第43讲 阅读理解 课件(共214张PPT) 2024年中考复习英语专题突破

(共214张PPT)
第43讲 阅读理解
专题概述
阅读理解主要是考查学生综合运用所学语言知识的能力，包括阅读
能力、理解能力、归纳概括能力、逻辑推理能力以及对材料的评估能力
等。试题中所选的阅读文章题材多样，涉及政治经济、社会文化、风俗
习惯、历史地理、科学技术等各个方面；体裁多样，包括记叙文、说明
文、议论文、应用文（新闻报道、广告、通知、操作说明、表格）等各
种文体。
阅读理解的常见解题策略如下：
1.浏览全文，理解大意。
用快速阅读的方式浏览全文，了解文章大意，可避免断章取义，减
少解题时的盲目性。阅读时要抓住主题和关键性词语，把握它们之间的
联系，为解题做好准备。文章的主要观点常贯穿全文，学生在理解全文
的基础上，对文章做出总结和概括性评价，分析作者的观点，推测作者
的写作意图。只有对事件发生的时间、地点、人物、因果、过程理解透
彻，才能全面掌握全文。
2.细读首尾，确定题材。
阅读短文时，要特别注意文章的开头和结尾，因为它们通常是文章
的主题句，是全文的中心所在。学生从开头句可以把握作者的写作思路，
以及文章将要叙述的内容；结尾句是作者的观点和态度，有利于学生加
强对文章的理解，从而确定题材，预测故事情节的发展和可能的结局。
3.根据内容，推测词意。
阅读时如遇到生词，应先跳过去，继续通读全文，切忌长时间死抠
生词，更不要逐词翻译，造成前后脱节，缺乏语感，影响对全文大意的
理解。遇到生词时要不急不躁，估计一下这个词是人名、地名或是什么
词性等就行了，还可以通过上下文语境去猜测词意。
4.看清题目，选择答案。
带着问题有目的地进行阅读，这样才能把握方向，提高阅读理解及
解题的准确性。对那些明显的、有把握的题目，可以准确判断，不必再
推敲；对有些概念模糊的选项，不能从文中直接找到答案，可利用背景
知识，根据各种信息进行分析推理，把握文章的整体脉络，调整自己的
解题思路，从而做出最终判断。有时题目设计刁钻，由下文暗示上文，
限制上文；有时要靠排除错误选项来得出正确的选项。
5.综观全文，验证答案。
确定答案以后，要再次检查，看其是否与文中的内容相矛盾，再看
它是否完全符合文章的中心思想。
第43讲 阅读理解
典例精析
例1 【人与自我】
Story Time
The day came. Grandma was moving out of her big house. I was sad. I had a lot of memories in that house.
I asked where Grandma was moving to. My dad said, “Somewhere near us. Don’t worry.”
But I was worried. I spent a lot of time with Grandma. In fact, I wanted to see her more. I thought no one wanted to tell me because they knew I would be sad. “It must be far away,” I said to myself.
We put all of Grandma’s things in the truck. I sat beside her in the car. On the way, we talked a lot.
After a while, we arrived. I saw her new house.
It was our house! Grandma was coming to live with us.
（2023年广西中考题）
根据语篇内容，判断下列句子的正（T）误（F）。
1.I had many memories in Grandma’s house.( )
T
【解析】从短文第四句“I had a lot of memories in that house.”可知，奶奶的房子给作者留下很多记忆，故本句正确。
2.I wanted to see Grandma more.( )
T
【解析】从短文第三段中的句子“In fact, I wanted to see her more.”可知，本句正确。
3.I didn’t talk with Grandma on the way.( )
F
【解析】短文第四段中的句子“On the way, we talked a lot.”提示，作者和奶奶在路上谈了很多，故本句错误。
4.Grandma was not coming to live with me.( )
F
【解析】从短文的最后一句“Grandma was coming to live with us.”可知，奶奶要和作者一家人一起生活，故本句错误。
5.I loved Grandma very much. ( )
T
【解析】根据文中的内容，奶奶要搬走了，作者很伤心，希望能经常看到奶奶。由此可知，作者很爱自己的奶奶，故本句正确。
【解析】本文通过讲述作者对奶奶搬家时的情绪变化以及为奶奶送行时的情景，展现了作者对奶奶的爱。
例2 【人与社会】
（2023年广西中考题）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1.Which sport is an indoor game ( )
A.Bowling. B.Mini golf. C.Beach volleyball.
【解析】细节理解题。从左上方框中对Bowling的介绍中的第一句可知，bowling是室内运动。故答案为A。
[答案] A
2.How many holes are there in a mini golf course ( )
A.10. B.18. C.21.
【解析】细节理解题。从右上方框中对Mini golf的介绍中的第二句可知，mini golf共有18个洞。故答案为B。
[答案] B
3.Where is a beach volleyball game held ( )
A.On the grass. B.On the sand. C.On the playground.
【解析】细节理解题。从左下方框中对Beach volleyball的介绍中“The game is held on the sand.”可知，该项目在沙滩上举行。故答案为B。
[答案] B
4.What is the most exciting moment in a baseball match ( )
A.Hitting a “home run”.
B.Throwing a ball fast.
C.Knocking down the pins.
【解析】细节理解题。从右下方框中对Baseball的介绍中的最后一句“Hitting a ‘home run’ （本垒打） is the most exciting moment in a match.”可知，答案为A。
[答案] A
5.What’s the text mainly about ( )
A.History. B.Travel. C.Sports.
【解析】主旨大意题。表格中的四个项目分别是Bowling， Mini golf， Beach volleyball和Baseball。这四个项目全是体育活动，故答案为C。
[答案] C
例3 【人与自然】
Southern white rhinos （犀牛） mainly live in Africa. They are very large in size, about 4 metres long, 1.75 metres high, and over two tons in weight. There are two horns （角） on the nose. The front horn is over half a metre long, while the other one is smaller. Southern white rhinos are not really white. They are grey in color. “White” may come from the Afrikaans word for “wide”. It has some connection with their wide mouths.
Southern white rhinos live on grass, leaves, fruit and so on. They have very poor eyesight. However, they have good hearing and an excellent sense of smell. Their skin （皮肤） is nearly 5 cm thick but is very sensitive. During the day, they try to find a cool place to avoid sunburn. Southern white rhinos lie in mud （泥浆） when they can, as it sticks to their skin and protects them from the bright African sun.
Some humans kill rhinos for their horns. They sell horns to those who believe horns have magic powers or can treat sickness. It puts southern white rhinos in danger.
Now many actions are taken to protect southern white rhinos. The international trade in rhino horn has been stopped in the world. Besides, many protected areas have been built, especially in South Africa. Up to 2020, more than 20 countries have made rules to protect southern white rhinos. Today the number of southern white rhinos has increased to over 20,000 in the wild.
（2023年广西中考题）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1.Where do southern white rhinos mainly live ( )
C
A.In Europe. B.In America. C.In Africa.
【解析】细节理解题。由短文第一句“Southern white rhinos mainly live in Africa.”可知，这种犀牛主要生活在非洲。故答案为C。
2.What color are southern white rhinos ( )
C
A.Red. B.Blue. C.Grey.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“They are grey in color.”可知，这种犀牛是灰色的。故答案为C。
3.What does the underlined word “sensitive” probably mean in Chinese
in Paragraph 2 ( )
B
A.健康的 B.敏感的 C.光滑的
【解析】词义猜测题。注意此句中的转折连词but，前后是转折关系，由此可以排除选项A和C，因为皮肤厚与“健康”和“光滑”没什么关系。我们会想当然认为，皮肤厚了就不敏感，但是由句中but可推测这里表达的是相反的结果。故答案为B。
4.Why do some humans kill southern white rhinos ( )
A
A.For their horns. B.For their meat. C.For their noses.
【解析】细节理解题。从第三段第一句“Some humans kill rhinos for their horns.”可知。答案为A。
5.What is the last paragraph mainly about？( )
B
A.Ways to feed southern white rhinos.
B.Actions of protecting southern white rhinos.
C.Places for southern white rhinos to live in.
【解析】大意归纳题。最后一段主要讲了保护这种犀牛，要停止贸易，并建立保护区。故答案为B。
点拨
考场上的阅读和我们平时的阅读不一样，时间有限。因此把握正确
的阅读方法进行快速阅读在中考时尤为重要。
1. 快速阅读。一看到短文我们首先要一目十行地进行快速阅读，
浏览文章的主旨大意，掌握文章的中心思想。
2. 细读题后的问题。通过快速地浏览短文之后，要把考查的问题
仔细地审读，以便在再次阅读时能有的放矢。
3. 带着问题细读文章。这一次要仔细阅读，但决不要逐字逐句地
翻译，重点放在文后提出的问题上。若遇到影响做题的生词可以根据上
下文进行推测其大意。如果有些生词并不影响做题，我们大可以不去追
究，以免浪费时间。
4. 选定答案。根据第二次的细读，分析判断，得出答案。若有难
以判定的，再次到短文中寻找该题所在的位置，仔细分析，力争找到能
解决问题的题眼。
学习至此，请完成第43讲备考练习（第342页）
第43讲 阅读理解
第43讲备考练习（阅读理解）
区外中考演练
一、根据语篇内容，判断下列句子的正（T）误（F）。
A
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——家乡和社会的变迁，历史的发展，对未来的畅想）
Since April 13, 2023, the China-Laos Railway （中老铁路） has started cross-border （跨境的） passenger service. The railway starts in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, and runs south through Yuxi, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, and the border town of Mohan in China. Then,
it goes through Boten, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng before reaching Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Now, it takes only 2 hours and 46 minutes to travel from Kunming to Pu’er, 3 hours and 24 minutes from Kunming to Xishuangbanna, 10 hours and 30 minutes from Kunming to Vientiane.
Traveling by China-Laos Railway is an exciting way to enjoy the unusual scenery （风景） and rich cultures along the line. On arriving in Kunming, travelers can visit the Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake and Dounan Flower Market. After getting off at Pu’er Station, tourists can
experience the ancient tea-horse road in southern Yunnan and enjoy the tea gardens within half an hour by car. Starting from Xishuangbanna Station, visitors can reach the Wild Elephant Valley and Olive Dam within an hour by car.
If you are going to visit Yunnan and Laos, traveling by China-Laos Railway will be a great choice.
（2023年云南省中考题）
1.The cross-border passenger service of the China-Laos Railway started
in February, 2023.( )
F
2.It takes ten hours and a half to travel from Kunming to Vientiane on
the cross-border train.( )
T
3.The writer introduces three places to visit in Kunming in Paragraph
2.( )
T
4.After getting off at Pu’er Station, tourists can visit the tea
gardens.( )
T
5.The text comes from a sports magazine.( )
F
B
（人与自然——自然生态——世界主要国家的地理位置，不同地区的生态特征与自然景观）
（2023年甘肃天水市中考题）
1.The sun rises at 6 o’clock in the
morning on Wednesday.( )
T
2.It may be rainy on
Thursday.( )
T
3.Friday would be the best day for
an outdoor soccer game.( )
F
4.Saturday will be sunny.( )
T
5.The night of Sunday will be the
warmest.( )
F
C
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——对世界、国家、人民和社会进步有突出贡献的人物）
Hello, everyone! I’d like to tell you something about a famous scientist named Qian Xuesen. He was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in December 1911. After he graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he got a chance to study in the USA. After he graduated, he became a teacher as well as a researcher that studies rockets and missile （导弹） theories （理论）.
When he was 44, he returned to our country and the country’s space research was almost a blank （空白）. In 1956, he set up the first research institute （研究所） of rockets and missiles. He made such important contributions to the missile and space programs that he was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. The Chinese people are proud of him.
He passed away in October, 2009, but all the Chinese will remember him forever. His devotion to our country was expressed in his saying, “My career （事业） is in China, my success is in China
and my destination （终点） is in China!” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States, he laughed and said, “My family name is Qian, but I don’t like qian.” His spirit encourages us to love our country and devote ourselves to science.
（2023年黑龙江绥化市中考题）
1.Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou.( )
T
2.Qian Xuesen got a chance to study in England in 1934.( )
F
3.Qian Xuesen returned to China in 1957.( )
F
4.Qian Xuesen is “The Father of China’s Missiles”.( )
T
5.The underlined word “qian” in Paragraph （段落） 3 means
“money”.( )
T
D
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——社会热点与国际事务）
On May 18th, 2023, the China-Central Asia Summit （中亚峰会） was held in Xi’an. Many guests from other Asian countries attended this important meeting. President Xi Jinping made a speech on “One Belt, One Road” （“一带一路”）. It has been 10 years since President Xi announced （提出） the initiative （倡议）.
The great initiative has offered the chances to do business between countries. It helps products from other countries enter China’s market.
At the same time, all kinds of products made in China are sold to other countries, too. It leads to a win-win situation. Many countries hope to get stronger and stronger through “The Belt and Road”. Besides international trade, China has built plenty of high-speed railways for neighbor countries. The China-Laos Railway （中老铁路） is a typical project of “The Belt and Road”. It is a lot more convenient for Chinese to visit Laos. The high-speed railway runs 1,035 kilometers, from the city of Kunming to Vientiance （万象）, the capital of Laos.
“The Belt and Road” is based on （基于） the ancient Silk Road. However, there are differences between them. It focuses on （集中） the Asian, European and African countries, and is also open to all the other counties. It’s not only the name of trade roads but also a bridge of culture between China and many other countries. China also works more closely with the countries in languages, science and education. A lot of countries which have joined the team exchange culture freely. There is even a Silk Route Museum （丝绸之路博物馆） in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000 objects from all along the Silk Road.
Over the past 10 years, “The Belt and Road” has made great progress in economy （经济） development, cultural exchange and quality of life.
（2023年湖南岳阳市中考题）
1.It has been 20 years since China announced “One Belt, One
Road”.( )
F
2.The China-Laos Railway connects Dali with Vientiance.( )
F
3.A lot of products are sent to Laos through the China-Laos
Railway.( )
T
4.“The Belt and Road” is the same as the ancient Silk Road.( )
F
5.There is a Silk Route Museum in China.( )
T
E
（人与社会——文学、艺术与体育——中外影视、戏剧、音乐、舞蹈、绘画、建筑等艺术形式中的文化价值和作品赏析，优秀的艺术家及其艺术成就）
Have you seen the clay soldiers （士兵） in Xi’an’s terracotta museum Do you know the true colors of them
More than 2,000 years ago, Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, ordered people to build the Terracotta Army. He hoped that the army would guard him after he died.
In 1974, some farmers found several clay soldiers by accident in Xi’an. After that, about 8,000 more were found by archeologists （考古学家）. Today, the clay soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum are light brown. But they weren’t always this color. When they were made, they had the colors of white, green, blue, red, purple and yellow. Sadly, most of the colors disappeared today.
An area with more than a hundred clay soldiers was discovered by archeologists a few years ago. Many of them still had black hair, pink faces and black or brown eyes when they were found. If they
were not protected well, their colors would disappear, too. After a clay soldier was found, archeologists used two steps to keep its color. First, they sprayed （喷） a special “water” on it. Then, they covered it in plastic.
Archeologists are facing a new challenge now. They are going to find a way to put the colors onto the clay soldiers again. If they succeed in doing it, people will be able to see what the clay soldiers originally （最初） looked like. It must be very amazing.
（2023年吉林省中考题）
1.Qin Shihuang hoped the Terracotta Army would guard him after he
died.( )
T
2.Some farmers found several clay soldiers in Beijing in 1974.( )
F
3.The clay soldiers were light brown when they were made.( )
F
4.Archeologists used three steps to keep the clay soldiers’ colors.( )
F
5.It’s a new challenge to put the colors onto the clay soldiers
again.( )
T
F
（人与社会——文学、艺术与体育——日常体育活动，重大体育赛事，体育精神）
A Survey on Sports in Chengdu
by Class 1, Grade 9
Q: What are Chengdu people’s favorite sports
Walking is No. 1 favorite. Another four most popular sports are running, ping-pong, swimming and badminton. Greenways and parks near their homes are green gifts for Chengduers to do sports conveniently.
Q: Do Chengdu people do sports just to lose weight
Not really. Physical shape doesn’t matter that much. The chart below shows the reasons for exercise.
Q: Do Chengdu people use much technology when doing sports
Yes. Technology, such as smart watches, sports apps or smart gyms, is used to record exercise habits, provide suggestions, give reports on health and even remind people to do sports.
（2023年四川成都市中考题）
1.The top three popular sports in
Chengdu are .( )
F
2.Places for sports are easy to find in
Chengdu.( )
T
3.The chart shows that about a quarter
of Chengduers exercise to spend time
with family.( )
F
4.We can learn that hobby is more
important than fashion for Chengduers
to do sports.( )
T
5.Technology is smart but hardly used
in daily exercise.( )
F
G
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——跨文化沟通与交流，语言与文化）
Wearing in Britain and the US
These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formally. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing.
Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas, and concerts you can put on what you like from beautiful suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy.
But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts （not trousers）. Doctors, lawyers and business people wear formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and wear tidy clothes.
In many ways, Americans are less formal than British people,but they are careful with their clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look nice. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women wear pretty clothes.
It is difficult to say exactly what people wear in Britain and the US, because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You will feel more comfortable if you don’t look too different from everyone else.
（2023年内蒙古呼和浩特市中考题）
1.People in Britain and the US wear informal clothes when they go
out to enjoy themselves.( )
T
2.At a concert people wear whatever they like.( )
T
3.According to the passage, it is true that women are usually allowed
to wear trousers in offices.( )
F
4.“Anything goes” in the second paragraph means “any clothes are
acceptable”.( )
T
5.Men wear ties when they meet their wives in the US.( )
F
二、 阅读下面的语篇材料，选出最佳选项。
A
（人与社会——文学、艺术与体育——中外影视、戏剧、音乐、舞蹈、绘画、建筑等艺术形式中的文化价值和作品赏析，优秀的艺术家及其艺术成就）
Hello, boys and girls! Nice to see you again in our art club. Today we are going to learn about a new art form. It was created by an American artist Haring. He is good at different kinds of scrawling （涂鸦）. Now let’s make some Haring sports scenes. Please follow the instructions. If you have any questions, let me know.
（2023年黑龙江齐齐哈尔市中考题）
1.First of all, we should
________.( )
B
A.repeat with different poses
B.get everything ready
C.draw the head
2.There are ________ steps to make a Haring sports figure before
adding in more details.( )
A
A.six B.seven C.eight
3.We don’t need ________ during
the first four steps.( )
C
A.scissors B.tacks C.glue
4.We can use a marker pen to
________.( )
B
A.cut out the figure
B.trace the figure C.glue the figure
5.In this period of the art club
activities, you probably make some
________ poses.( )
A
A.running B.thinking C.singing
B
（人与自我——生活与学习——多彩、安全、有意义的学校生活；身心健康，抗挫能力，珍爱生命的意识）
Many injuries （伤害） happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bicycle and break your arm, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries happen slowly.
Your eyes Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too
close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be at least 50
centimeters from the screen. Remember to look away from it
sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest.
When you use a computer, the window should be on
your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will
reflect （反射） on the screen. If the windows are in front of
you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.
续表
▲ Hand and wrist （手腕） injuries can happen because the
hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of
times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these
three rules:
（1）Rest your wrists on something.
（2）Keep your elbows at the same height as the
keyboard.
（3）Stop sometimes and exercise your hands, wrists and
fingers in a different way.
续表
Your back Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer.
If you sit in a wrong way, it can injure your back or your
neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part
of the screen should be in front of your eyes. Your forearms,
wrists and hands should all be parallel （平行） to the floor.
If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes
and exercise your arms, legs and neck.
Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.
（2023年湖南常德市中考题）
续表
1.Which kind of injuries may happen slowly ( )
C
A.You use your computer correctly.
B.You fall off a bicycle and break your arm.
C.You sit in a wrong way for many hours in front of a computer.
2.How far should you keep your eyes from the screen ( )
B
A.At least 30 cm. B.At least 50 cm. C.At least 70 cm.
3.Which can best be for “▲” ( )
A
A.Your hands and wrists.
B.Your head and neck.
C.Your legs and feet.
4.What does the writer tell us in the passage ( )
B
A.You’d better not use the computer.
B.Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.
C.Keep away from the computer to be safe.
C
（人与自然——环境保护——热爱与敬畏自然，与自然和谐共生；环境污染及原因，环保意识和行为）
Green Energy for Today and Tomorrow
Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from the sun For example, the sun helps plants to grow. Plants that grew millions of years ago turned into coal, oil, and natural gas （天然气）. We call these fossil fuels （化石燃料）.
However, fossil fuels make pollution. This is bad for the earth. Fossil fuels are also nonrenewable. Some day they will be gone. So, scientists want people to use green energy. Why is green energy important First, it is clean. It doesn’t hurt the earth. Next, it is renewable. It won’t run out. Green energy gives us almost 25% of the electricity we use today.
What are the main sources （来源） of green energy
Water Power
Water power uses moving water in rivers and dams （堤坝）. Moving water has energy. Water power makes 16.6% of the electricity we use.
Wind Power
Is wind power new No, it isn’t. People used wind power many years ago. Wind power makes 4% of the electricity we use.
Solar Power
Solar power comes from sunlight. The sun shines on solar panels （太阳能板）, and electricity is made. Solar power is now as cheap as some fossil fuels. It makes 15% of the electricity we use.
Biomass （生物质能）
Biomass is energy that we get from plants around us. For example, deadwood or grass is burned in power stations. This makes electricity. Biomass is green energy because we plant new trees or crops （庄稼） after we use it. Biomass makes 2% of the electricity we use.
New Green Energy
Ocean rises and falls each day. This moving water can make electricity. We call it tide power. There is also heat under the earth’s surface. Scientists can use this heat for energy, which is called heat power. We may find other sources of green energy in the future.
Someday, green energy could make 100% of the electricity we use. That’s good news for the Earth!
（2023年山东威海市中考题）
1.How do we get most of the electricity nowadays ( )
A
A.Through fossil fuels.
B.Through green energy.
C.Through other kinds of energy.
2.In Paragraph 2, what’s the meaning of the underlined word
“nonrenewable” ( )
C
A.可回收的 B.不可更新的 C.不可再生的
3.Why do scientists suggest using green energy ( )
B
A.Because it is as cheap as fossil fuels.
B.Because it is clean and won’t be used up.
C.Because it is the main source of electricity now.
4.Where can we get biomass ( )
C
A.From natural gas. B.From new trees. C.From dead plants.
5.How many kinds of green energy are mentioned in the
passage ( )
B
A.4. B.6. C.7.
D
（人与自然——自然生态——不同地区的生态特征与自然景观）
The 3 most wonderful train journeys provide the natural beauty
of our motherland. Read on to see which line you want to start your
journey with.
Xining to Lhasa
Length: around 1,900 km long
Price: 781 yuan for a soft sleeper
The railway line is popular with travelers who want to visit Tibet
（西藏）. It is the longest high altitude （海拔） train trip in the
world and is named as “the way to the sky”. Most of the line is
over 4,000 meters. You can see Qinghai Lake outside the train’s
windows.
续表
Chengdu to Kunming
Length: around 1,100 km long
Price: 487. 5 yuan for a second class
The railway line has been in service since July 1970. From
Chengdu with an altitude of 400 meters or so, the train goes up to
about 2,000 meters across mountains. This line is called Geological
Museum （地质博物馆） because of the special geography along the
railway line.
续表
Lhasa to Rikaze
Length: around 250 km long
Price: 64 yuan for a soft seat
This railway line connects to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and has
an altitude of above 3,600 meters. It makes Tibet travel easier for
travelers, especially those who want to see Mount Qomolangma, the
highest mountain in the world.
（2023年山西省中考题）
续表
1.Xining to Lhasa Railway is called “the way to the sky” because
________.( )
A.most of it is over 4,000 meters
B.it gives travelers a feeling of flying
C.there are many high mountains along it
A
2.Mr. Green and his wife are planning a train trip from Chengdu to
Kunming, and they should pay ________ for their second-class
tickets.( )
B
A.781 yuan B.975 yuan C.551.5 yuan
3.As for Chengdu to Kunming Railway, we can know that
________.( )
C
A.it is about 2，000 kilometers long
B.it has been in service for 70 years
C.the geography along the line is special
4.The railway from Lhasa to Rikaze makes it easier for travelers to
see ________.( )
A.Qinghai Lake B.Geological Museum C.Mount Qomolangma
C
5.The three wonderful railway lines ________.( )
C
A.go across Tibet all the way
B.run from the east to the west of China
C.take us to enjoy the beauty of our motherland
E
（人与自我——生活与学习——自我认识，自我管理，自我提升）
Antarctica （南极洲） is one of the coldest places in the world. There is a penguin called Henry. The only thing he does all day is to swim in the cold water. He doesn’t like his life because it is boring for him. He wants to go out and see the world outside Antarctica. He tells it to his mother. However, his mother doesn’t allow him to go out.
But Henry leaves Antarctica. At first, he is so happy because the water is still cold and everything outside of Antarctica is different and beautiful. But he doesn’t know his mother is following him. As he swims far away, he finds that the water is warmer and warmer. And he feels exhausted, so he has to stop his trip. He is afraid and doesn’t know what to do.
At that time, he sees his mother, “I should listen to you, Mom.” His mother says, “It’s OK. I am sure you won’t leave Antarctica anymore.”
At last, Henry swims back to Antarctica with his mother.
（2023年湖南怀化市中考题）
1.Where does Henry live ( )
C
A.In Africa. B.In Asia. C.In Antarctica.
2.What does Henry do all day ( )
B
A.He talks with his mom.
B.He swims in the cold water.
C.He sings in the water.
3.What does the underlined word “exhausted” mean in Chinese ( )
A
A.疲劳的 B.兴奋的 C.羞愧的
4.Where is this passage probably from ( )
B
A.A newspaper. B.A storybook. C.A report.
F
（人与自我 ——生活与学习——多彩、安全、有意义的学校生活；自我认识，自我管理，自我提升）
The sun was shining brightly over our heads and sweat （汗水） was pouring down our backs and faces. We stood still without making any noise, all hot and tired. But everyone kept standing as straight as trees.
It was something most junior high schools give to new Junior One students-military （军事的） training. We spent four days in a
closed environment. Although we couldn’t go home at night and the training was strict and difficult, our humorous young sergeant （教官） was a real pleasure of our days. We laughed at his jokes, sat in rows singing different songs and listened to him telling true stories about his life. He gave us the feeling that sunlight and sweat were not the only things that military training offered.
After this journey, we were stronger than we had imagined and we were much braver than we had expected. Students who looked pale rested for a little while, then right away came back to the team.
Students who were late rushed to the playground at once and began to run. Sweat poured down our faces, but we didn’t care about it at all.
Military training taught us to be brave and strong and never give up. On the last day of our training, the confidence could be seen on our faces. We shouted so loud that our voices could be heard across the sky. With eyes like burning fire, we walked into the future. Now the sun is smiling at all of us.
（2023年湖南永州市中考题）
1.Although all of the students were ________, everyone kept standing
as straight as trees.( )
B
A.noisy B.tired C.sleepy
2.How long did the military training last ( )
B
A.3 days. B.4 days. C.5 days.
3.What didn’t the students do during the training according to the
passage ( )
C
A.They sang songs.
B.They listened to stories.
C.They watched movies.
4.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 mean ( )
C
A.Being late. B.Running. C.Sweat pouring.
5.What can be the best title for the passage ( )
A
A.Our Military Training
B.A Humorous Sergeant
C.Junior One School Life
G
（人与社会——文学、艺术与体育——日常体育活动，重大体育赛事，体育精神）
Cyclocross is cross-country bicycle racing. Racers spend only part of a race on their bikes because only part of the two-mile race is smooth. Other parts of the race have the challenge of obstacles （障碍）. When racers reach them, they can ride over them, or pick up their bikes and run.
To be a top racer, you must dismount without slowing down at all. To do this, swing your right leg over the bike seat. At the same time, move the bike away from your body. This makes room for your right foot to hit the ground next to your left foot. As your right foot nears the ground, take your left foot away from the bike. Put both feet on the ground and start running!
As soon as you are running, you have to decide what to do with your bike. You may shoulder it or lift it. It’s important to practice both skills. Sometimes you need to run fast and jump over some
obstacles. As your feet hit the ground, you reach down and catch the bottom of your bike. Lift up carefully and keep the bike on your right shoulder while you run. Sometimes you may lift your bike. You catch the top of your bike. Then you lift the bike high enough to get over the obstacles and carefully put the bike on the ground.
After you have carried your bike across an obstacle, you will need to remount. As soon as your bike is on the ground, push off with your left leg, swing your right leg over the bike seat, and move into riding position. Remounting can be the hardest skill of cyclocross. You can learn by watching someone who remounts well.
Cyclocross is a great way to stay active and have fun. However, it can be dangerous. Make sure that you are well prepared. Then, you will just need to go!
（2023年浙江杭州市中考题改编）
1.What can we learn about cyclocross from the text ( )
C
A.It’s a no-obstacle bike race.
B.It’s a cross-city bike race.
C.It’s a challenging bike race.
2.What does the underlined word “dismount” in Paragraph 2
mean ( )
B
A.Pick up a bike. B.Get off a bike. C.Get back on a bike.
3.Why does a racer have to shoulder a bike in a race ( )
A
A.To jump over obstacles.
B.To take care of the bike.
C.To make room for others.
4.What is the text mainly about ( )
A
A.The skills of cyclocross racing.
B.The history of cyclocross racing.
C.The records of cyclocross racing.
H
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——身份认同与文化自信）
“Do you know Macao was never my real name I have been away from you for too long, mother...”
Song of the Seven Sons—Macao, written by Wen Yiduo in 1925, is still in the hearts of Macao’s teenagers today. The Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative Region （《中华人民共和国澳门特别行政区基本法》） came out in 1993 and started to work on Dec. 20, 1999, as Macao returned to China. From then on, it has become much
easier for young people to build a closer relationship with their motherland.
Chan U, an 18-year-old, is studying at the University of Macao. She said, “Traveling to the Chinese mainland （大陆） has become easier. Visits to Zhuhai have become a part of the daily life of some people.” Kun Lot U, 25, studies at the South China University of Technology. She said, “Many local people go to Zhuhai to buy vegetables as they are fresher and cheaper than those in local markets. Young people often go to Zhuhai to play jubensha, a role-playing game.”
The number of trips out of Macao in January was 2. 23 million, and most of them went to the Chinese mainland. Cities like Chongqing, Changsha and Hangzhou are popular places for young people, according to Chan. Guangdong is also a good choice since the language and food are similar.
“Young people in Macao care a lot about what’s happening on the mainland,” said Kun. Like the young people on the Chinese mainland, they also use apps from the Chinese mainland to know the hot issues （话题）. They have learned many Chinese mainland Internet
catchphrases （流行语）. “I know about the most popular ones such as ‘yyds’,” said Kun. “They make us understand more about people and life on the Chinese mainland.”
More than half of the people in Macao use online shopping apps from the Chinese mainland. Kun said that it’s because they can find almost everything they need at good prices on the apps. The products are first shipped to a collection station in Macao. It usually takes about three to seven days for local people to get the products. “The connection between Macao and the motherland is getting stronger and stronger,” said Chan.
（2023年四川达州市中考题改编）
1.Which statement is WRONG about Song of the Seven Sons—Macao
based on this passage ( )
C
A.It was written by Wen Yiduo.
B.It was written in 1925.
C.It’s a piece of folk music.
2.How long has The Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative
Region worked ( )
C
A.For about 30 years. B.For about 18 years. C.For about 24 years.
3.Why is Guangdong a good place to go for people in Macao
according to the passage ( )
C
A.Because of the weather.
B.Because there are a lot of fun places.
C.Because they have similar language and food.
4.What can we learn from the passage ( )
A
A.Many people in Macao use the apps from the Chinese mainland.
B.In January, 2. 23 million people in Macao went to the Chinese mainland.
C.Jubensha is a ball game that is loved by young people in Macao.
5.What’s the best title for this passage ( )
B
A.The Most Popular Places for Young People on the Chinese Mainland
B.Macao, Staying Connected with the Chinese Mainland
C.The Famous Song, Song of the Seven Sons—Macao
I
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——家乡和社会的变迁，历史的发展，对未来的畅想）
Times change! The day I heard that the Bright Bookstore was closing, I was sad. The bookstore had been in the neighborhood for 50 years, and it was a great place where people could connect through their love of books.
When I met Old Tim, the store’s owner, he told me it was difficult to run （运营） a traditional bookstore. Most young people preferred reading e-books and more people bought books online.
Childhood memories came back to me so clearly. A group of us kids often went to the store. We looked at the new books, or just talked with Tim. We spent hours reading there. Tim encouraged us to share our ideas by writing them on a large board.
A few months later, I was back and was surprised to see that the Bright Bookstore was still open for business. It was still old, but inside it was like a different world. In an area, a book reading was going on. Nearby, some readers were sharing their ideas on a screen instead of the large board. Some were reading on computers. It even
had a coffee shop selling nice food. Clearly, the Bright Bookstore was in good, creative hands.
Tim told me that there were more community events in the coffee shop such as book readings and even concerts and movie nights. The bookstore was turned into a place where the book lovers got together and shared ideas and experiences.
“Well, as you can see, technology and creativity have brought my old bookstore into the 21st century! I’m so glad to see that everything I wanted it to offer to the community is still here,” said Tim.
No matter how times change, there are always people who love reading. With the development of technology, traditional bookstores should also change in a creative way.
（2023年山西省中考题）
1.What made the writer sad about the old Bright Bookstore ( )
B
A.No kids read in it.
B.It was closing.
C.It moved to another place.
2.Why did the writer miss the old bookstore ( )
C
A.Because he had a good time working there.
B.Because the owner often read stories to him.
C.Because it brought him back to the good old days.
3.How was the bookstore different a few months later ( )
B
A.The board helped people share ideas easily.
B.The coffee shop brought people closer together.
C.The new look from the outside surprised people.
4.What did Old Tim want the bookstore to offer ( )
C
A.A way for the neighbors to sell food.
B.A chance for the kids to show their skills.
C.A place for the book lovers to read and share.( )
5.What does the writer want to remind us ( )
B
A.E-books will take the place of paper books.
B.Reading always plays an important role in our life.
C.Traditional bookstores will disappear in the future.
J
（人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通——和谐家庭与社区生活）
One pleasant evening, I was holding Grandpa’s hand and taking a walk in the park. “Where are the peanuts Give me now!” He suddenly said. How I wished I had some with me! “Oh, my little Tom, the monkeys are taking long to come out today. Wait till they smell the peanuts.” I knew he was lost in one of his memories again. I remembered the stories he told me of how he fed the monkeys when he was a kid. Then, he saw the goldfish! He acted as if he was seeing them for the first time.
Poor Grandpa! He fell ill with Alzheimer’s disease （阿尔茨海默氏病） last year. The doctor said it was a lifelong disease which could destroy a person’s memory. The patient might also not be able to make reasonable judgement （判断）. But when my parents invited him to stay with us, he turned down and said he liked living alone. One day, he forgot to turn off the fire after cooking porridge. Luckily, one of the neighbors came to help him before the fire could spread.
It was then that my parents brought Grandpa to live with us. Often, he would forget my name and ask me who I was and what I was doing in his house. Each time I would answer softly, “It’s me, Tom, Grandpa!” He had forgotten who I was, but he would always be my beloved grandfather.
（2023年黑龙江龙东地区中考题）
1.What did Grandpa want to do in the park ( )
C
A.Eat peanuts. B.Smell flowers. C.Feed monkeys.
2.What would happen to Grandpa according to the doctor ( )
B
A.His memory could get better.
B.He might not judge things correctly.
C.He had to live by himself.
3.After getting to Grandpa’s house, the neighbor ________.( )
A
A.turned off the fire B.cooked porridge C.shared the meal
4.Why did the writer’s parents bring Grandpa to live with them ( )
A
A.To make sure of his safety.
B.To help him remember their names.
C.To answer his questions in time.
5.Which of the following best describes the writer ( )
B
A.Honest. B.Caring. C.Brave.
K
（人与社会——科学与技术——科学技术与工程，人类发明与创新）
Motuo lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet. It is known as the “Natural Museum of Tibet”. It is home to all kinds of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. Its special geographic location （地理位置） makes it a beautiful place. It was one of the hardest places to reach and was the last city in China without a highway.
The construction （施工） of the first highway to Motuo started in the 1960s. However, it was no completed until over 50 years later. In 2014, the construction of its second highway—the Paimo Highway started. In October 2022, the construction of the main body of the highway was completed.
They are great engineering projects. In this area, earthquakes and heavy rains happened very often. There could be falling rocks or even landslides （滑坡）. People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways. Another challenge was the snow. Plenty of snow
sometimes destroyed rocks and roads. As a result, the construction of the highways to Motuo was stopped several times. To solve this problem, people built a tunnel （隧道） that goes through the mountain area.
The two highways stand for the Chinese spirit of “never giving up”. They are ways to connect Motuo to the outside world and show how China cares about people in the far areas.
（2023年湖南衡阳市中考题）
1.Where is Motuo ( )
A
A.It’s in the south of the Himalayas.
B.It’s in the north of the Himalayas.
C.It’s in the east of the Himalayas.
2.When did the construction of the first highway to Motuo start ( )
C
A.In the 1980s. B.In the 1970s. C.In the 1960s.
3.How must people deal with the falling rocks or even landslides
according to the passage ( )
C
A.People must build a tunnel.
B.People must build a bridge.
C.People must build many walls and nets.
4.What do the two highways to Motuo stand for ( )
B
A.The Chinese spirit of “being hard-working”.
B.The Chinese spirit of “never giving up”.
C.The Chinese spirit of “being honest”.
5.What’s the main idea of the article ( )
A
A.To introduce the two highways to Motuo.
B.To explain the importance of Motuo.
C.To show the beauty of Motuo.
L
（人与自我——生活与学习——积极的学习体验，恰当的学习方法与策略，勤学善思）
Do Kids Need Homework
School is a big part of life, not just for kids but for their families. There are many reports and discussions about what’s best for students. Everyone has their own opinions. And they don’t always agree.
Do kids need homework It depends. Some readers from a famous magazine, think that the extra （额外的） work reviews what they have learnt in class. And it also helps teachers find where students need more help. Others say homework adds to students’ stress and takes time away from exercise or learning something new. In order to know what kind of homework kids should do and how much kids need, the magazine interviewed several kids.
Karen, 9
Kids need homework. When they learn something new in school, reviewing it at home helps them remember it. Our homework gives our teachers valuable information. It tells them how much students are paying attention in class and who needs extra help.
Michael, 9
In my opinion, giving students homework is a bad idea. After school kids need experiences that build a healthy mind and body. Homework is not supposed to stress kids out. When there is too much homework, students do poorly in homework. In fact, doing homework poorly is worse than doing no homework. As long as students are working hard in class, it’s best not to give them extra work.
Robert, 8
Kids need homework. But that depends. Middle and high school students can do more homework. At my school, primary students get homework, but not too much. My teacher might ask us to learn spelling words at home, and each week we’ll be given a test.
Susan, 11
Kids don’t need homework. They’re learning for six hours a day at school. Adding another hour of work for kids to do at home is just having them repeat what they’ve been doing all day. Besides, homework takes time away from activities like team sports. These are just as important as schoolwork, because they keep kids active.
（2023年湖南永州市中考题）
1.What did the magazine do about homework ( )
C
A.It had a discussion. B.It did a report. C.It made an interview.
2.Who supports the idea of giving students homework ( )
A
A.Karen. B.Michael. C.Susan.
3.What will happen when homework is too much according to
Paragraph 4 ( )
B
A.Students will do no homework.
B.Students will do homework poorly.
C.Students will build a healthy mind and body.
4.What is Robert’s opinion about homework ( )
B
A.Primary students don’t need to do homework.
B.High school students can do more homework.
C.Homework just repeats what is learned in class.
5.What does “These” refer to （指代）in the last paragraph ( )
C
A.Kids.
B.Subjects.
C.Activities like team sports.
M
（人与社会——文学、艺术与体育——中外影视、戏剧、音乐、舞蹈、绘画、建筑等艺术形式中的文化价值和作品赏析，优秀的艺术家及其艺术成就）
There were actors performing Qinqiang Opera at the Tang Paradise on February 5th, 2023. Tang Paradise, located in the south of Xi’an, is a large cultural theme park showing the lifestyle of the Tang Dynasty. Qinqiang Opera, which came from the ancient folk songs and dances of the people in Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces, is one of the longest-
live forms of opera in China. According to historical records, the local opera dates all the way back to the Qin Dynasty （221BC~207BC）. Qinqiang Opera is a reflection of ancient Chinese people’s daily life and feelings.
However, the development of pop and Western music influenced Qinqiang Opera deep in the 1990s. During this difficult time, many Qinqiang Opera actors had no choice but to leave the opera stage where they performed. They then took on several jobs to make a living, including working as businessmen, running clothing shops and acting in small film roles.
Qinqiang Opera was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It has a great influence on the development of Qinqiang Opera. About ten years ago, the audiences were mostly old people. Now lots of young audiences pour in and Qinqiang Opera performances are warmly welcomed. The member of young performers has increased as well.
The revival of Qinqiang Opera was not only attracted more young actors and audiences but also reflected the country’s cultural development.
（2023年湖南株洲市中考题）
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Tang Paradise ( )
B
A.It’s in the north of Xi’an.
B.It’s a large cultural theme park.
C.It shows the lifestyle of the Qin Dynasty.
2.Qinqiang Opera came from ________.( )
A
A.the ancient folk songs and dances
B.pop music and Western music
C.country music and dances
3.Qinqiang Opera was deeply influenced by the development of pop
and Western music ________.( )
C
A.in the 1970s B.in the 1980s C.in the 1990s
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Qinqiang Opera ( )
B
A.Qinqiang Opera is one of the longest-live forms of opera in China.
B.Qinqiang Opera was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2023.
C.Now Qinqiang Opera performances are welcomed by lots of young audiences.
5.The passage mainly talks about ________.( )
B
A.the Tang Paradise
B.Qinqiang Opera
C.pop and Western music
N
（人与自然——宇宙探索——地球与宇宙探秘，航天事业发展）
Astronauts would face dangers both getting to and surviving （生存） on Mars. Let’s learn about surviving a trip to Mars.
What would it take to keep people safe and healthy on a trip to Mars Scientists are already working on it though the trip may be many years later.
Over the last 60 years, many spacecraft （航天器） have flown by, orbited （沿轨道运行） and even landed on the Red Planet. However, humans could work faster and smarter than machines. That’s why the United States, China and other countries want to send people to Mars. But surviving this trip would not be easy.
A trip to Mars would be the farthest journey in human history. Mars is about 225 million kilometers away, so it would take astronauts at least six months to reach there. However, it only takes a few days to get to the moon.
While space travel is never free of danger, it takes a lot more health risks to travel in space for a long time. For one thing, staying in space for long periods makes the human body weak. Also, it puts pressure behind the eyes and causes eye problems. But gravity （重力） machines could help.
Then there’s space radiation （辐射） to worry about. It might raise the risk of health problems, especially for astronauts who will have long journeys. Scientists are working out the problems. They have found taking certain vitamins （维生素） can help.
Astronauts will have to pack light to lift off from Earth. But they won’t be able to get things they need like astronauts on the space station do. Astronauts on the space station practice for this by growing lettuce and other food in space. Engineers are developing 3-D printing techniques which could allow future Mars astronauts to build tools as needed.
（2023年湖南郴州市中考题）
1.Why do the countries want to send astronauts to Mars ( )
B
A.Because spacecraft couldn’t work on Mars.
B.Because humans could work faster and smarter than machines.
C.Because scientists have worked out how to survive on Mars.
2.How long would it take astronauts to reach Mars ( )
C
A.A few days. B.At least six weeks. C.At least six months.
3.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE ( )
B
A.A trip to the moon would be the farthest journey in human history.
B.Space radiation might raise the risk of health problems for astronauts.
C.Taking certain vitamins can help reduce pressure behind the eyes in space.
4.In the last paragraph, the writer implies （暗示） that
________.( )
C
A.mars astronauts will be able to get things they need
B.mars astronauts can grow lettuce and other food now
C.3-D printing techniques could allow astronauts to build tools as needed
5.The passage mainly talks about ________.( )
A
A.surviving a trip to Mars
B.spacecraft landing on Mars
C.health problems of future Mars astronauts
广西中考演练
一、根据语篇内容，判断下列句子的正（T）误（F）。
A
（人与自我——做人与做事——职业启蒙，职业精神）
Harry saw an ad （广告） in a window. It said: “Wanted. The Best Salesman in the World. Top Pay.”
“I’m a great salesman,” Harry told himself. “I’ll go in and ask for that job.” He went into the building and spoke to the manager. “I’m the best salesman in the world,” he said.
The manager took out a box of candy and said, “Last week, I bought a thousand boxes of this candy. If you can sell them all before the end of the week, you can have the job.”
“That’s easy,” Harry took the boxes of candies and left the office. Every day, he went from door to door, trying to sell the candies. But he couldn’t sell one because the candies were so bad that he couldn’t even give them away.
At the end of the week he went back to the manager. “I’m sorry, sir,” he said. “I’m not the best salesman in the world, but I know who is.”
“Oh,” said the manager. “Who ”
“The person who sold you a thousand boxes of this candy,” Harry said.
（2023年广西南宁市中考二模）
根据语篇内容，判断下列句子的正 （T）误 （F）。
1.Harry went in the building to ask for the job.( )
T
2.The manager bought a hundred boxes of candies last month.( )
F
3.Harry worked very hard to sell the candies every day.( )
T
4.Harry couldn’t sell the candies so he gave them away.( )
F
5.Harry thought the manager was the best salesman in the world.( )
F
B
（人与自我——生活与学习—— 积极的学习体验，恰当的学习方法与策略，勤学善思）
One day in class, the teacher held up an apple and said, “Please smell the smell in the air!”
One student put up his hand and said, “I can smell it. It is the smell of an apple.”
The teacher passed by each of the students and said, “Smell again to see if the smell of the apple is still in the air.”
Half of the students raised their hands to show that they could smell it. The teacher asked again if the students could smell the apple. Everyone raised their hand except one little girl. The teacher came to the girl and said, “You really can’t smell the apple ”
The girl answered, “No, I can’t smell it. I don’t think it’s a real apple.”
The teacher smiled at the girl and said to the class, “She is right! This is not a real apple.” All of the other students’ eyes were wide open. They also might have thought that the apple was not real but they didn’t have the self-confidence to speak up. They just followed the first student.
（2023年广西北海市中考一模）
根据语篇内容，判断下列句子的正 （T）误（F）。
1.The teacher held up an apple to ask students to smell the smell in
the air.( )
T
2.All of the students told the teacher that they could smell the
apple.( )
F
3.The teacher smiled at the little girl but didn’t agree with her.( )
F
4.The girl couldn’t smell the apple because she thought it wasn’t a real
apple.( )
T
5.The story mainly tells us that we should speak our mind in
confidence.( )
T
二、根据语篇材料，选择最佳选项。
A
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——中外文学史上有代表性的作家和作品）
I made a long journey one fine morning. I set out to travel across to the other side of my island.
Of course, I carried my gun with me. In my pocket were two biscuits. My dog followed behind me. I went past my summer house, and toward evening came to a fine open place close by the sea. It
was a beautiful sight. The sky was clear and the air was quiet. The water stretched （延伸） away and away toward the setting sun.
I found this side of the island much more beautiful than that where my castle （城堡） was. Here were large, open fields, green with grass and sweet with flowers.
I saw many green parrots among the trees, and I thought how I would catch one and teach it to talk. After a great deal of time, I knocked a young one down with my stick. He was a good fighter, and it was no easy matter to get him. But at last I picked him up and put him in my bag.
He was not hurt, and I carried him home. It was a long time before I could make him talk. But at last, he became a great pet and would call me by my name.
Besides parrots there were many other birds in the woods. I traveled very slowly around the island, for I wished to see everything. Often I did not go more than two miles in a day.
SOURCES FROM ROBINSON CRUSOE
（2023年广西桂林市中考一模）
1.Robison took ________ when he went to the other side of the
island.( )
A
A.his dog and two biscuits
B.his gun and his parrots
C.his dog and flowers
2.Robinson saw ________ at the other side of the island.( )
C
A.his summer house B.his castle C.green grass
3.Robinson knocked a young parrot down ________.( )
B
A.with the help of his dog
B.with his stick
C.with his gun
4.The underlined word “He” in Paragraph 4 refers to
“________”.( )
A
A.a young parrot B.Robinson C.a good fighter
5.We can know from the story that ________.( )
C
A.Robinson knocked the parrot down easily
B.Robinson knew everything about the island
C.Parrot became Robinson’s pet at last
B
（人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通——世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动；社会热点与国际事务）
Domestic trips （国内旅游） made in
China during the Spring Festival in 2023
During the Spring Festival in 2023, various （不同的） cultural and tourist activities were held in China to stimulate consumption （刺激消费）.
（2023年广西贵港市中考二模）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1.Why were various cultural and tourist activities held in China during
the Spring Festival in 2023 ( )
A
A.To stimulate consumption.
B.To relax people’s mind and body.
C.To celebrate the Spring Festival.
2.How many A-level tourist attractions were open during the Spring
Festival in 2023 ( )
B
A.3,872. B.10,739. C.14,611.
3.How much revenue did domestic tourism bring during the Spring
Festival in 2023 ( )
B
A.289 billion yuan. B.376 billion yuan. C.491 billion yuan.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the text ( )
C
A.More domestic trips were made in 2023 than in 2022.
B.This year’s domestic tourism revenue was more than that of last year.
C.More than half of the A-level tourist attractions were closed during the Spring Festival in 2023.
5.Where can we probably read the text ( )
C
A.In a sports magazine. B.In a storybook. C.In a newspaper.
C
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动）
Each country has its own set of public holidays and festivals. Some of these holidays and festivals are common across the world, but some are unknown.
Enjoying snow and ice—China
The Ice and Snow Festival is held in Harbin in China from Jan.
5 to Feb. 5 every year. It lasts a month. The Harbin festival is the
largest snow and ice festival in the world. There are many ice and
snow activities. People in Harbin like doing these activities.
Burning man—The United States
The Burning Man Festival lasts 8 days. It falls on the first
Monday in September in the US. The best part of the festival is the
burning of a large sculpture （雕塑 ）of a man.
Pouring water—Thailand
The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in
Thailand. Thailand celebrates it from Apr. 13 to 15. Thai people run
after each other, pouring water. The Songkran Festival is one of the
most important reasons why many foreigners travel to the beautiful
land.
续表
Throwing tomatoes—Spain
La Tomatina Festival is a really fun festival in Spain. The
Spanish take tomato fights to a whole new level. But the tomatoes
are thrown, not eaten. The festival takes place during the last
Wednesday in August. Trucks bring tomatoes into a public square.
People rush to the tomatoes and throw them into the crowd.
续表
（2023年广西玉林市中考一模）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳答案。
1.Which festival lasts for the longest time ( )
C
A.La Tomatina Festival.
B.The Songkran Festival.
C.The Ice and Snow Festival.
2.Where will you go if you want to enjoy “tomato fights” ( )
A
A.Spain. B.China. C.The United States.
3.What can we know from the passage ( )
C
A.The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd to eat.
B.Burning a large real man is the best part of the Burning Man Festival.
C.Many foreigners travel to Thailand because of the Songkran Festival.
4.What is the passage mainly about ( )
B
A.Different countries in the world.
B.Interesting festivals in the world.
C.Wonderful matches in the world.
5.In which part of a magazine can we read the passage ( )
B
A.Sports. B.Culture. C.Language.
D
（人与自然——宇宙探索——地球与宇宙探秘，航天事业发展）
China’s Tiangong space station can help scientists study space. China’s space station is now a lively place — three astronauts in the Shenzhou XV mission （任务）arrived on November 30, 2022. Let’s learn more about the mission.
About launching （发射） When: 11:08 p.m. on Nov. 29 Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu
Main tasks During their stay, the Shenzhou XV crew’s （全体乘员） tasks include: ①Three to four spacewalks to set up equipment outside the station. ②Testing 15 scientific cabinets （贮藏橱）. ③Doing more than 40 scientific experiments.
续表
Meet the crew ______________________ With the crew’s average age being 53, they are experienced astronauts. Both Fei and Deng were selected in January 1998 as two of China’s first astronauts.
续表
Highlights of the mission The Shenzhou XV crew will stay inside the Tiangong space station for six months. Their arrival at Tiangong marked the first time that as many as six Chinese astronauts are travelling in space at the same time.
续表
SOURCES: CHINA DAILY; PHOTOS FROM TUCHONG,VCG; GRAPHICS BY LIPING
（2023年广西桂林市中考二模）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1.When did the Shenzhou XV mission launch ( )
C
A.On November 30, 2022.
B.At 11:08 a.m. on November 29.
C.At 11:08 p.m. on November 29.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the tasks ( )
B
A.Four to five spacewalks to set up equipment outside the station.
B.Doing more than 40 scientific experiments.
C.Testing 16 scientific cabinets.
3.According to the picture, how many modules are there in the
Tiangong right now ( )
B
A.2. B.3. C.5.
4.Who is the Major General among the Shenzhou XV crew ( )
A
A.Fei Junlong. B.Deng Qingming. C.Zhang Lu.
5.How many astronauts were there in Tiangong space station on
November 30th, 2022 ( )
B
A.3. B.6. C.4.
E
（人与社会——历史、社会与文化——世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动）
①The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. The Spring Equinox （春分）, as the fourth term of the year starts on March 21 and ends on April 4 this year. When the Spring Equinox comes, the time of the day is the same as the time of the night. Here are things you may not know about the Spring Equinox.
②Eating spring vegetables: Eating spring vegetables during the Spring Equinox is a custom in China. “Spring vegetables” refers to seasonal vegetables that differ from place to place. The ancient teachings in the Chinese classic, Huangdi Neijing, suggests that people eat seasonal foods to help keep healthy and bring good luck.
③Swallows fly north: The ancient Chinese people divided the fifteen days of the Spring Equinox into three “hou’s,” or five-day parts. As the Chinese old saying goes, swallows fly back to the north in the first hou; thunder cracks the sky in the second hou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou.
④Egg-standing games: Standing an egg upright is a popular game across the country during the Spring Equinox. It is an old custom that dates back to 4,000 years ago. People practice this tradition to celebrate the coming of spring. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future.
⑤Flying kites: Spring Equinox is a good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. So to pray for health, they wrote their illness on paper kite. When the kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let the paper kite fly away. Later flying kites developed into a popular game of spring. On the Spring Equinox, people write a blessing on the kite, hoping that the gods in the sky would see it.
⑥Reward farm cattle: This practice is popular in the southern area of the Yangtze River. As the Spring Equinox comes, farm work starts and both the farmers and the cattle start to become busy. Farmers will reward cattle with rice balls to express their thankfulness.
（2023年广西桂林市中考二模）
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1.What does “spring vegetables” mean ( )
A
A.Vegetables grown in spring.
B.Green vegetables.
C.Healthy vegetables.
2.What does the underlined Chinese old saying mean in
Chinese ( )
C
A.一候春雷滚滚生；二候闪电频繁现；三候燕子朝北飞
B.一候闪电频繁现；二候燕子朝北飞；三候春雷滚滚生
C.一候燕子朝北飞；二候春雷滚滚生；三候闪电频繁现
3.What do the ancient people do to pray for health ( )
B
A.Eat spring vegetables. B.Fly kites. C.Make the eggs stand.
4.Why do farmers give the cattle with rice balls as the Spring Equinox
comes ( )
B
A.To make cattle stronger.
B.To express their thankfulness.
C.To have good luck in the future.
5.Which of the following best shows the structure of the
passage ( )
B
A.&2& B.&3& C.&4&
F
（人与自然——灾害防范——自然灾害与防范措施，人身安全与自我保护）
There is a saying that “earthquakes don’t kill people, buildings do.” It seems sadly true. Tens of thousands of people died under bricks of the damaged （毁坏的） buildings in Turkiye and Syria during the recent earthquakes. Is there a way to build earthquake-proof buildings Engineers have some life-saving ideas.
Lift the house up
To prevent earthquake waves from going through the building, one way is to “lift” the building’s foundation （地基） above the ground. The building can be built on top of pads （垫状物）, which are usually made up of steel and rubber （橡胶）. During earthquakes, only the pads move and the building stays steady （平稳的）. This can reduce the earthquake’s intensity （强度）by 13 to 15 percent according to the architecture website Rethinking the Future.
Right materials
Earthquake-proof materials must be easy to bend （弯曲） without breaking. Some of these materials include steel, wood, memory alloy （记忆合金） and bamboo. In Japan, most traditional houses are built with wood. During earthquakes, wooden buildings bend to avoid building up stress. Modern tall buildings usually mix concrete （混凝土） with steel. Concrete makes the building strong enough while steel increases its ductility （延展性）.
A strong shape
Triangles （三角形） are