and people can also eat it.
122 Some bamboo grows so quickly that people say they can watch it grow. Normal bamboo grows 3-10 cm a day. It usually grows in tropical (热带的) areas. 123 Bamboo plants are found in Asia, Australia, parts of Africa, and South America.
One of the world’s oldest building materials is bamboo. They used it to build houses, boats and bridges. The Chinese made a bamboo bridge over the Min River in Sichuan, China almost 1,000 years ago. 124 Also, bamboo is still used to make houses today, especially in China and the Philippines.
As a part of history, bamboo is very important. The great scientist Thomas Edison wanted to use a special material inside the light bulb (灯泡) to burn for a long time. He tried almost 1,000 different types of materials. 125 One day, he tried to use a piece of bamboo and the light bulb lit up for over a thousand hours. This invention helped other scientists to make the modern light bulb we use today.
A．You can still visit it today.
B．There are over 1,000 uses for it.
C．However, none worked very well.
D．You can also find it in other parts of the world.
E．The fastest growing plant in the world is bamboo.
F．People use bamboo products every day in the world.
（2024·湖北十堰·一模）
Wild Art This course is about drawing and painting. You’ll use your new skills to make a wall poster of animals. And we’ve got lots of picture books to give you ideas.
Art Matters This course teaches you different drawing skills. We’ll get you to draw the latest styles of clothes. If you like designing clothes and want to study it at college, join us!
Creative Art This course is about making bags to keep your sports clothes in. We provide lots of materials. And you’ll visit art museums to get some creative ideas.
Art Magic This course is about telling good stories in pictures. There’ll be cartoon films to watch, and instructions in how to draw your favorite characters.
126．What can you draw on a wall poster according to the text ________
A．Instructions. B．Animals. C．Clothes. D．Bags.
127．Alice is interested in designing clothes, she can ________.
A．get ideas from picture books
B．get ideas from art museums
C．watch cartoon films
D．study drawing at college
128．Which picture is about “creative art” ________
A． B． C． D．
129．What’s the topic of the whole passage ________
A．Painting skills.
B．Short art courses.
C．Hand-making skills.
D．Designing skills.
130．The passage probably comes from ________.
A．a cartoon book
B．an instruction
C．a newspaper
D．science book
（2024·湖北十堰·一模）Do you want to travel this winter holiday Maybe Harbin is worth a visit.
Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in the northeast of China. People also call it Ice City because it is famous for its cold winters. The city changes into a winter wonderland, temperatures are usually very low. They can go down to -17℃.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival takes place in January every year. It is the biggest ice and snow festival in the world. The first festival started in 1963 and began as a winter party. It often lasts for one month. However, if the weather stays cold and dry, it will go on for a few more days, from January to the early March. Millions of tourists from all around China and the world come for this wonderful festival. And Harbin saw a record number of visitors during the New Year of 2024. Officials said about 3,000 people entered the park every day.
During the festival, visitors can see many fantastic ice and snow sculptures (雕塑). Ice sculptors use different tools to carve the hard ice and snow. These sculptors display their works in two main areas. “Sun Island” has huge snow sculptures of people and animals. “Ice and Snow World” has sculptures of buildings. At night, these ice sculptures look more beautiful and special when lighted up brightly colored lights.
Visitors can do a lot of other activities, such as skiing and ice sliding. They can also go winter swimming in the icy waters of the Songhua River.
Come and visit Harbin! You will love it!
131．According to Paragraph 2, we CAN NOT know ________.
A．what another name for Harbin is
B．where Harbin is
C．how visitors come to Harbin
D．how cold Harbin is
132．Which of the following word best explains the underlined word “display” in Paragraph 4 ________
A．provide B．show C．celebrate D．explain
133．Many activities are offered except ________ while travelling in Harbin.
A．watching ice and snow sculptures
B．winter swimming
C．skiing and ice sliding
D．making ice and snow sculptures
134．What’s the structure of the passage （①＝Paragraph 1…）________
A．①/②③④⑤/⑥ B．①②/③④⑤/⑥
C．①②③④⑤/⑥ D．①/②③④⑤⑥
135．According to the passage, we can learn about that ________.
A．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival lasts for one month every year
B．Ice City is another name for Heilongjiang Province
C．visitors can enjoy the most beautiful ice sculptures all day
D．the number of the visitors to Harbin comes to the top in 2024
（2024·湖北十堰·一模）Now about half of the world’s population live in cities, but by 2050, cities will probably become even more crowded! All these people will need places to live, transport to get around, and energy to power their homes. This will put more pressure on the earth’s resources (资源). So we need to come up with more ways which are good for the environment to build houses, travel and make energy.
Covestro, a company in Germany, is working hard to make the future cities better. The head of the company, Ms. Smith, tells us the following exciting new ideas.
“As we all know, climate (气候) change and pollution are the two biggest challenges facing the future. Right now, the world still depends on fossil fuel (化石燃料) too much for energy. That’s not good for the environment. At Covestro, we set up Covestro’s idea. lab, scientists come together to solve problems here.”
“We’ve developed some new materials. Because of that, we are able to change wind turbines (风力发电机) and try to make them much bigger. Larger wind turbines mean that they can produce more energy.”
“We’re working on lighter solar panels (太阳能电池板) so that one day we could provide power for our planes and cars with sunlight! Besides, we are also recycling carbon dioxide (CO2), the main cause of climate warming. By using CO2, we’ve already successfully made sports floors, car parts and even clothing.”
“In the future, materials will become lighter and more natural looking. They’ll become ‘smarter’. They’ll need to be able to share information using special tiny machine, that’s what Covestro is creating at the moment!”
136．How does the writer begin the topic
A．By telling a story.
B．By asking a question.
C．By giving an example.
D．By presenting (呈现) a problem.
137．What do we know about Covestro
A．It did a lot of harm to our planet.
B．It used fossil fuel to make energy before.
C．Ms. Smith works as a scientist at Covestro.
D．It provides a place for scientists to share ideas.
138．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．The production of more energy.
B．The change of wind turbines.
C．The development of new materials.
D．The energy the wind turbines produce.
139．Which of the following is Covestro working on now
A．Making “smarter” materials.
B．Making sports floors.
C．Creating lighter solar panels.
D．Making wind turbines bigger.
140．What is the best title for this passage
A．New Energy in Future Cities
B．The Challenge in the Future
C．Worries about the Earth’s Resources
D．The Pressure of the Earth
（2024·湖北十堰·一模）阅读短文, 从下面所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 使短文通顺、连贯。选项中有一项为多余选项。
In high schools, as subjects increase, maybe you can’t fully understand what you are learning. 141 This process is called self-reflection (反省).
Self-reflection begins with slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. Then you can give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do self-reflection only in their minds. 142 Either of the methods works. It depends on your own personal learning ability.
How do you learn to do self-reflection 143 First, choose a proper time to do it. Every night before going to bed, you can do self-reflection over what you have learned in the daytime. When you complete a unit of study, you can do self-reflection by drawing a mind map. Secondly, find a quiet place and take out your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you have just learned. And connect them with the previous (以前的) knowledge. As a result, you can understand them better. 144 This will help you remember to look for answers when you are working on the same topic next time.
145 If you have never taken the time to do it, try it now!
A．Others tend (倾向) to keep diaries or take notes.
B．You can take the following steps.
C．So it is necessary to stop yourself to think about what you have been learning.
D．At last, think about the questions you are not sure of and write them down.
E．Self-reflection works at the proper time.
F．Successful students always know self-reflection is important.
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）Now back to the news.
Chinese Weather forecasters have warned that after influencing the North of the country, including Beijing, the freezing conditions will spread further south in the coming days. Many provinces have been hit by snowstorms.
Police are looking for a man and a woman in their early twenties who broke into a bank in the early hours this morning. The man is said to be very well-built with very long dark hair. The woman is kind of small with short
hair. Anyone who has any information please give further details to the police.
The year of 2023 marks the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of China’s first manned space mission, with Yang Liwei becoming the first Chinese astronaut to go to space. Since then, another 17 astronauts have reached for the stars. But each astronaut has to receive the mind and body training for at least three and a half years before having the chance to go to space.
After waking up, you may feel upset that you can’t recall the dreams you had last night. But recently researchers from Japan have trained an AI system to re-create images (图像) according to people’s brain scans (扫描). In the future, they hope that AI can be used to record imagined thoughts and dreams.
146．What’s the weather like in the first news
A． B． C． D．
147．The final purpose of the second news is to ________.
A．tell us when to go to the bank B．teach us to keep away from danger
C．show us what the two people look like D．ask us to offer the police further details
148．Up to now, how many Chinese astronauts have been sent to space successfully
A．16. B．17. C．18. D．19.
149．What does the underlined word “recall” mean in News 4
A．Repair B．remember C．compare D．cancel
150．The topic of the last two pieces of news is about ________.
A．health B．history C．business D．technology
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）Johnson arrived at the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He began his climb to achieve his dream after years of preparation. But he went up alone. He started climbing and it was becoming later and later. He did not prepare for camping, so he had to keep on climbing.
Soon night fell and Johnson could not see anything. Everything was black. There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds. As he was climbing only about 10 feet away from the top, he slipped and fell. He could only see darkness passing at a great speed. He kept falling...He thought certainly he would die.
But then Johnson felt the long rope tied to his waist (腰部) pull very hard. His body was hanging in the air. He had no other choice but to shout, “Help me! Help me!”
Suddenly he heard a deep voice, “What do you want me to do ”
“Save me!”
“Do you really think that I can save you ”
“Of course.”
“Then cut the rope that is holding you up.” However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope.
The next day the frozen climber was found hanging strongly to a rope…TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND!!!
How much do you believe in some “rope” Sometimes you have to dare to cut the rope and let go. The results might be out of your expectation.
151．From Paragraph 1, we can get the ________ of the story.
A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending
152．It’s clear that Johnson ________.
A．went to the Aconcagua for camping B．couldn’t see stars during his climb
C．fell down to the ground heavily D．reached the top successfully
153．What did Johnson think of the deep voice’s advice
A．Unbelievable. B．Meaningful. C．Embarrassing. D．Boring.
154．Which picture is most similar to the situation described when Johnson was found
A． B． C．
D．
155．What’s the best title for this passage
A．Pride Comes Before Fall B．It Serves You Right
C．Never Stop! Never Give Up! D．Dare You Let “Rope” Go
（2024·湖北孝感·一模）Travelling around the world can be exciting, but it can also be challenging and lead to culture shock and feelings of stress.
When I moved to Tuscany, Italy, right after college, I fell in love with the scenery. Who wouldn’t be The rolling hills, beautiful buildings and delicious food made the long flight worth every minute. I was excited about my new beginning. But then, I started to notice little things.
As an American, we are used to a bit of personal space. Where I’m from, knocking into someone or standing very closely is considered quite impolite. This is different from the truth in Italy.
Because there were no translation apps at that time, not knowing the language was also challenging. Sometimes, I would feel helpless. However, Italians like to speak with their hand